Hall of Fame boxer Winky Wright was a two-time world champion at junior Middleweight and he nearly became the middleweight champion when he controversially had a draw with Jermain Taylor. It was a fight that most felt Wright should have got the decision in and it a was a fight that fans wanted to see…
Cassius Chaney is an undefeated heavyweight prospect with a 13-0 record with 7 KO’s fighting out of New London, Connecticut. He is rated by Boxrec as one of the top 20 American heavyweights and is a fighter with his name and performances that have been gaining attention. Chaney is coming off a first-round knockout win…
UNCASVILLE, CONN. (June 19, 2018) – Many of New England’s best and most promising boxers will be in action JUNE 30 on the “SLUGFEST AT THE SUN” card, presented by JOE DEGUARDIA’S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in Uncasville, Connecticut. The “Common Man,” Long Island light heavyweight JOE SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 KOs), returns…
FRISCO, TEXAS (June 16, 2018) – Errol Spence Jr. defended his IBF Welterweight World Championship with a first-round knockout of previously undefeated mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo in a homecoming fight Saturday on SHOWTIME at Ford Center at The Star. A sellout crowd of more than 12,600 fans packed Ford Center at The Star in Frisco…
LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2018) – Featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz and four-time world champion Abner Mares went face-to-face at the final press conference Thursday, two days before they enter the ring for their highly-anticipated rematch this Saturday, June 9 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions….
Winners and still champions, Gennady Golovkin and Cecilia Braekhus. Indeed, the IBO’s reigning men’s middleweight and women’s welterweight titleholders were successful in their respective defenses last month, with Golovkin blitzing Vanes Martirosyan in two rounds while Braekhus scored a competitive, compelling 10-round decision over Kali Reis. Still, if you think the two kingpins were merely successful in…
Former unified junior middleweight champion Ronald “Winky” Wright was recently inducted into the international boxing hall of fame. Winky had an over 20-year professional career and faced many of the greatest fighters of this generation like Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley and Tito Trinidad. Wright was considered one of the most avoided fighters of his era…
Trainer and former world title challenger, John Scully is one of the best cornermen in the sport of boxing, having trained several fighters to world championships. I recently had a chance to speak to John, to talk about one of the most anticipated fights of the summer, Pacquiao vs. Matthysse. John shares his thoughts on…
Maurice ‘Mighty Mo’ Hooker has an undefeated record of 23-0-3 and has a world title fight coming up against Terry Flanagan on June 9. In this interview, Hooker discusses his preparation for the fight and his thoughts on going over to the United Kingdom. Maurice also speaks on what he believes his advantages will be…
Hard Rock Cafè, New York, NY – WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (32-2-1, 28 KOs) and Eleider “Storm” Alvarez (23-0, 11 KOs) addressed the media at Hard Rock Café in Times Square to officially announce their upcoming “Super Men” showdown at the brand new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, on…
LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2018) – Unbeaten super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo and former world champion Austin Trout went face-to-face Tuesday as they met with media in Los Angeles to discuss their showdown Saturday, June 9 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The…
Light welterweight contender Danny O’Connor is riding high on a 4 fight winning streak and is moving in position for a world title shot. The resurgence in his career comes after 2015 rematch loss to Gabrial Bracero, a fight that saw O’Connor knocked out in just one round. The rise up the ranks and his…
Hall of fame boxing commentator “The Colonel” Bob Sheridan has been calling boxing matches for over 40 years and has been ringside for some of the sports biggest events. I recently had a chance to speak to Bob and got his views on some of the hottest topics in the boxing. Sheridan gives his thoughts…
CARSON, CALIF. (April 18, 2018) — Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and boxing superhero GENNADY “GGG” GOLOVKIN is saving Cinco De Mayo for boxing fans! Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs), from Karaganda, Kazakhstan, boxing’s longest-reigning world champion, returns to the ring, Saturday, May 5, against two-time world title challenger VANES “THE NIGHTMARE ” MARTIROSYAN (36-3-1, 21 KOs), from Glendale, Calif. The fight will headline an…
Hall of Fame boxing commentator Al Bernstein has been calling the fights and providing his analyst view on boxing for over 30 years. He has been ringside for some of the biggest events in the history of the sport and has seen the rise and fall of many of boxing’s top athletes. Bernstein is now…
Trainer Ronnie Shields knows the boxing scene as well as anyone in the sport, having been both a contender as a fighter and one of the top trainers in the game. Shields currently trains middleweight contender Jermall Charlo, who is the mandatory challenger for Gennady Golvokin. Shields hopes his fighter will get a shot at…
The boxing season is at its peak now with many top fights lined up while many others are being muted. One boxer who is currently enjoying life in the ring is Dillian Whyte who knocked out Lucas Browne last month quite comfortably. With his eyes set on a title fight with Deontay Wilder, a fight…
Former IBF welterweight champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter is waiting for his shot at another title, as he has won 2 elimination bouts to get to his current position and he believes it’s time for his to get his chance at the belt. With Keith Thurman being out due to injury, Porter is now in a…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the recent fights and fight news in boxing. In the 265th edition, I will be discussing the recent cancellation of the highly anticipared rematch between Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. I will talk about the positive drug test that caused Canelo…
Ronnie Shields is one of the most respected cornermen in the game and has worked with Hall of Fame fighters like Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Pernell Whitaker. Shields currently works with former 154lb champion Jermall Charlo and reigning IBO/WBA junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara. Both fighters are set to return to the ring this…
‘Iceman’ John Scully is a well known and respected trainer and a guy who knows what it takes to compete at the highest levels of the sport, having fought for a world title as a fighter. I recently had a chance to speak to John to talk about the positive test by Canelo Alvarez ahead…
Darmani Rock was the No. 1 rated super heavyweight amateur in the United States before making the leap into the professional ranks in February 2016. During his first eight professional bouts, the 21-year-old prospect shined on some of the biggest stages, including two unanimous decision victories that came on the undercard of Andre Ward’s fights…
Boxing trainer and former fighter, Peter Fury is one of the most respected cornermen in the sport. Fury reached the pinnacle of boxing when he took his nephew Tyson Fury to a decision win over the undisputed heavyweight champion at the time, Wladimir Klitschko. He has also nearly taken his son Hughie Fury to a…
These are exciting times for the heavyweight division. In Cardiff on March 31st, reigning IBF and WBA champion Anthony Joshua will take on WBO title-holder Joseph Parker for an eagerly anticipated fight that will be the first time that undefeated boxers have gone head to head since Tony Tucker took on Mike Tyson in 1987….
Former British world champion and current boxing trainer Jamie Moore has a big fight coming up for one of his fighters as Carl Frampton is set to return to the ring against Nonito Donaire. Frampton, the former WBA Super Bantamweight belt holder, is a wide favorite over Donaire, who many feel has already seen his…
