Oxford, Mississippi USA
July 03, 2009
Deep South Boxing
 
 
News Flash
Fresh off his draw against Jason Nicklow on June 18 in Maryland, Montgomery, AL middleweight John Mackey (11-3-2, 5 KOs) returns on the July 10 card at The Arena in south Philadelphia. Mackey fights an 8-rounder against hometown favorite Derek Ennis (17-2-1, 12 KOs).
 
 
 
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Amateur Boxing
Champions were crowned in 28 divisions on Thursday (July 2) on the second day of the Title National Championships in Holly Springs, MS. The tourney ends Friday (July 3).
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Women's Boxing
Sulphur Springs, AR's April Ward
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Professional Boxing
 
Tickes Go On Sale Friday For Jones-Lacy On Aug. 15 In Biloxi, MS PDF Print E-mail
From Ed Keenan

PENSACOLA, FLĀ  - Eight-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. battles former super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy in "Hook City," on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi, MS.

"Hook City" will be presented by Square Ring Promotions, Inc. and broadcast live on pay-per-view.
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Tyrese Hendrix Headlines July 18 Prize Fight Boxing Card PDF Print E-mail
From Prize Fight Boxing

TUNICA, MS - Unbeaten Tyrese "Head Honcho" Hendrix (16-0-1, 6 KOs) headlines Prize Fight Boxing's July 18 professional boxing card from Fitzgerald's Casino and Hotel.

A resident of Gainesville, GA and a member of the Prize Fight stable, Hendrix was last in action in March when he won an 8-round unanimous decision over St. Louis, MO veteran Phillip Payne (16-23-1, 8 KOs) at Fitzgerald's. Hendrix has won his last five bouts by unanimous decision, including a 10-round decision over Lake Worth, FL's Abi Santizo (9-3, 4 KOs) in December for the NABA U.S. Lightweight championship.
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Wilder Makes Short Work Of Arnold; Lee-Lara Bout Scrapped PDF Print E-mail
From Staff Reports

TUCSON, AZ - As expected, 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay "Bronze Bomber" Wilder knocked out another soft, hand-picked opponent Friday night (June 26) at the Desert Diamond Casino.

A resident of Tuscaloosa. AL, Wilder has been brought along slowly since he turned pro seven months ago. Friday's opponent, Tennessee's Kelsey Arnold, was taken out at 1:13 of the first round. It was Wilder's fifth straight first-round KO. The heavyweight match was scheduled for four rounds.
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Jean Louis, Lowther, Martinez Win Impressively On 'KO Kings' Card PDF Print E-mail
From Staff Reports

ATLANTA - All three boxers fighting under Adrian Patrick's Gladiator X Promotions umbrella won their respective matches on the June 20 "KO Kings" card from the Westin Hotel Peachtree Plaza.

Undefeated welterweight Michael Jean Louis headlined the card and won by third-round TKO. Valdosta light welterweight Omri Lowther won a 6-round unanimous decision, while Atlanta-based super featherweight Jose Martinez won by second-round TKO in a bout that was scheduled for four rounds.
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Greene's Experience, Quickness Prove To Be Much For Raines To Handle PDF Print E-mail
From Staff Reports

LAREDO, TX - The experience and quickness of Joe Greene trumped the determination and toughness of Delray Raines.

The two middleweights squared off live in the 8-round co-feature on ESPN Classic Friday night (June 19) from the Laredo Entertainment Center. From the beginning of the fight to the end, the 5-foot-9 Greene forced his will on Raines and scored more often despite a three-inch height disadvantage. Raines' inability to jab his way inside and score with effective blows proved to be his downfall as Greene won a unanimous decision despite taking the fight on short notice.
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