Dennis Ennis says he will beat Demetrius Andrade
Jan 17th
Derek Ennis says using 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade as springboard
BRONX, NY - Philadelphia junior middleweight Derek “Pooh” Ennis plans to use unbeaten 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade as a springboard February 10 in their main event fight for the vacant North American Boxing Organization (“NABO”) title.
Andrade-Ennis headlines the Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing show on ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 10-round bout has future world title belt implications for the winner.
Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Providence, in addition to being an Olympians also was the 2007 World Amateur Championships gold-medal winner, the first American to do so since 1999. Fighting Feb. 10 on ESPN for the ninth time in his three-year professional career, the 23-year-old Andrade has been so dominating he has won 55 of 59 rounds on the judges’ scorecards
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Old-time boxing geared for new Ontario boxing fans Vargas-Plaitis headlines Feb. 11 show in Mississauga
Jan 16th
Old-time boxing geared for new Ontario boxing fans Vargas-Plaitis headlines Feb. 11 show in Mississauga
TORONTO - Old-time boxing returns Saturday night, February 11 to the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario as unbeaten welterweight Samuel Vargas and dangerous Manolis Plaitis headline a competitive, entertaining card presented by United Promotions in association with Hennessy Sports.
The Feb. 11 show kicks-off the third season of boxing at Hershey Centre for United Promotions, which is comprised of three Ontario boxing promoters – Don MacDonald, Adam Harris (Hennessy Sports) and Tyler Buxton (Buxton Promotions).
“We are promoting boxing in Mississauga, only a 10-minute drive from Toronto, as a united team rather than individuals and it’s been a perfect business relationship,” MacDonald explained. “We have more professional boxers and fans than ever before in Ontario. What we’ve accomplished in two years, well, give us two more and Ontario will exceed boxing in Montreal. We’re changing attitudes and building a new fan base. We’re building our product by real promoting. You’ll never see an 8-0 guy fighting somebody 5-10.
Chris Algieri looks to remain undefeated when he returns to the ring
Jan 16th
Chris Algieri looks to remain undefeated when he returns to the ring
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January 16, 2012 – Huntington, New York – Star Boxing’s light welterweight sensation, Chris Algieri (12-0, 6 KO’s) looks to remain undefeated when he returns to the ring, January 28, 2010 against Atlanta’s Curtis Smith (10-5, 5 KO’s). The fight takes place in Algieri’s hometown at the Paramount Theatre in Huntington, New York.
When asked about his training camp Algieri stated, “Training camp has been fantastic. I’ve been sparring with Ajose Olusegun (30-0, 14 KO’s) who’s one of the best fighters in the world. He’s a southpaw just like Smith so I couldn’t ask for a better sparring partner. My trainer Keith Trimble has come up with a few different game plans being that we don’t know too much about Smith. Come fight night I’m going to listen to my corner and execute those game plans. We are about two weeks away from fight night and I’m feeling great.”
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Don King Statement On Joe Frazier
Nov 9th
Don King Statement On Joe Frazier
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Legendary promoter Don King, who promoted Joe Frazier in the finale of Frazier’s phenomenal trilogy with Muhammad Ali, 1975’s “Thrilla in Manila,” made the following statement from his South Florida home after learning last night of the death of his longtime friend:
“Smokin’ Joe Frazier was the embodiment of what a great heavyweight champion and person should be. He was a great gladiator. When Smokin’ Joe came to the ring, you knew you had someone who was coming to fight. I was proud to have known and promoted him, and I was honored to call him a friend.
“The courage Smokin’ Joe showed in “The Thrilla in Manila”—answering every Ali onslaught with an equally withering response—will remain in the hearts and minds of boxing fans around the globe forever. It was one of the most dramatic fights in history. Although the warrior inside Smokin’ Joe wanted to answer the bell for the 15th and final round, his chief second and friend Eddie Futch acted as more than a corner man to step in and refuse to let him continue, so he could live to fight another day and smoke ‘em some more.
“One cannot underestimate the contribution Smokin’ Joe and Ali made to progress and change by creating the space, through their talent, for black men to be seen, visible and relevant. The Thrilla in Manila helped make America better.
“Not only was he a great fighter but also a great man. He lived as he fought with courage and commitment at a time when African Americans in all spheres of life were engaged in a struggle for emancipation and respect. Smokin’ Joe brought honor, dignity and pride for his people, the AMERICAN people, and brought the nation together as only sports can do.
MAYWEATHER VS. ORTIZ RECORDS SECOND HIGHEST NON-HEAVYWEIGHT PAY-PER-VIEW GROSS EARNINGS IN BOXING HISTORY
Oct 28th
MAYWEATHER VS. ORTIZ RECORDS SECOND HIGHEST NON-HEAVYWEIGHT PAY-PER-VI EW GROSS EARNINGS IN BOXING HISTORY
LAS VEGAS – Floyd Mayweather puts more meaning to his ring name “Money” every time he fights. With early pay-per-view numbers counted and confirmed, the pugilist’s recent STARPOWER fight against Victor Ortiz generated buysfrom 1.25 million homes with a value of $78,440,000 dollars in pay-per-view revenue. These numbers make the event the second highest grossing non-heavyweight pay-per-view event of all time.
With another successful pay-per-view event under his belt, Mayweather continues his reign as the biggest and most lucrative attraction in the sport. He has now appeared in the three biggest non-heavyweight pay-per-view events in the sport’s history, including Mayweather vs. Oscar de la Hoya ($136,853,700), Mayweather vs. Ortiz ($78,440,000 million) and Mayweather vs. Sugar Shane Mosley ($78,330,000 million).
“My motto is ‘hard work and dedication’ and I have shown this throughout my entire career, which has allowed me to go out and perform each time I step in the ring,” said Mayweather. “I give the fans everything I have with the best competition and exciting fights. I must be doing something right as they keep buying my fights and I appreciate their tremendous support. It feels good to be able to generate such a great interest in the sport.”
“Every time Floyd steps into the ring, he reminds us that he is the greatest fighter in the sport today and certainly its biggest star.” said Leonard Ellerbe, CEO Mayweather Promotions. “The financial success of his fight with Victor Ortiz reinforces Floyd’s position in the sport as iconic and he should be appreciated for bringing all of this attention and good fortune to the sport. His pay-per-view success is staggering and the history books will reflect this impact.”
CANELO ALVAREZ DEFENDS HIS WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST FORMER WORLD CHAMPION KERMIT CINTRON
Oct 27th
CANELO ALVAREZ DEFENDS HIS WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST FORMER WORLD CHAMPION KERMIT CINTRON IN MEXICO CITY AS PART OF A DUAL-SITE HBO BOXING AFTER DARK EVENT
MEXICO CITY – Just one day after formally announcing Adrien Broner’s first world title fight against Vicente Rodriguez on November 26 from the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Promotions are pleased to add another treat for fight fans to help celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend by presenting a second world championship fight on the same night. That treat will come in the form of Guadalajara’s undefeated WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez defending his title against former World Champion Kermit “The Killer” Cintron from the Bancomer Center in Mexico City, Mexico, which will also be televised live on the November 26 HBO Boxing After Dark telecast.
“Kermit Cintron is a worthy challenger for my title and I’m looking forward to fighting him at home in Mexico,” said Alvarez. “Everyone knows what happens when Mexicans and Puerto Ricans meet in the ring, and I expect that we’re going to give the world a show to remember, but I guarantee that I will leave with my belt on November 26.”
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