The inaugural WBC Bridgerweight World Championship fight (under 224 lbs.) will take place on October 22nd, promoted by Groupe Yvon Groupe (GYM) at the Montreal Olympia.… read more “WATCH LIVE: Oscar Rivas vs. Rozicki on Oct.22 – FITE TV”
“INTERNATIONAL BOXING UNDER THE STARS” SATURDAY AUGUST 28, 2021 STADE IGA DE MONTRÉAL, presented by Mise-O-Jeu. WBC SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP: KIM CLAVEL VS. MARIA VARGAS
For her first career main event on August 28, NABF champion and WBC # 1 aspirant Kim Clavel will now face Maria Soledad Vargas, from Morelia, Mexico, at IGA Stadium in Montreal.… read more “WATCH LIVE: Kim Clavel vs Maria Vargas FITE TV Stream On Aug. 28”
Success in amateur boxing doesn’t necessarily insure a great professional career. Some fighters are much more suited to be better pros than amateurs, most often power punchers, but it’s usually clear early on if a fighter is especially skilled or not.… read more “Jamaine Ortiz made his bones in the amateur ranks vs. Berlanga, Teofimo and Jaron Ennis”
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez targets Saul “Canelo” Alvarez for future mega-showdown
If 29-year-old Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), arguably already one of the top 25 Mexican fighters of all-time, has his way as he enters his prime years, he will eventually have a mega-showdown with fellow countryman Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (54-2-32, 36 KOs) before making their way to the Hall of Fame.… read more ““Zurdo” Ramirez targets Canelo Alvarez!”
The long-awaited return of undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (40-0, 26 KOs) will be Friday night, December 18, when he challenges North American Boxing Federation (NABF) light heavyweight Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-3, 25 KOs), live on pay per view from Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.… read more “Gilberto Ramirez faces Alfonso Lopez on Dec.18th”
Whenever “Irish” Micky Ward is announced at fights, he usually receives the largest ovation from his army of adoring fans.
Everybody in boxing – boxers, promoters, managers, trainers, media, etc.… read more ““Irish” Micky Ward: One of boxing’s most beloved ring warriors”
Imagine being the lone boxer from your country to capture an Olympic gold medal, only days after the infamous Munich massacre. Now imagine also having won a remarkable 338 of 350 amateur matches, having fought a trilogy as a professional with “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler, being declared legally blind in both eyes (having entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr.… read more “A remarkable boxing journey like no other 1972 Olympic gold medalist Ray Seales”
By any standards, U.S. Olympian and former unified World heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe is inarguably one of the all-time greatest boxers, amateur and professional.… read more “One of the best all-time….Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe”
2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez recently returned to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to train and spar with members of Team USA’s 2019 Elite Men’s team.… read more “Nico Hernandez goes back to the future”
The 48th edition of the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics, Prep Nationals and Youth Open begin next week in Middleton, Wisc. at the Madison Marriott West Hotel and Conference Center, June 23-29.… read more “USA Boxing’s 2019 National Junior Olympics Begins Next Week in Wisconsin”