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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
Trey Lippe-Morrison Headlines in Miami, OK
Heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison will compete in his final six round contest when he faces Thomas Hawkins in the main event of a Holden Productions card at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. Coming from the talent laden city of Houston, TX Hawkins has a 4-1 record with one win by... - January 24, 2016 - Holden Productions
Melson to Speak to Veterans Leadership Council in February at Johnson & Johnson Town Hall Meeting
WBC USNBC 154 pound champion Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will serve as a special guest speaker for Johnson & Johnson during their Veterans Leadership Council Town Hall Meeting Thursday, February 18th in Raritan, New Jersey. A 2003 West Point graduate, Melson was personally invited to... - January 24, 2016 - Team Fight to Walk
Melson to be Recognized at Johns Hopkins University
2003 West Point graduate, philanthropist and WBC USNBC junior middleweight titlist Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will be recognized as a military star prior to the Johns Hopkins men's basketball game Saturday, January 16 at the Goldfarb Gymnasium in Baltimore, MD. An active Army Reserve... - January 13, 2016 - Team Fight to Walk
Melson Nominated for Most Inspirational of 2015
Junior middleweight boxer and philanthropist Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson has been nominated for Most Inspirational by Ring Magazine. - December 31, 2015 - Team Fight to Walk
Gibbs Jr. to Face Raines January 9
Oklahoma City, OK (November 18, 2015) – Undefeated middleweight Bo “Hands of War” Gibbs Jr. will face his toughest challenge to date when he faces Delray “The Rainmaker” Raines in a ten round bout Saturday, January 9 at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, OK. The card is... - November 20, 2015 - HD Boxing Promotions
Go to Girl in Hollywood for Boxing - Never Too Pretty
Cary Williams, a former fighter and Olympic level coach, is an expert in boxing and is gaining popularity in the entertainment world as the female boxing coach to go to for television and movies. Cary is no stranger to the camera; appearing on Fear Factor, Million Dollar Listings and other upcoming projects airing during sweeps in February. - November 19, 2015 - Too Pretty
Del Valle Halts Beltran; Puts 122 Pound Division on Notice
122 pound contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle improved to 20-2 with 15 knockouts following a one-sided beatdown of 56-fight veteran Juan Jose Beltran yesterday evening at the Auditorio Municipal in Comierio, Puerto Rico. Fighting in front of a passionate hometown crowd, Del Valle... - November 17, 2015 - Orlando Del Valle
Trey Lippe-Morrison Annihilates Bobby Thomas in 80 Seconds
Rising heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison of Tulsa, OK continued his march towards becoming a player in the heavyweight division by scoring a devastating 80 second knockout of Bobby Thomas at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. Fighting in front of a sold out crowd and with legendary... - November 16, 2015 - Holden Productions
Del Valle to Face Veteran Beltran November 14
Popular Puerto Rican contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle will face upset minded Juan Jose Beltran in an eight round contest Saturday, November 14 at the Auditorio Municipal de Comerio in Comerio, Puerto Rico. Tickets from $12 are available at TCPR.com or by calling 787-792-5000. The... - November 12, 2015 - Orlando Del Valle
Baltimore Boxing Club Featured in Under Armour Commercial
Baltimore Boxing Club and founder Jake Smith have been featured in Under Armour’s new commercial for the Muhammad Ali Collection. Based out of Baltimore, Under Armour is a global giant for sports clothing and accessories, making a name for themselves in the boxing world during the last few... - November 07, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Super Bantamweight Contender Del Valle Returns November 14 in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle will return to the ring in an eight round contest Saturday, November 14 at the Auditorio Municipal de Comerio in Comerio, Puerto Rico. The card is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions and Roc Nation Sports and will... - October 30, 2015 - Orlando Del Valle
Baltimore Boxing to Host "Knock the Stuffing Out" November 25
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will provide area fans with Olympic style boxing on Thanksgiving eve by presenting “Knock the Stuffing Out” Wednesday, November 25 at Michaels Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. Tickets are on sale now by calling 410-375-9175 or logging... - October 25, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Man on Fire: “Hot Rod” Annihilates Domingos in Lakeland
Undefeated light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic wasted no time in getting rid of Brazilian power puncher Gilberto Domingos yesterday evening at the Florida Orange Event Center in Lakeland. Headlining Mad Integrity Fight Sports' “Bombs Away 4,” Kalajdzic had a... - October 13, 2015 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Cancer Fundraiser Receives New Vitamin K Aid for Athletic Bruises
The “Celebrity Boxing” promoters of public events featuring well-known personalities in competitions have announced an affiliation with Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., manufacturers of all-natural skin care products. In a coming public event for the benefit of the “Fight For... - October 12, 2015 - Reviva Labs
"Hot Rod" Kalajdzic to Face Knockout Artist Domingos October 10
Rising light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic faces his toughest test to date when he meets cement-fisted Gilberto “El Magico” Domingos Saturday, October 10 in the main event of Mad Integrity Fight Sports’ “Bombs Away 4” at the Florida Orange Event Center in Lakeland. - October 07, 2015 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Team Fight to Walk to Host "Fighting for the Cure" Gala October 15
WBC-USNBC junior middleweight champion Boyd Melson and Christan Zaccagnino, Founders of Team Fight to Walk, will host the organization’s third annual “Fighting for the Cure” benefit gala Thursday, October 15 at 6:15 pm at the Beckwith Pointe in New Rochelle, NY. Tickets and... - September 26, 2015 - Team Fight to Walk
Undefeated Radivoje Kalajdzic to Headline “Bombs Away 4”
Undefeated light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic will headline Mad Integrity Fight Sports' “Bombs Away 4” Saturday, October 10 at the Florida Orange Event Center in Lakeland. Tickets to “Bombs Away 4” are $30 for general admission and $60 for VIP. They... - September 19, 2015 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Del Valle Inspired by Countrymen Oquendo and Martinez
Last Saturday, featherweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle saw fellow Puerto Ricans Jonathan Oquendo and Ramon “Rocky” Martinez in exciting fights as part of the Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto undercard. Having lost three prior bouts against championship level... - September 18, 2015 - Orlando Del Valle
For Sport’s Injuries: New Double Dose Vitamin K Cream Helps Clear Skin Bruises Suffered from Sports
To help fade and clear skin bruises that occur as a result of participating in a wide variety of sports activities, a stronger, quicker solution is now being provided by a double dose formula of Vitamin K Cream, through Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., a 40-year-old manufacturer of natural skin care... - September 09, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Mad Integrity Fight Sports Presents “Bombs Away 4” October 10 in Lakeland
Mad Integrity Fight Sports returns to Lakeland with an action packed card Saturday, October 10 at the Florida Orange Event Center. The card will feature a number of solid local rising stars in exciting match ups. $30 general admission and $60 VIP tickets for this family friendly event are on sale... - September 04, 2015 - Mad Integrity Fight Sports
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Release September 2015 Titles
Damnation Books and Eternal Press are owned by William and Kim Richards Gilchrist in Santa Rosa, CA. September 2015 brings new titles from both publishing houses. The couple takes pride in offering Darned Good Fiction on a monthly release schedule. From Damnation Books – "Future... - August 30, 2015 - Caliburn Press LLC
Melson to Play in Heroes & Legends Charity Softball Game
WBC USNBC junior middleweight champion Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson will participate in the Heroes & Legends Charity Softball Game Saturday, August 29 at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ. - August 25, 2015 - Team Fight to Walk
Baltimore Boxing to Host Olympic Qualifiers September 8-11
Jake Smith's Baltimore Boxing Promotions in association with USA Boxing and Under Armour will host the Eastern Regional Olympic Trials Women's Qualifiers September 8-11 at the beautiful Baltimore Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD. Dubbed as “Pathway to Glory,” the event will feature... - August 22, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Oddessa.com CEO and Head Oddsmaker, Joey Oddessa, Opens the Vault and Posts Velasquez vs Werdum II as a Pick’em Match
The UFC heavyweight title is on the line when champion Fabricio Werdum takes on challenger and former title holder Cain Velasquez in a rematch of their bout at UFC 188 in Mexico City back in June. Werdum, who was as big as a +450 underdog in that first meeting, submitted Velasquez in front of his... - August 17, 2015 - Oddessa.com
Trey Lippe-Morrison to Train with Freddie Roach
Heavyweight knockout king Trey Lippe-Morrison is now training under Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. A seven-time Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Trainer of the Year, Roach's resume is amongst the greatest in history. During the last quarter century, Roach trained... - August 06, 2015 - Holden Productions
Oddessa.com CEO and Head Oddsmaker, Joey Oddessa, Makes Ronda Rousey a Huge Favorite Over Miesha Tate
The roars from Ronda Rousey’s incredible knockout victory over Bethe Correia at UFC 190 are still echoing through the world of mixed martial arts, and already one MMA oddsmaker is looking ahead to the bantamweight champ’s next opponent. Renowned MMA oddsmaker Joey Oddessa of... - August 03, 2015 - Oddessa.com
World Champion Gary Russell Jr, Antonio Russell & Former Champion Vincent Pettway to Attend "Road to the Worlds"
WBC featherweight champion Gary “Mr.” Russell Jr., undefeated prospect Antonio Russell and former welterweight titlist Vincent Pettway will all be in attendance for Baltimore Boxing’s “Road to the Worlds” Thursday evening at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. - July 16, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Melson Receives Humanitarian Award from WBC; Set to Assist Amateur Program
WBC-USNBC junior middleweight champion Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson received the Humanitarian Award from the WBC during their NABF convention last weekend in San Francisco, CA. - July 08, 2015 - Team Fight to Walk
Baltimore Boxing’s "Road to the Worlds" Set for July 16
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing presents “Road to the Worlds” Thursday, July 16 at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. With the Ringside World Championships scheduled August 5-8 in Missouri, “Road to the Worlds” will be a fundraiser to help local boxers... - June 23, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Man on a Mission: Lippe Continues Knockout Streak in Miami
Renowned heavyweight up and comer Trey Lippe-Morrison remained perfect as a pro following yet another impressive knockout Friday, May 30 at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK. - June 02, 2015 - Holden Productions
Baltimore Boxing Meets with Baltimore Police Officials
Jake Smith, CEO of Baltimore Boxing Promotions, and his family recently met with Baltimore City Police officials. Smith, a longtime promoter in the Charm City and former professional boxer, was personally impacted by the riots as his gym was temporarily shut down. Having spent his entire life in... - May 29, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Baltimore Boxing to Honor Police During "Blood, Sweat & Tears" Card May 29
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions will honor the Baltimore Police Department during a special Olympic style card Friday, May 29 at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD. Tickets for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” can be purchased by calling 410-375-9175 or going to... - May 20, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Baltimore Boxing to Bring Excitement This Weekend to Ocean City
On Saturday, May 9, Baltimore Boxing Promotions will provide a complete evening of entertainment to Ocean City, MD. Tickets from $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box Office. At 8 PM, an Olympic style boxing card titled “Beatdown at the Beach” takes... - May 08, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Ritehook Promotions Brings Boxing Back to Gulf with Family Fight Night
On Saturday evening when most of the boxing world is glued to the TV watching the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao superfight, those in the Mississippi Gulf will have the chance to not only witness the historic bout but also enjoy top notch talent before their own eyes. Live at the Hard Rock Hotel... - May 02, 2015 - Ritehook Promotions
Ritehook Promotions Returns to Mississippi May 2
Ticket includes Live Fights plus Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight. Ritehook Promotions in association with Reved Entertainment and Pier6 Promotions will present a one-of-a-kind evening of boxing featuring live fights and the fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Saturday, May 2... - April 26, 2015 - Ritehook Promotions
McFadden’s in Addison is Preparing for a Huge Night in Anticipation for the Fight of the Century on Saturday, May 2, 2015
As all of the world waits in anticipation for the “Fight of the Century,” bars throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area are preparing for a huge night. On Saturday May 2, the world will all be coming together to watch the Mayweather and Pacquiao boxing match. McFadden’s in Addison,... - April 22, 2015 - McFadden's Addison
Holden Productions' Trey Lippe-Morrison Teams Up with Legendary Jesse Reid
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Trey Lippe-Morrison of Holden Productions is now being trained by Hall of Famer Jesse Reid. One of the great trainers in boxing history, Reid is a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Overall, Reid’s trained more than 20 world champions including Johnny... - April 18, 2015 - Holden Productions
Baltimore Boxing to Invade Ocean City Convention Center May 9
Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions returns to Ocean City, MD for “Beatdown at the Beach” Saturday, May 9 at the Ocean City Convention Center. Tickets for “Beatdown at the Beach” from $25 are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the Convention Center Box... - April 12, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
Melson to Return Against Ruiz May 8
Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson returns to the ring following a fifteen month layoff when he battles fellow popular New Yorker Mike “El Cangri” Ruiz in the ten round main event of a DiBella Entertainment and New Legend Boxing card Friday, May 8 at the Hilton Westchester in Rye... - April 09, 2015 - Team Fight to Walk
The Young General Ian Green Wins 3rd Straight
Ian Green KO’s Noriega to improve to 3-0. - April 02, 2015 - Kran Sports & Entertainment Management
Hall of Famer Mark Johnson, Rising Star Dusty Harrison and Former Champion Vincent Pettway to Attend "Snap, Crackle and Pop"
Boxing legend Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, undefeated Dusty Harrison and former welterweight champion Vincent Pettway will attend Baltimore Boxing’s “Snap, Crackle and Pop” Saturday, March 27. The card takes place at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie with... - March 21, 2015 - Baltimore Boxing Promotions
New NABC Boxing Runner Video Game Scores Undisputed Fun for Android
The North American boxing council (NABC) has released its first video game. NABC Boxing Runner Champion is now available free for Android phones and tablets on the Google Play Store. The new free to play endless runner for mobile devices game is based on the inspiring image of the lone athlete... - March 16, 2015 - NABC
Young General Ian Green Looks to Improve to 3-0
Young General Ian Green’s third fight is all lined up. Green 2(2)-0 will be fighting middleweight Jesse Noriega 3(3)-12(4)-0 on Saturday, March 28th at ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA. The Young General, who formerly went by the moniker About That, looks to build off of his impressive... - March 12, 2015 - Kran Sports & Entertainment Management