Month: August 2010

Paul McCloksey will enjoy home comforts for the second defence of his European Light Welterweight title against Barry “The Bizness” Morrison on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night at The Aura … Read more

There’s no doubt that former Cuban Olympian Yordanis Despaigne (6-0, 4 KOs) is off to a quick start in the professional ranks. But, after his impressive 300-fight amateur career, including … Read more

By Paul Strauss: The big news right now seems to be whether or not Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola injured both of his hands in the fight with Manuel Quezada a … Read more

Riverside, CA (August 17, 2010) – Seldom, if ever, has the saying, “No Pain, No Gain” seemed so mild compared to what Heavyweight warrior Cristobal Arreola endured last Friday at … Read more

(All quotes translated from Spanish by Benny Ricardo) With Mexican soccer star Rafa Marquez: “In my next fight I plan to use Rafa Marquez-like defense and the offense of (Thierry) … Read more

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 17, 2010) – Golden Boy Promotions is extremely saddened about the loss of our friend and colleague Dr. Frank Ryan, who passed away on August 16 … Read more

by Geoffrey Ciani – This week’s 86th edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with former two time heavyweight champion of the world ‘Big’ George Foreman … Read more

by James Slater: It seems fans can mark October 16th as the official date for the talked-of heavyweight rumble between WBC ruler Vitali Klitschko and former lineal champ Shannon Briggs. … Read more

WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) and challenger Matt Godfrey (20-1, 10 KOs) today participated in an open media work-out in front of more than 500 fans … Read more

(August 17, 2010 – New York, NY) Peter Manfredo, Jr., the reigning IBO middleweight champion, reality TV star, and icon in the New England fight scene, has signed multi-year promotional … Read more