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Del Valle Arrives in Dallas; Ready to Shine Saturday Night
IBF #8 super bantamweight Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle and his team arrived in Dallas this afternoon after leaving Puerto Rico earlier today. Del Valle, who hails from Bayamon, meets unbeaten Diego De La Hoya, 15-0 (9 KO's), Saturday evening over ten rounds in what is expected to be a... - September 14, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Del Valle Thriving in Camp; Ready to Defeat De La Hoya
In less than two weeks, IBF #8 ranked super bantamweight Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle enters the ring against unbeaten and highly regarded Diego De La Hoya. The bout opens the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez–Liam Smith HBO pay-per-view telecast Saturday, September 17 from... - September 08, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Lippe-Morrison to Make TV Debut Against Latimore September 23
Heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison makes his highly anticipated TV debut when he faces fellow unbeaten Ed Latimore as part of a quadruple header on ShoBox: The New Generation Friday, September 23 at 10 pm ET live from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. Living and fighting out of Tulsa,... - August 29, 2016 - Holden Productions
Baltimore Boxing Presents “Fight for Vince” September 15
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing returns to Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD for a special evening of Olympic style boxing that's also assisting a longtime friend in need. - August 28, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Perrella to Meet Ugas September 27
Hard-hitting welterweight standout Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella will challenge Cuban contender Yordenis Ugas over ten rounds Tuesday, September 27. - August 27, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Del Valle on De La Hoya Bout: "Expect Fireworks"
Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle is not one to waste time in the squared circle. Currently, the International Boxing Federation’s #8 ranked contender, Del Valle scored 16 of his 22 victories by knockout including nine within the first three rounds. Known... - August 25, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Perrella Giving Back to Fort Myers with Goodfella's Great Students
Unbeaten welterweight knockout artist Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella and Team Perrella are proud to announce they'll give back to Fort Myers through an initiative called “Goodfella's Great Students.” Created by Perrella, “Goodfella's Great Students” provides an... - August 23, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Ivan Baranchyk Joins Four State Franchise; Signs with Holden Productions
Holden Productions has announced the signing of unbeaten junior welterweight sensation Ivan Baranchyk to a promotional agreement. As a member of Holden Productions' stable, Baranchyk joins the Four State Franchise. - August 15, 2016 - Holden Productions
Lee Baxter Promotions Inks Logan McGuinness
Toronto-based Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce the signing of undefeated super featherweight contender Logan “Cotton” McGuinness to an exclusive promotional agreement. Living and fighting out of Orangeville, Ontario, McGuinness has an outstanding 23-0-1 professional ledger... - August 05, 2016 - Lee Baxter Promotions
McCray Wins Ringside World Championship
Baltimore Boxing’s Stefon “Showtime” McCray captured the Ringside World Championship in the 201 pound division July 30 in Independence, MO. A former basketball star at Stevenson University, McCray has less been boxing for less than three years. The 23-year-old McCray entered the... - August 02, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Wilcox Tops Orozco in Toronto
Up and coming lightweight Steven Wilcox of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada scored an impressive eight round unanimous decision over rugged Mexican Juan Orozco Thursday, July 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. Topping Lee Baxter Promotions’ inaugural “Next Generation” fight card... - July 31, 2016 - Lee Baxter Promotions
Del Valle Excited for Tri State Area Return
As a teenager, Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle left his native Puerto Rico for Newburgh, NY where he resided for seven years. During his time in the Empire State amateur ranks, he made great strides in the ring and won multiple highly-competitive tournaments, most notably capturing the 2004... - July 22, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Wilcox-Singwancha Headlines "Next Generation" July 28 in Toronto
Steven Wilcox and Jesus Singwancha will square off in the eight round main event of Lee Baxter Promotions’ inaugural “Next Generation” card Thursday, July 28 at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. - July 18, 2016 - Lee Baxter Promotions
Perrella to Battle Ugas August 12
Unbeaten sensation Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella will look to take another step up the welterweight ladder when he meets 2008 Olympian Yordenis Ugas Friday, August 12 at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY. The card is promoted by Kings Promotions and will be televised as part of... - July 17, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Baltimore Boxing Presents “Rumble Young Man Rumble” August 4
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will pay tribute to legendary Muhammad Ali with “Rumble Young Man Rumble” Thursday, August 4 at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. During Baltimore Boxing’s June 16 card, Smith, who had his first amateur fight as part... - July 15, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Lee Baxter Promotions Teams Up with VonBets
Lee Baxter, CEO of Lee Baxter Promotions, has announced a partnership with VonBets in association with his “Next Generation” Boxing Series. Set to kick off July 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, “Next Generation” will feature up and coming fighters who are aiming to... - July 02, 2016 - Lee Baxter Promotions
Baranchyk Blitzes Cruz; Witt-Morrison, Cook Win in Miami, OK
Hot junior welterweight prospect Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk kept his perfect record intact following a three round thrashing of previously unbeaten Eliseo Cruz Saturday, June 25 in Miami, OK. - June 29, 2016 - Holden Productions
Baranchyk-Sesma to Meet in Battle of Unbeatens Saturday in Miami, OK
Junior welterweight powerhouse Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk puts his perfect record on the line when he faces fellow unbeaten Eliseo Cruz Saturday, June 25 at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. Raised in Russia, Baranchyk now fights out of Brooklyn, NY and has an outstanding 10-0... - June 25, 2016 - Holden Productions
Perrella Back in Training; Excited for Next Opportunity
Welterweight rising star Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella has returned to the gym and is training in anticipation of his next bout. On June 4, Perrella destroyed previously unbeaten two time National Golden Gloves champion David Grayton on ESPN. Rather than go on vacation or celebrate his... - June 24, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Irish Heavyweight Sensation Con Sheehan to Fight July 28
Six-time Irish amateur champion Cornelius “Con” Sheehan is set to make his Canadian debut against an opponent to be named Thursday, July 28 at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario. - June 17, 2016 - Lee Baxter Promotions
World Championship Boxing: The Next Generation Series Begins July 28 in Toronto
Lee Baxter Promotions is proud to announce the start of a new series in Canada “World Championship Boxing: The Next Generation” kicking off Thursday, July 28 at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Ontario. The series will feature up and coming fighters looking to get to the next level in... - June 15, 2016 - Lee Baxter Promotions
Hughie Fury’s Health Improving, Expects Strong Showing July 9
Peter Fury, father and trainer of unbeaten WBO #6 rated heavyweight Hughie Fury, recently announced that his son has been suffering from acne conglobata. Unlike regular acne, which doesn’t impact day to day living and typically is treatable with nonprescription medications, acne conglobata... - June 11, 2016 - Team Fury
Baltimore Boxing Shares Muhammad Ali Story; Plans Ceremonial 10 Count June 16
In 1977, long before becoming a pro boxer, trainer, gym owner, successful promoter and member of the Maryland and Washington, DC Boxing Hall of Fames, Jake Smith was scheduled for his first amateur fight in Maryland. The 12-year-old Smith was excited to fight in front of a crowd for the first time... - June 08, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Enter Tarzan: Perrella Destroys Grayton in Two
Rising welterweight star Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella of Fort Myers, FL put the welterweight division on notice by scoring a devastating second round stoppage of previously unbeaten Washington, DC native David “Day Day” Grayton Saturday, June 4 at the Bell Centre in... - June 07, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Stefon McCray Headlines June 16 at Michael’s Eighth Avenue
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions returns to Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen, Burnie MD for another action packed card Thursday, June 16. Tickets purchased in advance start at $25, reserved seats are available for $35, reserved tables for ten are $350, $50 VIP seats and $500 VIP... - June 03, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Perrella Ready for Breakthrough Performance June 4
Welterweight Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella of Fort Myers, FL faces his toughest foe to date when he challenges Washington, DC’s David “Day Day” Grayton Saturday, June 4. The anticipated ten round match up between unbeaten southpaws takes place at the Bell Centre in... - May 26, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Holden Productions Looks to Add to Four State Franchise; on Worldwide Search
Promoter Tony Holden is searching the globe for prospects he believes can develop into world champions. Currently, Holden’s company Holden Productions promotes five local boxers known as the “Four State Franchise” and they routinely sell out the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. - May 23, 2016 - Holden Productions
Baltimore Boxing’s Donald Wallace to Make Pro Debut Saturday in Virginia
Baltimore Boxing middleweight prospect “Dangerous” Donald Wallace is slated to make his pro debut against fellow newcomer Brian Straus in a four round match up Saturday evening at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. In the last year, Wallace went from a virtual unknown to a... - May 20, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Hughie Fury Rated #6 by WBO; Eager to Conquer Challenges in and Out of the Ring
Fast rising heavyweight Hughie Fury has been ranked #6 in the world by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). - May 18, 2016 - Team Fury
Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle Decisions Thomas “KO” Snow; Targets Bigger Opportunities
122 pound contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle (22-2, 16 KO's) of Bayamon, Puerto Rico scored a clear-cut, eight-round unanimous decision over local southpaw Thomas “KO” Snow (18-3, 12 KO's) on Friday, May 13 at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. Fighting on Roc Nation... - May 16, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Perrella to Face Grayton June 4 on ESPN
Welterweight sensation Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella will face his toughest foe to date when he challenges fellow unbeaten southpaw David “Day-Day” Grayton Saturday, June 4 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Perrella-Grayton bout serves as the 10 round... - May 13, 2016 - Bryant Perrella
Gunn Jr. and Stewart Return May 14
Undefeated middleweight prospect Bobby Gunn Jr. and unbeaten cruiserweight Henry Stewart will look to pick up another victory when they appear in separate four round bouts Saturday, May 14 in Huntington, WV. The son of Bare Knuckle Boxing World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Gunn Sr., the younger Gunn... - May 12, 2016 - Team Gunn
Hughie Fury Added to Tyson Fury-Wladimir Klitschko Card
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Hughie Fury will appear in a featured bout on the undercard of the world heavyweight championship rematch between unified champion Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko Saturday, July 9 at the Manchester Arena. The bout will take place in front of more than 21,000 fans... - May 06, 2016 - Team Fury
Straight Rights and Straight A’s: The Joey Veazey Story
In the movie Coach Carter, Samuel L. Jackson famously quipped to his team of academically struggling players “you are student athletes, student comes first.” Unfortunately, some standout athletes believe their talents supersede performing in the classroom. This has led to high schools... - May 05, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
On Target: Team Gunn Goes 2-0 in Indiana
Undefeated middleweight Bobby Gunn Jr. and debuting cruiserweight Henry Stewart, both of Hackensack, NJ, scored victories last Saturday at the Tyndall Armory in Indianapolis, IN. Coming off more than a year layoff, Gunn Jr. met hardcore veteran Guy Packer. Gunn Jr., who was regularly in the gym... - May 05, 2016 - Team Gunn
Del Valle to Battle Snow May 13 in Washington, DC
122 pound powerhouse Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle looks to continue his march towards the top of his division when he faces hard hitting Thomas “KO” Snow in an eight round bout Friday, May 13 at the D.C. Armory. The fight will air live on BET at 10 PM ET. Living and fighting... - May 01, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
The Real People's Champ: Melson Making a Major Difference Outside of the Ring
WBC USNBC junior middleweight champion Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson is remaining busy outside of the squared circle raising funds, speaking to various groups and helping multiple causes. Last month, Melson spearheaded a fundraiser at SPiN NYC that netted $5,000. To help fundraising efforts,... - April 18, 2016 - Team Fight to Walk
Del Valle Demolishes Crespo in Two
Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle of Bayamon, PR scored a dominant second round stoppage over local favorite Josh Crespo Saturday, April 9 at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH. With a standing room only crowd on hand, Del Valle pressured Crespo early in the opening... - April 12, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Baltimore Boxing Returns May 5
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will once again take over Michael’s Eighth Avenue Thursday, May 5 in Glen Burnie, MD. The card will serve as a tribute to Murray “Bushwacker” Smith Sr., the father of Baltimore Boxing’s Jake Smith. Smith Sr., a well-known... - April 08, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Aguirre Shocks Tareh; "Lil Pacquiao," Alvarez, Guillen and Woodall Score Knockouts in St. Petersburg
Jacksonville, FL's Juan Aguirre spoiled what was expected to be a homecoming for popular junior middleweight Ali Tareh Saturday, April 1 at the Bayfront Hilton in his hometown of St. Petersburg, FL. Headlining Mad Integrity Fight Sports' “Bombs Away 5” the main event boxers entered the... - April 05, 2016 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Del Valle Returns April 9 vs Crespo
Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle returns to the ring Saturday, April 9 to face New England titlist Josh Crespo in an eight round bout at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH. Tickets from $35 are on sale by calling 860-982-2532 or 603-898-2311. A blood and guts warrior... - April 03, 2016 - Orlando Del Valle
Unbeaten Frometa and Prospect Woodall Added to Bombs Away 5
Joey Orduna of Mad Integrity Fight Sports is proud to announce that unbeaten junior welterweight knockout artist Yordan “Cuba” Frometa and middleweight prospect Steed “The Stallion” Woodall have been added to the “Bombs Away 5” Fight Card Saturday, April 2 at the... - March 30, 2016 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Introducing Puerto Rican Heavyweight Jose Medina
As a young boy growing up in Puerto Rico, Jose Medina looked up to the same fighters that are forever etched in their rich boxing history. From Felix Trinidad to Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Lopez, Medina had many outstanding fighters to admire. There was one major difference however. Medina was... - March 23, 2016 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Grand Prairie Competitive Boxer Pursues Dream of Working in Automotive Industry
Student at Universal Technical Institute Plans to Compete in 2020 Olympic Trials for Boxing After Completing His Automotive Education - March 22, 2016 - Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Dillon Cook Counting Down Days for ShoBox Debut
On March 25, junior middleweight prospect Dillon “White Lightning” Cook will find himself in a familiar place but with a new challenge when he battles Justin DeLoach in an eight round bout on ShoBox: The New Generation at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. Tickets for the event... - March 20, 2016 - Holden Productions
Melson representing Team Fight to Walk vs Chris Galaeno March 11 at SPiN Charity Event
WBC USNBC 154 pound titlist Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will take off the gloves and pick up a ping pong paddle when he meets New York State welterweight champion Chris Galaeno at SPiN New York Friday, March 11. - March 11, 2016 - Team Fight to Walk
Mad Integrity Fight Sports Returns with "Bombs Away 5" April 2
Joey Orduna's Mad Integrity Fight Sports returns to the beautiful Hilton Bayfront Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL for “Bombs Away 5: Turf Wars” Saturday, April 2. Tickets from $35 are on sale now by calling 813-507-5110. Returning to St. Pete's for the first time in nearly three years,... - March 05, 2016 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Baltimore Boxing Presents “Madness at Michaels” March 10
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions returns to Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD for “Madness at Michaels” Thursday, March 10. The card is topped by two title bouts and features some of the area’s notable rising fighters. Tickets purchased in advance... - February 26, 2016 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Rock Steady Boxing for People with Parkinson’s Comes to Orange County
Rock Steady Boxing, a unique exercise program, based on training used by boxing pros, and adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, will now be available in Orange County. The program involves regular exercises, such as stretching, running, jump-roping, push-ups, balancing and lots of non-contact boxing. Led by ex-professional boxer/coach, Gary Ballard, Rock Steady Boxing serves both men and women of all ages and levels of ability. - February 11, 2016 - Rock Steady Boxing Orange County
Rite Hook Promotions Presents “Valentines Massacre” February 13
Rite Hook Promotions returns to the Hard Rock Casino for an exciting night of action Saturday, February 13 in Biloxi, MS. Dubbed as “Valentines Massacre” tickets for this ten bout card start at $20 and are on sale at Ticketmaster and the Hard Rock Casino box office. Fans are encouraged... - January 29, 2016 - Ritehook Promotions