Author Archive: FULL COURT PRESS
Chisora- Johnson, Fury-Abell
(L-R) Dereck Chisora & Kevin Johnson WBO AND WBA INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (12) DERECK CHISORA, Champion, (19-4, 13 KOs), UK, 238 lbs. vs. KEVIN JOHNSON, Challenger, (29-4-1, 14 KOs), USA, 240 lbs. (L-R) Tyson Fury & Joey Abell HEAVYWEIGHTS (10) […]
Demetrius Andrade throws Name into ‘Money’ ring
ATLANTA (February 12, 2014) – Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (20-0, 13 KOs) is shooting for the stars, better make that, The Star. Not only does Andrade plan to succeed Floyd “Money” Mayweather, […]
Tyson Fury talks about Feb. 15 show & more
TORONTO (February 6, 2014) – It isn’t just a 6′ 9″, 250-pound frame that distinguishes Tyson Fury as potentially the biggest superstar in British sport. After 21 consecutive pro wins, the trigger tongued traveller is on the cusp of […]
Smoldarev vs. Delija headlines ‘M-1 Challenge 45’ Feb. 28 in Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (February 4, 2014) — M-1 Global Heavyweight contender Denis Smoldarev headlines M-1 Challenge 45 on Friday night, February 28 against Ante “Walking Trouble” Delija at Atmosphere Show Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The main event is an intriguing heavyweight showdown between Estonia’s undefeated Smoldarev (5-0-0, 2 […]
WBA #4 ranked Logan McGuinness a promotional free agent
ORANGEVILLE, Ontario, Canada (February 4, 2014) — Undefeated North American Boxing Association (NABA) featherweight champion and world title contender, Logan Cotton McGuinness (20-0-1, 9 KOs), is a promotional free agent. The 26-year-old, fan-friendly McGuinness fought only once in 2013, […]
Fight Network to air Chisora & Fury fights Feb. 15 live in North America
TORONTO (January 29, 2014) – Fight Network announced today that it will air theFebruary 15 Frank Warren-promoted card in North America, showcasing world heavyweight contenders Derek “Del Boy” Chisora and Tyson Fury in separate bouts, live from Copper Box Arena in […]
Mike Tyson protege Dennis Galarza making smooth transition to pros
(All pictures by Rich Peterson / 13twentythree Photography) LAS VEGAS (January 23, 2014) — One of Mike Tyson’s “Young Gunz” is promising featherweight prospect Dennis Galarza (2-0, 1 KO), who is making a smooth transition from amateur to professional ranks […]
Ivan ‘The Terrible’ Redkach Real TV fighter & new USBA lightweight champion
WORCESTER, Mass. (January 23, 2014) – Newly crowned United States Boxing Association (USBA) lightweight champion Ivan “The Terrible” Redkach (16-0, 13 KOs, 1 NC) picked up more than hardware last week headlining ShoBox: The New Generation. The ferocious southpaw firmly established himself in […]
NABA cruiserweight champion Denton Daley To make 2nd title defense Feb. 15 in Canada
(L) “Dangerous” Denton Daley sticks his jab MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (January 22, 2014) – Undefeated North American Boxing Association (NABA) cruiserweight champion “Dangerous” Denton Daley (11-0, 6 KOs) is set to make his second title defense Saturday night, February 15 against veteran Andres […]
Dierry Jean prepared to take Lamont Peterson’s crown
OTTAWA, Canada (January 13, 2014) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger, undefeated Dierry “Dougy Style” Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), will become the first Haitian-born light welterweight champion of the world by upsetting defending champion Lamont “Havoc” Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday […]
