Tag: Boxing

‘ROCKIN’ FIGHTS’ 45 ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 28, 2023 AT THE PARAMOUNT 

Long Island, NY (July 10, 2023)– Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing’s critically acclaimed fight series, “Rockin’ Fights” is back at The Paramount in Huntington Long Island on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Star Boxing is proud to present the 45th “Rockin’ Fights” professional boxing card at The Paramount. The Paramount has become a second home to Star Boxing, developing the likes of […]

Mhlungu Edges Pilane, Wins WBF Light Flyweight Title

(July 9, 2023) – In an exciting and close encounter in Mossel Bay, South Africa on Saturday, July 8, Sanele Mhlungu captured the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Light Flyweight title against fellow countryman Lebogang Pilane. On a show promoted by Jackie Brice Boxing Promotions, Mhlungu got off to a strong start and floored […]

Thompson Boxing Promotions Bids Farewell After 23 Memorable Years of Promoting Boxing in California

ORANGE, CA (July 7, 2023) – After an illustrious and groundbreaking journey spanning over two decades, Thompson Boxing Promotions, founded by the late Ken Thompson, has made the difficult decision to conclude its operations. Thompson Boxing will be holding its final “Path to Glory” show on Friday, July 21, 2023, marking the end of an […]

ENNIS VS. VILLA OFFICIAL WEIGHTS, AND COMMISSION OFFICIALS

Interim IBF Welterweight Title – 12 Rounds Jaron Ennis – 145 ½ lbs. Roiman Villa – 146 ½ lbs. Referee: David Fields; Judges: Lynne Carter (Pa.), Mark Consentino (N.J.), John McKaie (N.Y.) Middleweight Bout – 10 Rounds Yoelvis Gómez – 159 lbs. Marquis Taylor – 158 lbs. Referee: Harvey Dock; Judges: Ronald McNair (N.Y.), Robin […]

IBA delivers extensive development modules for Oceania Boxing Confederation

Lausanne, Switzerland (July 6, 2023) – IBA’s development program for Oceania has started with a series of Educational Courses for the Oceania National Federations personnel. This includes IBA 1-Star R&J and ITO Courses that brought together more than 25 participants from Oceania region within OCBC Junior and Youth Boxing Championships in the capital city of […]

DON KING PRODUCTIONS’ VONDA CARSON & JOHN MOCEYUNAS ELECTED TO FLORIDA BOXING HALL OF FAME

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL  (July 5, 2023) – Two of Don King Productions’ longtime members—Vonda Carson and John Moceyunas—were elected to the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame. Carson and Moceyunas were honored this past weekend in St. Petersburg, FL. “I am thrilled that the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame has recognized two of Don King Productions’ […]

ROUND 12: THE NEW ERA OF CANELO BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 30

By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán     July 5, 2023  The most important boxer of the last decade, Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, has revealed the details of his immediate future in boxing. He signed with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to fight his next three bouts in what […]

Silva excited for Sylvie Clash; Believes experience is key

Tampa, FL (July 5, 2023) – On Saturday, August 5, lightweight contender Willian “Babyface” Silva meets highly-touted Ashton Sylve at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, TX as part of a DAZN pay per view card headlined by Jake Paul against Nate Diaz. The card is presented by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Real Fight […]

IBA Champions’ Night to take place in Phuket featuring La Cruz, Dusmatov, and Lopez

Lausanne, Switzerland (July 5, 2023) – – The next edition of IBA Champions’ Night will take place in Phuket, Thailand on 15 July 2023 featuring our top boxers fighting to become the Champion of Champions. An exciting fight card of seven bouts are awaiting both a local and international crowd that remain passionate about the […]

JIMMY KELLY THROWS HIS NAME INTO THE HAT FOR GOLOVKIN HOMECOMING

(July 4, 2023) – England’s Jimmy Kelly has somewhat reinvented himself in recent years. The Manchester-based middleweight has ventured to American shores since his collaboration with ProBox TV last year.  Kelly (27-3, 10 KOs) upset the odds by defeating Kazakhstan’s Kanat Islam last year in Plant City. He has since tasted defeat at the hand of Jaime […]