Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2022) – One of boxing’s newest promotional outfits, Shapiro Sports had a breakout month as a handful of its world-class boxers put on dynamic performances. On December 11th, Marlon Tapales (35-3, 18 KOs) won the IBF Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Tapales […]
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Former Sports Executive & CBS Sportscaster Bob Halloran Passes Away
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (January 2, 2022) – Former MGM Resorts President of Sports and former longtime CBS television sportscaster, Bob Halloran, has passed away at the age of 87. Halloran began his sportscasting career upon his graduation in 1962 from the University of Miami, where he was a member of the golf team. He became […]
Coyle returns to the US; starts camp in Florida
St. Petersburg, FL (January 3, 2022) – Undefeated middleweight Connor “The Kid” Coyle is back in the US and preparing for a big 2022. A perfect 14-0 as a pro, Coyle trains under Florida Boxing Hall of Famer Jim McLaughlin in St. Petersburg but was in his native Northern Ireland the last two years due […]
Split-T Management Signs Two-Time National Golden Gloves Champion Abel Gonzalez
New York (January 3, 2022) — Split-T Management has signed highly acclaimed amateur and two-time National Golden Gloves Champion Abel Gonzalez to a management contract. Gonzalez most recently won the 2021 National Golden Gloves in the ultra competitive 178 lb. weight division, taking home the award for Most Outstanding Fighter of the Tournament (178-201+) in […]
Ali Izmailov Returns January 7 Against Israel Duffus
On Friday, January 7, 2022, power-punching WBC #13 and WBO #14 light heavyweight contender Ali Izmailov will return to action in a tough match-up against transplanted Panamanian veteran Israel Duffus on the untelevised undercard of the ShoBox: The New Generation 2022 kickoff episode (9 p.m. ET/PT) from the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Fla. Izmailov […]
Gary Russell Jr. To Defend Title Against Top Contender Mark Magsayo
Subriel Matias and Petros Ananyan Rematch in Co-Main Event ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – December 22, 2021 – WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. will defend his world title and display his blistering hand speed against top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, January 22 in a Premier […]
Thurman Vs Barrios Headline
LAS VEGAS (December 21, 2021) – Former unified welterweight world champion Keith “One Time’’ Thurman will return to the ring to take on former super lightweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios in a 12-round welterweight showdown that headlines a jam-packed FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View lineup on Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at […]
Falcao to headline February 19
Melrose, MA (December 21, 2021) – Super middleweight sensation Yamaguchi Falcao meets once-beaten Fernando Ezequiel Farias in the main event of “Down & Dirty” Saturday, February 19 at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, MA. Presented by Reyes Boxing, tickets for “Down & Dirty” are on sale now by going to Tinyurl.com/4TMZAWXE. The card will also […]
Andres Cortes a Promotional Free Agent Seeks Big Fights in 2022
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 20, 2021) – Undefeated super featherweight, Andres Cortes (16-0, 9 KOs), is looking for big fights in 2022. Cortes, a promotional free agent who ended 2021 with two spectacular knockouts on national television, feels he’s ready to step up in competition. “2021 was a great year for me and I showed the […]
Daniyar Yeleussinov Wins IBO Welterweight Title with Unanimous Decision over Juan Hernan Leal
NUR-SULTAN, KAZAKHSTAN (DECEMBER 21, 2021)–2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, Daniyar Yeleussinov won his first world title, as he won the IBO World Welterweight Championship by defeating Juan Hernan Leal (15‐2) via unanimous decision in front of a sold out arena in Nur-Sultan Kazakhstan. Fighting at home for the first time in his professional career, Daniyar showed fast […]