Yearly Archives: 2012
Mayweather Jr. released from jail!
By Vitali Shaposhnikov: It has happened ladies and gentlemen, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is finally out of jail and more than likely has already discussed his next step with him team, including TMT promoter [...]
Ray Beltran: “I think the body shots were the key for me in the later rounds”
Exclusive Interview by Geoffrey Ciani - I was recently afforded the opportunity to speak with lightweight contender Ray Beltran (26-6, 17 KOs), who is coming off an impressive upset victory against Hank [...]
Triumphant trio enjoy week off
Just days after securing the biggest wins of their career, Smithy’s Gym boxers Jack “The Assassin” Asis, “The Great White” Brayd Smith and Les “Lock N Load” Sherrington, are settling back [...]
Oosthuizen decisions Bryant
New York, NY (8/2/12) - Earlier tonight before a near capacity crowd at New York City's famed Roseland Ballroom, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) presented the latest installment of its Broadway Boxing series, [...]
Weights: Carcamo vs. Rodriguez
Fernando Carcamo, 135 vs. Robert Rodriguez, 135, six rounds
Jose Martell, 147 vs. Jaime Ocegueda, 146, four rounds
Lawrence Hughes, 148 vs Jessie Roman, 148, four rounds
Hector Castro, 152 vs. Jose [...]
Chris Algieri Looks Toward Future With Big Dreams
August 2, 2012 - After improving to 15-0, 7 KOs this past weekend against rugged opponent, Raul Tovar (10-6-1, 4 KOs), undefeated Jr. Welterweight contender, Chris Algieri, looks to the future as he steps [...]
Joe Smith, Juan Dominguez and Frank Galarez in action on September 22nd
NEW YORK — Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 will be a historic night of boxing as New Legend Boxing, Old World Boxing and W.O.N Promotions present a spectacular show at the beautiful Resorts World Casino [...]
The United States’ Jose Ramirez and Terrell Gausha Fall Short at the 2012 Olympic Games
(LONDON, ENGLAND) – The U.S. Olympic Boxing Team was unable to end its losing streak on Thursday following two closely contested losses in second round action at the 2012 Olympic Games. Lightweight Jose [...]
Valentino eliminates first host nation boxer
London, Great Britain, 02 August 2012 - Day sixth of the London 2012 Olympic Games boxing competition at the ExCeL arena and there were four bouts in each of the Lightweight (60kg) and Middleweight (75kg) [...]
Jayson Velez vs. Leivi Brea on Wilder-Manswell undercard on Saturday
LOS ANGELES, August 2 - Unbeaten in 18 fights, Caguas' Jayson Velez is the latest phenom to emerge from the boxing rich island of Puerto Rico. This Saturday, August 4, the 24-year-old featherweight will [...]
Adonis Stevenson fights Don George in IBF 168 lb eliminator on August 17th
On Friday, August 17, at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, Warriors Boxing, Group Yvon Michel and Tony Holden Productions will proudly present a blockbuster night of boxing that will also serve [...]
Jose Ramirez Out Of London 2012, Loses 15-11 to Fazliddin Gaibnazarov Of Uzbekistan
By James Slater: More bad news for Team USA in the Olympics. Lightweight talent Jose Ramirez of California, tipped by many to win a medal, lost moments ago to Uzbekistan southpaw Fazliddin Gaibnazarov. [...]
Precision with regards to Bout #118
Precision with regards to Bout #118
London, Great Britain, 02 August 2012 - In accordance to its full commitment for transparency, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to take the [...]
Unbeaten Duo Kubrat Pulev, Alexander Ustinov Set For September Clash In Germany
By James Slater - “I’m ready now for a title shot. If my promoters give me this chance, I will undoubtedly accept it,” unbeaten heavyweight contender Alexander Ustinov, 27-0(21).
“Of course [...]
Exclusive Interview With “Relentless” Lamon Brewster, Former WBO Heavyweight Champ And The Last Man To Defeat Wladimir Klitschko!
By James Slater: In compiling a fine 35-6(30) pro record, “Relentless” Lamon Brewster gave fight fans some incredible heavyweight fights. Lamon, who became WBO champ in 2004 (and defended the belt [...]
Lomachenko dominates Arias
London, Great Britain, 02 August 2012 - It was the second round of preliminaries for the Men's Lightweights (60kg) and Middleweights (75kg) in the afternoon session of the sixth day of competition at the [...]
Charlotte’s Only Female Boxing Promoter Brings Ashley Theophane to the Queen City
Charlotte, NC-World of Champions Boxing presents another power packed night of premiere professional boxers from across the country and world. The boxing event will take place on August 24, 2012 at [...]
Billy Joe Saunders vs. Jarrod Fletcher on September 14th at York Hall
Frank Warren’s 14th September event, originally due to take place at Wembley Arena, has switched venues and will now take place at York Hall following the withdrawal of George Groves.
Former Olympian [...]
Kronk Boxing returns to Joe Louis Arena, Aug. 25
Kronk Boxing, Detroit's fifth professional sports team, returns to downtown Detroit on Saturday, August 25 at Joe Louis Arena for “Kronk: The New Generation” at 7:30 p.m. Headlining the scheduled [...]
AIBA further strengthens its commitment for transparency
London, Great Britain, 02 August 2012 - Following the review of Bout #105 and Bout #108, AIBA Technical Delegates, Competition Jury Chairman, Draw Commission Chairman and R&Js Evaluators have unanimously [...]
The Late Great Angelo Dundee On Boxing: Why Ali Would Have Beaten The Klitschkos
By James Slater: With both Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali, currently receiving all manner of deserved praise - with top writers such as Dan Rafael saying that the two giants, Vitali in particular, [...]
Mikey Garcia talks Donaire
By Vitali Shaposhnikov: Nonito Donaire (29-1-0) and Mikey Garcia (28-0-0) not only share a friendship, but also a trainer, Robert Garcia. Both are known to be great fighters, and both try to make the fights [...]
Steve Chambers Wants Keith Thurman
Once beaten Welterweight contender Steve Upsher Chambers Is seeking an opportunity to take on undefeated Welterweight Keith Thurman for a potential fight on October 6th in Atlantic City.
Chambers, [...]
4-Division World Champion Robert Guerrero Earns Right To Challenge Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather
This past weekend, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (30-1-1, 18 KOs) made history by becoming the only Mexican-American prizefighter, other than Oscar De La Hoya, to become a multiple world champion in four [...]