(September 24, 2021) – Russian middleweight Timur Kerefov (now 12-0, 6 KO) put in a workmanlike performance in outpointing Jamaica, Queens, New York’s determined but outgunned Devaun Lee (now 10-8-1, 5 KO) over 10 rounds in the chief untelevised supporting bout of tonight’s ‘Rumble in the Rose District’ event, a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader […]
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The tales of boxing’s quarantine king – Aussie Boxings Tony Tolj
By Chris Glover (September 24, 2021) – Tony Tolj has experienced likely every challenge that global traveling has during the last two years, with his charges Andrew and Jason Moloney signing with global boxing leaders Top Rank just prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.The Moloney’s have traveled back and forth to the […]
Super Lightweight SHINARD BUNCH and South Philly’s own, Heavyweight SONNY CONTO Headline the Card in Separate Bouts
PHILADELPHIA (September 23, 2021) — Joe Hand Promotions and Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia today announced that professional boxing will debut at the new Live! Event Center on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The event will feature exciting matchups with Super Lightweight SHINARD BUNCH (16-1-1, 14K0s) and South Philly’s own, Heavyweight SONNY CONTO (7-0, 6K0s) headlining the card […]
Saul Sanchez Discusses Training Camp Ahead Of Matchup Vs. Ja’rico O’quinn
LAS VEGAS – September 22, 2021 – Exciting rising bantamweight prospect Saul Sanchez (16-1, 9 KOs) discusses his training camp ahead of his ShoBox: The New Generation debut in a 10-round main event against Detroit’s Ja’Rico O’Quinn (14-0-1, 8 KOs) this Friday, September 24, live on SHOWTIME (10:35 p.m. ET/PT) from the unique outdoor setting […]
Canelo Álvarez Vs. Caleb Plant Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes
LOS ANGELES (September 21, 2021) – Boxing’s consensus No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, Mexican superstar, and unified WBA/WBC/WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Canelo Álvarez and undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant met for an intense staredown that turned into a scuffle Tuesday at a press conference previewing their historic and highly anticipated undisputed […]
Short Documentary About the Humble Beginnings of Undefeated Bantamweight Jarico O’Quinn
(September 21, 2021) – My Art My Rules videographer Terrell Groggins has released a gritty, unblinking documentary about Ja’Rico O’Quinn’s impoverished childhood in Detroit and the obstacles he overcame to become an undefeated professional boxer on the verge of a world bantamweight championship challenge. In the nine-minute video, one of an upcoming series on Detroit-based […]
Donald Smith Takes on Elijah Pierce in Main Event
PHILADELPHIA (September 21, 2021)–It will be a battle of featherweight contenders when Donald Smith takes on Elijah Pierce in the eight-round featured bout of a great night of boxing on Saturday, October 9th at the 2300 Arena. The show is promoted by RDR Promotions. Smith of Philadelphia has a record of 12-1 with eight knockouts. […]
Joe Smith Jr. World Title Defense Postponed Due To Positive Covid-19 Test
New York, New York (September 21, 2021) – Star Boxing regrets to inform everyone that JOE SMITH JR.’s highly anticipated WBO World Championship defense will be postponed due to Smith Jr. testing positive for COVID-19. The fight, scheduled for October 30th, which was set to be officially announced this week and expected to sellout quickly, as we received numerous […]
J Russell Peltz’ Boxing Memoir, Thirty Dollars And A Cut Eye, Now On Sale
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In 2019, J Russell Peltz celebrated 50 years as a boxing promoter. Beginning this week, 50 years of boxing stories from the Hall of Famer are revealed in Peltz’ memoir, Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye. The book is available for purchase via Peltz’ website (peltzboxing.com) and major book retailers. The 404-page […]
DJ Zamora III Scores 2nd Round Knockout Remains Undefeated
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 21, 2021) – This past Sunday featherweight, “The War Machine” DJ Zamora III (5-0, 4 KOs), scored a second-round knockout on his off-TV PBC debut when dismantled, Richard Barnard (1-6-1) by way of a right hook to the body. The 4-round bout took place at the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, […]