Vinny Maddalone (37-8, 28 KO’s) vs. Maurenzo Smith (12-7-2, 9 KO’s) – Huntington, N.Y. Local fan favorite Maddalone headlines the card at the Paramount Theater in a scheduled eight rounder. The Queens native has been in the ring against world class opposition: Tyson Fury, Tomasz Adamek, and Evander Holyfield to name a few. Even in his losing battles, he’s always put forth a … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – September 13th, 2013
With the huge Mayweather-Alvarez pay-per-view this weekend,”The ONE”, everything else is under the radar. Golden Boy Promotions kicks off the big fight weekend Thursday night with a televised card at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. By the time you read this, the show will have already taken place. Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) vs. Julio Diaz (40-9-1, 29 … [Read more...]
ShoBox: Gary Russell Jr. headlines “Night of the Olympians”
Friday Night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr. (20-0, 12 KO’s) will look to keep his undefeated record in tact when he meets Mexico’s Roberto Castaneda (20-2-1, 15 KO’s). The scheduled 10 rounder will be the main event on Golden Boy Promotions “Night of the Olympians” card, which also features five of the United States … [Read more...]