Local Boxing News and Information for the state of Indiana, USA
Local Boxing News and Information for the state of Indiana, USA
February 27, 2007 - See full card lineup
ROBBIE
‘THE TAZMEXICAN DEVIL’ ABNER, Lafayette (Mexico)
vs
DEVIN LOPEZ, Merrillville, IN (Puerto Rico)
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Promoter: F&F Berns Boxing View
February 26, 2005 - Adrian 'Superfly' Helms (20-0-1) takes on former WBO challenger John Long (19-6-2) for the NABC 175 lb United States title. Former Olympic Team Alternate, James 'Spider' Webb (16-0) defends his NABC 147 lb United States belt. Undefeated Jeff 'Boom Boom' Baker (9-0) challenges for the NABC Great Lakes Cruiserweight title. Also on the card is NABC women's champ Kristy 'Rose' Follmar in a non-title bout.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the door. Doors open at 6pm. The card is promoted by F and F Berns Promotions.
The card is being recorded for later free Internet streaming re-broadcast on http://nabc.net [End]
4 rounds
cruiserweight (over 175 lbs) MIKE SHANKS, Kokomo vs JOE WHITEHEAD, Peru,
IN, 6 rounds cruiserweight (190 lbs) ED PERRY, Frankfort. IN vs REGGIE
STRICKLAND, Indpls., 4 rounds heavyweight (over 200 lbs) JOSE CABALLERO,
Elkhart, IN vs BRIAN VEACH, Crawfordsville, IN, 4 rounds lt heavyweight
(175 lbs) ROBBIE ABNER, Lafayette, IN vs SEAN CROWDUS, Clarksville, IN,
4 rounds super middleweight (168 lbs) JAMES MORROW, Lafayette vs JOE
HOWARD, Kokomo, 8 rounds heavyweight (over 200 lbs) JEFF YEOMAN,
Lafayette vs EDGAR MEYERS, Kokomo.
Officials: Larry Harvey, Executive Officer, Indiana Boxing Commission,
Johanna Holand, Asst., Jacob Hall, Chairman Ind. Boxing Comm., Pat
Terrell, Bill Kelsey, members Dr. Kermit White, ringside physician - EMT,
CARE Ambulance, Indpls Bill Paige, George Reedy, referees - Eric Fetzer,
Larry Gifford, Victor Kakone, judges Connie Paige, Dean Eddington, time
keepers JIM E JAM, ring announcer
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Friday
Night At the Fights
FARM BUREAU BUILDING
Indiana State Fairgrounds - Indianapolis, Indiana
JANUARY 28, 2005 8PM
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December 25, 2004 - The Whiting Boxing club along with three other organizations has been suspended because of recent thefts that have taken place at the Whiting City Hall, and although the perpetrators have not been identified or apprehended, the members of the Whiting Boxing Club will have to suffer the consequences.
The
Whiting Boxing Club, under the tutelage of Dennis Hardesty has placed
the city of Whiting, on the map in more ways than one. Mr. Hardesty has
not only made champions that have gone down in the books as among the
best but also created a haven for otherwise misdirected teens for almost
30 years. The Kids, male or female, on more than one occasion found
themselves
and a sense of what they wanted out of life through the club and the
advice of Mr. Hardesty. More
October 7, 2004 - What may well turn out to be the biggest and best show in the 10 year history of the Pepsi Coliseum series, is scheduled for November 23rd at the best boxing venue in the world, the Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
The double
main event features three of Indiana's biggest gate attractions.
Five time Indiana Golden Glove Champion, Backlin Medrano of Lafayette,
Indiana goes up against fellow Mexican, Francisco "Panchito" Zedpeda,
formerly of Cocula, Mexico, now living and fighting out of Shelbyville,
Indiana.
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Bout
order: 4 rounds light middleweight (154 lbs); Devon Lopez, Hammond vs
Justin Wisniewski, Portage
4 rounds heavyweight (Over 200 lbs) Jeff Yeoman, Lafayette vs J.J.
Johnson, Indianapolis
4 rounds middleweight (160 lbs) Wayne Bogard, Gary vs Jimmy Holmes,
Demotte
10 rounds Main event super heavyweight (over 220 lbs) 10 rounds DICKIE
‘THE BULL’ RYAN, Omaha, Nebraska Vs ‘BIG’ ED WHITE, Parsons, Tennesse
6 rounds light welterweight (140 lbs) Johnny Novak, Hammond vs Brian
Paul, Lima, Ohio
4 rounds heavyweight (over 200 lbs) Malachy Farrell, Chicago vs Mike
Pruitt, Kokomo
4 rounds light middleweight (154 lbs) Clint Mosier, Valparaiso vs James
Morrow, Lafayette
4 rounds middleweight (160 lbs) Robert Smart, Lafayette vs Robbie Abner,
Lafayette [End]
(May 24, 2004) - In a hard fought 12 round battle for the new IBF Latino title, Raul Frank of Guyana outboxed hard punching and argressive Mohamed Said of Brazil to win the IBF LAtino crown. Said out punched Frank early but not enough to win. Frank kept up pressure throughout and had the Jordanian born Said bruised and swollen around both eyes at the end. All thre judges, Nathan Palmer, Victor Kakone, and Blake Allen saw it 117-111.
In other action; Rydell Booker 230, of Detroit stopped Kenny Murphy 220 of Chicago at the end of three. James Morrow, 166, the former "Hoosier Brawl" champ, outpointed fellow Lafayette resident Robert Smart 160, in 4. Former Olympic alternate and wo time national Golden Glove champ, Darnell Wilson of Lafayette stopped Elvin Versey of Milwaukee in two. Adrain Helms, 175, Indianapolis win 4 over Shawn Crowdus of Louisville. Canadien Mike Post stopped Robert Robinson of Muncie in one. Pizza shop owner Paul Record of Lafayette stopped Big Ed Meyers in the third round of their heavyweight match. [End]
MERRILLVILLE - Octavious James' ONE IN A MILLION BOXING CLUB, today announced local super welterweight sensation Juan "The Mexican Connection," Aguilar, a Mexico native fighting out of Whiting, will make his television debut on the popular Telefutera Network "Solo Boxeo" series Feb. 27 in Chicago. More
(February 13, 2004) - The Majestic Star Casino, based at Buffington Harbor in Gary (IN) will host a series of five professional boxing cards beginning March 19th, 2004.
The March fight card featuring two time world Champion Randell Bailey, "The Black Rhino" Clifford Etienne (Mike Tysons last opponent) and NABC Female Champion Kristy Follmar, will be held at the South Shore Events Center at the Majestic Star complex. More
EAST CHICAGO -- Octavious James is sure that after boxing fans come to the Radisson Star Plaza on Feb. 13 they will want to come back for more.
"We want to take local boxing to the next level," said James, CEO of One In A Million Boxing. "When fans come out to one of our shows we want them to be entertained by quality fights. We want them to see evenly-matched fighters in exciting fights. And when they come to one of our shows that is exactly what they will see." More
MERRILLVILLE (January 7, 2004) - The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Northwest Indiana's premiere resort and entertainment destination, announced today it is partnering with ONE IN A MILLION INC. on a four-card fight partnership, making the Radisson the top spot for action packed Las Vegas style professional boxing in 2004.
With restaurants, lounges, a comedy club, a top notch hotel and numerous entertainment venues just minutes from its door, the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza is in a perfect position to encourage boxing's explosive growth in the region, said Michael Wallace, Director of Operations Radisson Hotel. More
Hobart, IN-- South Bend welterweight Harold Brazier returned from a six year layoff to pound out a unanimous ten round decision over Canadian welterweight champion Brooke Wellby at the Omega Sports Complex here tonight.
Brazier, 105 -16-1, 64 KOs, was held even through six tough rounds by the youngster Wellby, 30-12-3, 11 KOs, but began too take control in the seventh round of a hard fought contest.
"I really
was a little over confident tonight," said Brazier. "I felt so good
training that I expected to take him out, but he was tough as nails."
One In A Million Boxing provided Northwest Indiana with a tremendous
night of boxing action with Brazier returning to the ring in spectacular
fashion and a tremendous upset in the Indiana Boxing Federation Super
Middleweight semi final between Shay Mobley and Anthony Dennis.
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Hobart, IN (December 2, 2003) -- As the big Holiday Boxing Bash draws near, promoter Octavious James has announced that all-time great boxing cut-man and teacher Chuck Bodak will be honored in the ring before the main event Friday at the Omega Sports Complex here.
"We are absolutely thrilled to have Chuck Bodak at our show. He has earned the right to be called a legend," said James.
Bodak, a native of nearby Gary, has worked with the some of the greatest fighters in the world including Muhammad Ali, Tommy Hearns, Julio Cesar Chavez, and Oscar dela Hoya. However, Bodak began as a boxer himself way back in the 1920's in Gary, before starting a highly successful amateur program. More
Hobart, IN (November 27, 2003) -- Brooke Wellby, fresh off his upset victory over Rico Tann, the new Canadian Welterweight Champion says reports that he is out of his bout with former world contender Harold Brazier are premature.
"I've had the three stitches out and the doctor said the cut was shallow and not a problem," said Wellby. "I'm looking forward to the fight with Brazier."
The bout will take place December 5, at the Omega Sports Center here. More
EVANSVILLE, IN--Indiana Super Middleweight Champion Chris Lytle of Indianapolis will travel to Evansville June 25 to defend his crown against veteran slugger Tyrus Armstead in the main event of a six bout card at Harpo's Main Street Exit here.
Armstead, a rugged, all-action brawler who has fought his career around the country taking on all comers, will get his first chance at a title belt right at home. More
EVANSVILLE, IN (June 6, 2003) -- Professional boxing return's to Evansville Wednesday, June 25 with a six bout card at Harpo's Main Street Exit at 1031 Main Street. Danny Harpo, owner of the popular watering-hole, is excited about his first foray into boxing. "We have all kinds of promotions here but this is the first time we're trying boxing," said Harpo. "The local boxers around Evansville have to fight in the other guy's back yard all the time and as a fan and friend of several of the guys, I wanted to give them a chance to shine at home." More
Galvan Headlines Boxing Card at Lake Station May 10
LAKE STATION, IN-- Rising junior lightweight Ruben Galvan of Hammond will return to action May 10 at the VFW hall in here. He will battle Clifford Woods of Columbia, Missouri over eight scheduled rounds. Galvan will be giving up some weight to Woods as the bout will at 137 pounds. Galvan is a natural 130 pounder. More
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LAKE STATION, IN (February 22, 2003) -- Indiana super featherweight champion Ruben Galvan fought in front of his hometown fans for the first time in two years, scoring a fifth round TKO over game, but outclassed, Nelson Hernandez of Milwaukee at the VFW hall here. More
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Indianapolis, IN (December 3, 2002) -- Junior middleweight Anthony Shuler of Indianapolis survived a late rally to score a last round technical knockout over South Bend's Victorio Belcher to win the Indiana Boxing Association championship here tonight.
Shuler was too fast from the opening
bell and took a commanding lead after six rounds, but the gritty Belcher rallied
in the seventh to take the round. The eighth saw Shuler turn things his way
again and he was able to drop Belcher and the referee called a halt to the bout.
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