Month: November 2013

Behind the Scenes With The Amazing Layla McCarter

(NOV 19) This last weekend at the Andre Ward vs. Rodriguez fight that took place in Ontario, California, I got an opportunity to not only spend time with Two-time world champion Jolene Blackshear—but also with Six-Time World Champion Layla McCarter. As I have said before—there is nothing any better or personable than to meet the

Jolene Blackshear: You’ve come a long way…

    (NOV 18) This last weekend I had the pleasure of spending quality time with Two-Time World Champion Jolene Blackshear—–all of 5 feet tall—-and if it is the “right” doctor she has a documented 5′ 1/4″ record.    Blackshear said, “I like that doctor!” I find it very interesting that I can spend massive amounts

Public Challenge: Martha Salazar Calls out Sonya Lamonakis

  Sonya Lamonakis title fight Nixed – Martha Salazar says  “Fight Me” for the title Source/PR   November 15, 2013 (NOV 15)  Tonight at the Five Starr Banquet, in Queens, New York, the card was cancelled, that would have featured Sonya Lamonakis  vs. Gwendolyn O’Neill.  They were to fight for a title in an eight rounder—but in

Boxing: Tough New American Opponent For Katie Taylor at Mansion House

Boxing: Tough New American Opponent For Katie Taylor at Mansion House by Michael O’Neill –  November 11, 2013 (NOV 11)  Plans for Katie Taylor’s next two bouts on home soil have now been completed and as we previously reported she meets Europe’s no. 3 Finland’s Mira Potkonen at the Ballywaltrim Community Centre in Bray on November 30th.

Boxing: Tough New American Opponent For Katie Taylor at Mansion House

   Boxing: Tough New American Opponent For Katie Taylor at Mansion House By Michael O’Neill Plans for Katie Taylor’s next two bouts on home soil have now been completed and as we previously reported she meets Europe’s no. 3 Finland’s Mira Potkonen at the Ballywaltrim Community Centre in Bray on November 30th For the four

Daughters of Boxing Legends: Freeda George Foreman

  Middleweight Freeda George Foreman, born on October 16, 1976, in Houston, Texas, boxed in the years 2001 and 2002.  She joined forces shortly after other Daughters of Boxing Legends were joining the sport.  She is known best as the daughter of the former World Heavyweight champion, George Foreman. Shortly after Roberto Duran’s daughter joined