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Michigan boxers dominate “Big Time Boxing” event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Michigan boxers dominate “Big Time Boxing” event in Puerto RicoMichigan boxers Joshua Pagan and Da’Velle Smith put on dominating performances to remain undefeated at Salita Promotions’ “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico” event on Oct. 18.
Michigan boxers to headline “Big Time Boxing” event in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Michigan boxers to headline “Big Time Boxing” event in Puerto RicoSalita Promotions is taking the show on the road on Friday, Oct. 18 with “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico” featuring undefeated Michigan prospects Joshua James “Double J” Pagan and Da’Valle “Hitman 2.0″ Smith live on DAZN.
Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic ‘The Fire Inside’
Read full article: Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic ‘The Fire Inside’Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer for The Fire Inside, a highly-anticipated biopic based on the inspirational true story of arguably the greatest female boxer of all time Claressa Shields.
Michigan’s top prospects and contenders dominate “Big Time Boxing USA” event in Flint
Read full article: Michigan’s top prospects and contenders dominate “Big Time Boxing USA” event in FlintSome of the best boxers in Michigan delivered an action-packed night of boxing Sept. 12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline “Big Time Boxing USA” event in September
Read full article: Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline “Big Time Boxing USA” event in SeptemberRising junior middleweight prospect and Flint, MI native Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes Jr., will defend his USBA title in the main event of “Big Time Boxing USA” on Thursday, Sept. 12, when he steps into the ring against Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega.
Detroit native boxer Frank Martin looking to pull off upset versus Gervonta Davis
Read full article: Detroit native boxer Frank Martin looking to pull off upset versus Gervonta DavisFrank “The Ghost” Martin is looking to shock the world when he challenges Gervonta “Tank” Davis for the WBA world lightweight title on June 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Metro Detroit boxer fights his way to 2024 National Golden Gloves finals
Read full article: Metro Detroit boxer fights his way to 2024 National Golden Gloves finalsAfter an impressive victory in the semi-finals, Metro Detroit Boxer Jirair Thompson punched his ticket to the final round of the 2024 National Golden Gloves in Detroit with a chance to bring home the gold.
‘Let’s go Detroit’: Metro Detroit’s top boxers dominate 2024 National Golden Gloves tournament
Read full article: ‘Let’s go Detroit’: Metro Detroit’s top boxers dominate 2024 National Golden Gloves tournamentTeam Metro Detroit is off to a hot start in the 2024 National Golden Gloves with eight wins through days two and three.
Metro Detroit’s finest boxers dominate day 1 of 2024 National Golden Gloves
Read full article: Metro Detroit’s finest boxers dominate day 1 of 2024 National Golden GlovesTwo boxers representing Metro Detroit kicked off the 2024 National Golden Gloves in Detroit with impressive performances through day one.
Detroit to host National Golden Gloves boxing tournament after 24 year hiatus
Read full article: Detroit to host National Golden Gloves boxing tournament after 24 year hiatusFor a city with a rich boxing history, it’s fitting that the best amateur boxers from around the country will descend on Detroit for the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions for the first time in 24 years.
Muhammad Ali’s autographed trunks from iconic ‘Thrilla in Manila’ fight to go on auction
Read full article: Muhammad Ali’s autographed trunks from iconic ‘Thrilla in Manila’ fight to go on auctionThe trunks worn by Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, during his victory over "Smoking" Joe Frazier in The Thrilla in Manila are being auctioned.
Local prospects added to ‘Big Time Boxing USA’ event in Detroit
Read full article: Local prospects added to ‘Big Time Boxing USA’ event in DetroitRecent world-title challenger Shohjahon Ergashev of Uzbekistan, now living in Detroit, will face Panama City veteran Juan Huertas in a “Big Time Boxing USA” event on March 28 at Wayne State Fieldhouse.
Forgotten Harvest donating meals for tickets sold to Detroit boxing event
Read full article: Forgotten Harvest donating meals for tickets sold to Detroit boxing eventSalita Promotions is teaming up with the Detroit-based charity Forgotten Harvest to donate 10 meals to those in need for every ticket sold online to the “Big Time Boxing USA” event on Tuesday, February 20, from Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit and streaming live on DAZN.
Wayne State University to host boxing showdown featuring rising stars from Michigan as headliners
Read full article: Wayne State University to host boxing showdown featuring rising stars from Michigan as headlinersWayne State University will host a professional boxing event with rising stars from Michigan as the headliners.
Undisputed champion Alycia Baumgardner tests positive for banned steroids before July fight in Detroit
Read full article: Undisputed champion Alycia Baumgardner tests positive for banned steroids before July fight in DetroitAfter successfully defending her undisputed junior-lightweight titles on July 15 against Christina Linardatou, Detroit native Alycia Baumgardner's championship reign could be in jeopardy.
Mythical sparring session with Michigan boxing legend sets stage for Spence-Crawford legacy fight
Read full article: Mythical sparring session with Michigan boxing legend sets stage for Spence-Crawford legacy fightA mythical sparring session with Michigan boxing legend Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has set the stage for the Errol “Big Fish” Spence Jr., Terence “Bud” Crawford legacy fight in Las Vegas.
Alycia Baumgardner gets sweet revenge in hometown rematch against Christina Linardatou
Read full article: Alycia Baumgardner gets sweet revenge in hometown rematch against Christina LinardatouAlycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner defended her undisputed crown and avenged her only professional loss over the weekend in a dominant unanimous decision victory over Christina Linardatou.
Michigan boxing legend’s presence felt in Las Vegas mega fight between Davis-Garcia
Read full article: Michigan boxing legend’s presence felt in Las Vegas mega fight between Davis-GarciaThe presence of Michigan boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. was felt inside T-Mobile Arena Saturday night as he was shockingly in the corner of Gervonta Davis, who knocked out Ryan Garcia in the seventh round.
How tutelage from a Michigan boxing legend set the stage for Davis-Garcia mega fight in Las Vegas
Read full article: How tutelage from a Michigan boxing legend set the stage for Davis-Garcia mega fight in Las VegasThe tutelage from Michigan boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has set the stage for the mega fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and "King" Ryan Garcia.
Apparel company to launch Detroit Kronk Gym shirts in select Meijer stores
Read full article: Apparel company to launch Detroit Kronk Gym shirts in select Meijer storesBorn in Detroit Apparel, LLC has launched its first retail product line in select Meijer stores, which includes exclusive Detroit Kronk Gym shirts.
How Jackie Kallen broke barriers in the world of boxing
Read full article: How Jackie Kallen broke barriers in the world of boxingJackie Kallen is often called the “First Lady of Boxing,” but her reign of managing world champs didn’t begin with much fanfare. Kallen’s boxing career began during another barrier breaking role as a sports journalist in the 1970s. When she interviewed Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns, Kallen fell in love with boxing. READ: How one woman is helping inspire students at Schoolcraft College“Jackie Kallen changed my life,” McKart said. She had James “Lights Out” Toney and it was the hottest thing going.”“I knew from the beginning that he (McKart) would be a world champion.
Flint native Claressa Shields continues to make history in the boxing ring
Read full article: Flint native Claressa Shields continues to make history in the boxing ringFlint’s Claressa Shields is a boxing champion who has been making history for years. Shields was 17 years old when she became the first American woman to win gold in boxing in the 2012 Olympics. In just her second professional fight in 2017 Shields headlined the first women’s boxing main event on premium cable. Unified middleweight champ in her 6th fight and unified super welterweight world champion in her 10th fight. Before she gets in the cage, she’ll step back into the ring in Flint as part of a boxing celebration on International Women’s Day.
University of Michigan Boxing Club fights to survive after university pulls sponsorship
Read full article: University of Michigan Boxing Club fights to survive after university pulls sponsorshipANN ARBOR, Mich. – Last March, the University of Michigan informed the Boxing Club that they would no longer be a sponsored sport. Despite their efforts to appeal, it looks like boxing will cease to exist on campus. The boxing club dates back to the 1940s and the modern iteration started back up in 1983. It’s a club sport, not varsity -- meaning the university sponsors it and provides the space to train. The university said the boxing club can pursue status as a voluntary student organization, which would allow students to continue to box.
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more -- Asks for your vote
Read full article: Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program in Detroit hopes new van will help them do more -- Asks for your voteDETROIT – The Downtown Boxing Gym does more than just teach kids how to box. It’s a nonprofit that provides high-risk children structure, tutoring and some lessons in the boxing ring. Sweeney said they own one van and rely on leases and grants for the eight other vans they operate. If they got another van, they could bring even more kids into the program. The gym is hoping a new van will help them do even more.