Nick Diaz signs contract with promoter Don Chargin for boxing
By Zach Arnold Although Nick Diaz and his manager Cesar Gracie have been discussing the possibility of Diaz fighting in boxing next instead of the MMA cage, few people thought…
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Amir Khan’s controversial win Against Paul McCloskey
By Ryan Taylor On Saturday night Amir Khan defended his WBA light welterweight title against Paul McCloskey, the fight ended in a controversial point’s decision at Manchester's MEN Arena. In…
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Alvarado vs. Narh Added to Pacquiao-Mosley PPV
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (April 18, 2011) – Knockout artists MIKE ALVARADO and “Sugar” RAY NARH will battle for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas super lightweight title on…
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Offical Results & Photos: Orlando Salido Shocks JuanMa Lopez, 8rd TKO
Luis Cruz Outpoints Martin Honorio via Unanimous Decision to Remain Undefeated Catch the Replay on Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME BAYAMON, P.R. (April 17, 2011)…
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Victor Ortiz Post Fight Press Conf Quotes
New World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz addressed the media following his thrilling twelve round unanimous decision victory over Andre Berto on Saturday night. Berto, who hurt…
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Official Results: Victor Ortiz upsets Berto
MASHANTUCKET, CT (April 16, 2011) – “Vicious” Victor Ortiz lived up to his nickname tonight, upsetting defending World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight Champion and previously unbeaten Andre Berto by 12-round…
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Amateur Boxing Now Available at R1 MMA Training Center, In Los Angeles
The R1 Training Center, L.A.’s original MMA gym, is now offering an amateur Boxing program headed by Chad Wigle. Los Angeles, CA, April 19, 2011 –(PR.com)– The R1 Training Center,…
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Kermit Cintron Signs With Top Rank
Kermit Cintron, a hard-punching former world champion, has signed with Top Rank. Bob Arum made the announcement today at a press conference in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Cintron, born in Carolina,…
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Live Report & Photos: Collazo and Salita both win in Brighton Beach
Photos and Report by Taylor Hallman Wednesday evening at Oceana Hall in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn Luis Collazo won against a determined Franklin Gonzalez to take a step further on his…
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Kevin Cestone, Cruiserweight, Passes Away Unexpectedly
Boxer Cestone Passes Unexpectedly Bobby Hitz and the Hitz Boxing Family are sad to announce the loss of Chicago native and once-beaten 39-year-old cruiserweight Kevin Cestone, who passed away suddenly…
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Media Interview w/ Agbeko, Mares, Darchinyan, & Perez
JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO & ABNER MARES VIC DARCHINYAN & YONNHY PEREZ THE BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNAMENT FINAL – Winner Takes All CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS Four of the world’s most talented and…
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Press Quotes: Juan Manuel Lopez vs Orlando “Siri’’ Salido, From Puerto Rico
ISLA VERDE, Puerto Rico (April 13, 2011) – The four fighters who will compete in this Saturday’s doubleheader on SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) participated in…
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ESPN Friday Night Fights Features Jr Welterweights in Main Event, Provodnikov/Popoca
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from Temecula, Calif. featuring junior welterweight’s Ruslan Provodnikov (18-1, 12 KO’s, WBO #14) and undefeated Ivan “El Marro” Popoca (15-0-1, 10 KO’s) in the…
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Sebastian Zbik Defends WBC Middleweight Title Againt Julio Cesar Chavez jr In LA, Tickets Onsale
LOS ANGELES In a battle of the undefeated, World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion SEBASTIAN ZBIK will defend his crown against the Son of the Legend, JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR.,…
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Cesar Seda Completes Camp, Heads to Argentina for Opportunity of a Lifetime
After five weeks of hard work in which he sparred more than 140 rounds, undefeated WBO-NABO Super Flyweight Champion Cesar "Junito" Seda, Jr. (20-0, 15 KO's) has completed training camp…