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Kevin Johnson and Ray Robinson notch victories |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/25/2008
JOHNSON AND ROBINSONARE VICTORIOUS!
Bronx, NY - UNDEFEATED #9 WBA Heavyweight, Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (19-0-1, 6KO's), stepped up his game on Friday night, scoring a unanimous 10 round decision, 97-93 (twice), 96-94, over a very game and tough Terry Smith (30-5-1, 18KO's), telecast live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.
Johnson kept Smith at the end of his razor sharp jab, and used his lightening speed and power to systematically break .......Read
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Danny Garcia remains unbeaten on Calzaghe-Hopkins undercard |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/21/2008
Danny Garcia remains unbeaten on Calzaghe-Hopkins Undercard
Philadelphia's rising star, Jr. welterweight Danny Garcia, improves to (5-0, 5 KO's) as he dismantled Guadalupe Diaz at the 1:53 mark of round one on the undercard of Calzaghe vs Hopkins.
Garcia whose known for his fast hands and powerful punch, hurt the Michoacan native early with a barrage of punches. Tony Weeks was forced to stop the beating after Diaz was on wobbly legs.
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Pre-Hopkins-Calzaghe Lbs-4-Lbs Top Dozen in Boxing |
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Author: Alex Pierpaoli
Date: 4/19/2008
KOFantasyBoxing's Top Dozen Pound for Pound List
as of April 19, 2008 9:30pm DST
1. Israel Vazquez
2. Rafael Marquez
3. Manny Pacquiao- Juan Manuel Marquez
5. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
6. Bernard Hopkins- Joe Cal.......Read
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April 23rd Knockout Kings Main Event- Juan Urango vs. Wilfredo Vilches |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/18/2008
Urango-Vilches
KNOCKOUT KINGS – APRIL 23, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, FL - He's put in his time in the gym, he's learned from the tactical mistakes of the past, and now former junior welterweight champion Juan Urango is ready to re-take his crown. But first, the "Iron Twin" must get by South American Champion Carlos Wilfredo Vilches on Wednesday, April 23rd, as ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights returns to the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, Florida for "THE KNOCKOUT KINGS", an explosive night.......Read
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No rest for the pissed-off, Glen Johnson in action as commentator this weekend |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/18/2008
JOHNSON TRAVELS TO ROMANIA THIS WEEKEND
TO COMMENTATE ON WBC TITLE BOUT
HOLLYWOOD, FL, April 18 – There is no rest for the `Road Warrior'. Just a week after his controversial decision loss against Chad Dawson, the People's Light Heavyweight Champion will travel to Bucharest, Romania to serve as color commentator for the interim WBC light heavyweight championship bout between unbeaten warriors Adrian Diaconu and Chris Henry.
"This should be a great fight between two undefeated fighters w.......Read
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Estrada Returns April 23rd |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/18/2008
KING DAVID COMES HOMEESTRADA FEATURED ON "KNOCKOUT KINGS" CARD ON APRIL 23
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Rejuvenated and more focused than ever following a six month break from the ring, Miami favorite "King" David Estrada will return to the ring on Wednesday, April 23rd to take on hard hitting Colombian Alexander Pacheco Quiroz at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood to resume his quest for the world welterweight title on the highly-anticipated "KNOCKOUT KINGS" card.
"David is never in a bad fight and that has made.......Read
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Ray Robinson Returns! |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/18/2008
RAY ROBINSON RETURNS HOME
Bronx, NY - Friday night April 18th, at the National Guard Amory in Philadelphia, PA, "The New" Ray Robinson (7-0) fights in his hometown for the first time in his professional career as he takes on spoiler Jason Jordan (5-19-3) in a special six round welterweight attraction.
Robinson, a former amateur standout, has been very impressive thus far in his young career. In his last bout on Feb. 15, 2008, Robinson destroyed the more experienced and usually durable S.......Read
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Forrest-Mora and Quintana-Williams 2 set for Mohegan Sun |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/16/2008
Showtime Championship Boxing Live at Mohegan Sun
Two titles are on the line June 7th in the Arena
Uncasville, CT - WBC Super Welterweight champ Vernon "The Viper" Forrest (40-2-0-1NC, 29 KOs) is set to defend his title against Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora (20-0-1, 5 KOs) in a Showtime-televised main event live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 7th. The action begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $125.00, $75.00 and $50.00 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.......Read
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Heavies Johnson & Smith on ESPN2 FNF |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/16/2008
Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson vs. Terry Smith ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" April 18
Bronx, NY - UNDEFEATED Kevin "KINGPIN" Johnson (18-0-1 6 KO's) proves once again he is ready at the drop of a dime as the WBA 9th ranked heavyweight in the world takes on the tough Terry Smith (30-4- 1 18 KO's) in the main event at the Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, OK, April 18, 2008. The ten round bout will be televised by ESPN2.
Johnson has steadily climbed up the Heavyweight ladder with dominating performances o.......Read
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Undefeated Rodriguez hopes for birthday win on May 3rd |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/15/2008
UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT EDWIN RODRIGUEZ HOPES
FOR EARLY BIRTHDAY GIFT
WHEN HE GOES ON THE ROAD
FOR BOUT IN IDAHO MAY 3
Undefeated professional and two-time national amateur champion Edwin Rodriguez of Worcester, Mass., fights in the west for first time with a four-round middleweight bout May 3 in Worley, Idaho.
Rodriguez, who has a record of 4-0 with three knockouts and turns 23 May 5, is hoping for an early birthday present with a win in his first fight outside of Massachusett.......Read
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Antonio Tarver calls out Chad Dawson |
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Author: Press Releases
photos by Tom Casino/Showtime
Date: 4/14/2008
TARVER CALLS OUT DAWSON AFTER BOTH ARE VICTORIOUS
IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER ON SHOWTIME
photos by Tom Casino/Showtime
TAMPA, Fla.– Antonio Tarver registered a unanimous 12-round decision over defending champion Clinton Woods to capture the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight crown and World Boxing Council (WBC) 175-pound kingpin Ch.......Read
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Johnson-Dawson Grand Theft in Tampa Bay |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/14/2008
JOHNSON V. DAWSON – GRAND THEFT IN TAMPA BAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL – You would think Glen Johnson would be used to this by now – fighting his heart out, doing enough to win, and then seeing judges destroy his hard work with a stroke of their pen. It happened to `The Road Warrior' against Joseph Kiwanuka, Sven Ottke, Omar Sheika, Julio Gonzalez, Daniel Judah, and Clinton Woods (twice), just to name a few. But Saturday night's verdict of his bout against Chad Dawson may have hurt the mos.......Read
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Edwin Rodriguez wins in Boston |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/14/2008
UNDEFEATED PRO, TWO-TIME NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPION EDWIN RODRIGUEZ BOOSTS RECORD TO 4-0 WITH VICTORY
IN BOSTON SATURDAY
Undefeated professional and two-time national amateur champion Edwin Rodriguez of Worcester, Mass., improved his record to 4-0 with a fourth-round technical knockout of veteran Jeffrey Osborne Jr. of Davenport, Iowa, in a super middleweight bout scheduled for four rounds in Boston Saturday night.
It was Rodriguez's second fight with trainer Peter Manfredo Sr.
Rodr.......Read
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Muriqi-Sheika & Mike Arnaoutis Returns on May 9 ESPN2 FNF show |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/13/2008
Sensational Doubleheader on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights"
Bronx, NY Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing has outdone itself as they present a terrific twin bill of matches on May 9, 2008 emanating from Bally's in Atlantic City, NJ. In the first co-main event recently crowned USBA Jr. Welterweight champ "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (18-2-2, 9 KO's) making his first title defense against the undefeated Lanardo Tyner (19-0, 11 KO's) in a 12 round bout.
"Mighty Mike" looked very impressive in his last bout.......Read
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Light Heavies Media Workout Pix by Tom Casino |
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Author: Press Releases
photos by Tom Casino
Date: 4/10/2008
Antonio Tarver vs. Clinton Woods
Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson
Open Media Workout Pix By Tom Casino
With serious training completed, former undisputed light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver was in a playful mood Wednesday as he hit a speed bag during an open media workout at Tampa, Fla. Tarver will be much more serious when he faces IBF 175-pound champion .......Read
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Open Media Workout Quotes From Showtime Light Heavyweight Foursome |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 4/10/2008
OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
ANTONIO TARVER & CLINTON WOODS,
CHAD DAWSON & GLEN JOHNSON
Wednesday, April 9, 2008,
At West Tampa Boxing, Tampa, Florida
IBO champion and former undisputed light heavyweight kingpin Antonio Tarver (26-4, 19 KOs), of Tampa, Fla., will challenge IBF 175-pound titleholder Clinton Woods (41-3-1, 24 KOs), of Sheffield, England, and undefeated WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (25-0, 17 KOs), of New Haven, Conn., will defend against former worl.......Read
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Golden Boy Promotions presents Noche De Boxeo Y Musica |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 3/29/2008
"NOCHE DE BOXEO Y MUSICA"
OSCAR DE LA HOYA'S HOMECOMING WEEKEND KICKS OFF
WITH A NIGHT OF BOXING AND MUSIC AT
THE HOME DEPOT CENTER ON FRIDAY, MAY 2
LOS ANGELES, – It's the night before the biggest boxing event of 2008 and before the fists fly, the fiesta will start when Golden Boy Promotions presents "Noche de Boxeo y Musica," a night of boxing and music, on Friday, May 2, at The Home Depot Center's Tennis Stadium in Carson, California.
The fights, feat.......Read
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Ricky Hatton to face Juan Lazcano in Manchester May 24th |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 3/28/2008
Promoter Frank Maloney Announces
Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano
in Manchester May 24
Yesterday at The Empire Casino in London, promoter Frank Maloney officially announced Ricky Hatton's next fight, an IBO defense against ex-world title challenger Juan Lazcano at City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England on May 24, 2008.Maloney also unveiled a Commonwealth welterweight title clash between reigning champion Craig Watson and challenger Matthew Hatton, younger brother of "The Hitman" as .......Read
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Raul Marquez returns versus Bronco McKart |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 3/28/2008
RAUL MARQUEZ RETURNS AGAINST McKART ON SATURDAYFIGHT TO AIR LIVE ON INTERNET VIA GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
HOLLYWOOD, FL, - Winner of five fights in a row, all by knockout, since beginning his 2006 comeback, former 1992 United States Olympian and world junior middleweight champion Raul Marquez plans on keeping his amazing streak going this Saturday night when he takes on former world titlist Bronco McKart at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. This is another step for Marquez as he.......Read
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Mikkel Kessler signs to fight, then pulls out of fight with Edison Miranda |
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Author: Press Releases
Date: 3/27/2008
KESSLER THE KITTEN SHOWS HIS TRUE COLORS, NOT HIS CLAWS
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION PULLS OUT OF MIRANDA FIGHT,
GOES BACK INTO HIDING
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Apparently, it was too good to be true - a super middleweight showdown between a former world champion, Denmark's Mikkel Kessler, and one of the sport's brightest young stars, Edison Miranda, to be held on May 24th and aired on Showtime. But it's not to be after Kessler pulled out of the bout today, giving no reason for his with.......Read
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