Chatter Box Archive

“Bash Brothers” JOSESITO & RAFAEL LOPEZ
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Riverside boxer returns to the ring! Josesito Lopez gained fight fans across the globe when he broke the jaw of Victor Ortiz in their June 2012 bout that shocked the boxing world. Since that

Richard Contreras: Main Event on May 17
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Spotlight on “El Terminador’s” Path to Glory Hard Work. Dedication. Hard Work. Dedication. You often hear fighters and champions like Floyd Mayweather Jr. repeat this mantra over and over especially during their long hours

WBC “Champs” Robert De Niro & Sylvester Stallone!
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Rudy “Mouthpiece Doctor” Tellez On “Grudge Match” Set “And the NEW World Boxing Council Champion is…by way of TriBeCa…ROBERT DE NIRO!” Or is it a draw with fellow cinema champ SYLVESTER STALLONE? The big

IT’S ON: Maidana vs. Lopez; Angulo vs. Lara!
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Kickoff Presser for June 8 Card The sport of boxing is full of clichés. Boxing talk about warriors “going out on their shield,” “going toe to toe,” and “many y mano.” Fighters giving it

Thompson Boxing’s Tourney of Champs
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Fighters Hit the Golf Course! Southern California fight promoter Ken Thompson hosted his 10th Annual Tournament of Champions at the Desert Princess Country Club in Cathedral City, near Palm Springs. This highly-anticipated yearly event

MAURICIO HERRERA Wins in ESPN Bout!
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Unanimous Decision Over Ji-Hoon Kim Mauricio “El Maestro” Herrera is back in the win column after his convincing defeat of his South Korean challenger Ji-Hoon Kim at the Omega Products Outdoor Event Center in

Golden State Boxers’ Association at the Fights
by Michele Chong | Boxing News | 1 Comment
Boxing Group Honored at Goossen Tutor Event It was a knockout night for a spirited group of former champions, prizefighters and boxing aficionados at Saturday’s Goossen Tutor Promotions “Boxing Before Dark” fight night held

Thompson Boxing Hosts Two Fight Nights in One Week
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See PHOTOS of “Locked N’ Loaded” in Ontario! Southland boxing promoter Ken Thompson and general manager/matchmaker Alex Camponovo have had a busy couple of weeks, to say the least. The Thompson Boxing Promotions team

“B.WARE”: Chris Arreola Defeated by Bermane Stiverne
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WBC Heavyweight Eliminator in Main Event Haitian heavyweight Bermane Stiverne (ranked the #2 contender by the WBC going into the fight) threatened to “chop off the head” of ring rival and #1-ranked contender Chris

Shane Mosley at Villa Parke Fundraiser!
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“A Fighting Chance” Kicks Off Renovation Campaign” Three boxing champs lent their support at Saturday night’s “A Fighting Chance” gala held at the Villa Parke Community Center in Pasadena, California. “Sugar” Shane Mosley, Zachary

Alfonso Gomez, Don Cheto & Hy3rid Score a KO!
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Prizefighter Debuts New Video Boxer Alfonso Gomez is known for his prizefighting career. But these days, the Southern California warrior is also making a name for himself in the music world with the band

BOXING & ART COLLIDE IN PALM SPRINGS!
by Michele Chong | Boxing News | 1 Comment
Trainer & Sculptor at 2013 Indian Wells Art Fest In a powerful one-two punch combo boxing trainer and sculptor Steve Harpst scored a KO at the 2013 Indian Wells Arts Festival held this past

Golden State Boxer’s Association Awards
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2013 Luncheon With Honorees There was a special gathering at the Golden State Boxer’s Association’s 2013 Awards Luncheon held at Steven’s Steakhouse in the City of Commerce. This organization meets every Tuesday in Hollywood

Thompson Boxing’s 2013 “Night of Champions”
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Boxing Stars at Orange County Gala There was a pound-for-pound crew of punchers in attendance at the 2013 “Night of Champions” private boxing show presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions. Held this month at the

Bradley vs. Provodnikov: CLASH IN CARSON
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Top Rank Show Thrills the Crowd Champion Timothy Bradley received worldwide criticism and scorn after his shocking victory over beloved icon Manny Pacquiao. In his return to the ring Saturday night at the Home

Will Brandon Rios KO Mike Alvarado in 5 Rounds?
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Video With “Bam Bam’s” Trainer Robert Garcia The upcoming rematch between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado is, arguably, one of the most highly anticipated matches of 2013 thus far. Their upcoming clash will take