Cunningham & Hloros Score 1st Round KO's
Story & photos by Bob Ryder
Posted: November 16, 2008

Darryl Cunningham removed Patrick Wesson from the realm of the undefeated with a convincing first round knockout in the main event at The Royal Oak Music Theatre on Friday night. Grand Rapids' Wesson came in with a perfect 7-0 mark. Closer examination of his opponents' records leading up to this fight revealed a combined log of only 4-5-1, suggesting that he had been built up on novices. Around ringside however, those that had seen him in action said he could fight. Maybe he can, but Cunningham did not give him the chance. Wesson looked shaky with the first serious exchange and was knocked down shortly after. Cunningham, realizing that he had way too much for his foe, proceeded to track him down and, unleashing a sustained attack, knocked him down and out along the ropes. Detroit Light heavyweight Cunningham is now 12-2 with 6 KO's.

Wright, Porter, Van Riper Win in Defiance
Posted: November 7, 2008

Boxers from Joe’s Boxing Club in Monroe fought November 1st at the Defiance Athletic Club "Showdown in D town" in Defiance, Ohio. Five from the Michigan club were among the 26 boxers that fought on Saturday.

Windsor Fighters Compete in Provincial Open
Posted: November 2, 2008

Amateur boxers from nearby Windsor, Ontario, Canada competed this weekend in the 2009 Ontario Provincial Championships, which started Thursday and ended tonight, at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa, about 45 minutes east of Toronto.

Relative Newcomer Wright Defeats veteran Lawson
Posted: October 28, 2008

Allah Wright of Joe’s Boxing Club entered the ring on Saturday at the Detroit Boxing Jungle with an even 2-2 record. Six and a half minutes later, his hand was raised in victory with a decision over a much more experienced Darrion Lawson of FWC Berston.

Amateurs Show in Ypsilanti
Story & photos by Bob Ryder
Posted: October 27, 2008

A Square Boxing Club hosted a card of 18 amateur contests at the Michigan Sports Academy in Ypsilanti on Saturday night. The 6pm start time got pushed to 8pm but once the first bout started all the fights went off with no breaks in between.

Sanders Stymied, Fuller Trashed
Posted: October 19, 2008
by Lindy Lindell

October 17, The Palace of Auburn Hills, MI: Short of going out there and beating Holly Holm over the head himself, Jimmy Mallo did everything he could to bring a world title back for his charge, Mary Jo Sanders. It very nearly worked, and a good thing, too, that Mary Jo finally woke up after the eighth round. Mallo had implored Mary Jo to do just that: "Wake up!" The exortings by Mallo came with a slap and the repetition of what Mary Jo wasn't doing enough of--throwing punches, and failing to throw in combination.

Banks’ Autograph Session Well Received
Posted: October 18, 2008

IBO and NABO champion Johnathon Banks made a scheduled appearance at the Applebees Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Southgate, a suburb ten minutes south of Detroit, on Thursday to sign autographs.

Weights from Auburn Hills
Posted: October 17, 2008

Weights from Thursday’s co-main events weigh-in at Auburn Hills:

Palace Card Features Two Title Fights
Sanders-Holm Rematch, Fuller-Harris Co-Mains
Posted: October 15, 2008

Joe Donofrio turns his attention once again to boxing this Friday for a night of professional boxing at The Palace of Auburn Hills that promises not one but two title fights.

After recently directing his promotional talents to the ultra-popular Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) craze with two USA vs Canada shows, Donofrio turns his attention to boxing promoting his second show of the year at the Auburn Hills venue.

Ernie Garza Earns Piazza Award
Posted: October 13, 2008

Saginaw’s Ernesto Garza III was recognized with the 35th Annual Julius Piazza Memorial Trophy for most outstanding boxer.

Tyner Gets Second Title Shot
Posted: October 13, 2008

After a hard-to-watch loss six months ago to “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis for the USBA light welterweight title, Lanardo Tyner is getting a second chance.

The former Detroiter, now transplanted to Texas, will face Lamont Peterson on November 1 in Las Vegas for the NABF championship.

Nolan Returns with Win at DeCarlo's
Posted: October 11, 2008
Story & Photos by Bob Ryder

After an absence of over a year and a half Detroit heavyweight Leo Nolan returned to ring action in the familiar confines of DeCarlo's Convention Center in Warren. As a former member of promoter John Carlisle's Team Cannon, Nolan had boxed here often in 2002-05. In this one, opponent Mike Jones of Port Huron had a big weight advantage over Nolan but when the first bell rang it looked like things would be over in a hurry. The big guys got right to it and before the round was barely half over Jones had been knocked to the canvas twice. Jones managed to weather the rest of the round and get himself back into the fight. By the third round Jones also had a bloody nose but hung in the rest of the way to make it interesting. Nolan was awarded the 8 round unanimous decision to improve to 27-1 while Jones suffered his 5th loss in a row in declining to 4-15.

Vernon Paris Jailed for Assault
Posted: October 10, 2008

Former Detroiter Vernon “Iceman” Paris who has had his share and a dozen other persons’ share of troubles that includes two attempts on his life and a lengthy suspension from his chosen profession has new troubles. An arrest.

Lord-Wilder Wins PAL
Posted: October 8, 2008

Tyler Lord-Wilder returned home from a week in California with a National PAL title.

Stipulation Puts Paris Out of Ring Another Year
Posted: October 8, 2008

Boxing fans who hoped to see Vernon Paris back in the ring will have to wait what may seem a lifetime.

In an agreement with state officials last month, Paris’ boxing license was suspended for one year to be followed by a license revocation, a penalty that will not start until a suspension for a previous offense runs its course. For his fans, that means the “Iceman” will not be boxing for at least another year.

Archie Millben Retires
Posted: October 8, 2008

Last Wednesday, G. Archie Millben had plans to do something he hadn’t done in nearly four decades. Sleep late. And, in turn, not go to work.

There was no job for him to go to.

Excellent Matches Predominate on Venetian Club Amateur Show
Posted: October 5, 2008
By Lindy Lindell
Photos by Bob Ryder

Rene Muniz put together a very fine and highly competitive amateur card of 11 bouts last night at the Venetian Club in Madison Heights, MI, that featured mostly beginners, but also showcased a contest that displayed the wares of 2008 Detroit-area Golden Gloves champ, James Fortune. Fortune, who is trained by former lightweight contender Greg Coverson of the Infinity Boxing Club, has moved up to the 165-pound weight division, had his way to the point of dominance in the first round with Eddie Gates of the Dynamic Boxing Club. But Gates proved tougher than initially expected, and in rounds two and three, Fortune knew he had been in a fight.

Garside Loses Title Bid
Posted: September 30, 2008

Windsor’s Jeannine “Heartless” Garside lost her bid for the IBFA Super Featherweight title on Sunday.

No Room at the Gym
Kronk Patriarch Evicts Former Kronk Teammate
Posted: September 24, 2008

September 12 was just about like any other day for Alexis Hloros, who works out four days a week.. After spending two hours working out, doing floor exercises and hitting the heavy bag he was about to leave the Kronk Gym for the day when Coach Raja approached him with some unexpected news.

Boxing Returns to Royal Oak Music Theatre
Posted: September 16, 2008

Boxing returns to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Friday for another night of pro boxing from promoters Ron Remus, Heavy Hitter and CLIP. It is the second show in as many months at the venue from this trio with another show already scheduled for November.

The first show, in August, was well received and co-promoter Ron Remus reported on Monday that ticket sales were “phenomenal” and he predicted to sell out the 1,200 seat venue.

MMA Hits Meadowbrook
Posted: September 7, 2008

Generally known as a premiere concert venue, Meadowbrook Music Theatre played host on Saturday to its first-ever mixed-martial arts (MMA) caged fight.

Joseph Donofrio of Donofrio Entertainment, the promoter for the event, last year promoted the first-ever Pro-Am boxing show at the outdoor venue, located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills.

Dolton Wins in Cincinnati
Posted: August 31, 2008

He trained and trained for his second professional fight. It was supposed to take place four months earlier but it got put off for one reason and then another. Then just as suddenly as other fights were cancelled, Dolton got signed for a fight this past Saturday.

Champs Crowned in First Annual Tournament
Posted: August 30, 2008

Michigan’s newest and only non-advancing and International amateur boxing tournament ended last week after three evenings of action.

Eric McGuire of Ann Arbor’s A-Square Fight Club was the originator and host of the annual James “Lights Out” Toney Invitational Tournament held at the city’s Veterans Memorial Park hockey rink August 22-24. The event was for open-class boxers (ten or more fights) but some non-tournament bouts were part of the mix.

Ann Arbor Tourney Starts Friday
Posted: August 17, 2008

The James “Lights Out” Toney 1st Annual Invitational Tournament starts Friday and ends with championship competition on Sunday.

The state’s newest amateur boxing tournament is hosted by Ann Arbor’s A-Square Fight Club, which has held several big venue club shows in the few years since its inception including a well attended show at the field house at nearby Eastern Michigan University.

Cunningham Advances With Win Over Wallace
Posted: August 9, 2008
Story & Photos by Bob Ryder

Thursday night was the date for the latest promotion from Heavy Hitters, Ron Remus, and CLIP. Originally slated for Royal Oak's Farmer's Market the venue was changed to the Royal Oak Music Theatre and the fans were treated to a 7 all pro bout fight card.

Bernal Last Hope at Under-19 Championships
Posted: August 7, 2008
REVISED: August 13

Four Michigan boxers were among the seventy-eight amateurs fighting for gold at the Under-19 National Championships being held this week in Kansas City, but after the quarterfinals today only one still has a chance.

Under-19 Championships
Posted: August 6, 2008

Four Michigan boxers are in Kansas City this week hoping to return home with a championship title at the Under-19 National Championships that start today.

As in 2006, the national tournament is being held in conjunction with this year’s Ringside World Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. Seventy-eight boxers, aged 17-18, are expected to participate this year.

Boxing Comes to Royal Oak
Posted: August 5, 2008

The latest offering from Heavy Hitter and CLIP, with the assistance of licensed promoter Ron Remus, is set for Thursday in Royal Oak. The card has changed – as they always do – and so has the venue. But the card remains mostly competitive.

Dirrell Posts Another Win
Posted: August 3, 2008

Andre Dirrell recorded his fourth straight knockout victory with his weekend win over Maryland’s Mike Paschall. It is his longest KO streak of his pro career.

Nash Continues Loss Streak
Posted: August 3, 2008

Reggie Nash lost another fight this weekend but this time Michigan boxing fans did not have to endure it.

Furney Fights on Judah Undercard
Posted: August 3, 2008

Former Michigan fighter Scott Furney has been fighting regularly since his move out-of-state with little notice paid until this past weekend he appeared on the undercard of the Zab Judah –Josh Clottey card.

Furney (3-4-1, 1 KO) went head to head against one-time amateur standout Diego Magdaleno on August 2. The two fighters with extensive amateur backgrounds faced-off in a six round junior lightweight bout.

Crown Boxers Win Title Tournament
Posted: August 3, 2008

Lansing’s Crown Boxing returned home with two new national champs from a Title amateur tournament that took place in early June, which Sportssummary just became aware of.

Funseth Wins Silver in National Tourney
Posted: July 30, 2008

From a young age, she has been around boxing. First because her older brother was a boxer and then when the bug effected her. Today, she holds distinction as a national medal winner.

Three Win Top Prize at Junior Golden Gloves
Posted: July 29, 2008

In an era of high fuel prices and a declining local economy, a handful of Michigan hopefuls ventured westward in quest of gold. No, this is not a page from your school history book about the gold mining efforts of days gone by but rather of five young men that sought a gold emblem to wear around their neck. At least momentarily, until it then takes its place on the bookshelf with their other trophies, belts and awards.

Settlement Worked Out in Paris Complaints
Posted: July 26, 2008

Representatives of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) and former Detroit boxer Vernon “Iceman” Paris have worked out a settlement negating the need for a scheduled hearing on July 28.

Detroit Bad Ass gets Cancelled

Promoters have cancelled Friday's amateur show at Fort Wayne. Promoter Greg Ahrens confirmed on Wednesday that the planned three show amateur elimination series culminating with a promotional contract and a FSN-televised pro debut has been cancelled.

Arsenault Chalks Up KO 1 in Bay City
Posted: July 20, 2008
Story & Photos by: Bob Ryder

Despite the overcast and threatening weather, promoters Greg Ahrens, Carlos Llinas and Art Dore attracted a SRO crowd to the annual summer show in Bay City. As in the last few years, Hooters on the Saginaw River was the venue.

For Love, Injury puts Boxing on Hold Again
Posted: July 20, 2008

For the second time in eight months, an injury has forced Kronk amateur J’Leon Love to temporarily put boxing on hold.

Toney Defeats Rahman
Posted: July 18, 2008
by: Brian Haas

PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif. ---- It was hardly a fitting ending to a bout that was supposed to signal the end of a fighters career.

In controversial fashion, Hasim Rahman all but quit on the stool after the third round Wednesday night, giving James Toney the TKO decision and the NABO heavyweight championship.

Detroit “Bad Ass” Concept is Unique
Posted: July 15, 2008

Open class amateur boxers intending to turn pro this year will have a unique opportunity later this month.

Three promoters are continuing a standing relationship to bring professional boxing to the state with a unique tournament-style amateur event that will culminate with a professional boxing contract.

Brusso Improves, West Injury Causes Stoppage on Saturday
Posted: July 14, 2008

Detroit Boxing Jungle was the venue on Saturday in a nine-card show billed as the “Rumble in the Jungle.”

Six clubs from the metro area participated in the first of what trainer and owner Mike Awada says will be monthly Jungle shows. The Jungle gym is not the first club this year to promise monthly boxing shows – Kronk’s planned Pro-Am format has suffered from the start with cancelled pro cards and now complete cancellations for at least July and August. Hopefully, Awada will have better success.

Shamoun, Jasso Win
Posted: July 8, 2008

Despite their boxing gym being closed for the summer, two Casa De Boxeo fighters traveled to Ohio and won in club show competition.

Zach Shamoun and David Jasso competed in the latest Defiance Athletic Club (DAC) show on Thursday, July 3.

Bert’s Show is Cancelled
Posted: June 30, 2008

Friday’s boxing show at Bert’s Warehouse Theatre in Detroit has been cancelled.

New Kronk Holds First Grand Opening
Posted: June 29, 2008

Kronk once again has a presence in the city of Detroit.

Kronk coach Majed Fradi is opening the latest incarnation of the Kronk Gym on West Warren on Detroit’s far westside. Located between Piedmont and Grandville, the new gym occupies what used to be two storefronts located across from the Instinct Bar & Grill.

Historic Fort Wayne, June 20
Promoter Takes Issue with Coverage
Posted: June 28, 2008

In response to a story penned by Lindy Lindell and published here last week about the June 20th pro boxing show at Detroit's historic Fort Wayne, co-promoter Gino Cicarella of Heavy Hitter Promotions took issue. His remarks are published here, in their entirety.

Paris: Finished with the Past
Posted: June 27, 2008

Vernon Paris is finished with the past.

The young welterweight that has largely been the boxer of note in Michigan over the past year is moving forward. And, leaving Detroit behind.

Boxer Injured Friday is Doing Well
Posted: June 22, 2008

Ryan Meyer, who was felled during his boxing debut at Detroit’s historic Fort Wayne on Friday, was released the same night from a Detroit hospital and is doing fine.

National JO Crowns Three Michigan Champions
Posted: June 21, 2008

Five Michigan amateurs traveled the 450 miles from the Detroit area to Marquette, and the home of Northern Michigan University, for the 37th annual national Junior Olympics Championships that were contested June 17-20.

Garden City’s Daniel Smith (201+ lbs), just barely in the open class with under 15 fights, Lincoln Park’s Erick DeLeon (125 lbs), with more than 65 fights, and Port Huron’s Valerie Farley (132 lbs, Female) each claimed national gold in this year’s tournament.

Paris Hearing Postponed
Posted: June 21, 2008

Wednesday’s scheduled hearing in Lansing against pro boxer Vernon “Iceman” Paris was postponed, department officials reported Friday morning.

“Gorgeous” Gorges to make Debut
Posted: June 18, 2008

After six years as an amateur boxer, Andre Gorges has had enough. Sort of.

On Friday, the boxer whose mispronounced last name became a moniker makes his professional debut in Detroit.

Gjokaj to donate to injured boxer
Posted: June 12, 2008

The story of youth boxer Juan Contreras, severely injured in a sanctioned amateur bout and whose story has been chronicled several times on Sportssummary.com, has apparently touched the heart of professional boxer Luigi Gjokaj.

Flores on Chicago Card
Posted: June 12, 2008

Welterweight Federico Flores, Jr. (4-2-0, 2 KO) of Hart is fighting 31-year old Gustavo Palacios (2-3-0, 1 KO) on the Chicagoan’s home turf on June 20.

Lawsuit Filed in Contreras Injury
Posted: June 1, 2008
PART TWO

The mother of 12-year old Juan Contreras, who was injured during a club show in March, has filed suit against her son’s boxing coach, his boxing club and the sport’s governing organization, USA Boxing. The state Local Boxing Committee (LBC), as well as the Kalamazoo boxing club that hosted the youth’s March 15 fight, were also included, along with five other individuals or companies, in a 21-page complaint filed Thursday in the Ingham County Circuit Court. The case is #08-747-NO.

Love Defeats Olympian to Win Duel
Posted: June 1, 2008

Kronk Gym's J’Leon Love won his first international competition over the weekend with a points win over Dominican Republic Olympian Argenis Nunez.

Lawsuit Filed in Contreras Injury
Posted: May 30, 2008
PART ONE

A lawsuit was filed Thursday in Lansing on behalf of Juan Contreras, a 12-year old boxer, who was injured during a club show in March.

Love to Compete in Duel
Posted: May 28, 2008

Kronk Gym light-heavyweight J’Leon Love will represent the United States in duel competition this weekend.

Love, who returned to boxing in April after four months off due to a neck injury received in a traffic crash returning home from the 2008 Senior Open state championships, is one of eleven U.S. amateurs competing against boxers from the Dominican Republic this Saturday, May 31.

No Movement in Paris Cases
Posted: May 26, 2008

There has been little change in the status of two rules violations against now-former Detroit light-welterweight Vernon “Iceman” Paris as they make their way slowly through the agency that governs boxing in the state of Michigan.

Paris, who moved to Florida earlier this month after another attack on his life, faces disciplinary action from Michigan officials after failing a second drug test and skipping out without providing a sample in a third instance. Both of these latest incidents occurred within the last six months.

Contreras Responds to Mention of Hero
Posted: May 25, 2008

Did the mention of an injured boy’s hero provoke a physical response that suggests some improvement? At least two people believe so.

Michigan Boxing Commission chairman Al Low visited injured amateur boxer Juan Contreras on Wednesday and may have witnessed the youth’s first dramatic, intentional movement since falling into a coma more than two months earlier.

Youth Boxer Remains in Coma
Posted: May 15, 2008

Juan Contreras liked boxing from a young age. A young age. Juan is only 12-years old now. But he liked boxing for sometime and he bugged mom, Rosemary, for a year to let him participate before she finally gave in. That was in February. A month later, the young boxer collapsed in the ring and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Now, exactly two months later still, the boy who wanted to box lies in an Ann Arbor hospital bed in a coma. If he wakes from his coma, Juan is not expected to fully recover.

Last year undefeated jr. welterweight prospect Lanardo Tyner made the sacrifice of uprooting his family from their Detroit, Michigan home down to Houston, Texas - with the notion that following his boxing idol, former world champion Frank Tate (a fellow Detroit native), would be a boost to his professional career.

2008 National Golden Gloves
Detroit Fighters Falter
Garza wins in shortest bout of evening
Posted: May 8, 2008

Day three has wrapped up at the National Golden Gloves in Grand Rapids, with three days left to go. Wednesday was a marathon session with 81 bouts contested in three rings. Several of the state’s fighters saw their first action including heavyweights Jordan Shimmell and Craig Lewis and 112-pounder Tyler James.

2008 National Golden Gloves
Preliminary Action Continues on Day Two
Posted: May 6, 2008
PHOTOS WILL BE ADDED SOON

With three rings in use, the boxers just keep coming… and going. Another fifty-one bouts were held as day #2 concluded on Tuesday at the National Golden Gloves with a like number advancing and a like number falling.

Twenty-nine regions and 286 boxers are participating in the 81st annual tournament, being held for the first time ever in Grand Rapids. Hawaii sent no boxers to this year’s event.

Preliminary Action Gets Underway in Grand Rapids
First round is not kind to state’s boxers
Posted: May 6, 2008

The first boxers entered the ring as preliminary action in the 2008 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions got underway Monday afternoon in Grand Rapids.

Michigan’s second largest city is hosting the 81st annual installment of the Golden Gloves national open-class tournament, which is often a boxer’s final amateur tournament before turning pro. The tournament, which draws amateur male boxers aged 17-34 with at least ten prior fights, from across the country, has only been held in Michigan once before – in 2000 – in the tournament’s eight decades of existence. Twenty-nine regions and 286 boxers are participating.

Vernon Paris Attacked
Posted: May 4, 2008

Detroit light-welterweight Vernon "Iceman" Paris is reportedly hospitalized after being stabbed on Saturday, Sportssummary has learned. Early reports indicated that Paris suffered a collapsed lung and underwent surgery at Detroit's Henry Ford Hospital but attempts to confirm that information with hospital officials have been unsuccessful.

Kronk Gold Glovers Matched Tough
Posted: May 4, 2008
by Lindy Lindell

Just three days prior to their first round bouts in the 2008 National Golden Gloves Tournament in Grand Rapids, Kronk boxers, light-heavyweight J'Leon Love and junior-middleweight Leandre White, Detroit representatives in their weight classes, had furious fights against come-to-fight opposition at Bert's Warehouse, May 2.

Kronk Boxers Relocate Again
Posted: May 3, 2008

“We don’t have a Kronk Gym,” said Kronk trainer Javan “Sugar” Hill. Hill was part joking and part serious. Mostly serious.

Hill went April 14 to what had been the home of Kronk – above a Gold’s Gym in Dearborn – since vandals and years of decay forced their move from its original home on McGraw twenty months ago, to find the gym closed, a barricade placed in front of the door.

Experience Triumphs Unusual Night of Amateur Boxing
Posted: April 27, 2008

The latest offering from promoter and trainer Joe Bermudez’s Boundless Promotions took place Saturday evening with an entertaining mix of amateur and professional boxing in Lansing.

Youth Boxer Fighting for his Life
Posted: April 23, 2008

Crown youth boxer Juan Contreras remains in a coma today, five weeks after collapsing following a club show.

Contreras, 12, was stopped in the second round of his second amateur fight on March 15 at a Kalamazoo show. He collapsed leaving the ring and was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital before being transferred to a hospital in his hometown of Lansing. Juan has not regained consciousness and published media reports suggest he is unlikely to recover.

Monroe Hosts Toledo Golden Gloves
Posted: April 20, 2008
Full Results Added

The last of Michigan’s boxers to compete in Golden Gloves at the local level, before the national championships kick off in two weeks in Grand Rapids, took place this weekend in Monroe and Wisconsin. In Monroe, Joe’s Boxing Club hosted the annual Toledo Golden Gloves tournament, marking the first time ever that the Toledo franchise tournament has been held in Michigan. Wisconsin results will be posted when available.

Tyner Gets Title Shot
Posted: April 13, 2008

Boxer Lanardo Tyner (19-0-0, 11 KO) will fight Mike “Mighty Mike” Arnaoutis in Atlantic City for the vacant USBA welterweight title on May 9th, a fight that is scheduled to be televised on ESPN2.

Detroit Golden Gloves Conclude
Posted: April 13, 2008

The Detroit Metro Golden Gloves crowned twenty-one new champions following three days of quality amateur boxing over the weekend. Once again the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor was the scene and Casa De Boxeo’s Rene Munoz played host. Munoz’s years of experience of hosting both this event as well as the state Junior Olympics showed as this year’s event was very well organized and ran smoothly.

Detroit Golden Gloves Continue
Posted: April 13, 2008

Boxers from sixteen metro-Detroit area clubs competed Saturday in the first full day of action at the 2008 Detroit Metro Golden Gloves, held once again at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor. Seven preliminary bouts were contested on Friday and the tournament concludes Sunday.

Detroit Golden Gloves Get Underway
Posted: April 12, 2008

Twenty boxing clubs are competing at this years Detroit Metro Golden Gloves, being hosted once again by Casa De Boxeo and held at the Gibraltar Trade Center South in Taylor.

Dolton Easily Wins Debut
Posted: April 6, 2008
PHOTOS BY SUSAN BARNES

Kronk newcomers made up the two professional bouts that shared their talents along with the areas’ amateurs April 4 in Detroit’s Eastern Market on a well-received Pro-Am card, courtesy of Sugar Hill Boxing and Undisputed Promotions. It was the first of what the two promoters promise will be monthly shows at the venue – Bert’s Warehouse Theatre - which hosted one other such show in late 2006.

Kronk Boxers have a Good Night
First of Monthly Shows Promised by Promoters
Posted: April 5, 2008
PHOTOS BY BOB RYDER

Boxing returned to Detroit’s Eastern Market district Friday night with an evening of Pro-Am action courtesy of Sugar Hill Boxing and Undisputed Promotions. It was the first of what promoters promise will be monthly shows at the venue, which hosted one other such show in late 2006.

Domonique Dolton Debut Tonight
Posted: April 4, 2008

After some months of anticipation – and one postponement – boxing fans are poised to witness the professional debut of one of Michigan’s best amateur boxers tonight.

Domonique Dolton is a familiar name and face across the state in the amateur ranks, having fought in roughly ninety bouts and amassing a nearly 76% win ratio, according to records maintained by Sportssummary. Tonight, fight fans will be witness to the start of Dolton’s professional journey. If he lives up to the promise as many expect, it will be something one can boastfully tell their children and grandchildren years from now: “I saw Domonique make his debut.”

Call-Out Provokes Response
Posted: April 3, 2008

Following his record-setting knockout victory over Francis McKechnai on Saturday, Tyrone Brunson issued a challenge to Michigan boxers Cornelius “K9” Bundrage and Brian “The Lion” Mihtar.

Soaring Eagle will happen without Paris
Posted: March 28, 2008

Boxing fans will not see Vernon “Iceman” Paris on Saturday’s card at Mt. Pleasant’s Soaring Eagle Casino, but matchmaker Bruce Kilty is confident that a good show has been put together for boxing fans.

2008 Eastern Michigan Champions Crowned

Twenty-three boxers were crowned as champions last weekend at the conclusion of the Eastern Michigan Golden Gloves championships.

Boxers Advance at Eastern Michigan Golden Gloves
Posted: March 14, 2008

Semi-final action took place Thursday, March 13, as the 2008 Eastern Michigan Golden Gloves continued in Birch Run.

In addition to the fifteen boxers that were eliminated in the preliminaries a week earlier, nineteen additional boxers fell off in the second round. The winners now advance to the finals at the same location March 22.

Paris Suspended
Posted: March 13, 2008

Detroit fighter Vernon “Iceman” Paris was suspended by Michigan officials on Monday, making him ineligible to fight at any non-Native American show for the next ninety days.

The suspension comes more than fourteen months after state officials report that Paris failed his post-fight drug test. The promising young boxer tested positive for Marijuana following a December 22, 2006 fight in Flint which Paris won over Aaron Sannipoli by knockout. That result has since been changed to a “no contest” in the official records.

U.S. Nationals
Kronk Team Eliminated
Lone Michigan Boxer and NMU Team Remain
Posted: March 12, 2008

Day three in Colorado Springs came to an end along with the dreams of three Kronk fighters who lost in Tuesday's quarterfinals at the 2008 U.S. Nationals, or Future Stars Nationals, tournament.

U.S. Nationals
Schmidt, Woodward Fall; Others Advance
Posted: March 11, 2008

After two days of ring action, 79 boxers have fought and advanced at the U.S. Nationals and 79 more have been eliminated, including two from Michigan.

MLK-NMU's Ryan Schmidt was stopped in the fourth round of the 125-lb bout by Derrick Murray of St. Louis, Missouri and NMU's Termaine Woodward lost 11-6 to Wichita, Kansas' Jeff Strum at 141-lbs, ending their medal bids.

U.S. Nationals Kick-Off in Colorado Springs
Posted: March 10, 2008

After several months of advancing tournaments, some 270 of the country's finest amateur boxers have descended on Colorado to compete in the 2008 U.S. National Championships. The week-long tournament, which is also referred to this year as the Future Stars National Championships began Sunday and runs through Friday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Eastern Michigan Golden Gloves Prelims
Posted: March 8, 2008

Preliminary action took place Thursday as the first Golden Gloves for 2008 kicked off in Birch Run.

Thirteen Boxers Compete at Arnold Classic
Posted: March 7, 2008
Updated: March 7, 2008 10:15 pm

Forty-nine amateur boxers won contested bouts over this past weekend at the Arnold Classic boxing invitational championships held in Columbus, Ohio. Five of those were from Michigan. Three Michigan fighters were among thirty-three boxers that were unopposed and five won silver medals.

Friday Shows Cancelled
Dolton Pro Debut Delayed
Posted: March 6, 2008

For the second time in a week, state officials have cancelled a planned pro show in Grand Rapids. Both cancellations appear to be the result of the promoter, Earl Thompson III, being unable to file necessary documents - including insurance - with state officials.

This morning, organizers of tomorrow's Pro-Am show scheduled at Bert's Ballroom in Detroit cancelled the event due to forecasts for heavy snow.

Amateur Results from Defiance
Wades Brothers Win
Posted: February 25, 2008

Newcomers from Joe’s Boxing, brothers Donnie and Devin Wades, both recorded wins over the weekend at a Defiance, Ohio Boxing Club show. Donnie won against Defiance’s Daniel Casarez in a Bantam 60-lb matchup and Devin defeated Toledo’s James Coffee at 115-lbs in the Intermediate division.

Matt Niziokel also won his bout with Troy Rios, of Toledo, at 141-lbs.

Dylon Minton (70-lbs, Junior) and Taylor Carol (female 130-lbs, Intermediate) lost to host club fighters.

Four Return Home with Titles from Senior Open Regionals
Posted: February 25, 2008
by: Kronk amateur boxer, and Regionals participant, Leandre White

Editor’s Note: Four Michigan boxers returned from Illinois on Sunday with regional titles to their credit. Sportssummary was not in attendance but Kronk boxer – and competitor at the tournament – Leandre White was kind enough to share some comments on the four champions’ fights. While not traditional reporting, it is presented here nonetheless as a unique view of an event that would otherwise not be reported.

Boxing Returns to Dearborn
Posted: February 20, 2008
Corrected: February 23, 2008

Heavy Hitter Promotions and Clip Boxing have again teamed up to present a night of professional boxing this Friday at the Ford Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Detroit favorite Vernon “Iceman” Paris (17-0-0, 12 KO) is scheduled against Kenyan Nasser “The Silencer” Athumani (21-5-1, 16 KO) despite a reported hand injury, which caused Paris to drop off a card at The Palace earlier this month.

Flint Boxer Remains under Suspicion
Posted: February 18, 2008

At his young age, Anthony Dirrell has experienced – and endured – a lot. Success in the boxing ring, first as an amateur and then as a pro. Winning such amateur titles as the National Junior Golden Gloves, Under 19 Championships and the National PAL led to his name and picture appearing regularly in both the local Flint media as well as national news sources. He participated in the 2004 Olympics Trials, where an injury prevented his continuing. And, he has met former-world champion Muhammad Ali. As high as those positive occurrences were, Dirrell has also experienced the depths of life’s negative side.

Tyner: Airfare and No Pay were Issues
Posted: February 18, 2008

Friday's pro card at Dearborn's Performing Arts Center - the second in recent months - has generated more animosity between Detroit's two premiere welterweights - Lanardo Tyner and Vernon Paris.

As the card changes, as they always do, news from co-promoters Heavy Hitter Promotions suggests that Tyner (19-0-0, 11 KO) was originally scheduled to fight but dropped off the card because his opponent, Nasser Athumani (21-5), was too tough. Paris (18-0-0, 13 KO), meanwhile, was stepping in to fill the void despite not being 100% because of a hand injury that caused him to drop off the previous fight in Dearborn this past December.

Quintana Ends Williams’ Perfect Record
Posted: February 10, 2008
By: Brian Haas

PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION, CALIF. ---- A 10-inch reach and a four-inch height disadvantage didn't seem to bother Carlos Quintana on Saturday night in Temecula, as he became the WBO Welterweight champion of the world by defeating previously undefeated Paul Williams by unanimous decision.

"Paul's a good fighter but I knew I could win," Quintana said. "I think that he under estimated me. I think he looked past me. This fight was do or die for me today, and I was happy that I was able to do it."

Amateur Profiles Removed; Pro Boxers Added

Sportssummary removed more than fifty amateur boxer profiles over the weekend and began adding profiles for Michigan professional boxers.

The removal of amateur records/profiles effected some 53 boxers under the age of 18 in which at least basic infomation had been posted online and approximately 800 others that were scheduled to be posted. The boxers removed had not signed a release allowing the posting of personal information and/or photos required under the federal Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Boxers that are at least 18 years old are not covered by the Act and their profiles were not effected. In all, fourteen releases are on file for underaged fighters and their profiles remain online.

Over the weekend, the posting of profiles of Michigan professional boxers began and will continue until the 200+ licensed boxers are included.

Those amateur boxers wishing to be included can submit a signed release, which can be printed and then mailed or faxed.

Andy Lee's Fight LIVE via Internet
Posted: February 1, 2008

Fans of Irish middleweight and Kronk fighter Andy Lee (14-0-0, 11 KO) can watch his next fight, Saturday, LIVE via the internet, according to a press release issued by Kronk Boxing.

Paris Off Friday; Card otherwise intact
Posted: January 31, 2008

The “Iceman” is off tomorrow’s pro card at The Palace, promoter Joseph Donofrio has reported.

A hand injury apparently iced young Vernon Paris’s fight, Paris promoter Carlos Llinas reportedly informed Donofrio on Sunday evening. No further information was available on the extent of the injury, which was confirmed by boxing commission Chairman Al Low, who reported that Paris was disappointed in having to cancel the fight and that he offered to appear in the ring to explain the cancellation. It is unknown whether that offer was accepted or why Paris’ camp thought it necessary to offer.

Paris, Tyner on same card but not against each other
Posted: January 28, 2008

The appearance of both men on the same card may bring a smile to the face of those that want to see a Lanardo Tyner – Vernon Paris fight but it won’t be happening February 1st when both dynamic fighters appear in the same ring but not as opponents.

A fight that seems inevitable – with both sides seemingly fanning the flames badmouthing the other – will have to wait. For now, anyway.

Michigan Boxers Earn Regional Titles
Posted: January 23, 2008

Fourteen of the state’s amateur boxers added regional titles to their resumes as they competed and won at this past weekend’s Silver Gloves regional championships in Ohio.

Boxers, under the age of 16, from five states comprising Region 2 fought during the two-day tournament held in Columbus, January 19-20. The boxers all won state Silver Gloves championships in the open division earlier this month in Pontiac.

The "Old Roy Jones, Jr." beats up an old Tito Trinidad!
Golota pounds Mollo in "fight of the Night" co-feature.
By Mike Indri
Retired Boxers Foundation
Posted: January 19, 2008

New York - Madison Square Garden was not nearly as filled as had been expected; quite possibly even the most ardent supporter of legendary five-time World Champion Felix "Tito" Trinidad knew the obvious. Their Puerto Rican boxing hero, who had not fought since getting thoroughly dominated nearly three years ago in his embarrassing 12 round unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Ronald "Winky" Wright, was bought out of retirement (for the not so embarrassing price of 9 million dollars) to face a bigger, stronger and faster fighter in Roy Jones, Jr.

While Trinidad tried as best he could, fighting at his heaviest weight ever only slowed him down. From the early rounds it was clear that Jones was able to handle Trinidad's biggest punches, while Tito was not able to take Roy's.

Big Dog Boxers Overrun Silver Gloves
Posted: January 11, 2008

The relatively new Big Dog Boxing Club dominated the 2008 Michigan Silver Gloves championships that were held January 5-6 in Pontiac.

2008 Michigan Silver Gloves Champions Crowned
Posted: January 11, 2008

The 2008 Michigan Silver Gloves championships were held January 5-6 at UAW Hall 653 in Pontiac. As they have for the past several years, the Azteca Youth Enrichment boxing team played host for the two-day event for boxers under the age of 16 years.

Seventy-one young state champions were crowned in three experience levels (A to C) in four age divisions (8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15) - many of them unopposed. In total, roughly 1/3 of Michigan's registered boxing clubs and 108 eligible boxers participated. Champions in the "A" class of all divisions except Bantam (novices) advance to the regionals in Columbus, Ohio January 19-21. Winners of that event advance to the nationals January 30-February 2 in Missouri.

Ann Arbor Boxing Challenge is Success
Posted: December 19, 2007
PHOTOS BY BOB RYDER

Ann Arbor’s A-Square Fight Club held its third club show in just over six months on Saturday. The A-Square Boxing Challenge III drew an impressive number of clubs despite two other shows in the metro-Detroit area the same night.

Hamtramck’s Andriy Stankevych continued to improve his record with a win over Detroit Golden Gloves champ Brandon Love in a 142-lb. matchup. The Ukraine-born 16-year old is title-less but has improved his record with several wins this year and should make a good showing at the upcoming championships.

Injury to Keep Love out of Ring
Posted: December 16, 2007

A vehicle crash last week sent Kronk Gym's J'Leon Love to the hospital and a neck injury will keep him from the ring for at least six weeks.

Love, 20, was within a few miles of home returning from the Senior Open championships north of Traverse City when the car he was riding in collided with another vehicle. The super-middleweight, who was asleep in the rear seat and not wearing a safety belt, was thrown over the front seats and into the windshield causing a deep head cut and a fractured C3 vertebrae in his neck, the boxer told Sportssummary. Love was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital where he was kept overnight.

Three Win Debuts, Fanslaw Improves in Monroe
Posted: December 16, 2007

Amateur boxing made a return visit to Monroe’s Links at Lake Erie golf course Saturday night as Joe’s Boxing Club hosted its second show there this year. With two other club shows within a reasonable driving distance – both Pontiac’s Unity Boxing and Ann Arbor’s A-Square Fight Club hosted shows Saturday as well – metro Detroit’s fighters were spread thin. Still, the card featured seven regulation bouts with about half the bouts being newcomers to the sport.

Despite a winter storm warning that threatened more than six inches of snow fighters came from as far as Battle Creek within the state and Defiance and Lima in Ohio to compete.