Golden Boy Promotions Jumps In With Two Feet By Felipe Leon Fighters are the most important piece in the boxing business. Without them, there is no boxing, plain and simple but right along with them are the promoters who with their financial investment and business acumen provide the platform for the fighters to […]
Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza Jumps In With Both Feet The fairer sex has been strapping on the fight gloves as long as men and for more than a century of modern day professional boxing, women have not received their fair share of exposure, recognition, fame, money or a combination of all of the above. […]
Marlen Esparza Signed by Golden Boy Promotions Former U.S. Olympian Marlen Esparza signed a multi-year contract with Golden Boy Promotions stated Oscar De La Hoya the chairman of Golden Boy on Wednesday. “Before she ever steps foot into the ring as a professional, Marlen Esparza has already established herself as a rising star,” De […]
Rivals Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews Battle as Pros in Las Vegas Straight out of Rio comes America’s top amateur boxer Claressa Shields eager to make a splashy pro debut against another amateur standout Franchon Crews making her pro debut as well in the boxing capital of Las Vegas. The two-time Olympic gold medalist Shields […]
Fortunately for 26 year-old former amateur standout Marina Ramirez (2-0) now fighting as a pro, the milestones in her punch for bucks’ career are coming in quick. Unlike many of her female boxer counterparts, Ramirez has not fought at dingy club shows or buried deep within numerous fight bout cards. Her pro fight debut […]