4/16 – Shinsuke Yamanaka (23-0-2, 17 KO’s) vs. Diego Ricardo Santillan (23-1, 15 KO’s) - Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan It’s the eighth defense of the WBC bantamweight crown for Yamanaka, who’s stopped five of hios last six opponents. Santillan is a former WBC Latino and WBC Mundo Hispano title holder in the same weight class. Though undefeated, he hasn’t … [Read more...]
Andre Ward, Gary Shaw Fortify Roc Nation’s Boxing Presence
After spending months trying in vain to wedge itself into the boxing mainstream, Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports became a major player in the business in less than one full business day. On Friday, not only did Roc Nation add its first superstar to the team in undefeated super middleweight kingpin Andre Ward, but they also added an immediate veteran infrastructure and supporting … [Read more...]
Hernandez-Harrison dominates Rainone on Roc Nation’s inaugural fight card
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York – Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (25-0. 13 KOs) dominated New York native Tommy “The Razor” Rainone (22-6-1, 4 KOs) atop Fox Sports 1’s Friday Night Telecast, presented by rapper Jay Z’s fledgling Roc Nation Sports. With the exception of the first round and a few fleeting moments throughout the fight, Hernandez-Harrison … [Read more...]
ROC Nation Sports presents “Throne Boxing” this Friday
Friday night at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City, ROC Nation Sports holds its debut boxing card with a nine bout show being billed as “Throne Boxing”. The card is the first in a three show deal with Fox Sports 1, and will also feature entertainment from ROC Nation musical artist Fabolous and DJ Mustard. Emceeing the event will be the “Voice of New … [Read more...]