ESPN Friday Night Fights: Chris Avalos vs. Drian Francisco
Friday, July 12, 2013, Chris Avalos (21-2, 16 KOs) confronts Drian Francisco (24-1, 19 KOs) on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
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Adrien Broner Twitter Account Hacked
Boxing fans were buzzing when it appeared that Adrien Broner was crying for help on Twitter, telling the world he was playing Russian Roulette.
JC Burgos Wants Mikey Garcia vs. Rocky Martinez Winner
Earlier this week, ESPN's Dan Rafael reported that Daulis Prescott pulled out of his bout with Juan Carlos Burgos due to kidney stones.
beIN Sport to Televise Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super 4 Final
beIN Sport to Televise Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super 4 Final.
Nonito Donaire Offerred November Date on HBO
Dan Rafael of ESPN is reporting that Nonito Donaire has been offered a date in November on HBO.
Is Age No Longer a Factor in Boxing?
Many people believe that boxing is a sport that is dominated by the younger, stronger and faster fighters. In most cases, this is true. There are young fighters that come into the sport with lots of experience from their amateur careers, and by the age of 19, they are ready to turn professional.
Via Black Sports Online: George Foreman Interview
George Foreman has done and accomplished more in 64 years of living, than 3 or 4 people might have accomplished combined in one lifetime. Foreman has been an Olympian, Heavyweight Champion, gold medalist, Boxing Hall Of Famer, ordained Baptist minister, author, and entrepreneur. He also has the distinct honor of having 5 sons all named George. He has nicknames for them all so he can keep up with who is who. There is George Jr., George III (“Monk”), George IV (“Big Wheel”), George V (“Red”), and George VI(“Little Joey”).
Via Maxboxing: Alejandro Perez Headlines Solo Boxeo on Saturday
Coming off back-to-back wins over Derrick Wilson and Art Hovhannisyan, Alejandro Perez, who for years toiled as an independent, now finds himself under the Top Rank banner as he faces Edgar Riovalle this Saturday night as the main event on “Solo Boxeo” (UniMas 11 p.m., ET/PT) from the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, California.
Via Fight Hype: Gary Russell Jr. Not Impressed with Competition
Via Fight Hype: Gary Russell Jr. Not Impressed with Competition
Via Boxing Along the Beltway: Corley vs. Gomez Reportedly Off
Juan Marshall of ProAm Fight Talk is reporting that DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley's contest slated for Saturday, July 20 in Indio, CA has been called off. Corley tells Marshall that his opponent, Frankie Gomez, suffered a knee injury in training.
Happy 47th Birthday to Jesse James Leija
Former Super Featherweight champion, Jesse James Leija turns 47 today. To help celebrate the San Antonio, Texas champion's career, here are five of his best moments in the ring.
Via Sky Sports: David Haye vs. Tyson Fury on September 28
David Haye says he has agreed to fight his fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury on 28 September.
Via RingTV.com: David Haye vs. Tyson Fury a Done Deal
British heavyweight contender David Haye has confirmed he has signed a deal to face unbeaten rival Tyson Fury on September 28, in Manchester, England.
Via Bleacher Report: Kell Brook vs. Carson Jones Preview
Kell Brook vs. Carson Jones rematch preview.
Via RingTV.com: Epix Sports Taking a Break From Boxing
Beginning with March 2011's heavyweight title fight between Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis, little-known premium cable network Epix jumped headfirst into the boxing game, televising European cards that were getting passed on by HBO and Showtime.