Boxing Gossip with Leann Perez – 2/5/15
Check out Leann Perez's "Boxing Gossip" news and notes breakdown for Thursday, February 5, 2015.
News
Golden Boy Sells Santa Cruz Contract to Haymon, Could NBC Be Next?
Leo Santa Cruz is the latest fighter to completely leave the Golden Boy roster as his contract was sold to Al Haymon today, according to an article by ESPN's Dan Rafael.
Broadway Boxing Returns February 20 with Bryant Cruz and Frank Galarza in Separate Bouts
For the first time in its 12-year existence, Broadway Boxing heads north to the suburbs of Westchester County, NY, when DiBella Entertainment stages an exciting card from top to bottom, headlined by undefeated prospects Bryant "Pee-wee" Cruz (13-0, 7KO's) and Frank "Notorious" Galarza (15-0-2, 9KO's) in separate eight-round bouts at the beautiful Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, NY.
Klitschko vs. Jennings Press Conference Photos and Quotes
IBF/WBA/WBO/IBO and "The Ring Magazine" World Heavyweight Champion WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO and top rated challenger BRYANT JENNINGS along with their respective teams held the Kick-Off Press conference for their highly anticipated battle set for Saturday, April 25 at Madison Square Garden, "The World's Most Famous Arena."
Photo Gallery | Klitschko vs. Jennings NYC Presser
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 KOs) and Bryant Jennings (19-0, 10 KOs) held a press conference in NYC to announce their impending Heavyweight clash on Saturday, April 25, 2015.
Boxcino 2015: Training Camp Quotes
With training camps winding down, each fighter provided Banner Promotions with an update on how the final preparations are going.
Interview | Randy Caballero and the Road Less Traveled
Leann Perez catches up with newly crowned IBF champion, Randy Caballero, who defends his title for the first time on February 27 at the Fantasy Springs Resort against Alberto Guevara.
PBC on Spike TV Debuts March 13 with Berto vs. Lopez and Porter vs. Garcia
Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) is set to make its debut on Spike TV with a can't-miss double main event on Friday, March 13 from Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif. culminating with a welterweight showdown between hard-hitting Andre "The Beast" Berto (29-3, 22 KOs) and the always exciting Josesito "Riverside Rocky" Lopez (33-6, 19 KOs).
Roc Nation Sports Signs Miguel “Zurdo” Sanchez
The undefeated and promising Mexican prospect, Miguel 'Zurdo' Sánchez from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico has signed with Roc Nation Sports.
Klitschko vs. Jennings: First Meeting
IBF/WBA/WBO/IBO and "The Ring Magazine" World Heavyweight Champion WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO and top rated challenger BRYANT JENNINGS met for the first time this morning at the Empire State Building in New York City.
Klitschko vs. Jennings: The Story of David and Goliath
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Bryant Jennings has the chance to take down Wladimir Klitschko, the legendary big man who has ruled boxing’s heavyweight division with a steel-hammer fist for over a decade.
“The Machine” Gears up for a Big 2015
A tremendous fighter who never steps down from dangerous opponents, Lucas "The Machine" Matthysse (36-3-0, 34 KOs) seems to crave blood, guts and glory.
GCP’s “Lightning” Luis Off to Sensational Start in 2015
"I didn't know the odds were 7-1 against me, or I would have bet on myself!" laughed Canadian lightweight Tony "Lightning" Luis (19-2, 7 KOs).
Froch Vacates IBF Title, DeGale-Dirrell Ordered for April
After a shoulder injury postponed a potential Las Vegas showdown against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Carl Froch has vacated his IBF Super Middleweight title.
Video | Greatest Hits: Gennady Golovkin
Watch some of the top moments in the knockout career of rising superstar Gennady Golovkin.