http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/buddy_mcgirt/73713 Recent articles about Buddy McGirt en-us Middleweight kingpin Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (51-2-2, 28KO's) touched down in NYC early yesterday, and will spend the week here, attending a number of business meetings before heading to Canastota for this weekend's annual International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.     Credit: DiBella Entertainment "I am honored to be invited again to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and I am looking forward to participating in the weekend's festivities and meeting all of the boxing fans that will be in attendance," said the WBC champion and one of boxing's top pound-for-pound fighters in the world Martinez.  Martinez will attend the weekend festivities with promoter Lou DiBella and longtime advisors Sampson Lewkowicz and Nathan Lewkowicz. On April 27, Argentine-native Martinez successfully defended his championship for the sixth time in a glorious homecoming televised live on HBO, in front of 50,000 rabid Argentineans at the country'... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:37:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_martinez_in_new_york_attending_ibhof_weekend_meeting_with_hbo_more/13778732 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_martinez_in_new_york_attending_ibhof_weekend_meeting_with_hbo_more/13778732 Sergio Martinez in New York, attending IBHOF weekend, meeting with HBO & more http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sergio_martinez_in_new_york_attending_ibhof_weekend_meeting_with_hbo_more/13778732 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d14083c98c35030cb8f75ae648dfef84dbc32cc/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_abfd.jpg Defending WBA/IBO champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin (26-0, 23KO's) and Ireland's top-rated former world title challenger Matthew "Mack The Knife" Macklin (29-4, 20KO's) both took time out of their busy training schedules to talk about their eagerly anticipated upcoming middleweight championship showdown on June 29th at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino.  The championship matchup will be the main event on HBO Boxing After Dark, which will be televised live at 9:45 p.m. Golovkin is training at The Summit High Altitude Training Facility in Big Bear with head trainer Abel Sanchez, while Macklin has been preparing at his brand new state-of-the-art facility, Macklin's Gym Marbella (MGM) in beautiful Marbella, Spain. Macklin left his camp in Spain this past Sunday to travel to New York City for his final preparations with head trainer Buddy McGirt. Below are camp notes from both fighters. GOLOVKIN: "Training has been going very well, we ... Tue, 28 May 2013 12:25:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gennady_golovkin_matthew_macklin_training_camp_notes_quotes/13708856 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gennady_golovkin_matthew_macklin_training_camp_notes_quotes/13708856 Gennady Golovkin & Matthew Macklin training camp notes & quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/gennady_golovkin_matthew_macklin_training_camp_notes_quotes/13708856 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On March 30, top-rated light heavyweight contender Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (20-1-2, 9KO's) and reigning WBC silver light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew (19-1-1, 12KO's) battled to a 12-round split decision draw in Bellew's backyard of Liverpool. Now, the two combatants are set to go at it again this Saturday night, on the undercard of the much anticipated rematch between defending IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler at the beautiful O2 Arena in London. The bout, promoted by Matchroom Sport, in association with DiBella Entertainment, is scheduled for 12 rounds and will once again be for Bellew's WBC Silver light heavyweight title.  Credit: Lawrence Lustig "I am sharper, stronger and definitely healthier this time around," said WBC #3, IBF #9, and WBO #9-rated Chilemba.  "I will adjust and do whatever is necessary to beat him and bring the victory home. The changes that I made this time were mostly to do with m... Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chilemba_i_feel_ive_already_beaten_bellew_this_time_ill_do_whatever_is_necessary/13679915 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chilemba_i_feel_ive_already_beaten_bellew_this_time_ill_do_whatever_is_necessary/13679915 Chilemba: I feel I’ve already beaten Bellew, this time I’ll do whatever is necessary http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chilemba_i_feel_ive_already_beaten_bellew_this_time_ill_do_whatever_is_necessary/13679915 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2750938d28810ef1e2cd77c94d9549f56bdecb7/mini/boxing-echo-arena-frank.jpg Promoter Greg Cohen wishes to congratulate all four of his fighters who scored impressive victories on Friday, May 10, in Miami, Oklahoma. Fighting in the night's main event and live on ShoBox: The New Generation Canada's Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KOs) won his 12-round IBF elimination bout with a spectacular, one-punch TKO 4 (2:01) over Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-4-2, 6 KOs). Credit: Tom Casino / Showtime Jean took a few rounds to study the tricky southpaw Pendarvis before unloading his paralyzing right hand. Pendarvis rose bravely, but a follow-up barrage rightfully brought the stoppage. Jean is now the mandatory challenger for the IBF Super Lightweight Championship. "Dierry made the most of his USA premium cable debut. He not only won his fight but did so in a way that establishes him as a top contender and will create added anticipation when he does challenge for a world title," said Cohen. "He laid out a good fighter wit... Mon, 13 May 2013 12:21:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cohen_congratulates_jean_thompson_for_big_shobox_wins/13607435 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cohen_congratulates_jean_thompson_for_big_shobox_wins/13607435 Cohen congratulates Jean & Thompson for big Shobox wins http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cohen_congratulates_jean_thompson_for_big_shobox_wins/13607435 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former Olympic Gold Medal winner and two-time world champion Meldrick Taylor has been added to the Champions of Tomorrow Promotional team. The inaugural event will take place on Thursday night June 20th at the Deck in Essington, PA. Taylor, who captured Olympic Gold in 1984, went on to win the IBF Jr. Welterweight championship with a 12th round stoppage over Buddy McGirt on September 3, 1988.  Taylor defended the title twice before engaging his memorable fight with Julio Cesar Chavez.  Taylor went on to win WBA Welterweight title with a 12 round unanimous decision over Aaron Davis.  He defended that belt two times and challenged for the world championship on three more occasions. Taylor joins Marty and Damon Feldman as part of the promotional team. “It’s great to get back in boxing,” said Taylor. “I hope to help these young fighters realize their dreams to become world champions and with my experience I hope to be able to provide that insight.  Plus it’s great to work ... Wed, 08 May 2013 16:30:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/meldrick_taylor_working_with_champions_of_tomorrow_pa_fight_card_on_june_20/13577840 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/meldrick_taylor_working_with_champions_of_tomorrow_pa_fight_card_on_june_20/13577840 Meldrick Taylor working with Champions of Tomorrow, PA fight card on June 20 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/meldrick_taylor_working_with_champions_of_tomorrow_pa_fight_card_on_june_20/13577840 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/229ea355c808f3d4bf4ca1a900ce635a1546d9e4/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f1789378.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1935BBE657AC86A96484F78DDE719B69FD6.jpg In what will be a hard-fought, high-stakes matchup for the No. 1 spot in the IBF’s 140-pound division, undefeated Dierry “Dougy Style” Jean (24-0, 16 KOs), of Quebec, Canada, will face southpaw Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis (17-3-1, 6 KOs), of Los Angeles, Calif., in the 10-round main event this Friday, May 10, on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). Jean and Pendarvis are ranked No. 3 and No. 7, respectively, in the IBF. Unbeaten middleweights John “Apollo Kidd” Thompson (11-0, 4 KOs) of Newark, N.J., and left-hander Geovanni “Tarantula” Rodriguez (8-0, 5 KOs), of San Juan, Puerto Rico, clash in the eight-round co-feature from Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla. This will be the toughest fight for both of them. All four boxers will be making their ShoBox debuts; more importantly all of them will have an opportunity to make a name for themselves. Due to the significance of the fight and the exposure they’ll be getting on SHOWTIME, this... Wed, 08 May 2013 11:53:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/dierry_jean_headlines_shobox_on_friday_vs_cleotis_pendarvis/13575272 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/dierry_jean_headlines_shobox_on_friday_vs_cleotis_pendarvis/13575272 Dierry Jean headlines Shobox on Friday vs. Cleotis Pendarvis http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/dierry_jean_headlines_shobox_on_friday_vs_cleotis_pendarvis/13575272 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Suffolk County (New York) Correctional Officers (SCCOA) Boxing Team has the support of two-time world champion James "Buddy" McGirt and former world heavyweight title challenger "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges (BOB5), featuring amateur boxing matches against the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Boxing Team (MCO), on Saturday night, May 18, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.   Credit: James Milowski TEAM SCCOA: (L-R) Trainer Keith Youngs, Larry Wojitak, Danielle Brouard, Buddy McGirt, Gerry Cooney, Alex Mylett and Will Faller. (Photo by James Milowski) "BOB5" is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with MCO, SCCOA, and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion NY leads in this amateur boxing series, 3-1. Proceeds from the May 18th charitable event will benefit Work Vessels For Veterans and NPSAL. More than a dozen matches are s... Thu, 02 May 2013 09:47:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/buddy_mcgirt_gerry_cooney_working_with_ny_boxers_for_battle_of_the_badges/13534649 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/buddy_mcgirt_gerry_cooney_working_with_ny_boxers_for_battle_of_the_badges/13534649 Buddy McGirt & Gerry Cooney working with NY boxers for Battle of the Badges http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/buddy_mcgirt_gerry_cooney_working_with_ny_boxers_for_battle_of_the_badges/13534649 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef5e772debb994adddf892c81fb4e3743690f222/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f1791165.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1935BBE657AC86A96480460BF9A816480C0.jpg This past Thursday, the state of the art McGirt Training facility had its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility will be a gym and will also house the offices of GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions is already a hit in the community, as political leaders joined members of the boxing community at the Grand Opening. The main trainer will be former world champion James “Buddy” McGirt, who will train not only professionals but some of the best amateurs in the country. The McGirt Training Facility is an extension of the Elite Heat Boxing Gym that is located in Newark. Said Buddy McGirt, “This is great. I want to thank Vito Mielnicki of GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen for the opportunity for me to come home. There is a lot of great talent here and I not only look forward to working with the professionals but the many great youngsters that have a lot of potential to become professionals in the years to come.” “There was an overflow of talent and kids at the our Elite Heat ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:49:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/buddy_mcgirts_gym_opens_in_nj/13348345 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/buddy_mcgirts_gym_opens_in_nj/13348345 Buddy McGirt’s gym opens in NJ http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/buddy_mcgirts_gym_opens_in_nj/13348345 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tony Bellew has warned Isaac Chilemba that he is willing through the pain barrier and beyond for victory in their official final eliminator for the WBC light heavyweight title on Saturday night in Betfair’s ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports. Bellew and Chilemba came face-to-face for the first time at today’s press conference at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool ahead of the crunch clash on Saturday, and the hometown star rejected the thoughts of Chilemba’s trainer Buddy McGirt, who predicted Bellew would struggle to cope with the pressure of performing in front of a huge Merseyside crowd. “People have no idea what I am willing to put on the line,” said Bellew. “He won’t understand until he gets in. It is alright saying all the pressure is on me, pressure is nothing getting in front of thousands of people, I get a buzz out of it, I get a kick out of it; there is no pressure. “Real pressure is dealing with a family day to day, having a famil... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:18:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tony_bellew_isaac_chilemba_presser_photos_quotes_video/13248343 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tony_bellew_isaac_chilemba_presser_photos_quotes_video/13248343 Tony Bellew-Isaac Chilemba presser photos, quotes & video http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tony_bellew_isaac_chilemba_presser_photos_quotes_video/13248343 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2750938d28810ef1e2cd77c94d9549f56bdecb7/mini/boxing-echo-arena-frank.jpg Light heavyweight contender, Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (19-1-1, 9 KOs) has hired famed trainer, Buddy McGirt, to work his corner for his upcoming fight against Rayco Saunders set to take place this Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.  Credit: Team Chilemba In his last fight, televised on ESPN2, Isaac Chilemba defeated power puncher, Edison Miranda (35-7, 30 KOs), by way of unanimous decision.  He's looking to gain more knowledge in the ring working with McGirt. "Buddy McGirt is an accomplished trainer and I'm excited to be working with him," said Chilemba. "He brings a lot of world championship experience to the ring and I know I can learn some new tricks from him.  We started training in Las Vegas a few weeks ago and everything is going smooth." McGirt is an experience trainer who's guided the corner of many world title fights.  With Chilemba his goal is to keep it simple and... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:46:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chilemba_ready_to_impress_this_weekend_with_mcgirt_in_corner/11822728 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chilemba_ready_to_impress_this_weekend_with_mcgirt_in_corner/11822728 Chilemba ready to impress this weekend with McGirt in corner http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chilemba_ready_to_impress_this_weekend_with_mcgirt_in_corner/11822728 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef5e772debb994adddf892c81fb4e3743690f222/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f1791165.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1935BBE657AC86A96480460BF9A816480C0.jpg It’s important to be able to regularly see the stars of a sport in order to get into it. And looking at the activity levels of most of today’s stars, one has to wonder if it is contributing to the stagnancy of the sport. When a boxer is barely fighting, people’s minds wander. It’s hard to build on momentum or set up bigger fights in dramatic fashion when the activity levels are so low. It’s like a body of water. Not too long ago, boxers stayed active. The water was moving. It was crisp and alive. Now it’s like a swamp. And the stench is becoming increasingly hard to take. I remember 20 years ago, the old-timers would complain about how how boxers didn’t fight enough, comparing them to the fighters of old. Let’s do the same thing, but only 20 years back--to 1992. The best fighters in boxing in 1992 were (in no strict order) Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker, Terry Norris, Orlando Canizales, James Toney, and Buddy McGirt. Let’s look at their activity levels around this time. Julio... Tue, 29 May 2012 09:40:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_activity_a_growing_problem_in_boxing/10893803 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_activity_a_growing_problem_in_boxing/10893803 Ring activity: A growing problem in boxing http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ring_activity_a_growing_problem_in_boxing/10893803 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png (Photos by Robert Doyle)I got to cover the 2012 Golden Gloves finals with someone who is part of the history of the Gloves, which, by the way, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. So I'm at what used to be called the Felt Forum with one Dennis Doyle, who was a finalist in the Golden Gloves in 1977 and in 1980 took the silver at the Empire State Games (Buddy McGirt was his teammate), destroyed everyone and wasn't allowed to fight in the final fight because of a perforated eardrum. He tells me, when we're in the Blarney Rock on 33rd before the fight, that in his first Golden Gloves fight (back then they didn't wear headgear and all the fights were at the Garden) he knocked out his challenger, a butcher, in the 2nd round with an overhand right. Knocked him out cold. The fight was also televised and Floyd Patterson was calling the shots. "I was terrified; he was 26 and I was just a kid," Doyle says. "He throws a punch and I throw an overhand rig... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:36:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/theyre_all_winners_at_the_golden_gloves_finals/10451560 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/theyre_all_winners_at_the_golden_gloves_finals/10451560 They're All Winners At The Golden Gloves Finals http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/theyre_all_winners_at_the_golden_gloves_finals/10451560 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Boxing fans were treated to the best and worst of Sergio Martinez on March 17 when the WBC Diamond Middleweight Champion defended his crown against Matthew Macklin of Ireland at Madison Square Garden in New York.Macklin owned the first half of the fight and dropped the Argentinean champion in the seventh round with a stiff right hand. However, Martinez then shifted into high gear after realizing he was in danger of losing his title. He started to use some good footwork and there was a lot more purpose behind his punches after he picked himself up from the deck. He finally caught up with Macklin in the 11th round and dropped him to the mat with a sharp combination.Macklin managed to get to his feet, but not for long as Martinez sent him crashing back to the canvas with another perfectly-aimed left hand. Macklin managed to get to his feet and beat the count just as the bell rang to end the round. However, his trainer Buddy McGirt felt the bloodied and bruised fighter was in no condition to continue and threw in Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:44:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_martinez_retains_middleweight_title_with_dramatic_tko/10351489 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_martinez_retains_middleweight_title_with_dramatic_tko/10351489 Sergio Martinez Retains Middleweight Title with Dramatic TKO http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sergio_martinez_retains_middleweight_title_with_dramatic_tko/10351489 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/09602f073e5511bf40144fa5aa97dc19c536ac55/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_b11c.jpg Earlier today, Matthew Macklin participated in an open workout before a packed house of media at the Trinity Boxing Club in New York City.  Macklin is being trained by world-class trainer Buddy McGirt for his upcoming middleweight championship bout live on HBO's "World Championship Boxing" against Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. With a little over two weeks to go until the fight, Macklin looked to already be in phenomenal shape.   On hand to show their support for Macklin were Irish Hurling stars Eion Kelly (right of Macklin in the Photo) and Lar Corbett (left of Macklin in the photo), who had made the trip over from Ireland earlier this week and have been touring the city with Macklin to rally together the heavy Irish community throughout the New York area to come out and support Macklin on March 17.  Below are photos and quotes from the media day. MATTHEW ... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:19:04 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/matthew_macklin_workout_photos_quotes_martinez_cant_cope_with_my_intensity_desire/10192258 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/matthew_macklin_workout_photos_quotes_martinez_cant_cope_with_my_intensity_desire/10192258 Matthew Macklin workout photos & quotes: Martinez can’t cope with my intensity & desire http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/matthew_macklin_workout_photos_quotes_martinez_cant_cope_with_my_intensity_desire/10192258 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/7/77b90c474eb78e5755bd7f9b0475cbf8c62ec281/mini/Ricky_Hatton_v_853f.jpg