Hennessy Sports proudly presents “Men of Steel” Saturday Feb.18 at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham.

Booth: I’m looking forward to making my Channel 5 debut

Nottingham’s former IBF world title challenger Jason “2Smooth” Booth is looking forward to making his debut on Channel 5 this Saturday (18th February) when he enters the ring and challenges Sheffield’s Kid Galahad for the WBC International Super Bantamweight title. “I’m really looking forward to making my Channel 5 debut; I wish it had come 5 years earlier.” said Booth

The 12 round contests will be shown live and exclusive on Channel 5 from 9.55pm.

Booth, who has also held the British and Commonwealth belts and fought for the European title three times in his 44 fight career, was apprehensive at first when he got the call from his manager but after thinking it through he decided to accept the fight. “I was training hard before I got the call from my manager and at first I wasn’t sure whether to take it or not as it was only 4 weeks’ notice, but I was offered a good purse and the opportunity to fight live on Channel 5, so I couldn’t turn it down and it was also a 12 round fight and I like 12 rounder’s.” explained Jason.

“I’ve watched a few of Kid Galahad’s fights, He’s is a good Brendan Ingle fighter who is an awkward switch hitter and he’s known for being an elusive boxer, his team are writing me off, they think he can step up and beat me but I’m quietly confident I can outwit him.

“You also have to question whether Galahad can go the full 12 rounds as he’s only ever completed six.” Added Jason.

Booth, in contrast, has completed the championship course 13 times and as manager Jimmy Gill said: “Titles are won in the last six rounds.”

Fight Card – Magna Centre Feb 18.

Bill Subject to Change**.

Vacant WBC International Super Bantamweight Title

12 x 3 min rounds

Kid Galahad (Sheffield) vs. Jason Booth (Nottingham)

Middleweight Contest

6 x 3 min rounds

Chris Eubank Jr (Brighton) vs. Jason Ball (Doncaster)

Light Welterweight Contest

8/10 x 3 min rounds

Lenny Daws (Morden) vs. Chris Truman (Birmingham)

Middleweight Contest

4 x 3 min rounds

Lee Noble (Barnsley) vs. TBA

Bantamweight Contest

4 x 3 min rounds

Jason Cunningham (Doncaster) vs. Delroy Spencer (Wolverhampton)

Super Bantamweight Contest

4 x 3 min rounds

Leigh Wood (Nottingham) vs. Pevels Senkovs (Mansfield)

Cruiserweight Contest

4 x 3 min rounds

Karl Bell (Rotherham) vs. TBA

Lightweight Contest

4 x 2 min rounds

**Leo D’Erlanger (Sheffield) vs. TBA

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Leslie Koroma, the chairman and CEO of the African Sports Media Network, and the founder of the digital and print magazine African Sports Monthly (http://www.africansportsmonthly.com).

http://nhbnews.podomatic.com/entry/2012-02-12T08_11_53-08_00.

While African Sports Monthly started as an online magazine in 2010, the first print edition is due out in late February 2012. The African Sports Media Network is also in the process of developing African sports television and radio networks..

We spoke with Leslie Koroma, who is currently based in Houston, Texas, by phone Thursday afternoon, about the history-making general growth of sports in Africa. We began, however, by noting the tragic deaths of over 70 people at the recent football riots in Egypt, what that signified, and why that was the biggest sports story in the world in the past week.

Africa is the birthplace of the combat sports, and we focused on
recent developments in the combat sports there. Leslie Koroma
explained that while there are several mixed martial arts
organizations in Africa as well as a number of prominent boxers and
boxing events, the biggest form of combat sports in Sub-Saharan Africa
is Senegalese wrestling.

Based on the traditional style of wrestling in Senegal, Senegalese
wrestling has developed into a major professional sport which is
widely televised in the region, and has produced colorful stars with
nicknames like Tyson and Yekini, with many of their matches available
on YouTube.

We also discussed the need for Senegalese wrestling to have a more
formal structure than it has now, the rise of new MMA groups in South
Africa and Egypt, the enormous talent in Africa that deserves
worldwide exposure, the improving economic climate in Africa, the
possibility of Africa overtaking Asia in growth sometime later this
century, and much more.


♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

TeleFutura's Sólo Boxeo Tecate- Vicente Escobedo vs Lonnie Smith Vicente Escobedo vs Lonnie Smith

Boxing returns to Woodland, California Saturday March 3. Vicente Escobedo vs Lonnie Smith

Vicente Escobedo has fought all over the world, represented his country in the Olympics and fought some of the best fighters in the sport throughout his career, but the one thing the top junior lightweight contender has never done is compete in his hometown as a professional. That changes on Saturday, March 3 as Escobedo steps into the ring at the Woodland Community Center in Woodland, Calif. against Lonnie Smith in a 10 round fight for the vacant NABO Junior Lightweight Title which will be televised on TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate."

Joining Escobedo on this exciting homecoming card will be Fairfield's unbeaten featherweight star on the rise, Manuel "Tino" Avila, who faces an opponent to be named in the six round co-main event.

A 2004 United States Olympian who got his start in the sport at the Woodland Boxing Club, Vicente "Chente" Escobedo (24-3, 14 KO's) has come a long way since those early days, and at 30 years old, he is approaching his physical prime as a boxer. The owner of wins over former World Champions Kevin Kelley and Carlos Hernandez, Escobedo lost in his lone world title shot at lightweight via a razor-thin split decision to Michael Katsidis in 2009. Now fighting at 130 pounds, Escobedo has been better than ever, defeating Walter Estrada and Rocky Juarez in his most recent fights and he's ready to make a move on the junior lightweight elite in 2012.

A professional since 2006, 24-year-old Las Vegan Lonnie Smith (14-2-2, 10 KO's) appears to be reaching his prime and is ready to prove it against a tough contender in Escobedo. In 2009 Smith returned from a two-year layoff and came back as a more mature and polished fighter and has been unstoppable since, winning nine in a row, with six coming by knockout, including victories over David Rodela and Eduardo Arcos. Now he takes a big step up in facing Escobedo, a fight he's been waiting for, in Escobedo's hometown.

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

Canelo Alvarez vs Shane Mosley: Fight Is Done Deal for May 5th undercard Mayweather - Cotto PPV

Canelo Alvarez vs Shane Mosley: Fight Is Done Deal for May 5th undercard Mayweather - Cotto PPV, this event just got a lot more interesting with the addition of young Mexican star and WBC Super Welterweight Champion Saul “Canelo”.

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

BELLEW vs McINTOSH live on Sky Sports on the 14th April.

After winning the purse bids for the Light Heavyweight British Title, David Coldwell has shown that he can do more than match the big boys when it comes to making big fights. Also matchroom has come aboard and the fight will be shown live on Sky Sports on the 14th April.

After the lively press conference, I for one am really looking forward to the fight, Tony Bellew with his typical scouse wit was humorous at the press conferences, and Danny McIntosh gave just as good as he received. There was some bantering between both fighters, but they were able to show mutual respect for each other, yet still had the needle that is needed as both fighters vowed to knock each other out.

Both fighters are coming into this fight on the back of loss, Bellew was unlucky in a world title shot against Cleverly, and McIntosh was unsuccessful in his European title defence against Gutlknecht. Both of these fighters have the reputation as punchers and both fighters have been after this fight for some time.

McIntosh’s manager and trainer Dominic Ingle said “We aren’t in this game to fight for peanuts,” that’s obviously the reason why this fight has not been made before. David Coldwell as shown his willingness to put his money behind this great all British 50/50 fight, let’s hope there is plenty more from David, but I have to say the early signs are great from this young promoter. The fact that matchroom is on board, makes this fight one of the most anticipated shows of 2012. With the excellent price for tickets, David Coldwell announced at the press conference £30-£80 with a special V.I.P package £150.

I advise everyone to get down to Liverpool and watch this must see fight. Come back nearer the time for a full fight preview.

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defended his version of the WBC Middleweight Championship this past Saturday, February 4, and as long as Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez follows suit in his upcoming matchup against Matthew Macklin on March 17, promoter Lou DiBella expects the two to meet to determine who is the full and real WBC Middleweight Champion.

“As long as Sergio takes care business on March 17, Chavez must fight him next. Either fight him or he has to vacate his title. It’s plain and simple,” said DiBella. “We are tired of waiting for Chavez to step up to the plate. He needs to stop hiding behind his people and be a real champion. He says that he wants the fight, so then prove it. The WBC ruled in our favor at their convention in December, and the two were both permitted to have voluntary defenses. We don’t want to look past Sergio’s fight on March 17 because he is going to have his hands full with Macklin. If Sergio wins though, I expect negotiations to begin immediately for Sergio against Julio. Immediately!”

The only reason that Chavez has the title now is because Martinez vacated the belt when his mandatory challenger was allegedly not up to television programming standards. If Chavez does not want to meet his mandatory, then the son of the legend should do the honorable thing and vacate his WBC title rather than continuing to face lesser opposition. After the Rubio fight this past Saturday, HBO boxing analyst Jim Lampley candidly stated that Chavez “still has not fought a fighter of legitimate championship quality.”

Martinez (48-2-2, 27KO’s) defends his Middleweight crown against top-rated Irish middleweight contender Matthew “Mack the Knife” Macklin (28-3, 19KOs) on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The card, promoted by DiBella Entertainment, entitled “THE REAL Middleweight Championship – Get Your Irish Up”, will be aired live on HBO’s “World Championship Boxing” at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

SHOWTIME® TAPS BARRY TOMPKINS AND STEVE FARHOOD FOR INAUGURAL SHOWTIME EXTREME® LIVE BOXING TELECAST

SHOWTIME Sports® has named award-winning sportscaster Barry Tompkins and renowned boxing historian Steve Farhood to serve as the announce team for the inaugural presentation of live undercard boxing on SHOWTIME EXTREME—Saturday, Feb. 18 live at 8 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The two-fight SHO EXTREME telecast immediately precedes the live SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader featuring Paul Williams vs. Nobuhiro Ishida and Tavoris Cloud vs. Gabrielle Campillo, live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

A 12-round heavyweight bout between American contender Chris Arreola and Eric Molina will headline the SHOWTIME EXTREME telecast which also features Malik Scott vs. Kendrick Releford in an eight-round heavyweight bout.

SHOWTIME EXTREME, the premium network’s sports and action focused multiplex channel, is available in more than 99 percent of SHOWTIME subscriber households nationwide.

“We are proud to welcome Barry Tompkins to the family,” said Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SHOWTIME Sports. “He and Farhood bring a tremendous amount of broadcast and boxing experience to the booth. I am excited to expand our live coverage for the network’s loyal boxing fans and for the fighters who will benefit from the additional exposure.”

The versatile Tompkins’ 40-plus years in broadcasting include calling college football and basketball as well as many legendary fights such as “Sugar” Ray Leonard vs. Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick and Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello. In 2006, he was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

Since transitioning from a full-time journalist as editor-in-chief of “The Ring” and “KO” magazines, Farhood has provided the color commentary for every ShoBox: The New Generation telecast in the series’ decade-long tenure. Still an active writer in the sport, he received the Nat Fleischer Award for "Excellence in Boxing Journalism” from the Boxing Writers Association of America in May 2011.

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.

Thomas Dulorme’s NABF welterweight title shot to go ahead, Aris Ambriz drafted in as late replacement

Undefeated Puerto Rican welterweight prospect, Thomas Dulorme (13-0-0, 10ko), was scheduled to fight Jose Reynoso (15-3-1, 2ko) on ShoBox, February 17, but Reynoso pulled out with a hip injury. Aris Ambriz (16-2-1, 8ko) has agreed to step in as a late replacement and the main event will move forward.Promoter Gary Shaw stated: "Ambriz is a tough fighter and he’ll give Dulorme everything he’s got. This is a big opportunity for him going up against one of the best up and coming prospects in boxing and he’s promised to deliver a great show. Dulorme is ready to go and he’s looking to shine on ShoBox."Dulorme versus Ambriz is for the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) welterweight title in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, February 17, live on Showtime (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The bout takes place at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California.

♔EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess♔, See you at the Fights and Thank You for your time.EL Boxing Empress Online @ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Keishamorrisey ©®™ 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 All photos other than specified by "EL Boxing Empress & MMA Princess" Keisha Morrisey, for ♔Empire Morrisey Photo-Studios♔, KCKMT for Bloodline Boxing Communications Entertainment and ★Starlite★ Boxing's Sweetscience Magnews-Online Publication all rights reserved.