11/6 - Manny Siaca (25-8, 2 KO’s) vs. Rohan Murdock (16-1, 13 KO’s) - Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia Siaca’s been in the world-class picture for some time, but hasn’t always had the best success. He had a short reign as the WBA super middleweight champion amid a number of world title challenge losses. He’s faced some of the top fighters in the … [Read more...]
Mansour Headlines Heavyweight Explosion in November
Amir “Hardcore” Mansour (20-1, 15 KO’s) will be back in the ring November 8th as part of Peltz Boxing’s “Heavyweight Explosion”. He is set to face Fred Kassi (18-2, 10 KO’s) in a 10 round contest. The 42 year old Mansour was last seen this past April, dropping a 10 round decision to former world cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham in a fight of the year caliber contest … [Read more...]
NBC Sports Fight Night Triple-Header: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Fight Night on NBC Sports Network returns this Saturday, August 3 from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Billed as the headlining bout will be middleweight contender Curtis Stevens (24-3, 17 KOs) against journeyman Saul Roman (37-9, 31 KOs), with “Fast” Eddie Chambers’ (36-3, 18 KOs) cruiserweight debut against Thabiso Mchunu (13-1, 10 KOs) … [Read more...]
Boxing Back on Network TV: NBC Extends Fight Night Series with Network Dates Added
Amid the bad news that has been circulating around boxing recently, NBC dropped a nugget of feel-good positivity into the swirling cesspool of PEDs, crooked officials, and inept commissions. The network has decided to extend the Fight Night series on the NBC Sports Network, with additional dates included in the deal and, most importantly, shows to be aired on the main NBC … [Read more...]
Ronald Cruz at Home, on TV, and Hungry for More
By Gary Purfield Friday night the new pride of Bethlehem, Ronald Cruz (16-0, 12 KO), will co-headline NBC Fight night to the delight of a packed arena at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem. The main event features Gabriel Rosado vs. Sechew Powell, but Cruz will be the fan favorite that will have the full support of an expected sellout crowd. Cruz was born in Puerto Rico and has … [Read more...]