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“King” David Estrada Is Determined To Establish His Reign…On The Comeback Trail Of His Own “Game Of Thrones”

"The bullshit business of boxing is basically what it was. That put me in that state of mind…you know, all I wanted to do was eat, drink and have fun to keep my mind off of the bullshit. That’s basically what it was. Now ...
by Ben Mercado, Jr.
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Fight Day…Five Minutes with Chicago Strongman/Familyman Dimar Ortuz!

“On fight day I usually chill out with my family because when you step in the ring, you never know what is going to happen”
by Ben Mercado, Jr.
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Out of the shadows with Martha Salazar

Martha “The Shadow” Salazar   Q: Obviously the first question I must ask is why? Why return to the ring after 6 years? MS: I am returning because I miss the sport and I want that WBC world championship title to...
by Richard Spilotro
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Pre-Fight Ponderings…”Chicago Guy” Donatas Bondas Focused As Ever for Brian Vera

There is interesting thing about Vera. Once I watched Vera fight on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Dzindziriuk. I told my friends look how they fight. Dzinziriuk, I think he is done already; he’s out of gas, too many miles...
by Ben Mercado, Jr.
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Exclusive interview with the “Hard Hitta” Karim Mayfield

This past weekend at Champ Nation located in West Oakland, California I caught up with currently undefeated WBO/NABO junior welterweight champion Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (16-0-1, 10 KO’s) of San Francisco, California,...
by Nick Bellafatto
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One-on-one with Nonito Donaire as he prepares to take on Nishioka

This past week I had the privilege to speak with current IBF/WBO junior featherweight titlist and pound-for-pound prizefighter Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (29-1, 18 KO’s) of San Mateo, California. Noni...
by Nick Bellafatto
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Adrien Broner

Adrien Broner Speaks with CBN about his appearance on the HBO segment “2 Days” and more

As Cincinnati native and undefeated rising star Adrien “The Problem” Broner (23-0, 19 KO’s) prepares for the July 21st hometown defense of his WBO junior lightweight title against former Olympian Vicente Escobedo (26-3, ...
by Nick Bellafatto
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Carson Jones speaks about his upcoming bout with Kell Brook of Great Britain

Nick Bellafatto recently spoke with current USBA welterweight champion Carson Jones (34-8-2, 24 KO’s) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ranked #3 by the IBF, this hungry fighter who has gained stoppages in 9 of his last 10 bouts wi...
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Q and A with Virgil Hunter, the BWAA’ 2011 coach of the year selection

I visited Kings Gym in Oakland, California earlier this week, and was privileged to speak with boxing trainer Virgil Hunter, godfather, mentor, and head coach of undefeated Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (25-0, 13 KO’s). Under the t...
by Nick Bellafatto
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Mike Dallas Jr. speaks prior to headlining Friday Night Fights

I spoke with the “Silent Assassin” Mike Dallas Jr. (18-2-1, 7 KO’s) as he wrapped up training camp Monday afternoon at Kings Gym in Oakland, California, where in preparation to take on WBO #4 ranked junior wel...
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Q and A with Brandon Gonzales who lands a spot on Friday Night Fights

I recently had the privilege to speak with undefeated middleweight prospect Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales (15-0, 10 KO’s) of Sacramento, California who will appear on Friday Night Fights this weekend alongside s...
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Interview with 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Al Bernstein

I recently spoke with Al Bernstein inside the actual International Boxing Hall of Fame museum itself which is located in the quaint village of Canastota, New York. This is the actual site where in recognition of his being one o...
by Nick Bellafatto
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2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson speaks

I recently had the pleasure of conversing with 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson (44-5, 28 KO’s) just days before he would be immortalized in Canastota, New York over thi...
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Feature inductee Thomas Hearns speaks during International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend

I was able to catch up with Detroit native son Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 KO’s) as he would meet and greet hundreds of adoring fans over this past weekend in Canastota, New York. As the feature ind...
by Nick Bellafatto
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Conversation with IBF champ Cornelius “K9″ Bundrage as he prepares to face Corey Spinks in title rematch

I recently spoke with Cornelius “K9″ Bundrage as he prepares to defend his IBF title against Cory Spinks, the same man from whom he would take that very title back in 2010. The rematch is slated to take place in the...
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Conversation with Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero

I recently caught up with three division world champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (29-1-1, 18 KO’s) at his press conference in San Jose, California this past Thursday May 10th after his virtual standoff via Skyp...
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Highly touted Puerto Rican prospect Roberto Jose Acevedo interview

Future Champ Acevedo Back in Action at Texas Station on Friday Puerto Rican super middleweight prospect Roberto Jose Acevedo (3-0, 2 KOs) says his upcoming opponent, Martinez Sharod Porter (1-1) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had bet...
by Richard Spilotro
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Phil Lo Greco speaks

I’ve recently had the pleasure of speaking with one of Golden Boy Promotions latest acquisitions in Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco, who, undefeated at 22-0, is set to make his U.S. debut on the undercard of the muc...
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