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John O?�??�??�Donnell admits he has had sleepless nights ahead of his next fight on Friday at the Nottingham Arena, but not at the thought of challenging for his first professional title.

The welterweight, regarded as one of the most promising young talents in world boxing, faces fellow unbeaten prospect Stuart Elwell on the Hennessy Sports and GoldenPalace.com ?�??�??Cobra?�??�??�s Hood?�??�??� event, headlined by Carl Froch?�??�??�s 12-round International super middleweight fight against Sergey Tatevosyan.

O?�??�??�Donnell, who spars with British and Commonwealth champion Froch, has assembled 14 wins since turning professional three years ago. Read more

It?�??�??�s a special edition of HBO BOXING AFTER DARK when HBO Sports presents the exclusive replay of the super featherweight title showdown MARCO ANTONIO BARRRERA VS. JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ this SATURDAY, MARCH 24 at 9:45 p.m. (ET/PT) & 8:45 p.m. CT on HBO. The HBO Sports team, which was ringside for the live event at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, will call all the action..

The fight, which took place March 17 was carried live on HBO Pay-Per-View, featured the highly anticipated130-pound title showdown between two superb fighters: Barrera and Marquez. Marquez scored a unanimous decision victory in a thrilling, action-packed battle.

Following the BARRRERA-MARQUEZ replay, HBO will present the previously announced HBO BOXING AFTER DARK super middleweight matchup between title-holder Mikkel Kessler and challenger Librado Andrade, from Copenhagen, Denmark.

HBO2 playdates for both fights: March 25 (7:45 a.m., 4:45 p.m.) and 27 (11:45 p.m.). Times are ET/PT.

Five-foot-11 1/2-inch Celestino ?�??�??The Towering Inferno?�??�?� Caballero successfully defended his World Boxing Association super bantamweight championship Friday, March 16, halting Ricardo Castillo by technical knockout in the ninth round of their main event on the nationally televised ?�??�??Tribal Pride 2?�??�?� card at the Hard Rock Resort & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

The one-sided bout ended at 2:02 of the ninth round when the corner of the game but thoroughly beaten Castillo gauged he had sustained enough of a battering.

?�??�??I want to unify all the titles at 122 (pounds),?�??�?� said Caballero, now with a record of 26-2 and 19 knockouts.

?�??�??As the rounds went on I became more aggressive,?�??�?� said the lanky, hard-hitting southpaw from Panama. ?�??�??I did not feel his punches, but I knew I was hurting him.?�??�?�

?�??�??We believe Celestino can unify at 122 and then go on and be a champion at 126 and 130 pounds as well,?�??�?� said Glenn Quiroga, president of Sycuan Ringside Promotions, of the lanky 122-pounder. Read more

Three-time world champion Diego Corrales will move up two weight classes when he returns to SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, April 7, 2007, to take on world-ranked challenger Joshua Clottey.

SHOWTIME will televise the 10-round welterweight bout at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Gary Shaw Productions will promote the event from The Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri.

While the change in weight from 135 to 147 pounds is a considerable step for most boxers, Corrales says it was a natural progression for him.

?�??�??I couldn?�??�??�t make the weight at lightweight anymore,?�??�?� he said. ?�??�??It took me three weeks to get under 142 pounds, and I was damn near killing myself just to make weight. ?�??�??One-forty-seven is a much more natural weight for me. This change is going to be the best thing for me.?�??�?�

Corrales (40-4, 33 KOs) hopes the combination of the weight change and replacing his revered trainer Joe Goossen, with whom he won his title belts, for long-time friend and respected trainer Dickie Wood will be a recipe for success. Read more

Reigning IBF super lightweight world champion Lovemore ?�??�??Black Panther?�??�?� Ndou is issuing the challenge and putting the boxing world on notice that he is ready to face Arturo ?�??�??Thunder?�??�?� Gatti.

?�??�??I understand that HBO, Gatti?�??�??�s promoter Main Events and his manager are meeting this week to decide on his next opponent,?�??�?� he said. ?�??�??The only name they have to consider is Lovemore Ndou.?�??�?�

Born in Transvaal, South Africa and now a citizen of Australia, 35 year-old Ndou (45 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, 30 knockouts) is currently rated No.4 by THE RING magazine at super lightweight. Read more

Troy Ross hopes beating John ?�??�??Buster?�??�??� Keeton for the vacant Commonwealth Cruiserweight Title tonight will edge him closer to facing the division?�??�??�s top fighters.

Canadian Ross faces Sheffield?�??�??�s British champion Keeton, (26-14), at the Montreal Casino on a Hennessy Sports Canada/GYM event, aiming to move his career on to the next level.

The Ontario fighter, who has also played boxers in two Hollywood films, claims he is ready to face the likes of Enzo Maccarinelli, the WBO title-holder, and David Haye, the European champion, after teaming up with British promoter Mick Hennessy and Canadian partner Adam Harris.

The former Canadian champion ended a 20-month ring break when he stopped Hastings Rasani of Zimbabwe in January on a Hennessy Sports event at the Alexandra Palace in London. Read more

British Lightweight champion Jon Thaxton is looking forward to bigger things after making the first defence of his domestic title and signing a long-term deal with promoter Mick Hennessy.

Thaxton, 32, thrilled his home fans at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich by stopping Stoke challenger Scott Lawton in the seventh round on Friday in outstanding fashion.

Thaxton expects the promotional contract with Hennessy Sports will move his career on to the next level and is eyeing up a European Title tilt.

?�??�??It?�??�??�s really exciting news for me,?�??�?� said Thaxton, after stopping Lawton. ?�??�??Now I’m with Mick Hennessy anything could happen. I’ve said to him you line up, I’ll knock them down. The Sky is the limit.?�??�?� Read more

It?�??�??�s fitting that a meeting of two heavyweight kings should take place in a palace, and Seminole Warriors Boxing and Golden Grain Promotions are pleased to announce that they have secured such a location for the WBO Heavyweight Championship bout on June 2nd between champion Shannon Briggs and number one contender Sultan Ibragimov.

The 12,000 seat Luzhniki Sports Palace in Moscow will host this clash of heavyweight titans, and great things are expected for the unbeaten Ibragimov?�??�??�s homecoming. Read more

John Duddy: ?�??�??Anthony came to fight; unfortunately we clashed heads in the second. He tried to keep moving. I was a little rusty. He?�??�??�s gutsy and it (cut) was unfortunate. I think I won every round. I promise to put on a better performance the next time around. He caught me with one or two shots but never hurt me. He?�??�??�s experienced but I thought I was well in control of the fight.?�??�?�

Anthony Bonsante: ?�??�??It wasn?�??�??�t the cut. It was the blood in my eyes. I was trying to take him into the 10th. I sucked it up for a few rounds. Duddy?�??�??�s a warrior. I?�??�??�d like to do it again.?�??�?�

Giovanni Lorenzo: ?�??�??I felt good but that?�??�??�s not what I wanted. On a scale of 1 to 10, I was a 7. I leave (future fights) up to my manager, but we?�??�??�ve talked about (John) Duddy. I wanted to show respect (large green washable shamrock on his back) to Irish Ropes Promotions for putting me on this card and to all of the Irish. Tonight I was half Dominican and half Irish.?�??�?�

Andy Lee: ?�??�??I knew he was trying to pick my jab. He has a lot of experience and skills. For two rounds he did pick my jabs, trying to set me up, but I threw a short jab and cracked him. My composure was a lot better tonight. I used my skills and waited for the right shot.?�??�?�

WBC Super Featherweight Champion, Marco Antonio Barrera will meet WBO Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday, March 17 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Boxing fans have been waiting a long time for this battle between two of the most recognized Mexican fighters in the world. ?�??�??Fearless?�??�?� - Barrera vs Marquez, is a dream fight which has finally become a reality. The 12-round WBC Super Featherweight Championship, presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Romanza Boxing, will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.

Tickets to Barrera vs Marquez are priced at $400, $300, $200, $100 and $50 and go on sale Thursday, Jan. 25 at noon. Tickets will be sold at any Mandalay Bay box office and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (Smith?�??�??�s Food and Drug Centers, Macy?�??�??�s stores and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Mandalay Bay box office at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Read more

MSG, a world class sports and entertainment network, has acquired the television rights to air the highly anticipated WBC and WBO cruiserweight championship rematch fight between World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council cruiserweight champion O?�??�??�Neil ?�??�??Supernova?�??�?� Bell and former unified world cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc Mormeck. The fight will be telecast live on MSG from Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan in Levallois-Perret, France on Saturday, March 17 at 4:00 pm ET. The fight will be re-telecast on MSG later that evening at 12:30 am, on March 19 at 8:00 pm and additional airings will begin in April..

Legendary international boxing commentator Bob Sheridan will call the action. (MSG will also provide the fight to Fox Sports Net for distribution to its regional services in other parts of the country.) Read more

Philadelphia (March 13, 2007) — CN8, The Comcast Network “sounds the bell” with exclusive live broadcast coverage of Evander ?�??�??Real Deal?�??�?� Holyfield vs. Vinny Maddalone on Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 PM/ET. The Holyfield-Maddalone boxing event will also be made available to all Comcast Cable systems nationwide with an opportunity to reach more than 24 million homes. In addition, CN8 offers a worldwide audience the opportunity to view this historic fight with its live Webcast on www.CN8.tv.

The match-up is four-time world heavyweight champion Holyfield?�??�??�s third fight since coming out of retirement on a quest to win a fifth heavyweight title. The event airs live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Read more

HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 14 ?�??�??? George Foreman couldn?�??�??�t knock Crawford Grimsley out in their 12 rounder in 1996, but a severe intestinal illness ?�??�??? Diverticulitis ?�??�??? has forced the Florida heavyweight out of Friday night?�??�??�s bout with former heavyweight champion Michael Moorer on Seminole Warriors Boxing Promotions?�??�??� Tribal Pride 2 card.

Grimsley will undergo surgery on Friday in Florida. Seminole Warriors Boxing Promotions wishes ?�??�??The Terminator?�??�??� a speedy recovery.

“With only two days left before fight night, we have replaced Crawford Grimsley with a hard hitting, veteran of 50 fights in Sedreck Fields. Michael has trained very hard for this fight and the crowd is looking forward to seeing him in action,?�??�?� said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing.

LOS ANGELES, March 13 ?�??�??? Russian heavyweight, Sultan Ibragimov claimed his first victory of 2007 after destroying the Mexican fighter, Javier Mora with a spectacular 46 second knockout in the first round Saturday, March 10. The battle between Ibragimov and Mora was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Seminole Warrior Boxing and Golden Grain Promotions and took place at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

?�??�??Congratulations Sultan! There?�??�??�s nothing more exciting in boxing than a great heavyweight fight, with two big guys going to war,?�??�?� said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. Read more

Alfonso Gomez heads across the Atlantic this month for the first time in his career, confident that he will be able to add a win to his record and showcase his skills in front of English boxing fans on March 30 in Newcastle.

Gomez (15-3-2), who gained recognition on the first season of the Contender TV series, will face Martin Concepcion (11-3-0), of Leicester, England, in an eight-round light-middleweight bout. Billed as the Contender UK versus USA, the event at the Metroradio Arena pits eight U.S. Contenders against UK fighters, with the winning team taking the first ?�??�??Sugar Ray Leonard Cup.?�??�?�

“This fight is a threshold event for Alfonso,?�??�?� according to Gary Gittelsohn, who manages Gomez. ?�??�??Since ESPN will give two hours of television coverage to the match-up, it’s a wonderful opportunity for him to broaden his already strong exposure.?�??�?� Read more

Sycuan Ringside Promotions?�??�??� World Boxing Association super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero (25-2, 18 KOs) won?�??�??�t be boxing?�??�??�s best kept secret if he keeps sending his opponents to the canvas.

Celestino, co-promoted by San Diego-based Sycuan Ringside Promotions and Davie, Fla.-based Seminole Warriors Boxing Promotions, will try to floor one more when he puts his WBA 122-pound championship on the line when he faces Ricardo Castillo (27-3, 17 KOs) at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena at the Seminole Hard Rock Resort & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., Friday, March 16, at 9 p.m. ET.

The 12-round title fight will be televised on Univision?�??�??�s Solo Boxeo. Read more

?�??�??One organization forced a true champion to fight a bum mandatory, and on the other side another organization is preventing their true mandatory from fighting the champion.?�??�?� Dino Duva

Still embroiled in prolonged negotiations for his fighter Samuel Peter?�??�??�s twice-earned shot at the WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleg Maskaev, promoter Dino Duva, of Duva Boxing, says Saturday was a good indication of the problems with today?�??�??�s heavyweight division.

?�??�??What?�??�??�s going on right now in the heavyweight division is exactly what?�??�??�s wrong with it. Saturday, you had a mandatory where the IBF forced Wladimir Klitschko to fight Ray Austin, who by the way didn?�??�??�t win his last fight, and he turned out to be a dog,?�??�?� said Duva of Klitschko?�??�??�s two-round demolition. Read more

KEA Boxing is coming to South Carolina! After establishing a solid reputation for displaying world-class talent at top-notch venues in New Jersey for the last several years, KEA has decided to take the show on the road. The April 11th show will feature an exciting night of world-class professional boxing at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina . KEA plans on doing consistent shows this year, and to start doing them all over the country.

A sellout is expected at the Citadel’s McAllister Field House, which provides seating for approximately 6000 fans. KEA ’s commitment to deliver competitive fights to boxing fans for very reasonable prices will continue. When people attend a KEA boxing show, they will always get their money’s worth in an impressive atmosphere with an action packed night of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Read more

Octavius James, CEO of One In A Million Inc., has announced an impressive undercard of local standouts to support Mia St. John?�??�??�s main event bout on April 20th at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. Jimmy ?�??�??The Fighting School Teacher?�??�?� Holmes (14-0-2, 7 KOs) of DeMotte, Don Moore (10-0-1, 8 KOS) of Gary and LaPorte?�??�??�s Cook brothers, light heavyweight Nick (14-1-1, 8 KOs) and super middle weight Jason (pro debut), will round out the five-bout under card for the ?�??�??Fist of Fury?�??�?� event.

As previously announced, Gary?�??�??�s undefeated 20-year-old women?�??�??�s boxing sensation ?�??�??Merciless?�??�?� Mary McGee (8-0, 4 KOs) will fight in the evening?�??�??�s co-main event.

?�??�??Mia has done a lot for women?�??�??�s boxing and I respect her for that,?�??�?� McGee said. ?�??�??But this is my house and she?�??�??�ll know it when she hears all of my fans in the audience cheering for me. If Mia wins her fight, I want to fight her next.?�??�?� Read more

Vinny Maddalone Training Camp Notes …On Training: ?�??�??Al Certo and I have been training very hard for this fight. At the crack of dawn, he has me out in the snow doing my roadwork. My sparring has been intense with some of the best guys we could find. They are preparing me for everything that Holyfield will throw at me.?�??�?� ?�??�??Evander Holyfield is a smart fighter. He has a strong inside game. Al Certo and I have designed a strategy where we will punish him for being in my range.?�??�?�

On Holyfield:

?�??�??I am not Fres Oquendo or Jermey Bates. I will take the fight to him. I have never taken a backward step in my entire career. I come to fight.?�??�?�
?�??�??He is a well conditioned athlete and I am prepared RIGHT NOW to go the distance. This will be the fight of my life and I do not plan on coming out the loser.?�??�?�

?�??�??Holyfield is a throwback fighter from the days of Marciano, Frazier and Dempsey. My trainer, Al Certo, is a throwback himself. He has seen the greats first hand and worked with them. He knows how to beat them. Holyfield might have toughness and guts, but when he faces me, he will find out that he has met his match!?�??�?�

Whether they?�??�??�re bigger or smaller, Kassim Ouma wants to fight the best. Just months after moving up to middleweight to challenge Jermain Taylor, Ouma now wants to go down to welterweight and challenge Shane Mosely.

“I want the biggest and best fights so you got to go where the action is,” said Ouma. “Shane looked great in his last fight against another southpaw in Louis Collazo. I know it would be a tremendous fight between me and him. I really respect him and I?�??�??�d have to get down to 147, but I think for once I would have a size advantage. I could make 147 and be really strong, but I?�??�??�d only go to welterweight for a major fight.” .. Read more

WBO Heavyweight Champion Shannon ?�??�??The Cannon?�??�?� Briggs has released the following statement in response to today’s press release from mandatory challenger Sultan Ibragimov’s camp that claimed, among other things, Briggs was ?�??�??running?�??�?� from him.

?�??�??As for running from Iggy, that’s a joke! I’m from Brownsville, never ran and never will! I got nothing against Iggy but he’s in way over his head and he’s gonna get hurt. I hope this billionaire backer of his set Iggy up with a pension plan because on June 3, he’s going to be looking for a new source of income.?�??�?�

This is not the first time Ibragimov?�??�??�s people have chosen to throw public insults at Briggs?�??�?�a fact that Briggs vows will only result in further pain for their man. ?�??�??They aren’t showing me the respect you should show a world champion and taking shots at me while I was suffering from pneumonia was classless. Then again Leon and Samson never did have any class.”

It was announced today that Briggs will defend against Ibragimov on June 2 in Moscow, Russia. “I’m the Heavyweight Champion of the whole world, so it doesn’t matter where I defend the title!?�??�?� he growled.

KDT productions will present the first Battle of the Badges Boxing and MMA Event, March 19th, at 9:00 pm(et), on Events in Demand Pay Per View.

This exciting night of fights will pit cops and firefighters against one another in the ring for pride, respect and honor.

Each match will be 10 bouts. Each boxing bout will be 3, 11/2 minute rounds, with a one minute resting period between rounds. Read more

John Duddy headlines an impressive line up of the very best Irish boxers on Friday (March 16) night, when he defends his IBA middleweight title LIVE on Secondsout.tv from the Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York.

The 27 year -old Irishman with the film star looks takes on former ?�??�??�Contender?�??�??� Reality TV star Anthony Bonsante in what has all the makings of a real Barn Burner. At the age of 36 Bonsante has the experience while Duddy oozes the confidence of youth. Both men also like nothing more than to come forward and excite their respective fans in a manner that guarantees that this fight is nailed on as a potential contender for ?�??�??�Fight Of The Year?�??�??�,

All 5,000 tickets for the ?�??�??�Erin Go Brawl promoted by Eddie McLoughlin, were sold out three weeks ago which only enforces Duddy?�??�??�s undoubted popularity with Irish boxing fans in New York. Read more

Fresh off a 46 second annihilation of Javier Mora on Saturday night at The Theater in Madison Square Garden, number one WBO Heavyweight contender Sultan Ibragimov is looking forward to getting his shot at champion Shannon Briggs on June 2, in his home country of Russia.

?�??�??I?�??�??�ve been ready for Briggs for a long time and I?�??�??�m just waiting to win the belt officially back home in Russia,?�??�?� said Ibragimov. ?�??�??June 2nd will be a big night for me and my fans.?�??�?�

The unbeaten Ibragimov?�??�??�s promoters, Seminole Warriors Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, and Golden Grain Promotions, have finalized plans to bring the WBO Heavyweight Championship bout to Moscow, Russia on June 2. Read more

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