Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi-- Jermain Taylor (33-4-1, 20 KOs) has a middleweight world title belt for the first time since 2007 after beating defending IBF champ Sam Soliman (44-12, 18 KOs) via unanimous decision Wednesday night on ESPN2. It didn't look like it would be a big night for Taylor early on as Soliman mugged Taylor on the inside, creating … [Read more...]
Andre Dirrell, BJ Flores to be Showcased on Soliman-Taylor Undercard
A couple of high potential, low-output contender-level fighters-- Andre Dirrell and BJ Flores-- will take the ring in showcase bouts prior to the Wednesday, October 8 Sam Soliman-Jermain Taylor main event at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Former highly-ranked super middleweight, Andre Dirrell (22-1, 15 KOs) will take on Albany, NY native Nick … [Read more...]
Melendez-Brinson, Vidal-Munoz Headline Friday’s Shobox
Just a stones throw from Canastota, N.Y., where the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend is already underway, Showtime’s “Shobox: The New Generation” returns with a live telecast from the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions and H2 Entertainment. Leading off the televised portion of the card will a battle … [Read more...]
Karim Mayfield Steamrolls Raymond Serrano: FNF Recap
by Fox Doucette Rising junior welterweight prospect Karim Mayfield (16-0-1, 10 Kos) continued his march toward a potential title shot down the road in impressive fashion as he clobbered Raymond Serrano (18-1, 8 KOs) in five rounds in the main event of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. In the co-feature, Jason Escalera (13-0-1, 12 KOs) got his first taste of life beyond the hobo … [Read more...]
Karim Mayfield Takes On Raymond Serrano: FNF Preview
by Fox Doucette Another “0 Must Go” scenario unfolds on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights series this Friday, May 18th, as junior welterweight Karim Mayfield (15-0-1, 9 KOs) seeks to retain his unblemished record at the expense of Raymond Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs). In the co-feature, light heavyweight prospect Jason Escalera (13-0, 12 KOs), doubtless to be questioned by Teddy Atlas as … [Read more...]