Erislandy Lara Media Day Quotes
WBA Super Welterweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara is set to defend his world title and settle his score against Vanes “The Nightmare” Martirosyan when the two meet in the main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader featuring the top 154-pound talent in the sport on Saturday,
Petrov hopefully for title shot after Quintero win
This past Friday night in Las Vegas, Petr Petrov solidified himself as a world title contender with a 6th round stoppage over Marvin Quintero, winning the NABF Lightweight title and defending his NABA Lightweight title. The fight was a back and forth brawl that saw both men land power punches
Dusty Harrison-Mike Dallas Jr. Press Conference
On Wednesday, May 11, Washington, D.C.’s undefeated Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (29-0, 16 KOs) and Bakersfield, California’s Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. (21-3-1, 10 KOs) participated in the final press conference at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. in advance of their May 13 fight at the DC Armory. Hernandez-Harrison vs.
Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna looking for a big summer fight
Millville, NJ (May 11, 2016) – Welterweight contender Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna is ready for a breakthrough fight at 147 pounds. The 24 year-old from Millville, New Jersey has won four straight since his only career blemish, which was a nationally televised defeat to Middleweight Contender Antoine “Action” Douglas. Since that
Hanzel Martinez Headlines CBS Sports Card in Tucson!
On Friday, May 20, 2016., Hanzel Martinez (23-2 18 KOs) headlines a Roy Jones Jr Promotions card when he takes on Isaac Nettey (22-10-1, 11 KOs) in the Super Bantamweight Division. This marks the third appearance for Martinez at the Casino Del Sol, this time as the main event attraction.
Terence Crawford-Viktor Postol tickets on sale NOW!
Undefeated junior welterweight champions TERENCE “Bud” CRAWFORD and “The Iceman” VIKTOR POSTOL will go mano a mano, in a 12-round world title unification fight, to determine the lineal king of the exciting 140-pound division. The Crawford vs. Postol world championship event will take place on Saturday, July 23, at the
Shawn Porter invades New York
“Showtime” Shawn Porter is hitting New York City next week in advance of his June 25 “SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on CBS” fight presented by Premier Boxing Champions live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Porter will be fighting for the WBA Welterweight Championship against current titleholder Keith Thurman. Televised coverage begins
Luis Ortiz-Alexander Ustinov set for purse bid
The WBA has announced that on May 19 a purse bid will be held for WBA interim heavyweight champion Luis Ortiz (25-0, 22 KOs) against Alexander Ustinov (33-1, 24 KOs) after neither side could make the bout happen. The fight is one of opening rounds of the WBA heavyweight tournament announced
Fonfara-Smith Jr, Payano-Warren II to be on NBC
Light heavyweight Andrzej Fonfara (28-3, 16 KOs) will return to action against Joe Smith Jr. (21-1, 17 KOs) on June 18 in Chicago, Illinois as first reported by Alexey Sukachev of BoxingScene.com. The fight will be broadcast on NBC The co-main event will be Juan Carlos Payano defending his WBA world title
Results from Bounce TV: Islam, Cruz pick up wins
In the main event, super welterweight Kanat Islam (21-0, 18 KOs) stopped Juan De Angel (18-4-1, 17 KOs) in the sixth round of their main event in Florida on Bounce TV. The two exchanged hard punches until De Angel was dropped in the sixth round and unable to get up. In