On May 17, 2025, the Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, will host IGNITE Fights 108, a Pro-Am boxing event that promises an exciting lineup of bouts. Among the anticipated professional bouts is the pro boxing debut of two local fighters: Dominic St. Claire-Badillo residing in Moorehead, MN and Nicholas Olson from Fertile, MN. […]
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believes there is just one fighter within the sport’s current era that will go down as one of the greatest ever. Atlas worked with a number of great fighters during his years as a trainer, including the likes of former world heavyweight champion Michael Moorer, and former world light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk to name […]
Recap Leicester City defeated fellow strugglers Southampton by a score 2-0 at the King Power on Saturday afternoon. Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew struck in the first half to give the Foxes the final margin. Neither side seriously threatened scoring in the second period as keeper Jakub Stolarczyk only faced two shots on goal the […]
is bidding to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old from Ukraine defeated Tyson Fury last May to become the first undisputed champion of the ‘four belt era’, although he was forced to vacate his IBF crown just over 1-month later. Usyk went on to defeat ‘The Gypsy King’ for the second time in […]
is unquestionably one of the greatest heavyweights of the last four decades. Known more commonly as ‘The Real Deal’, Holyfield became the first fighter in boxing history to win the undisputed championship at both cruiserweight and heavyweight in 1990. He also remains the only fighter in boxing history to win the world heavyweight championship on […]
is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters of the last 30-years. Known more commonly as ‘The Executioner’, Hopkins had a professional boxing career to remember, which began back in 1988, The American great actually suffered defeat in his debut, but bounced back to write his name deep into the sport’s history books. He rose to […]
A retired heavyweight champion once admitted his regret in facing . At the peak of his powers, Tyson was the most feared and formidable heavyweight on the planet. His explosive style earned him 19 consecutive knockout victories in his first 19 professional fights, with 12 of those coming inside the very first round. His crowning […]
As the IPL 2025 season nears its climax with 50 matches played, the playoff race is heating up. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been eliminated, leaving… IPL 2025 Playoff Race: Two Teams Out, Intense Battle for Top Four Read more
has weighed in on the upcoming welterweight showdown between and . Garcia is set to face Romero for the vacant WBA ‘regular’ world welterweight title at the iconic Times Square in the heart of New York City on May 2. It will be ‘King Ry’s first ring appearance in over 12 months after he was […]
has urged a former heavyweight champion to draw the curtain on his professional career. The British-Canadian legend enjoyed an incredible professional career, which began a short while after he captured an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1988 games in Seoul. He entered the professional ranks in the summer of 1989 and would make a name […]
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Recap Leicester City dropped all three points against Wolverhampton Wanderers by a score of 3-0 at Molineaux on Saturday. Matheus Cunha’s tap-in gave the hosts a 1-0 lead at the break. Goals from Jorgen Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes on either side of a missed penalty from Jamie Vardy gave Wolves the final margin. This […]
Boxing fans are in for a full weekend of amateur boxing action, with three shows lined up across Minnesota and just across the border in Wisconsin. This afternoon, Boyd Davis and the Peek A Boo Boxing Gym crew host a live amateur boxing show just over the border in River Falls, Wisconsin. The action begins […]
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Aaron Judge is unlike anything we’ve seen before. In recent years people have begun to...
Once again, it’s time for the annual tradition of identifying the agents selected by the players chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft. This compilation is based on information gathered from industry sources and public reports. As always, there may be inaccuracies due to the fluid nature of agent-player relationships. Below is the […]
A new player-agent dispute has emerged in the basketball world, with Hazan Sports Management Group Inc. (HSM) filing a complaint against Detroit Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract related to an exclusive marketing agreement and seeks damages in […]
Recap Leicester City fell by a score of 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon at the King Power, ensuring their relegation to the League Championship after just one season in the top flight. Mo Salah and Wilfred Ndidi both rattled the post in a goalless first half. Midway through the second period, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored […]
Douglasville, GA — In front of a charged-up crowd at Legacy Arena on Friday night, Alissa Boltz of Buffalo, MN delivered a clutch performance for the Atlanta Attack, winning her featherweight bout by decision over Kenesha Johnson of the Miami Assassins in Team Combat League action on Saturday night. Boltz, known for her fast hands […]
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 St. Cloud, MN – The Park Event Center BOUT LINEUP 1. Novice – 176 lbs Cameron Gacheru (Region II, Unattached) vs. Andrew Kemboi (Region IV, St. Cloud B&W) Result: Andrew Kemboi by split decision 2. Novice – 132 lbs Kenzel Williams (Region I, Champions Boxing) vs. Roman Ramos (Region II, CMB) Result: Roman Ramos won […]
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As this weekends Upper Midwest Golden Gloves finals decide who punches their ticket to the National tournament, it’s a good time to remember one of Minnesota’s most iconic fighters—Del Flanagan. Seen here getting his hands wrapped before battle, Del rose through the amateur ranks in the 1940s, winning Upper Midwest Golden Gloves titles in 1945 […]
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The night began with a tribute to longtime Golden Gloves ring announcer Dan Sartel, who will be announcing his final bouts this weekend. In attendance, working corners, refereeing or judging were many former professional boxers from Minnesota including Jamal James, Adonis Frazier, Joe Amouta, Phil Williams, Dalton Outlaw, Anthony Bonsante, Michael Faulk, Cerresso Fort, Mohammed […]
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The region’s top amateur boxers are headed to St. Cloud this weekend for the 2025 Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Championship, with Friday night semifinals and Saturday finals scheduled at The Park Event Center, located at 500 Division Street. Fighters from Regions I through IV have punched their tickets through qualifying tournaments and now battle for […]
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DETROIT LAKES, MN — On Saturday, May 17, the Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes will host Ignite Fights 108, an action-packed pro-am boxing event featuring a compelling regional matchup: Frazee, Minnesota’s own Corey Thompson (5-3) takes on North Dakota’s Bobby Deane (5-1) in a light heavyweight showdown. This bout has a personal edge for […]
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Minnesota boxing’s busiest road warrior, Rondale Hubbert, returns home for a crowd-pleasing showdown against North Dakota’s Roman Cruz on Saturday, May 17, at Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes. The 4-round 142 pound bout is part of the Ignite Fights 108 pro/am card and has all the makings of a fan favorite. Hubbert (16-36-3), now […]
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Our early vibe check as spring practice begins in Storrs.