Boxing newsWelcome to the boxing news page! Here you can catch our take on what is going on in the fight world. For the first time in the history of the building, the U.S. Cellular Coliseum and James V. Thorpe Inc. will present USA Boxing "Six Minutes of Glory on Saturday, September 18th at 7:oo > Sanctioned by USA Boxing of Illinois, Bloomington fans will get a chance to see sixteen (16)amateur boxing matches where boxers will display the sweet science, the true art of boxing. Legendayr coach and trainer Jimmy Howell will bring a team from St. Louis to do battle with some of the top amaeur fighters from Illinois. Preliminary matches will pit local boxing clubs from Peoria, Decatur, Moline, Chicago, Sterling and Peru. Each match will consist of three (3) two minute rounds.> It will be a show to remember. It will be packed with talent from the first fight to the last. It could be the amateur boxing of the event of the year as 32 warriors do battle for just Six Minutes of Glory. There is no arguing about money as these true warriors fight only for the cheers of the crowd and the Glory of the moment. Experience the true art of the Sweet Science as thirtytwo warriors make the longest walk in sports. The long walk to the squared circle. Witness give their all as they fight for "Six Minutes of Glory". Be their to witness the true meaning of amateur. Don't miss the chance to maybe see a future Olympian and/or a future World Champion. > Tickets are on sale with ticketmaster under USA Boxing "Six Minutes of Glory". Prices were kept low to allow everyone a chance to witness the pure display of the Sweet Science. Ringside $50, VIP Floor $25 and $15 for Reserve. Don't miss this show. Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight? Still waiting. Want to advertise and event let us know. Fight Like A Girl! NYC’s longest Running Fight Series Presents The First Ever All Female Fight Card! The Church Street Boxing Gym’s Friday Night Fights NYC Series brings New Yorkers the first ever All Female Fight card featuring top female athletes in Muay Thai Kick Boxing and Amateur Boxing.! Whether or not you’re a fight fan, the Friday Night Fights NYC Series is known throughout NYC as the event to be at. And on Friday June 11thMay, The Show will feature more than a dozen Muay Thai and Boxing matches with the top female fighters from NYC and beyond. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Lower East Side Girls Club. While the fight game is generally considered a man’s domain, on Friday June 11th, these women will demonstrate that they indeed have the experience and skill level to merit their own show! The popularity of Muay Thai has grown in recent years, especially in New York, where MMA is still illegal whereas Muay Thai is perfectly legal. Many industry insiders look forward to the June 11th event as an excellent opportunity for both die hard and casual fight fans to see what female fights are all about. The Friday Night Fights NYC are the perfect combination of the old school New York club fight shows of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s and the new genre of “hipsters and tastemakers”, those new enthusiasts to the sport – Urban professionals and trendsetters itching to get a taste of the old school club fights of yesteryear. Since the events began in 1997 the crowd just keeps on growing – what started as “under ground” fights for a couple of hundred people has grown into a real happening, consistently attracting sell out crowds! What: Friday Night Fights NYC Presents: Hell Hath No Fury…..NYC’s first all female fight card featuring Amateur Boxing and Muay Thai Kick Boxing. When: Friday, June 11th, 2010. Doors open at 7.30pm with the first bout at 8.00pm. Doors close …….(?) Where: The Broad Street Ballroom. 41 Broad Street between Beaver and Exchange Streets. Who: Top female fighters from NYC and beyond. Additionally, a funky, hip, cross-section of NYC…. downtown trendsetters meet uptown attitude meet the toughest and most talented local fighters in the history of the Friday Night Fights NYC Series. How: Tickets are $40, $75 & $100. Tickets are available either in advance (www.fridaynightfights.com) or on the night of the event, at the door when available. These sell out fast!# # # Are you a boxing fan? Would you like to write for us? Email us at Tyler@boxing-for-life.com. You articles could be published for tens of thousands to read.
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