Archive for August, 2008

Ray Serrano Wins In Philly

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

BRONX, NY - Aug 31, 2008 Raymond Serrano (7-0, 5KO’s), Star Boxing’s 19 year old welterweight phenomenon, scored a first round knockout over veteran Jimmy LeBlanc (11-15-4, 3KO’s) Friday night at the New Alhambra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Serrano came out very aggressive and started landing big shots against his opponent. Serrano [...]

Valuev Beats Ruiz In Rematch

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Nikolai Valuev won the WBA heavyweight championship Saturday night in Berlin, primarily using his left jab to better John Ruiz via unanimous decision.
The fight was first deemed a split decision, but the score was changed after one judge realized he erred.
The 35-year-old Valuev (49-1) beat the 36-year-old Ruiz (43-8-1) by scores of 116-113, [...]

Perez Stops Fedorov

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

(ORANGE, CA) August 29 – In his first ShoBox appearance on October 5, 2007, bantamweight Yonnhy Perez impressed fight fans with his explosive style and ring savvy as he stopped Russian Alexander Fedorov in four rounds. On Friday, September 5th, the Colombian contender returns to the series as the semi-main event with a bout [...]

Baldomir’s Back

Friday, August 29th, 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (August 28, 2008) – Sycuan Ringside Promotions announced today that former World Boxing Council Welterweight Champion Carlos Baldomir is presently in training camp in the U.S. preparing for a major fight later this year.
Baldomir, (44-11-6, 13 KO’s) from Argentina—who hails from the same [...]

Sept. 5 ShoBox Specifics

Friday, August 29th, 2008

NEW YORK (Aug. 29, 2008) – ShoBox: The New Generation delivers a thrilling night of boxing as the always exciting ShoBox alum Antonio DeMarco faces more experienced Jose Reyes and unbeaten ShoBox alum Yonnhy Perez takes on the aggressive Tomas Rojas, Friday, Sept. 5, live on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET/Pt (delayed on the west [...]

NY Hammerstein Ballroom Show Info

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

NEW YORK CITY (August 28, 2008) – Unbeaten African light heavyweight sensation Braimah Kamoka, aka Bukom Banku, has been added to the September 23rd KnockOut Poverty” pro boxing card, presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Kamoka, rated No. 6 by the WBC, will be fighting for the [...]

Kimbo, Carano Tix Info

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 27, 2008) – Incredibly popular hometown hero Kimbo Slice returns to 305 to face legendary Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock in a featured fight on a stellar, star-studded mixed martial arts card that includes women’s superstar Gina “Conviction” Carano and MMA standouts Jake Shields, Paul Daley and Murilo “Ninja” Rua Saturday, Oct. [...]

Remillard, Godfrey Fight Friday

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 27, 2008) – Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, however, has accelerated his relatively young pro career by defeating a series of Mexican opponents.
Remillard (14-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of nearby Manchester, takes on new Texas State [...]

Wolak To Headline Sept. 26

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

NEW YORK CITY (August 27, 2008) – Promoter Bob Duffy today announced that his Ring Promotions will present “Havoc At The Hilton,” featuring Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 KOs), Friday night, September 26 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel.
Wolak, originally from Poland and now living and training in Brooklyn, is coming off [...]

Warriors Signs Oly Alternate

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 26 – With the 2008 Olympic Games now in the history books, it’s time to look towards the future, and Seminole Warriors Boxing has kick started its run towards the best young talent in boxing today by signing the pride of Framingham, Massachusetts, 2008 US Olympic team alternate Danny O’Connor.
“Danny was an [...]