By: William Holmes The following is the Boxing Insider notebook for the week of August 4th to August 11th, covering the comings and goings in the sport of boxing that you might have missed. Mosley vs. Mayorga II Set for the Forum The rematch between Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga …
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Howard Davis Jr. Interview: According to one doctor I shouldn’t be here right now
By : Matthew N. Becher Howard Davis Jr. is a former professional boxer/trainer/promoter originally from Glen Cove, NY, currently residing in Coconut Creek, FL. He is most well known for winning an Olympic Gold Medal in the 132lb division in 1976 and being awarded the Val Barker trophy, as being …
Read More »HBO Latino Results: Farmer, Avila & Mikhaylenko all come away with Wins
By: Matthew N. Becher Golden Boy Promotions put on another successful boxing card, from the Fantasy Springs casino & resort from Indio, California. The card was broadcast by HBO Latino and was action packed in all three bouts. Tevin Farmer (19-4-1 4KO) vs. Daulis Prescott (30-2 22KO) Super Featherweights: This …
Read More »Will Paying Fans Don Disguises to Watch Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto?
By Ivan G. Goldman Lots of folks have such a pronounced craving to see Floyd Mayweather lose that they can’t resist buying his fights and crossing their fingers. It’s an itch they’ve never been able to scratch. So although his September 12 stand against Andre Berto is generally considered a …
Read More »Shobox Results: Derevyanchenko, Prograis, and Khytrov Win in Atlantic City
By: William Holmes Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey was the host site for tonight’s Shobox series on Showtime. DiBella Promotions was the lead promoter for tonight’s card and the undercard featured several local fighters including Thomas LaManna and Joey Dawejko. Three fights were featured on tonight’s …
Read More »Golden Boy on HBO Latino Preview: Salinas vs. Avila, Perez vs. Mikhaylenko & Farmer vs. Prescott
By: Matthew N. Becher This Saturday, live from the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, Golden Boy Promotions will display some of their young talent on HBO Latino. As they displayed last month, this edition of the HBO Latino card will showcase fighters from undefeated prospects to former world title …
Read More »L.A. Fight Night on Fox Deportes Results: Tapia & Lopez come away with victories
By: Matthew N. Becher In a night where Fox News was broadcasting the Republican debates from Cleveland, Fox Deportes in association with Golden Boy Promotions was broadcasting the real fights live from the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, California with another addition of the L.A. Fight Night series. Roy Tapia(10-0-2 …
Read More »Press Conf Quotes: Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto
Accredited media members from around the world came out to the JW Marriott at L.A. Live in Los Angeles Thursday as Floyd “Money” Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) and two-time welterweight champion Andre Berto (30-3, 23 KOs) officially announced their SHOWTIME PPV matchup with taking place Saturday, September 12 from the …
Read More »L.A. Fight Club on Fox Deportes Preview: Roy Tapia vs. Juan Luis Hernandez & Abraham Lopez vs. Jorge Diaz
By: Matthew N. Becher Live this Thursday from the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles, Golden Boy Promotions will present the latest in its L.A. Fight Club series, televised on Fox Deportes. Golden Boy has been using this venue to promote their up and coming prospects with not only step …
Read More »Howard Davis, jr in The Ultimate Fight against Cancer
By Jackie Kallen Being one of 10 kids growing up on Long Island, Howard Davis jr. learned at a young age how to fight. He had to fight for attention, he had to fight for the things he wanted, and he had to distinguish himself among his siblings. He accomplished …
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