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LYELL STOPPED IN TENTH

LYELL STOPPED IN TENTH

By Jim Amato
Niles, Ohio’s Billy Lyell fought with courage but was unable to take the IBF middleweight title from Sebastian Sylvester. Sylvester started fast and dominated the first two rounds cutting Billy on the bridge of the nose. Cornerman Jack Loew did a fine job controlling the cut.
Lyell came on in round three and held [...]

January 31 2010 | Posted in Buzz, Fight Reports | Read More »

RESULTS FROM RENO

RESULTS FROM RENO

On Friday night, in front of a sold out arena at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Let’s Get It On Promotions put together an action packed card on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” headlined by Curtis “Showtime” Stevens, taking on Jesse [...]

January 30 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

Brinkley Batters Stevens, Wins 12 Round Unanimous Decision

Brinkley Batters Stevens, Wins 12 Round Unanimous Decision

By: Michael Seiler, BOXING LEDGER
Jesse Brinkley (35-5, 22 KO’s) won a one-sided, 12 round unanimous decision over Curtis Stevens (21-3, 15 KO’s). Official scores were 117-109, 118-108 and 119-107.
In the first round, it appeared that Stevens was heading toward an early knockout win over Brinkley. Stevens connected with some left hooks that almost floored him. [...]

January 30 2010 | Posted in Buzz, Fight Reports | Read More »

ALEXANDER vs. URANGO UNIFICATION – TIX ON SALE TONIGHT!

ALEXANDER vs. URANGO UNIFICATION – TIX ON SALE TONIGHT!

World Championship Boxing Unification  At Mohegan Sun on Saturday, March 6

Undefeated World Boxing Council 140-Pound Champion Devon Alexander Meets International Boxing Federation 140-Pound Champion Juan Urango
UNCASVILLE, Conn.—Two world champions from one of the most active and exciting weight divisions in boxing will meet in a unification bout on March 6 when undefeated [...]

January 30 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

TOMORROW! Nonito Donaire Public-Media Workout

TOMORROW! Nonito Donaire Public-Media Workout

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
NONITO DONAIRE MEDIA WORKOUT

Tomorrow! Saturday, January 30 at 1 P.M. PT
Undisputed Gym – San Carlos, Calif.

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (January 29, 2010) – World Boxing Association (WBA) interim super flyweight champion and Top-10 Pound For Pound fighter NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE, will host a Media Workout at Undisputed Gym (883 East [...]

January 29 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

STEVENS-BRINKLEY WEIGH-IN RESULTS

STEVENS-BRINKLEY WEIGH-IN RESULTS

Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2, 15KO) and Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22KO) both weighed-in today in anticipation of their upcoming super middleweight showdown tomorrow night in the main event on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” from the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. The bout is an Official [...]

January 29 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TEN BOUT “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 8”

8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TEN BOUT “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 8”

8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
TEN BOUT “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 8”
FRIDAY NIGHT AT CHICAGO ’S UIC PAVILION
DONOVAN GEORGE VS. PHIL WILLIAMS HEADLINES
IVAN POPOCA VS. FEDERICO FLORES IN CO-MAIN
CHICAGO, IL (January 28, 2010) Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions will enter it’s thirteenth year as the “HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING” this Friday night, January [...]

January 29 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

Lavar Johnson To Make Miraculous Return At Strikeforce Challengers – March 26

Lavar Johnson To Make Miraculous Return At Strikeforce Challengers – March 26

ONCE FIGHTING FOR LIFE, HEAVYWEIGHT LAVAR JOHNSON
READY TO MAKE MIRACULOUS RETURN TO THE CAGE
AT STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS MARCH 26 IN FRESNO, CALIF.
“Abongo” Humphrey to battle George Bush III, Luke Stewart to face Andre Galvao, Zoila Frausto to meet Miesha Tate; Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 1
NEW YORK (Jan. 28, [...]

January 29 2010 | Posted in Buzz, MMA | Read More »

Dead Man Running Movie To Sponsor London Fight Show Judgement Day III On 27th February

Dead Man Running Movie To Sponsor London Fight Show Judgement Day III On 27th February

Rooney’s Boxing Gym, the promoters of the highly successful Judgement Day White Collar Boxing series, announced today that Revolver Entertainment are to sponsor Judgement Day III, which takes place at the all new multi sports venue T47, St Thomas Street, London SE1 on February 27th.
Revolver Entertainment, who sponsored Judgement Day II back in November ‘09 [...]

January 29 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

WBC: THE BEST BOXERS OF 2009

WBC: THE BEST BOXERS OF 2009

WBC: THE BEST BOXERS OF 2009

After a voting by the World Boxing Council, Mexican journalists and fans through the WBC website, we are announcing the best boxers of 2009, who will be awarded in a special ceremony on a date in February to be announced.

The WORLD CHAMPION OF THE YEAR is [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

QUOTES FROM STEVENS-BRINKLEY FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE

QUOTES FROM STEVENS-BRINKLEY FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE

The final press conference for the upcoming showdown between Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2, 15KO) and Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22KO) was held today at the Extreme Sports Bar in the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The fight, taking place Friday night, is promoted by [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

MMA Featured On Irvine’s Battle In The Ballroom

MMA Featured On Irvine’s Battle In The Ballroom

Battle In The Ballroom Kicks Off 26th Season With New Wrinkle
Great Boxing Action With A Punch From Mixed Martial Arts
Opening Night Is Wednesday, February 10th Irvine Marriott

Tickets go on sale today for Opening Night of the 26th season of Battle In The Ballroom shows at the Irvine Marriott, so make plans now to be at [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

UFC INKS DEAL WITH SOHU.COM

UFC INKS DEAL WITH SOHU.COM

UFC INKS DEAL WITH SOHU.COM – UFC EVENTS TO LIVE BROADCAST ON CHINA’S LEADING SPORTS MEDIA PORTAL STARTING WITH UFC 109
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® INKS DEAL WITH SOHU.COM

UFC® Events to Live Broadcast on China’s Leading Sports Media Portal Starting with UFC 109
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Hundreds of millions of sports fans in China [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz, MMA | Read More »

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 109: RELENTLESS

UFC CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 109: RELENTLESS

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP®
CONFIRMS REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC® 109

MAIN EVENT
RANDY “THE NATURAL” COUTURE vs. MARK “THE HAMMER” COLEMAN
CO-MAIN EVENT
NATE MARQUARDT vs. CHAEL SONNEN

MIKE SWICK vs. PAULO THIAGO
DEMIAN MAIA vs. DAN MILLER
MATT SERRA vs. FRANK TRIGG
MAC DANZIG vs. JUSTIN BUCHHOLZ
MELVIN GUILLARD vs. RONYS TORRES
PHILLIPE NOVER vs. ROBERT EMERSON
BRIAN STANN [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz, MMA | Read More »

Travis Kauffman Headlines Pro/Am Event 2/27 in Allentown

Travis Kauffman Headlines Pro/Am Event 2/27 in Allentown

Travis Kauffman Headlines Pro/Am Event 2/27 in Allentown

Rodeway Inn & Conference Center
Allentown, PA

READING, PA – DECEMBER 30, 2009 -   King’s Promotions returns to the Allentown area on Saturday February 27 with exciting professional and amateur boxing. The ten-bout event takes place at the Rodeway Inn & Conference Center at Routes 22 & [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

ONE ON ONE WITH CURTIS “SHOWTIME” STEVENS

ONE ON ONE WITH CURTIS “SHOWTIME” STEVENS

Before Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2, 15KO) steps into the ring against Nevada’s Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22KO) on Friday January 29th at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, Stevens sat down to discuss his upcoming fight. The bout, promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and [...]

January 28 2010 | Posted in Buzz, Interviews | Read More »

YOUNGSTOWN”S LYELL GETS TITLE SHOT SATURDAY !

YOUNGSTOWN”S LYELL GETS TITLE SHOT SATURDAY !

By Jim Amato
Youngstown,Ohio’s top 20 ranked middleweight contender Billy Lyell will receive a belated Christmas present this Saturday in Germany. He will meet Sebastian Sylvester for the IBF version of the middleweight title. A HUGE break for Billy who I am confident is up for the task at hand. Lyell has earned this shot by [...]

January 26 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

Edgar Sosa Going Back to the Gym?

Edgar Sosa Going Back to the Gym?

EDGAR SOSA IS THINKING ABOUT GOING BACK TO THE GYM
NEXT WEEK AND FIGHTING FOR THE FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
BY THE END OF THE YEAR

After having collected supplies for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, Edgar Sosa is once again on the warpath to come back to the rings after having lost [...]

January 26 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

TROPICANA UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED

TROPICANA UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED

On Saturday February 6th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will present its “Super Saturday” boxing show, on the eve of the Big Game Sunday, from the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Headlining the card is Atlantic City’s, Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) taking [...]

January 26 2010 | Posted in Buzz | Read More »

EA Sports Online To Stream Strikeforce MMA Bout Live This Saturday

EA Sports Online To Stream Strikeforce MMA Bout Live This Saturday

EA Sports Online To Stream Strikeforce MMA Bout Live This Saturday

NEW YORK (January 26, 2009)– For the first time in history, Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) will offer live mixed martial arts (MMA) fight action online with a free of charge stream of the highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE welterweight (170 pounds) matchup between wrestling [...]

January 26 2010 | Posted in Buzz, MMA | Read More »