Month: April 2015

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN 

 

Let’s Have A Moment of Silence in the Boxing World the Battle Field is Set for one of the greatest match ups in just 4 Days.

@lucasmatthysse vs. @ruslanprovod 

#ProvodnikovMatthysse  A sure-fire ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate will come early as former World Champions Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov, two of boxing’s hardest punchers, take the stage in a 12-round jr. welterweight showdown on Saturday, April 18 at @TurningStone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. @BannerBoxing Promotions, @GoldenBoyBoxing Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions announced today the clash of these two fearsome fighters will generate what is surely to be an all-action fight to remember and a treat all fight fans are excited for. The bout with be televised live on @HBOBoxing After Dark beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.

@GoldenBoyBoxing  @RealOscarDeLaHoya 

@OscarDeLaHoya @MonicaSears @MakeAWar @MarylynAceves @Micheladatime @Class56Ramiro 

SERGIO “MARAVILLA” MARTINEZ SETFOR 2015 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND 

 

@maravillabox 

Hall of Fame Weekend – June 11-14th  CANASTOTA, NY – The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today former middleweight champion of the world Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez is set to participate in festivities planned for the 2015 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 11-14th. 

Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez “Sergio Martinez is a fan favorite both in and out of the ring,’” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We are very much looking forward to his return to Canastota in June to meet and greet his many fans.” The fighting pride of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martinez turned pro in 1997. “Maravilla” captured the WBC light middleweight championship before going up in weight to defeat Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik (W 12) in 2010 for the WBC / WBO / The Ring middleweight titles. During his championship career, the charismatic pugilist compiled a pro record of 51-3-2 (28 KOs) that includes wins over Alex Bunema (TKO 8), Paul Williams (KO 2), Darren Barker (KO 11), Matthew Macklin (TKO 11), Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (W 12) and Martin Murray (W 12). Martinez will be accompanied to Canastota by his advisor Sampson Lewkowicz. 

COWART “YOU MESSED WITH THE WRONG FIGHTER”

 

@a2smoothc Returns 

Photo credits: @dreday1123 

Amos “2 Smooth” Cowart (12-0-1, 8 KOs), fighting out of Groveland, Florida, and Philadelphia’s Anthony Burgin (8-0, 1 KO) throw down in an interesting six-round fight between unbeaten junior welterweight prospects. Cowart, fighting for the first time since officially signing a long-term promotional agreement with DBE, will be looking to impress when he takes on the fellow undefeated prospect Burgin.

@dibellaent @loudibella @kevincrooney @onepunchboxing A loaded undercard featuring a cast of unbeaten prospects has been announced for the non-televised segment of the April 17th ESPN Friday Night Fights card, airing live from beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 

The scheduled nine-fight card is presented by DiBella Entertainment in association with Fight Promotions Inc. and New Legend Boxing. 

CRAWFORD IN BEAST MODE

 

@tbudcrawford during his workout as he gets set to face @ThomasDelorme 

Photo credits: @4mikeywilliams  Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight champion and the Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Fighter of the Year TERENCE “Bud” CRAWFORD is movin’ on up — to the junior welterweight division — where he will take on THOMAS “Thunder” DULORME, the No. 2-world-rated contender, for the vacant WBO World Junior Welterweight title.  Crawford vs. Dulorme will take place Saturday, April 18,  at College Park Center located on the campus of the University of Texas Arlington in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  The world championship fight will be televised as part of a split site doubleheader live on HBO Boxing After Dark®, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.Promoted By Top Rank®, in association with Gary Shaw Productions, Foreman Boys Promotions and Tecate. @trboxing @ToddDuboef @Bradleyajacobs @FrankStea @Boxeolarevista @BobArum @CarlMoretti @JasonMTang 

VERDEJO RETURNS TO SOLO BOXEO TECATE APRIL 25th

 

@DiamanteVerdejo “The April 25 will see that we are made Puerto Ricans,” said the young fighter, who that day try to capture the first belt of his career, to stay one step closer to a title shot. “I want to give my first title to my island. I’m super happy for the opportunity it gives me the company Top Rank to fight at home,” Verdejo, who has not fought in Puerto Rican soil since August 2014 said.

@diamanteverdejo VERDEJO RETURNS APRIL 25TH IN PUERTO RICO 

@DiamanteVerdejo “El Diamante” returns home for the first title bout of his professional career. Fully recovered from the injury on his left hand, rising Puerto Rican star Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo will battle for a World Boxing Organization (WBO) regional title on an April 25 card that will take place at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo.

@trboxing @MrGardyroots @ToddDuboef @Bradleyajacobs  @FrankStea @Boxeolarevista @BobArum @CarlMoretti (Photo credits: @JasonMTang) @crystinaponcher @4MikeyWilliams @ChrisFarinaphoto @rickydiamante 

VERDEJO ON THE RISE

 

 @DiamanteVerdejo It was time to move from prospect to contender. Today during a training session at the press of the country, the phenomenal prospect and rising star of Puerto Rican boxing, Felix “The Diamond” Verdejo, said he was more than ready for the first date holds his promising career.

@diamanteverdejo VERDEJO RETURNS APRIL 25TH IN PUERTO RICO 

@DiamanteVerdejo “El Diamante” returns home for the first title bout of his professional career. Fully recovered from the injury on his left hand, rising Puerto Rican star Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo will battle for a World Boxing Organization (WBO) regional title on an April 25 card that will take place at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo.

@trboxing @MrGardyroots @ToddDuboef @Bradleyajacobs  @FrankStea @Boxeolarevista @BobArum @CarlMoretti (Photo credits: @JasonMTang) @crystinaponcher @4MikeyWilliams @ChrisFarinaphoto @RickyDiamante

CHAVEZ JR CAMP NOTES

 

 @jcchavezjr JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR., Former World Champion

“I am very focused going into this fight. I have changed a lot mentally this past year. “I am fighting [Andrzej] Fonfara now because I like big opponents. I like the challenge of fighting good, hungry fighters. Just because Fonfara doesn’t have the name recognition of other fighters, it doesn’t make him an easy fighter. He’s tough. “I feel comfortable at light heavyweight. Any time that you can add a couple pounds, you feel better. Although I will be fighting at 175, I feel most comfortable at 168 as a boxer. Since I have had one year off, it was a better choice to fight at this weight so that I could see how my body feels. 

Photo Credit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME @ShoSports @Swansonpr

FEDOSOV GETS UP FROM FLOOR TO BEAT THOMAS

 

 @Boxcino2015 On fighting Andrey Fedosov in the finals, “It is going to be a tough fight and I will have to work harder.” Dennis, 224 1/4 lbs of Davenport, IA is now 12-1 with 10 knockouts.  Cojanu, 255 1/2 lbs of Los Angeles via Romania is now 13-2.

Andrey Fedosov shook off a first round knockdown to comeback and register a third round stoppage over Lenroy Thomas.

Fedosov works the body Just seconds into the bout, Thomas landed a straight left and sent Fedosov to the canvas.  Fedosov came back in round three and landed a ripping combination that led to Thomas to a knee and and he did not beat referee Gary Rosado’s count at 1:01 of round three.

Fedosov, 220 1/4 lbs of Hollywood, CA via Russia is now 27-3 with 22 knockouts.  Thomas, 236 lbs of St. Petersburg, FL is now 19-4 “He was a good opponent.  He was fast.  I look forward to fighting in the finals,”said Fedosov. Photo credits: “Sugar” Ray Bailey 

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