Quotes from Wednesday’s ‘East-West Showdown’ kickoff press conference featuring Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz Photo Credit: Teddy Blackburn/DBE NEW YORK, NY – The “East-West Showdown,” featuring World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto and WBC #5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, was held yesterday at The Palm West Restaurant in New York City.…
Modern-Day Rocky Peter Manfredo, Jr. Dreamin’ about Martinez title shot at home PROVIDENCE – Middleweight contender Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo, Jr. had a ringside seat in MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods last Saturday night to witness the superlative performance turned in by WBC Emeritus and The Ring 160-pound champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, who…
ANTONIO ESCALANTE AND MANUEL AVILA TO CO-HEADLINE “SÓLO BOXEO TECATE” ON MARCH 25 IN FAIRFIELD, CALIF. LOS ANGELES – On Friday, March 25 the Sports Center in Fairfield, California will be host to a doubleheader featuring the return of popular contender Antonio Escalante as well as a bout featuring hometown hero Manuel “Tino” Avila that…
Segura expects repeat performance vs. Calderon HOBOKEN, N.J. – WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Giovani “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura expects nothing less than a winning repeat performance April 2 in his much anticipated rematch against former 108-pound king Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, headlining the “La Revancha” Pay-Per-View event, live from Auditorio del Estado…