The New Home of Boxing, BoxNation (Sky Ch. 456, Virgin Ch. 546), have added another world title fight to its exciting schedule, Robert Stieglitz’s World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Super-Middleweight title defence against Henry Weber next Saturday (14th January) from Germany.
The UK’s only fight dedicated subscription channel now has FIVE world title fights in the coming months all live and exclusive with more to be added:
Friday 20th January – Derry Mathews v Emiliano Marsili (IBO World Lightweight Championship)
Saturday 18th February – Vitali Klitschko v Dereck Chisora (World Boxing Council -WBC – World Heavyweight Championship)
Saturday 25th February – Nathan Cleverly v Tommy Karpency (WBO World Light-Heavyweight Championship)
Saturday 10th March – Ricky Burns (WBO World Lightweight Championship)
Russian born Stieglitz makes the fifth defence of the title at the Baden-Arena in Offenburgh and faces a hard fight against the unbeaten German Weber.
The card will also include the comeback of former IBF World Middleweight Champion Arthur Abraham against tough Argentininan Pablo Oscar Natalio Farias for the WBO Continental Europe Super-Middleweight title.
Former British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Michael Sprott from Reading also features when he takes on IBF International Heavyweight Champion Kubrat Pulev from Bulgaria.
BoxNation is the first dedicated subscription boxing TV channel in the UK to bring together the biggest names in amateur, domestic and international boxing with an unbeatable schedule of matches from across the globe.
For just £10 per month BoxNation offers unbeatable value for money for all fight fans. To subscribe to BoxNation simply go to www.boxnation.tv and hit the “Subscribe Now” button and choose your subscription package. Simple!
Douglin Kicks off 2012 with a Bang; Outpoints Unbeaten Martinez!
Key West, FL (January 7, 2012) – Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin of Morganville, NJ scored his biggest victory to date by outpointing highly touted and previously unbeaten junior middleweight Steven Martinez Friday evening at Mallory Square in Key West, FL.
Kicking off the 2012 season of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights, Douglin and Martinez engaged in an entertaining bout that was competitive from bell to bell. Douglin boxed effectively and connected with the cleaner punches, while his Bronx, NY based foe was the aggressor. Both men had spurts of success and believed they deserved the victory, but Douglin’s boxing skills ultimately earned him the nod over his former amateur teammate via eight round split decision.
“I’m happy with the victory and Steven is a terrific fighter, but I’ve still got plenty of improvements to make,” stated Douglin, who improved to 14-1 with 8 KO’s. “I’ll be right back in the gym making the necessary adjustments that will get me to the next level.”
Douglin also feels that many of his critics have been silenced.
“I definitely showed everybody what kind of a fighter I am,” exclaimed the 2008 National Golden Gloves Champion. “I’ve fought tough opponents in back to back fights and Martinez is regarded as one of the top prospects on the east coast. This is just the beginning though and I’m going to continue my journey up the ranks until I become a world champion!”
Fans can reach Denis at Twitter.com/damommasboy or Facebook.com/mommasboydouglin.
Bryant Perrella Signs With Top Rank Boxing
Ft. Myers, Fla. – Local boxing sensation Bryant Perrella has announced that he has signed a promotional deal with Top Rank Boxing, and co-promoters Pugilist Promotions and Shea Bailey Promotions. The promotional team has announced that Parrella will be making his professional debut on Friday, February 10th, 2012, at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa, Florida, as part of Fight Night Productions and Ker’s WingHouse Bar & Grill® “Fight Night” series.
A media opportunity to commemorate the signing has been scheduled for 4:00 p.m, on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Police Athletic League Gym in Ft. Myers (2523 Market Street, Ft. Myers, Florida).
“I couldn’t be happier with becoming a member of the Top Rank Boxing family and having my first professional fight in front of my Florida fans,” said Perrella. “To be with Top Rank, the same promotional company that represents some of the best fighters in the world like Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Nonito Donaire, Jr., and on-and-on, is really a dream come true. I’m also grateful to be working with both Pugilist Promotions and Shea Bailey Promotions, as I begin my professional career. This is truly a great team I have around me. ”
The Ft. Myers-welterweight (152 lbs.) is one of the hottest prospects in boxing, collecting an impressive 70-9 record in the amateur ranks. He has faced some of the best competition in the nation, and was invited to take part in the 2011 Olympic Trials in Boulder, Colorado, where he fought three times before dropping a decision to the eventual tournament winner, Errol Spence.
“The Olympic Trials was the best experience of my life, to this point,” added Perrella. “I was able to test my skills against some of the best fighters the United States has at welterweight and I did a lot more than hold my own. I gained a lot of confidence from that.”
Before attempting to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the welterweight had strong showings in numerous amateur tournaments around the nation including three Sunshine State Games Gold Medals (2007, 2008 and 2009), a second-place finish in the World Ringside Tournament (2009) and a bronze medal at the National Police Athletic League (PAL) Association Tournament (2010).
“Friday, February 10th, in Tampa, is going to be the first step, in hopefully a very long and successful professional career,” said Perrella. “But I’ll say this, I need my fans to be there to support me. They’ve had my back this far, so I’d really like them all to be there as I move forward.”
Tickets for the event start at only $25 and are currently on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and www.Ticketmaster.com. For inquires on VIP table availability, please contact Aaron Jacobs (FightNightFL@Gmail.com) and for the most up-to-the-date information on the card, please go to www.FightNightProductions.com or our Facebook® page (search: Fight Night Productions, LLC).
Doors for this event will be open at 7:00 PM, with a bell-time of 8:00 PM.