Larry Holmes and a Requiem for the Heavyweights
Forty years ago, in June of 1978, Larry Holmes and Ken Norton gave one of the greatest rounds in history to boxing fans.
view moreUndefeated New Orleans heavyweight Jonathan Guidry added to July 14 Prograis-Velasco card in New Orleans
New Orleans based undefeated heavyweight prospect Jonathan Guidry, (10-0-0, 2 KO’s) will face Aaron Chavers, (8-4-1, 3 KO’s), of Oklahoma City, OK in a six round clash Saturday, July 14 at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
view moreCharles Conwell-Travis Scott middleweight clash added to Prograis-Velasco card in New Orleans
Presented by Top Rank, in association with DiBella Entertainment, Conwell vs. Scott will be a featured undercard fight to the highly anticipated main event between WBC Diamond super lightweight champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis of New Orleans and undefeated challenger Juan Jose Velasco of Argentina.
view morePrograis excited to return home in battle of boxing unbeatens vs. Velasco
The Rougarou is coming in the night!
view moreRegis Prograis to headline boxing card in New Orleans homecoming July 14 at Lakefront Arena
Regis “Rougarou” Prograis was born in New Orleans and became a fighter in The Big Easy. He never returned home to fight. Until now. Prograis, the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super lightweight champion, will make his triumphant homecoming against fellow unbeaten Juan Jose Velasco.
view moreTKO Promotions brings professional boxing back to Metairie on June 2
The main event will feature Jonathan “The King” Guidry, Heavyweight from Dulac, Louisiana with a record of 9 wins 0 losses and 2 draws.
view moreChampion boxer Alexis Lavarine earns December Amateur Athlete of the Month Honor
Lavarine, a 15-year old Olympic hopeful, captured the 2017 USA Amateur Boxing Championship (her second straight title) in the 154-pound weight class.
view moreAlexis Lavarine boxing her way to fame, recognition
At the age of 15, most young ladies are enjoying high school life, participating in school activities, events and extra-curricular activities. Some already have dreams and goals.
view moreFerdie Pacheco, legend in boxing, lost to history
One of the best things about covering boxing was just being in the press room. Anyone involved in boxing who was NOT in the ring that night would come by the press room to kabitz and promote whatever they had coming up.
view moreFight night returns to Gretna: Pro Boxing on Friday, September 22
The Main Event will feature Dushane Crooks from Brooklyn, New York against Manjaro Hills Jr. a home state favorite out of Baton Rouge.
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