Inaugural Boxing Match at YouTube Theater Ends in a Knockout
January 30, 2023
The NABO Welterweight Title Boxing match between Santa Ana, CA native Alexis Rocha (22-1) and George Ashie (35-5-1) of Accra, Ghana was supposed to be a 12-round bout.
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James “The Beast” Wilson Instills His Legacy into the Next Generation
June 16, 2022
Boxer James “The Beast” Wilson is working to make history as a heavyweight boxer. While he prepares, he trains his three sons, Elijah, James Jr., and Amaziah in several sports including boxing, mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and football.
National Football Foundation Awards Dorsey Football Players
June 2, 2022
Dorsey senior football players Joshua Coleman and Mychai Williams were recently honored by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, John Ferraro Los Angeles Chapter. The organization hosted its 58th annual Scholar Athlete Award Banquet at Sofi Stadium; all the student athletes and their families got a tour of the stadium. The honorees were presented plaques in the Rams’ and Chargers’ locker rooms.
Fighter Alleges Promoter, Others Coerced Him into Longterm Contract
December 10, 2021
A boxer is suing Banner Promotions LLC, alleging its CEO and two other men lured him into signing a five-year deal with extensions while representing the agreement was for only one fight.
IN MEMORIAM: Boxing Great ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler Dies at 66
March 18, 2021
“I am sorry to make a very sad announcement,” wrote Hagler’s wife, Kay. “Today, unfortunately, my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks dies at 67
February 7, 2021
Leon Spinks, who won Olympic gold and then shocked the boxing world by beating Muhammad Ali to win the heavyweight title in only his eighth pro fight, has died. He was 67.
With Combined Ages of 105, Boxing Legends, Mike Tyson & Roy Jones, Jr. Set to Fight
July 29, 2020
In their primes, both Tyson and Jones, Jr. were arguably two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But the combined ages of 105-years-old, it leaves many in the boxing community wondering what this fight will look like once these two legendary but older boxers are in the ring once more. It begs the question, why now?
Athletes Speak Out Against Racism in Wake of George Floyd Murder
June 4, 2020
The video footage of George Floyd being murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has outraged people throughout and beyond the United States. During this tragedy, countless athletes brazenly showed their disdain for the existence of racism in various ways.
UCLA beats Arizona for 7th straight win, 69-64
March 3, 2020
In mid-January the Bruins held a record of 8-9 with shocking losses to Hofstra and Cal State Fullerton and no thought of a March Madness Tournament bid.
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald Purchases Minority Stake in Suns
January 24, 2020
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the NBA’s Phoenix Suns.
Chargers Throw a Tailgate Party for the Lawndale vs Crenshaw Game
September 26, 2019
In part of their “Fantennial Weekend,” the Los Angeles Chargers hosted a “Friday Night Lights” showdown tailgate party on Friday as Crenshaw High School battled Lawndale High School.
Boxing Great Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker Dies
July 18, 2019
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker’s illustrious International Boxing Hall of Fame journey to stardom was launched in Los Angeles at 1984 Olympic Games where he captured Gold as a member of arguably the greatest Olympic boxing team ever. His life came to a tragic end on Sunday July 15th in Virginia Beach about 18 miles from his birthplace of Norfolk, VA. He was 55.
Ruiz stuns Joshua for heavyweight title at MSG
June 6, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr. had six weeks to prepare for the fight of his life. He’ll have a lifetime to celebrate one of boxing’s biggest heavyweight stunners. A massive underdog just like Buster Douglas, Ruiz knocked down British champion Anthony Joshua four times, and the final two in the seventh round proved the decisive blows. Ruiz, the first heavyweight of Mexican descent to win a heavyweight title, capped one of boxing’s epic upsets to win Joshua’s shares of the heavyweight championship Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. “I just feel so good, man,” Ruiz said. “This is what I’ve been dreaming
Black Fact of the Day: May 23, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365
May 23, 2019
On this day May 23, 1954, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who was the undisputed middleweight champion for nearly 7 years, was born. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US
George Foreman’s daughter died by suicide, autopsy finds
March 14, 2019
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences listed her official cause of death on its website.