Boxing Prospects

 
The Best in Northwest Boxing Coverage
Featuring Award Winning Writing and Photographs by Mike Blair and Ricardo Ibarra and Richard Baker

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The Cowsills performed at the Silver Reef on September 18. Read about the show HERE.
Women's World Champion Molly McConnel has opened her gym in Portland, Oregon. She is training fighters as well as acting as a personal trainer.
You can get more information by visiting McConnell on the web by clicking HERE,

Richard Baker has reissued his book telling the story of Roberto Duran's last fight. The book is filled with great photos and Baker's tale of what it was like to be the road manager for one of the greatest fighters of all time. Get your copy HERE.

Upcoming Fights:

June 1st at the Emerald Queen Casino. Scheduled to appear:

Zahir Raheem 32(19)-3(1)-0 vs Justin Juuko 45(30)-11(10)-1
Zachary Cooper 2(2)-0-0
Antonio Neal 1(1)-0-0

June 7th at the Little Creek Casino. Scheduled to appear:

Andrey Klimo 15(8)-0-0 vs John Molina 25(20)-2(1)-0
Farah Ennis 20(12)-1-0 vs Anthony Hanshaw 23(14)-2(1)-2
Maurice Lee 1(1)-0-0

NEW! updated April 1, 2011

Waxing Philosophically.

Where I address: Accountablilty: Schools, Teachers, Students, Parents, Government; Free Speech?; What are politicians supposed to DO?; Letting Go of Daily Stress; How US lawmakers are playing you; Travelling to TURKEY - plan your excursion today; An email exchange that points out what is wrong and what is right in Education today; Why Banks Are Failing; New TSA screening procedures; Namecalling and Socialsim; Bottom Feeders in School, Fans Being a Bit Too Over Anxious; H1N1, 'What Happens in Vegas...', Carry On Luggage, Complaining about Education, 'Existential threats', A High School Musical, The Gallup experience, Non Partisan Politics; Boxing vs MMA, AUSTRALIA! negative campaign adverts, shouts from the crowd, pros and amateurs, ring announcers, contract weights
Because everyone is entitled to my opinion
UPDATED March 15th The Pacific Northwest Boxing Rankings. See which NW fighters make their debut and which ones move up or down in this edition of the rankings.

Roy Englebrecht's Fight Club at the Little Creek Casino

Mike Gavronski and Eddie Hunter score wins, Weston impresses the crowd

May 18th, 2013

Little Creek Casino, Goosen Tutor Promotions and ESPN2

Oscar Gonzalez outworks Rico Ramos ; Oscar Molina extends knockout streak

April 12, 2013

WBC Western Championships

Amateur Boxing Championships - no headgear, real fight scoring

May 17, 2013

Brian Halquist and the Emerald Queen Casino

Zahir Raheem scores knockout win over Santos Pakau; Dave Petryk and Virgil Green in semi main event

March 23, 2013

West Coast Promotions and the River Rock Casino

Dashon Johnson scores KO over unbeaten Adam Trupish; Amateur Card showcases a new direction

March 15, 2013

Patrick Ortiz and Ringside Tickets at the Silver Reef Hotel, Casino and Spa

Virgil Green and Gabriel Pineda claim Northwest Championships

November 10, 2012

Former Fighter Shelley Burton and Burton Boxing from Kalispell, Montana

Chauncey Welliver gets back on track, Courchaine scores a big KO

November 9, 2012

Banner Promotions and ESPN2 from the Northern Quest Casino

Ruslan Provodnikov Impressive in KO Win

January 27, 2012

The Muhammed Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky is open for visitors. The center is a must see for all boxing fans, but it offers much more. Take a look at some of the interesting and inspirational exhibits that await you.

2013 Fight Schedule *   
June 1st Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington  Brian Halquist Productions 

June 7th Little Creek Casino, Goosen Tudor and ESPN2
Aug 24th Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington  Brian Halquist Productions

September 21st Little Creek Casino, Shelton, Washington, Roy Englebrecht's Fight Club 
Nov 2nd Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington  Brian Halquist Productions 

*Subject to Change
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Women Boxing Archive Network - If you want to know what is happening in the world of women's boxing, the answers are here.
Brian Halquist Productions - Get the latest news on upcoming fights, concerts and other events staged by the northwest's premier promoter
Fight News - We like it because Sam DiTusa and Shamus Young report for them.
Flatpuss Boxing - Richard Baker's homage to boxing
Shanon Klink - Need a 'voice' for an event? Look here. Shanon is slick, professional and a crowd pleaser.
Fight Beat - If it's boxing news, odds are you'll find it here
CyberBoxingZone - Look for news in the boxing world at this multifaceted site.
Northwest Fight Scene - The Northwest's Premiere Fightlife and Nightlife Magazine
Pacquiao vs Margarito - Read here to get Pacquiao vs Margarito News, Updates and Live Coverage
SaddoBoxing.com - It will do you good to keep up with what our British friends see in the world of boxing.
First Round Boxing - Your chance to talk to others about boxers and other boxing topics.
BoxRec - A site with boxer's records and opponents
BigJoe'sPics.com - Big Joe Miranda is one of the bigger men and bigger names in fight photography. He doesn't miss much.
MyBoxingFans.com - Read about , and watch what Edgar Gonzalez sees in the world of boxing.
Pound4Pound - A bit of News, a bit of History, a whole lot of what happens in southern California and las Vegas
MatchBox, Inc. - Looking to get your fighter in the ring, perhaps in Europe? Send information here and see what they can do.
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