By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Moscow Dynamo shutout Los Angeles Matadors
Next ‘World Series of Boxing’ PPV Feb. 17
Unbeaten Baku Fire at Mexico City Guerreros
Sneak preview of Olympic Match-ups
Host team Moscow Dynamo shutout and visiting Los Angeles Matadors last Friday night in Russia, 5-0, to move into a three-way tie with Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder and Astana Arlans, all sporting 6-2 records and 19 points, on top of Group A in the innovative World Series of Boxing (“WSB”). The Moscow vs. Los Angeles, distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media, replaced an originally scheduled Mexico City vs. Beijing match that was cancelled due to visa problems for members of the Chinese team.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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With his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame already slated for June, Al Bernstein will now receive another honor in 2012. The Boxing Writers Association of America will present him with the Marvin Kohn Good Guy Award.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Undefeated junior welterweight Raymond ‘Tito’ Serrano to be Showcased on Feb. 10 ESPN FNF show at Mohegan Sun
Andrade-Ennis NABO Junior Middleweight Title Fight headlines card
Star Boxing’s undefeated junior welterweight prospect Raymond “Tito” Serrano takes on dangerous Kenny Abril in the 10-round co-feature February 10 on ESPN Friday Night Fights live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The action-packed Feb. 10 show is being presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Serrano (17-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, faces another stiff test to date in former New York State title-holder Abril (11-4-1, 6 KOs), of Rochester (NY). An impressive victory could propel Serrano into a regional title fight. Already ranked No. 15 by the World Boxing Association (“WBA”), the talented 22-year-old is also rated in the top 10 by the NABF (#5), USBA (#6) and NABO (#9).
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Mar. 17th, Theater at MSG, HBO Co-Feature
The fuse has been lit for a super middleweight explosion March 17 on HBO between an undefeated Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez and Donovan “Da Bomb” George, live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The 10-round, non-title fight between International Boxing Federation (“IBF”) No. 4-rated Donovan (22-1-1, 19 KOs) and No. 5-ranked Rodriguez has world title shot implications for the winner.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Hennessy Sports announced today that Kid Galahad and Chris Eubank Jr will be looking to impress millions of fight fans and lead the way as the new generation of boxing stars when they both appear on the “Men of Steel” event at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham on Saturday Feb.18.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Paterson native and up-and-coming middleweight Richard Pierson will return to action Friday, February 17, 2012 as Gabe LaConte’s First Round Promotions presents a night of boxing at the Nutley High School in Nutley, New Jersey.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Earlier today DiBella Entertainment hosted a media teleconference to announce “Bombs Away”, the much anticipated March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) co-feature fight between top-rated Super Middleweight contenders Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez and Donovan “Da Bomb” George being shown live on HBO.The card, headlined by Middleweight Champion, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (48-2-2, 27KO’s) defending his crown against Matthew “Mack the Knife” Macklin (28-3, 19KO’s), is entitled, “THE Real Middleweight Championship – Get Your Irish Up” and will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.HBO will begin live coverage at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Honors keep rolling in for Star Boxing’s world ranked Junior Middleweight Delvin Rodriguez, the latest being yesterday’s announcement by the Boxing Writers Association of America (“BWAA”) that last July 17th Star Boxing-promoted event between Rodriguez and Pawel Wolak, aired live on ESPN Friday Night Fights, had been selected as the BWAA Fight of the Year.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 6, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Former IBA Cruiserweight Champion and current World Heavyweight Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion Bobby Gunn has patiently waited for a response from Roy Jones Jr.’s team following Jones’ announcement last week on a live boxing radio show that he will fight Gunn next.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 1, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Ever wonder what motivates a beautiful young 27 year old Latina, whom is a model, a professional Psychotherapist and single mother of three to step into the boxing ring? We as Latino’s call it the inner drive of that strong Hispanic Heritage of always wanting to survive and prove to everyone that we can accomplish anything that is put before us! Madeline “Maddi” Ortega is that spirited Latina that has come a long way from learning the lessons of life the hard way. Maddi grew up with her siblings, two sisters and one brother, in a single provider home. Maddi’s mom had to raise her children on her own since there father was incarcerated. That alone is a strike on many young Latino families growing up without a father figure in the home: especially young women.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 1, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Trainer Angelo Dundee who helped groom Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard into world champions and became one of boxing’s most recognizable figures, died Wednesday at the age of 90. “Angelo died suddenly and peacefully surrounded by family and friends,” Dundee trained 15 world champions including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Willie Pastrano, Jose Napoles and Carmen Basilio.
By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 1, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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It’s official. Boxing superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather will return to the ring, step up in weight and challenge three-division World Champion Miguel Cotto for his WBA Super Welterweight World title in what will be a gargantuan showdown between two future Hall of Famers. Mayweather vs. Cotto will take place on Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be televised live on pay-per-view. Both fighters have agreed to Olympic-style drug testing for the fight.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 1, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Legendary trainer Goody Petronelli if Brockton, MA passed away at his home in Bridgewater, MA on Sunday at 88. Petronelli, who trained and co-managed Marvelous Marvin Hagler throughout his career, spent 70 years in the sport, following his service in the United States Navy. Petronelli boxed professionally before opening his own gym, training his nephew Tony Petronelli during his run at the Jr. Welterweight title in the early 70?s. Goody, along with bother Pat, co-managed numerous fighters including Hagler’s brother Robbie Simms, a top middleweight in the post-Hagler era. In recent years, Petronelli continued to operate his gym in Brockton, working primarily with young amateurs, although he was also co-trainer for Kevin McBride in his winning fight over Mike Tyson.
By Right Cross Entertainment on Feb 1, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Due to a left biceps injury sustained while training on Monday, January 30, Andre Berto will be unable to compete in his scheduled February 11 SHOWTIME televised bout against Victor Ortiz at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., forcing a cancellation of the event on that date. All parties involved are actively seeking a possible postponement date for Ortiz vs. Berto II.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Jan 29, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Last night at the Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico, Jackie Nava, 122, of Tijuana, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Shantal Martinez, 122, of Panama. The two were fighting for the WBA Super Bantamweight title. Scores: 99-90, 100-89, 100-89.
By Right Cross Entertainment on Jan 25, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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When government funding ceased three years ago for the New York City Police Athletic League (“PAL”) Cops & Kids Boxing program, The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation absorbed operational costs, expanded its reach into education, and today it is making life-changing differences for hundreds of inner-city youths between the ages of 10 and 21. Certified by USA Boxing, the Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program has been a knockout of a success, providing a safe place for city kids to go after school. Members not only learn how to box, some developing into team members for competitive tournaments like the famed Daily News Golden Gloves, but also build camaraderie, discipline, self-esteem and character.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Jan 24, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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NAB
O Junior Middleweight Title Fight Feb. 10 vs Derek Ennis on ESPN FNF live from Mohegan Sun
Undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade believes his February 10 main-event fight against former USBA junior middleweight champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis, for the vacant North American Boxing Organization (“NABO”) junior middleweight title, is a continuation of a well designed plan, eventually landing him a world title fight later this year or in early 2013. With world title belt implications for the winner, Andrade-Ennis headlines the Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing show on ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Jan 23, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Rising cruiserweight Henry Namauu scored the biggest win of his career Saturday evening by decisioning Contender Season 4 participant Joell Godfrey over ten rounds at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.
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By Right Cross Entertainment on Jan 22, 2012 in Articles | 0 Comments
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Friday night at the Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. WBA interim champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (9-0, 7 KOs) scored a spectacular sixth round knockout over previously unbeaten WBA super bantamweight champion Rico Ramos (20-1, 11 KOs). Rigondeaux got Ramos’ respect early by dropping him with a straight left in round one. The former amateur star dominated every minute of the fight until putting Ramos down for the count with a left to the body in round six. Time was 1:29. After the fight, when they interviewed Rigondeaux, he then called out Nonito Donaire.