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Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson to be inducted into IBHOF

Compiled by Michael Amakor and Ricky Womack The International Boxing hall of fame has long since announced that Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson will be inducted into its hall of fame in a ceremony at its much fabled headquarters in Canastota New York on June 10th 2012 to the delight of boxing fans, but...
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Spartacus—Davis Edges Medina

The Mouthpiece Spartacus—Davis Edges Medina By: George Hanson Jr., Esq. Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Venue: Bally’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey Promoter: Peltz Boxing Promotions Matchmaker: J. Russell Peltz & Brittany Rogers Coverage: ...
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Biosse Defeats Spina & Retains his New England Super Middleweight Title.

[Ringside by Pattee Mak/May 24, 2012]. CES Boxing held “Up For Grabs“ at the Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island. The main event consisted of 8 rounds of the super middleweight division. Vladine Biosse vs. Joe Spina. Biosse will be defending his New England Super Middleweight title. Spina...
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Aspirant IBF Commissioner Lama May Mayele on mission to revive African boxing

By Prince Dornu-Leiku Former boxer Lama May Mayele insists the time for African boxers to dominate the sport globally and financially has arrived amid revealing the desire to personally spearhead the bid as head of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) on the continent as Commissioner. Lama-May, born in...
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Alvin “Blue” Lewis

By Jim Amato The late 60’s and early 70’s spawned an array of fistic talent in the heavyweight division. From the great champions Patterson, Liston, Ali, Frazier and Foreman along with Ellis and Terrell to the parade of bonafide contenders. Almost always among the top contenders of the day were the names...
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Lady and the Champ—Robinson Retires Cauthen in Two!

The Mouthpiece Lady and the Champ—Robinson Retires Cauthen in Two! By: George Hanson Jr., Esq. Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Venue: Newtown Athletic Club, Newtown, PA Promoters: Brittany Rogers – Bam Boxing Promotions (www.bamonboxing.com) Ring Announcer:   Larry Tornambe Referees:    ...
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Interview with 1972 Olympian “Sugar” Ray Seales

By Pattee Mak | May 14, 2012 This year “Sugar” Ray Seales of Indianapolis, Indiana will be attending the 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 7th – 10th, 2012.  For those of you that never heard of Seales and are wondering who he is… well… Seales was born in 1952. His amateur...
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Joe Smith, Jr. victorious by TKO

May 17, 2012-Ringside by Pattee Mak Bombs Away on Long Island was presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions.  The main event consisted of 6 rounds and featured Joe Smith Jr of Long Island, NY against James Densor of Akron, OH. Throughout round 1 Smith controlled the fight up until 1 minutes and 54...
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Bugs Bunny is A Cat! —Smith Outfoxes Ferrante. Vasquez Schools Fernandez

The Mouthpiece Bugs Bunny is A Cat! —Smith Outfoxes Ferrante. Vasquez Schools Fernandez By: George Hanson Jr., Esq. Date: Friday, May 4, 2012 Venue: Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack, Chester, Pennsylvania Promoters: Joey Eye Boxing Promotions & David Feldman Ring Announcer:  ...
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Rest in Peace Eddie Perkins

By Jim Amato In a career that spanned from 1956 to 1975, Eddie Perkins engaged in 99 professional fights. He won seventy five of those contests. He met opponents in over twenty different countries. He truly was a ” world ” champion. Ediie lost three of his first five bouts but rallied to win...
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Double Epic in Atlantic City – Seth Mitchell Impresses, & Dawson Defeats a living Legend

By Michael Amakor | April 28, 2012 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey Photos By Naoki Fukudu The world of boxing saw two epic events take place on April 28, 2012 at the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, a city popularly referred to as America’s playground. First off, we saw the...
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Bos Neˊ—Wilson Ultimately Implodes Taylor

Bos Neˊ—Wilson Ultimately Implodes Taylor By: George Hanson Jr., Esq. Date:​                        Saturday, April 14, 2012 Venue:​     ​                Bally’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey Promoter:​                Peltz Boxing Promotions Matchmaker:          J. Russell Peltz & Brittany...
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Interview w/Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard

Interview w/Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard By Pattee Mak April – 2012 Featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-1-0) was on the right track in his professional boxing career until it all came to a halt when he was arrested and sentenced to prison.   According to his Attorney, Kevin M. O’Brien of Connecticut, Remillard was...
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Mayhem on the Horizon

Mayhem on the Horizon Interview by Pattee Mak on April 19, 2012 On April 28, 2012, heavyweight Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (24-0-1, 18 KOs) from Brandywine, Maryland will be fighting on the undercard of Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson II against Chazz Witherspoon (30-2-0, 22 KOs) of New Jersey at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic...
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Scott Sigmon Heads to Vegas to Meet Pavlik, Finally!

Interview by Pattee Mak – February 12, 2012. OMG!! You and I are probably wondering how in the world did Scott “Cujo” Sigmon (22-3,12KOs) get his upcoming 10 round fight against former middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik (38-2-0, 33 KO’s) of Ohio. Originally back in February he signed his contract for...
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Up & Coming Irish Amateur Boxer Carla “Dynamite” Wright

Up & Coming Irish Amateur Boxer Carla “Dynamite” Wright Interview by Pattee Mak on March 29, 2012 Lightweight Carla “Dynamite” Wright of Belfast, Northern Ireland hasn’t yet stepped into the squared circle to be challenged in the professional sport of boxing but the time will come as she is looking for the right opportunity to show the world what 22 year...
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“Souljah” Thomas Falowo Stands Tall in Victory.

“Souljah” Thomas Falowo Stands Tall in Victory. Ringside with Pattee Mak On Thursday, March 22, 2012, Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports presented “Home Invasion” at the Twinn River Casino in Rhode Island during their new Thursday night fight series. Super Middleweights Thomas “Souljah” Falowo, a fan favorite of Rhode Island...
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FightKing Chronicles – February 2012 Recap

By Michael Amakor – – 02/22/12 Perhaps we are misreading the calender because it already seems like the early arrival of March Madness, we’ve had some great fights recently and then we had a controversial decision generally perceived to have been scored by another gang of three blind mice,...
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What It All Comes Down To—Ennis Defeats Savage

What It All Comes Down To—Ennis Defeats Savage The Mouthpiece By: George Hanson Jr., Esq. What It All Comes Down To—Ennis Defeats SavageBy: George Hanson Jr., Esq. Date:                         Saturday, March 17, 2012 Venue:                      Bally’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey Promoter:                 John...
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Let the Story be Told – Reinhold vs. Ortiz

Let the Story be Told – Reinhold vs. Ortiz [Ringside by Pattee Mak] On March 9, 2012, the long awaited bout that had so much buzz between professional boxer and hometown favorite Dustin Reinhold of Fall River, Massachusetts fought a tuff 4 round fight against Jose “YAYO” Ortiz of Springfield, Massachusetts at the Rhode Island Convention...
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