LITZAU STOPPED IN ROUND 3 By Jesse Kelley
August 29th, 2010
Allen Litzau (13-6) was stopped at 2:47 by Monty Meza-Clay (29-3) in the third round of the super featherweight match at the Rivers Casino on Saturday night. The fight was stopped "on advice from [Litzau's] corner" and ruled a TKO. Litzau fell to 13-6. Full report by the Post Gazette...
LITZAU, MEZA CLAY SPEAK By Jesse Kelley
August 27th, 2010
Saint Paul's Allen Litzau (13-5) will travel to the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to battle former world champion Monty Meza Clay (28-3) on Saturday night. Both fighters will look to break a two fight skid and get their career's back on track when they meet in the main event bout.
Litzau:
"He (Meza Clay) lost to Jorge Solis who is now a champion. Edner Cherry, so he has only lost to good fighters. I give respect where respect is due and I am glad to have the opportunity to fight him."
Meza Clay: "We both want the same thing. Now we just need to see which one of us put it all together better"...
RODRIGUEZ, MOORE DRAW IN CLEVELAND
August 20th, 2010
By Joe Maxse, www.Cleveland.com: Dante Moore and Corey Rodriguez (4-1-2, 3 KOs) fought to a technical draw in their six-round junior middleweight bout last Saturday.
After a tactical opening round, action picked up in the second round as both fighters took their shots. Rodriguez suffered a cut to the side of his right eye midway through the round (Rodriguez says the cut was cause by a headbutt).
Both men began working the body in a solid third, but Moore (6-0-1, 4 KOs) lost his advantage after that as Rodriguez pressed the pace. It cost Moore as two judges split their decisions, 58-56, and the third called it even, 57-57.
RODRIGUEZ SET FOR MOORE
August 18th, 2010

Corey “Collateral Damage” Rodriguez (4-1-1) faces Cleveland's Dante Moore (6-0) Friday night in a co-featured bout at the Nautica Pavilion Center in Ohio.
Rodriguez weighed in at 152.5 while his opponent Moore was an even 152 at the weigh-ins earlier today. The Jr. Middleweight featured contest is scheduled for six rounds...

ABELL, BUTLER MOVING ON
August 18th, 2010
It has been nearly nine months since Raphael Butler and Joey Abell met in the ring with hopes of crowning the state's primo heavyweight. Unfortunately for the fighters and fans, neither man would have a chance to claim that title following one of the quickest and oddest MN title fights in recent memory (for our full report on that night, ).
Despite the circumstances surrounding the ending to that bout, both fighters appear ready to put that night behind them.
Rochester's Raphael Butler has not fought since the Abell meeting but is now scheduled to face 32 year old Neven Pajkic of Canada on September 4th. Butler will look to put the first loss on the undefeated Pajkic's (13-0) record.
(Update, Sept. 2nd, negotiations for Abell-Rossy are off) Joey Abell, like Butler, also appears to be gearing for a tough test. Numerous nationally based websites report that Abell (27-2) will be fighting Derric Rossy (25-2). Abell's team confirmed with us that the bout is being negotiated for Oct. 6th but it is not finalized at this time. Rossy can be seen in action here (white trunks )
Both Abell and Butler say they would like to settle things in a rematch but don't see either camp coming together on details such as a promoter, venue, or a purse.
KOLLE, VANDA SCORE KO'S FRIDAY NIGHT
August 8th, 2010

Several Minnesota fighters took part in undercard action at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota, Friday night.
Andy Kolle (22-2, 16 KOs) of Fergus Falls, MN, got the job done in spectacular fashion, stopping Daryl Salmon (16-5, 4 KOs) 1:31 into the first round.
Matt Vanda (43-11, 23) got a third round TKO victory over Jose Medina (15-20, 11 KOs) in an action-filled fight. Vanda, from St. Paul, MN, started round one using solid jabs and right hands to the head and body of Medina. Hector Orozco (3-6, 0 KOs) was stopped by Michael Anderson (7-0-1, 5 KOs) in round 3...

RESULTS FROM THE GRAND CASINO, HINCKLEY
August 7th, 2010

Middleweight Andy "Kaos" Kolle (22-2, 16 KOs) needed just 91 seconds to demolish southpaw Daryl Salmon (16-5, 4 KOs) Friday night in Hinckley, MN. Kolle kept his opponent off balance with pressure until a crushing right hand to the jaw sent a smoked Salmon to the canvas where he lay disoriented and unable to beat the count.
Matt "The Predator" Vanda (43-11, 23 KOs) scored a third round TKO over Jose Medina (15-20, 11 KOs).
Unbeaten welterweight Michael Anderson moved to 7-0-1, 5 KOs with a third round stoppage of Hector Orozco (3-6, 0 KOs)...

VAZQUEZ SET FOR RINGSIDE
August 6th, 2010
One of the largest amateur boxing tournaments in the world is currently taking place in Kansas City, MO. Last year the Ringside World Championships brought in 1,400 boxers and the same, if not more are expected to compete this year. According to Livefromringside.com, over 40 of those boxers are from Minnesota.
36 year old Uppercut Gym boxer/coach Alfonso Vazquez will be one of those Minnesotans seeing "Ringside Tournament" action for the first time. He will try to bring home top prize in the Masters division on Saturday when he competes in the finals...
WEIGHTS FROM HINCKLEY
August 5 th, 2010

Andy Kolle 158.5 Daryl Salmon 170 (165.5 2 hours later)
Matt Vanda 169.5 Jose Medina 176
Hector Orozco 147 Michael Anderson 149.5
TV bout weights and quotes can be found at www.Fightnews.com

KOLLE ANXIOUS FOR FRIDAY By Jesse Kelley
August 6th, 2010
Andy Kolle (21-2, 15 KO's) is set to face Alabama southpaw Daryl Salmon (16-4) tomorrow night at the Grand Casino as the Showtime cable network brings it's boxing series back to Hinckley, MN.
When the camera's begin to roll, the lights will be shinning bright on prospects Chris Avalos and Lateef Kayode as the two are featured in the two separate TV slots.
However, the boxing fans that are sure to pack the Grand Casino ballroom will be there in numbers to see Kolle attempt to pick up his fifth straight victory...
LITZAU BLASTS JUAREZ By Jesse Kelley
July 31st, 2010
Jason Litzau's fight with former title challenger Rocky Juarez last April was supposed to be his defining moment as a pro. Litzau and his camp had undergone a rewiring process of his fight approach in the ring throughout the prior year to bring more defense and intelligence to his power-punching, brawler style.
Litzau stuck with the new look against Juarez in April and found himself ahead in a fight that many didn't expect him to have a chance in. Litzau was winning on points through the seventh round when a cut, which was ruled to be caused by a head clash, led to the fight going to the scorecards where Litzau was seen as the winner.
"It was a big win for me against Juarez but as you see, none of that matter's" said Litzau looking back at the fight.. "He (Juarez) has a big fight on HBO coming up this week and I am the one sitting on the shelf...
MORE WEEKEND RESULTS
July 22nd, 2010
Aside from the Armory action this past weekend, Minnesota also had fighters in action out of state that for the most part, went unnoticed. One boxer that did have all eye's on him was amateur star Robert Brant, who was gunning for his third USA National title. Brant stormed his way to the finals before losing a razor thin 10-9 decision to Army boxer Jeffrey Spencer. Brant says he has already chalked it up as a learning experience and is now focussed on the upcoming 2010 National Ringside tournament.
Willshaun Boxley (5-7) was stopped after three rounds of action on Saturday night against Abraham Lopez (12-0) of California. Fightnews reports that Boxley's corner told the referee to stop the fight because of on undisclosed injury. For the full write up CLICK HERE
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Troy "TNT" Lowry (27-10) fought his first bout since 2007, losing in the first round this Saturday to Dominic Wade (8-0). The Minot Daily News reports that Lowry was stopped by a body shot.
The Minot Daily also reports that former White Bear Lake boxer Dylon Mason, now living in ND, bested Rondale Hubbert on the same card in amatuer boxing action.
ABELL STOPS LYONS AT THE ARMORY Report By Ray Kilgore - Photo's By Jesse Kelley
July 18th, 2010

Heavyweight Joey Abell (27-4, 26 KOs) had several fighters on his hit list these past several months. Aaron Lyons (11-9, 8 KOs) wasn't one of the targeted men, but once the fight was set, Abell, a popular Minnesota heavyweight, had plenty of motivation to win.
In 2006, Lyons, 29, was the first fighter to defeat Abell, when the two met at the Blue Horizon in Philadelphia. At that time, the setback was rough on Abell.
"The loss hit me pretty quickly and it was painful," Abell said before the rematch. "I felt like I disappointed a lot of people that night. It was a major letdown to myself and my loyal fans."
On Saturday night at the St. Paul Armory, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Lyons learned a lot can happen in four years, as Abell evened the score with a fourth-round TKO over a fighter, in Lyons, who had previously never been stopped...

ICE AGE WEIGHTS AND QUOTES
July 17th, 2010

Joey Abell 245 Arron Lyons 238
Vincente Alfaro 119.5 Brad Patraw 119.5
Frank Quinn 184 Marty Lindquist 183
Jose Hilario 128.5 Matthew Borgan 130
Travis Perzynski 164 Bobby Butters 168
Gavin Quinn Ryan Stock
For quotes and more from a few of the combatants...

ROPE A DOPE By Ray Kilgore
July 15th, 2010

Joey Abell (25-4, 25 KOs) has been on a ride these past several months. First, he was set to face an experienced opponent in Francois Botha (47-5-3, 28 KOs) but that fight fell through. Abell turned his attention to Al “Ice” Cole (35-15-3, 16 KOs) in a rematch of their clash in September 2009 in which Cole won a split decision. That fight never happened.
Now, Abell is set to face Aaron Lyons (11-8, 8 KOs) on July 17 at the St Paul Armory in St Paul Minnesota.
“There was a lot of trash talking from the Lyons’ camp after the fight was stopped prematurely and now it’s time for me to shut their mouths.”...

"ICE AGE" SATURDAY NIGHT BOXING UPDATE
July 12th, 2010
Pro boxing returns to the Saint Paul Armory this Saturday July 17th as Joey Abell (26-4) gets a chance to avenge a controversial stoppage loss suffered in his 9th fight to Philly fighter Aaron Lyons (11-8). Abell says he is ready to take the next step and face a ranked contender but first wants to avenge the loss to Lyons. Abell says that Lyons was disrespectful following that bout and wants to make him eat his words.
Vicente Alfaro (3-0) and Brad Patraw (6-2) square off in a very interesting and important local matchup. Both fighters believe the other is not on their level as they look to climb to the top of the MN bantamweight ranks.
Speedy lightweight Jeremy McLaurin (7-1) looks to bounce back against tough as nails David Laque in another fun local fight.
Frankie Quinn (6-0) and Marty Lindquist (13-8) look to put themselves on top of the list for a shot at the vacant MN state cruiserweight belt with a victory in a long overdue showdown. There was talk for Quinn, 40, and Lindquist, 41, to face off in the 90's in a bout that never materialized.
Jose Hilario (2-0) sees action against debuting lightweight Mathew Borgan.
Bobby Butters Jr. makes his pro debut against MMA fighter Travis Perzynski who is (0-1) in the boxing ring.
Gavin Quinn, son of Frankie, makes his pro debut against MMA fighter Ryan Stock (0-2). Interviews from the fighters on the card to come throughout the week leading to this Saturday.
DARBY SMART VS HASSAN WASSWA LIVE RESULTS
July 8th, 2010
8:10 pm fight is underway in Canada between Minnesotan's Darby Smart and Hassan Wasswa. Results are being sent to me by text messege...
Round 1: Even
Round 2: Darby Smart scores a knockdown wins round.
Round 3: Hassan Wasswa winning round three until Smart puts him down again near end of round.
Round 4: Another close round.
Round 5: Hassan outworks Smart in fifth
Round 6: Smart, all three judges see it the same... 59-52 x3 in favor of Darby Smart. Smart improves his record to 11-4 with the successful ring return while Wasswa continues to produce good showing's despite lossing efforts, falls to (5-11-3). Fight report links to follow.
The MNBHOF Announces Inaugural Class of 2010
July 5th, 2010
The newly formed Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization founded in late 2009, has announced their official Class of 2010. "We're very proud to announce our inaugural Class of inductees," stated boxing historian, Jake Wegner, who serves as the group's President; "This Hall of Fame is long-overdue and a lot of hard work has been put into its formation by our Executive Board, and now it's time to announce what the voters have decided," stated Wegner...
SHOBOX RETURNS TO HINCKLEY AUG. 6TH
July 2nd , 2010
Representatives of Gary Shaw Promotions stated today that Shobox will be returing to the Grand Casino in Hinckley, MN on August 6th. The televised portion is headlined by bantamweight Chris Avalos (16-0) of California. Avalos will be defending his NABO title in the 10 round main event against an opponent TBA. The opening TV bout features Nigerian born prospect Lateef Kayode (12-0) who now resides in California. Kayode faces Alfredo Escalera Jr (18-2-1) of Puerto Rico for the NABO cruiserweight belt.
Minnesota talent will also be featured on the off TV undercard. Minnesota State Middleweight champion Andy "Kaos" Kolle is currently under negotiations to be part of the action. No opponent has been secured at this time. More info will be posted as it because available.
SMART, WASSWA FINALLY MEET
July 2nd , 2010

"The Wild Irishman" Darby Smart (10-4) of Chisolm, MN and Minneapolis boxer Hassan "Kato" Wasswa (5-10-3) will finally meet in the ring on July 8th. Unfortunately for MN fans, the fight takes place in Canada. The jaw jacking between the two officially started when Wasswa called out Smart after a bout in 2007. Smart accepted the challenge but a few unsuccessful attempts to pit the fighters against each other never materialized. Wasswa continued to box since then, while Smart stepped away from the sport to concentrate on his family and work outside of boxing.

KOLLE-VANDA, LAASE, DULUTH FIGHTERS IN ACTION TONIGHT
June 17th , 2010
Grandma's Sports Garden in Duluth will be the place to check out pro boxing exhibitions tonight. The main exhibition puts Andy Kolle (21-2) and Matt Vanda (42-11) in the ring for a third time. The State champ Kolle was victorious in the first two exciting meetings and says he is looking forward to getting in the ring with Vanda again.
"I was hoping we would be able to get a different fight up here but the commission didn't want to approve any opponents, which is cool because they are doing their job too. I agreed to do the Vanda fight again because I didn't want to fight somebody who would come in overweight and out of shape just to lay down, we wanted to give the fans a great show. With Vanda, we know exactly what we are gonna get and that is non stop action from bell to bell."
Duluth's RJ Laase (4-1) will be returning after a year long absence from competition and also fights on the card. Laase traded punches with Hector Orozco in his bout, dropping a split decision to the "Fighting Chihuahua" Orozco in Duluth.
"Do I want to fight Orozco again? Fu--ing right I do!" ...
THE MINNESOTA BOXING HALL OF FAME By Jesse Kelley
June 13th , 2010

Historically, Minnesota has been blessed with some of the most talented men to ever lace on a pair of gloves. Fighters from the early glory days such as Mike and Tommy Gibbons, and Billy Miske helped pave the way for standouts like Duane Bobick and more recently Will Grigsby. There is no doubt that Minnesota is at the top of the list for big time fighters going all the way back to boxing's beginnings.
Despite these fighters, and the rest of the past greats, Minnesota as a whole has never officially had a place to honor these men...until now.
One of Minnesota boxing's best kept secrets has been quietly in the works for close to a year now. And today, the Official Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame steps out of those shadows in hopes of bringing some of Minnesota boxing's past legends along with it.
"It has been a long time coming" said MNBHOF board member and well known boxing figure Denny Nelson. "I have been around boxing for a long time and it will be great to finally see these guys receive the honor that they worked so hard for."
Minnesotaboxing.com also had the pleasure of discussing the newly formed non-profit organization with president Jake Wegner and vice president Jeff Flanagan. The two went into great detail in discussing the reasoning behind the MNBHOF, the induction process, the board members, and the yearly induction banquet, which takes place this October and Mancini's Char House and Lounge in Saint Paul...


OLDER INTERVIEWS AND REPORTS
AN ILL TRUAX DEFEATS A GAME ECHOLS June 13th , 2010
ALFARO, FIGUEROA IN ACTION TONIGHT June 11th , 2010
TRUAX READY FOR ECHOLS TONIGHT June 11th , 2010
MEIER: "I LEAVE MINE IN THE RING" June 10th , 2010
CALEB TRUAX INTERVIEW_ECHOLSJune 9th , 2010
FIGHT WEEK INTERVIEW: COREY RODRIGUEZ June 8th , 2010
FULL CIRCLE June 8th , 2010
PHOTO REPORT FROM MAHNOMEN, MN May 23RD, 2010
INTRODUCING ZACH SCHUMACH
A. LITZAU TO FIGHT ON MOSELY-MAYWEATHER
WILLIAMS-TRUAX: THE AFTERMATH
TRUAX-WILLIAMS A DRAW
SAINT PAUL BRAWL: FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT PREVIEW
2010 The Golden Year? April 13TH, 2003
WEEKEND WRAP UP - APRIL 12TH April 12TH, 2010
WILSON RIVERA IN ACTION TONIGHT April 9TH, 2010
GOLDEN GLOVES PAVES WAY FOR PRO'S April 9TH, 2010
RODRIGUEZ RETURNS APRIL 24TH April 6TH, 2010
KOLLE KEEPS TITLE IN HINCKLEY April 3rd, 2010
WEIGHTS KOLLE-VANDA2 April 1st, 2010
HECTOR OROZCO April 1st, 2010
JASON LITZAU VERSUS ROCKY JUAREZ March 30th, 2010
"KOLLE & VANDA: THE REMATCH" March 29th, 2010
ROBERT KAMYA- MIHTAR March 26th, 2010
HEATHER HUTCHINS March 11th, 2010
GIZZY HOBBS: MIND OF STEEL March 10th, 2010
KOLLE STOPS COLEMAN February 5TH, 2010
JEREMY MCLAURIN IN ACTION FRIDAY NIGHT February 4TH, 2010
WILLIAMS STOPPED IN CHICAGO February 1st, 2010
WILLSHAUN BOXLEY VS RONNY RIOS
VANDA DROPS DECISION TO MANFREDO February 1st, 2010
FRIDAY FIGHT NIGHT LIVE COVERAGE ARCHIVE January 29TH, 2010
GEORGE PREDICTS KO January 25TH, 2010
WILLIAMS PLANS TO DROP THE BOMB January 19th, 2010
KOLLE HEADLINES FIRST AVE FIGHT CARD By Jesse Kelley

MN middleweight champ Andy "Kaos" Kolle (19-2, 14 KO's) will headline against veteran Pat “The Cat” Coleman (29-15 20 ko’s) on the earlier mentioned fight card being held at First Avenue in Mnpls on February 5th. Rumors are circulating that it will be a tune-up for a rematch bout with Matt Vanda in the months to come. Kolle spoke briefly to Minnesotaboxing.com about his next fight, stating that he is excited to fight in the twin cities and continue to build on a career best explosive win over Anthony Bonsante last March.
" I don't really know much about my opponent but I know that he is a vet with over 40 fights so he knows what he's doing in the ring" said Kolle. " As with all my fights, I don't really worry to much about what they are going to do. As long as I do me then I shouldn't have any problem with him. Just like always, I have been in the gym 5 days a week since my last fight, doing a lot of sparring and working on some different things so I know I won't have to worry about any ring rust. I am as hungry as I have ever been so I just can't wait to get back in the ring and hit somebody!
The event is being promoted by Midwest Sports Council in association with RDS Company...January 10th, 2010

MNPLS VS ST PAUL RESULTS January 3rd, 2010
MNPLS VS ST PAUL GG'S PREVIEW December 31st, 2009
VANDA, MANFREDO FOR NABF TITLE December 31st, 2009
GRAND CASINO, HINCKLEY RESULTS December 19th, 2009
ROB BRAT: A POT OF GOLD December 14th, 2009
BOXLEY ON LAST FIGHT, AND MORE December 14th, 2009By Jesse Kelley
BUTLER, ABELL AND TRAINERS SPEAK December 11th, 2009
FULL FIGHT REPORT: Dec 4th Target Center December 8th, 2009
BRUNETTE SHARES THOUGHTS ON LAST WEEKEND By Jesse Kelley

Referee Bobby Brunette found himself in an unfortunate situation last Friday night as has now been widely reported. The bell to end round one Following a knockdown in the State title fight between Raphael Butler and Joey Abell went unheard by Brunette and many ringsiders, including myself. Confusion was the result and Butler ended up getting knocked out by punches he never saw coming from Abell. Brunette says that he did not hear the 10 second warning or a bell to end the round.
"I was just in there doing my job" said Brunette. " Raphael had been knocked down. I sent Joey to a neutral corner and began to count and look closely to see if he could continue. He told me he could fight and I waived the fighters in to fight. I never heard a bell."
Brunette stated that he noticed Butler's hands were low at the time Abell started landing the punches but that he told both Abell and Butler in the dressing room to protect themselves at all times. To his knowledge, the bell hadn't rung, which in reality it did. It was obvious that Butler did hear the bell as video which is soon to be posted here will show. Butler stops and Abell seems to put a glove up to touch gloves before Brunette instructs the fighters to keep fighting.
" Abell landed two or three big shots and I could see Raphael was hurt. I started jumping in to separate the fighters after Abell landed the first punch. I wasn't sure at the time if I was going to stop the fight or issue a standing eight count but the only thought on my mind at that second was to protect Butler, who seemed hurt" said Brunette. "At that point I still didn't know the bell had rung. I jumped between the fighters not because I knew the bell had rung, but to make a decision on what to do with a hurt fighter. I was doing my duties as a referee as if the fight was still taking place."
December 8th, 2009

ABELL, BUTLER ENDS IN NO CONTEST November 13th, 2009
WEIGHTS FROM MINNEAPOLIS CLICK HERE December 2nd, 2009
WALTERS SET FOR SHARPE, THEN VANDA? Nov. 30th, 2009
TRUAX-HOPE, KAYONGO-TODD Nov. 21, 2009
TRUAX, KAYONGO, HOPE NOTES AND QUOTES Nov. 19, 2009
THANKSGIVING FUN AT ACR Nov. 19, 2009
VANDA TOPS WILLIAMS, HILARIO BEATS BOBO Nov. 15, 2009
FORT, HARRIS CONFIDENT OF VICTORY November 13th, 2009
HILARIO HEADS EXCITING UNDERCARD November 11th, 2009
TITLE FIGHTS APPROACH FOR TRUAX, KAYONGO November 9th, 2009
Target Center Press Conference: Abell vs Butler Oct. 29th, 2009
ROBERTSON TAKES TITLE IN MAHNOMEN October 29th, 2009
AMATEUR BOXING REPORT FROM UPPERCUT October 22nd, 2009
FIGHT APPROACHES FOR PATRAW, ROBERTSON October 16TH, 2009
RESULTS FROM WEST SAINT PAUL
Saturday Oct. 3rd West Saint Paul Armory
Danny Figueroa UD over Hector Orozco

Figueroa up on score cards into fourth round when a clash of heads sends fight to the score cards. (29-28 x3)
Levi Cortes won a convincing UD over David Laque (40-36 x2, 39-37)

Vincente Alfaro Decision over Jake Backus (40-36 x2, 39-37)

Antwan Robertson Exhibition Hassan Wasswa
(Wasswa down in 2nd)
October 6th, 2009
INTRODUCING DAVID LAQUE October 1st, 2009
PETERSON JR. IN ACTION SATURDAY Sept 24, 2009 By Jesse Kelley
BUTLER WINS, PETERSON STAYS UNBEATEN Sept.12th, 2009
PETERSON SET FOR RODRIQUEZ Sept.10th, 2009
BUTLER READY TO SILENCE DOUBTERS Sept.8th, 2009
WILLIAMS-VANDA PRESS CONFERENCE August 23rd, 2009
VANDA IMPRESSIVE IN VICTORY August 14th, 2009
LITZAU PROMISES NEW LOOK August 14th , 2009
BOXLEY-HERNANDEZ NO DEC. IN RAMSEY August 8th , 2009
INTERVIEW: WILTON HILARIO August 6th , 2009
BOXLEY HEADLINES THIS SATURDAY August 6th , 2009
FORT READY FOR CHALLENGE August 5th , 2009
RESULTS FROM RED WING, MN

Right Hand Promotions promoted boxing results from Saturday, Aug. 1st at the Armory in Red Wing, MN...
2001 Golden Gloves champ Wilson Rivera's comeback was spoiled by 18 year old Joel Flores (2-0, 2 KO's) of Michigan in a jr. welterweight battle. Flores was impressive in knocking out the St. Paul fighter who has been out of the ring since 2005.
Jr. welterweight Levi Cortes (2-0) of St. Paul knocked out Bloomington's Felix Martinez in round three.
Gustavo Espinoza stopped Saint Paul's Armando Estrada (0-2) in round two.
Hassan Wasswa (5-8-3) of MN lost a hard fought 4 rd decision to William Hernandez of Chicago.
Danny Figueroa (2-0) of Hastings stopped MN welteweight David Laque
(1-1) in round three. Both men showed up ready to brawl as they exited fans with an action packed main event.
August 2nd, 2009

TRUAX STAYS GOLDEN IN 7TH RD THRILLER July 26th, 2009
RODRIQUEZ SET FOR RING RETURN July 25th, 2009
"THE OUTLAW" GOMEZ RETURNS SATURDAY 7.24.09
KAYONGO, MUWENDO IN ACTION 7-20-09
RUMBLE AT ROBERTS RESULTS 7-12-09
Kolle, Walters Victorious in Duluth ...6-19-09
Abell Silences White ...6-14-09
Holt Edges Corn in Mahnomen By Jesse Kelley 6.6.09
Peterson Outworks Rodriquez in Duluth 5-21-09
Vanda Edges Pudwill, Hilario Stops Litzau 4-19-09
ABELL SHATTERS BROWN 4-7-09
Kolle Dethrones Bonsante 3-30-09
Results Results From Minneapolis 2-14-08
Results From the Grand Casino, Hinckley! By Jesse Kelley 1.24.09
Results From the Armory By Brett Mauren - 1.20.09

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More News and Rumors
ABELL-ROSSY OFF
Sept. 2nd , 2010
From JoeyAbell.com: Negotiations for the Derrick Rossy New York fight were called off when an MRI revealed a small break in Joey’s hand. The break is expected to keep ICE out of the ring until November. He has a tentative fight scheduled overseas in mid November.
TRUAX TO FACE REID UPDATE
August 28th, 2010
"Golden" Caleb Truax (16-0-1) returns to action on October 9th at the Hyatt in Mnpls against former Contender Star Jonathan Reid (34-12) . Reid lost an exciting decision to Andy Kolle mid 2008 in his last visit to MN. Truax is coming off a decision win over Antwun Echols in June. Also, former Ringside super heavyweight world champion Aaron Green of Mnpls says he will be making his pro debut on the card. Another bout in the works would see bantamweights Brad Patraw and Jake Backus collide in exciting fashion. Jeremy McLaurin, Gavin and Frank Quinn are also names appearing on the card at this time.
BALL WINS MMA DEBUT
August 27th, 2010
Scott Ball of Rochester, MN won his mixed martial arts debut last night with a first round knockout of Stefan Slinger in Rochester. Mnmmanews.com reports a time 1:19.
BRANT HEADED TO BOSTON
August 23rd, 2010
#1 rated US lightheavyweight amateur Rob Brant says that he will be relocating to Boston for the upcoming World Series of Boxing beginning in November. Brant, of Oakdale, signed with team Boston last year, making him the first US boxer to sign with the WSB at that time. The league is a pro-am hybrid mix between the two levels of boxing. Combatants compete without headgear like the pro's but is the only professional series in which boxers will retain their Olympic eligibility as well as be able to compete in major amateur tourneys. Interview with Brant to come.
LITZAU-CABALLERO NOV. 27?
August 18th, 2010
Jason Litzau (27-2) told us a few weeks ago that he has been seeking a marquee fight following his victory over Rocky Juarez and it looks like he may have just landed it. Litzau's manager Bob Van Syckle said that although not finalized, an HBO triple header looks very likely on Nov. 27th that would feature Litzau against Celestino Caballero (34-2) in one of the TV bouts. Van Syckle said he and Litzau like the terms which include a fight weight no lower then 130. More to come. Check out the 34 year old Caballero in action here...
ROBERTSON IN OUR PRAYERS
August 18th, 2010
Please keep "Lil Superman" Antwan Robertson and his family in our prayers. Robertson's newborn son passed away earlier this week. Robertson wanted his friends and fans to know that he and girlfriend Lexi are dealing with the loss as best as possible.
HOF BANQUET LOCATION CHANGE
August 18th, 2010
The MN boxing hall of fame's 2010 inductee banquet taking place on Oct. 12th will now be held at Jax Cafe in Mnpls. The change was made to the larger hall partly because of the overwhelming number of early ticket requests. For more info
A.LITZAU TO FACE MEZA CLAY
August 18th, 2010
Monty Meza-Clay (28-3) and Saint Paul's Allen “The American Boy” Litzau (13-5) are set to face off in a super featherweight battle in the main event August 28th at the Rivers Casino in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. In the co-feature, former world champion Derrick “Smoke” Gainer takes on upset minded Angel Hernandez. TNT Sports Promotions in association with Roy Jones Jr.’s Square Ring will be bringing the action.
JAMES GLANCEY PASSES
James Glancey, Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother Age 83 of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 7, 2010. Jim was the former owner of Glancey's Boxing Gym, where he mentored at risk youth. Jim dedicated a great part of his life to MN boxing and boxers and will be missed by many.Funeral Service Thursday at 11 AM at BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH 655 Forest St. Visitation Wed. 4-8 at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME 640 W. 7th St. 651-224-2341.
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PETERSON, FORT RESULTS
A bulked up Ronnie Peterson Jr. was stopped earlier tonight in an opening welterweight PPV bout in Las Vegas. Peterson jabbed and tried to confuse his opponent, prospect Frankie Gomez by switching from righty to lefty but was caught flush with a right to the head followed by a left that put him to his knees and unable to beat the count at 2:14 of the first. Peterson falls to (3-3) while Gomez moves to (6-0).
Cerresso Fort (10-0) won by unanimous decision over Steve Macomber (3-9-1)in a four round Super Middleweight bout last Friday in California. Fightnews.com reports that Fort started strong in the first round, landing thudding hooks and crosses to the head. Fort came out aggressively in the final round but missed more with his punches than he landed at times leaving himself open although his opponent could not land.
RODRIGUEZ SET AGAIN FOR MOORE
July 22nd, 2010
Corey Rodriguez (4-1-1) has signed again to face Ohio's Dante Moore (6-0) on Aug 20th in Cleveland. Moore suffered an injury while training for their first scheduled fight which postponed things last April.



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