This afternoon, Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of two-time world champion and WBC #2 lightweight contender Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (36-2-1, 25 KOs), is submitting a formal request to the WBC for them to order negotiations to … read full article “Promoter Lewkowicz petitions WBC to order Fortuna vs. Haney immediately”
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz sends his sincere congratulations to Panamanian broadcasting legend Juan Carlos Tapia for his third consecutive nomination for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF).
Tapia, nominated in the Observer category … read full article “Sampson Lewkowicz Congratulates Broadcaster Juan Carlos Tapia”
‘Thank You to All My Boxing Friends and Family for Your Prayers’
Having undergone successful thyroid cancer surgery, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz wishes to thank hundreds of well-wishers and assure them he will be making his … read full article “Sampson Lewkowicz Cancer Surgery Successful”
Sampson boxing proudly announces the re-signing of featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez and super welterweight contender Jorge “Demonio” Cota, both of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, to exclusive long-term promotional contracts.
Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) is … read full article “Sampson Boxing Re-Signs Eduardo Ramirez and Jorge Cota”
Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of promising middleweight prospect Walter Ezequiel Matthysse Jr. to a multi-year co-promotional contract, along with Argentina-based Tello Box.
21-year-old Matthysse is the nephew of hard-punching two-time world champion Lucas … read full article “Walter Matthysse Jr signs with Sampson Boxing”
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz is issuing the following statement regarding Lightweight Champion in Recess Devin Haney’s WBC petition to face number one contender Javier Fortuna immediately when boxing resumes.
Last December, Haney underwent shoulder surgery, which … read full article “Sampson Lewkowicz talks Devin Haney’s petition to face Javier Fortuna”
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz Receives Promoter’s License in Arizona; Ready to Promote WBC Super Middleweight Champion David Benavidez Homecoming Title Defense in Phoenix when Pandemic Ends
Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has secured a promoter’s license from the … read full article “Sampson Lewkowicz Receives Promoter’s License in Arizona”
Mexican middleweight Juan Macias Montiel says he and fellow contender Hugo Centeno Jr., have unfinished business that can only be settled one way.
“There has to be a rematch,” said Montiel (21-4-2, 21 KOs), immediately … read full article “Montiel to Centeno: Let’s Do it Again!”
A proud world champion once again, two-time WBC Super Middleweight Titleholder David “El Bandera Roja/Red Flag” Benavidez says he’s a stronger, wiser version of himself and has his sights set on the division’s other big … read full article “David Benavidez: Callum Smith is perfect opponent for me”
Uruguayan knockout artist Amilcar Vidal (9-0, 8 KOs) and El Paso’s Zach Prieto (9-0, 7 KOs) are both predicting an all-action affair in their upcoming eight-round middleweight bout.
The two power punchers will collide this … read full article “Amilcar Vidal and Zach Prieto Both Predicting Slugfest When They Square Off This Friday on ShoBox”