http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/konstantin_airich/74899 Recent articles about Konstantin Airich en-us In a match of young, exciting, up and coming heavyweights, New York's Tor Hamer, 19-1, 12 KOs, takes on Ukraine's Vyacheslav Glazkov, 13-0, 9 KOs, in the co-feature bout on Saturday, December 22nd when boxing returns to network TV in a special afternoon edition of NBC's acclaimed Fight Night boxing series. The broadcast begins at 4PM ET, from the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA. The main event features the highly anticipated rematch between former world champions Tomasz "Goral" Adamek, 47-2, 29 KOs, and "USS" Steve Cunningham, 25-4, 12 KOs, for the #2 position in the IBF rankings. Adamek won their first meeting, which was a "fight of the year" candidate in 2008. In their 8-rounder, Hamer and Glazkov will look to attract the attention needed to begin their own climb up the heavyweight ladder. However, only one of them, the winner of the fight, can make a move. Hamer, the college-educated pugilist dubbed by the Village Voic... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:48:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tor_hamer_vs_vyacheslav_glazkov_added_to_dec_22nd_nbc_sports_fight_night_card/12308095 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tor_hamer_vs_vyacheslav_glazkov_added_to_dec_22nd_nbc_sports_fight_night_card/12308095 Tor Hamer vs. Vyacheslav Glazkov added to Dec 22nd NBC Sports Fight Night card http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tor_hamer_vs_vyacheslav_glazkov_added_to_dec_22nd_nbc_sports_fight_night_card/12308095 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s here, it’s finally here. Not just a full week of boxing, but one of the best cards of the year, an HBO doubleheader featuring junior featherweights Nonito Donaire and Toshiaki Nishioka as well as junior welterweights Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg; Wealth TV is showing two (two!) cards, the better of which is headlined by a potentially explosive super middleweight match up between Adonis Stevenson and Don George. There’s much more besides, most of which figures to better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick, or a poke in the groin with a picnic table. Nonito Donaire vs. Toshiaki Nishioka, Saturday, HBO, Carson Calif. As always round these parts, TQBR founder Tim Starks will apply his dry wit and boxing smarts to a larger preview of the week’s marquee fights a bit later. My quick analysis would be that Nishioka (39-4-3) may struggle with Filipino phenom Donaire (29-1). In his last fight, just over a year ago, the Tokyo south... Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:30:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_nonito_donaire_brandon_rios_david_price_and_adonis/11915818 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_nonito_donaire_brandon_rios_david_price_and_adonis/11915818 The Week’s Boxing Schedule, Featuring Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios, David Price And Adonis ... http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_weeks_boxing_schedule_featuring_nonito_donaire_brandon_rios_david_price_and_adonis/11915818 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Fists fly again on October 12 in Hamburg at the Wandsbek Sporthalle Hamburg. Earlier this week at the Maritim Hotel Hamburg, a press conference was held to discuss the card with all of the main fighters who will be participating. This includes the number 5 ranked WBC cruiserweight contender Rakhim "The Machine" Chakhkiev, 14-0, 11 KOs, who will defend his regional strap  against Argentinean Alejandro Emilio Valori. Undefeated heavyweight Denis Boytsov will also be in action. "I am highly motivated and am really glad to climb back in the ring. Valori is a good boxer and it is certainly an interesting fight. I will maintain my aggressive style of boxing, that's why the fans can get ready for a show," said Chakhkiev. At the same time, this match will be the first for his new coach Anthony Brooks, who is delighted with the recent work of his protégé. "The training is going really well for Rakhim. Since he started the sparring, I see how hungry he is... Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:23:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/rakhim_chakhkiev_denis_boystov_co_headline_on_oct_12_in_hamburg/11781826 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/rakhim_chakhkiev_denis_boystov_co_headline_on_oct_12_in_hamburg/11781826 Rakhim Chakhkiev & Denis Boystov co-headline on Oct 12 in Hamburg http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/rakhim_chakhkiev_denis_boystov_co_headline_on_oct_12_in_hamburg/11781826 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jerry Belmontes and Odlanier Solis held their final workouts in preparation for their fights this coming Saturday. Lightweight Jerry Belmontes, 15-0, 5 KOs, takes on 8 rounds against Dominican Ramesis Gil, 7-3-5, 5 KOs, in the main event to be televised internationally by TeleFutura on their Solo Boxeo Tecate series. The telecast begins at 12 am ET. Belmontes said, "Can't thank Main Events enough for this opportunity. No fighter plans to be out of the ring for 11 months but sometimes that's the nature of the business." He added, "It feels great to be back... I know I have a tough opponent (Gil) in front of me but he picked the wrong fight. I'm hungry to be the top guy in the 130 division. I'm looking forward to entering the ring Saturday, getting a big win and begin my reign as one of the elite at 130." Heavyweight Odlanier Solis, 17-1, 12 KOs, will face Konstantin Airich, 23-5-2, 17 KOs, in a 12-round fight for the vacant IBF Inter-Co... Fri, 18 May 2012 12:27:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jerry_belmontes_odlanier_solis_workout_quotes_notes/10821929 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jerry_belmontes_odlanier_solis_workout_quotes_notes/10821929 Jerry Belmontes & Odlanier Solis workout quotes, notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jerry_belmontes_odlanier_solis_workout_quotes_notes/10821929 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/c/7cb2e5de8309304e2179030d77f6ad3af3ecbfc1/mini/Olympische_Spiele_Athen_9a97.jpg TEXAS-SIZED COMEBACKS HIGHLIGHT BOXING SHOW IN PHARR Two highly anticipated comebacks are set to begin Saturday night, May 19, at the Pharr (Texas) Convention Center, when Jerry Belmontes and Odlanier Solis return to the ring in separate spotlight bouts on a full card promoted by Main Events, Cavazos Boxing Promotions and Arena Promotions. Lightweight Jerry Belmontes, 15-0, 5 KOs, returns after nearly one year out of the ring. The Corpus Christi native had a vast amateur career that included national titles in 2003 and 2007. He also made it to the semi-finals of the USA Olympic Trials in 2008. As a professional, Belmontes has beaten everyone put in his path, including his most recent opponent Justo Vallecillo, whom he defeated by unanimous decision in his last start on June 24, 2011. After the layoff, Belmontes is anxious to get back in action. "What I'm looking for is getting my name out there as one of the top prospects," Belmontes said. "I want t... Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/odlanier_solis_jerry_belmontes_return_to_action_on_may_19_in_texas/10806608 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/odlanier_solis_jerry_belmontes_return_to_action_on_may_19_in_texas/10806608 Odlanier Solis & Jerry Belmontes return to action on May 19 in Texas http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/odlanier_solis_jerry_belmontes_return_to_action_on_may_19_in_texas/10806608 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/faeb49b415f9ed74d4f29be0ed0483873cd4a819/mini/Odlanier_Solis_Photocall_fd3c.jpg Main Events brings boxing fans a tidal wave of action over the next month with three rapid-fire promotions scheduled for national television audiences. However, merely keeping boxing lovers busy was not the goal of Main Events head Kathy Duva. Committed to making matches that really count, Duva stacked all three shows with appealing fights that really matter in boxing's big picture. Kathy Duva said, "It has been a long time since we had such a busy month. There is a lot of excitement in the air at Main Events, lately, and, as a fan, I can't wait to watch each one of these bouts." So get ready for both quality and quantity over the next month. First up is a card at the Pharr, Texas Convention Center to be televised by Univision on May 19th. Headlining the show is Texas featherweight, Jerry Belmontes, known as "The Corpus Christi Kid", puts his undefeated, 15-0, 5 KOs, record on the line against Dominican trial horse Ramesis Gil, 7-3-5, 5 KOs.... Mon, 14 May 2012 21:47:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chambers_adamek_powell_rosado_much_more_for_main_events_in_the_next_month/10794725 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chambers_adamek_powell_rosado_much_more_for_main_events_in_the_next_month/10794725 Chambers-Adamek, Powell-Rosado & much more for Main Events in the next month http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chambers_adamek_powell_rosado_much_more_for_main_events_in_the_next_month/10794725 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0adb4c9a129956bd646f79c65192f88d1ccef3a0/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71593190.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D08090682D2946E9F9.jpg Main Events officially confirmed today they will bring a major boxing event, to be nationally televised on Univision Deportes' TeleFutura Sólo Boxeo Tecate, to the Pharr Events Center in Pharr, Texas, on May 19, 2012. In the main event, which will be televised on TeleFutura Sólo Boxeo Tecate, undefeated Jerry Belmontes, 15-0, 5 KOs, takes on Ramesis Gil, 7-3-5, 5 KOs, in an 8 round lightweight bout. Belmontes, 23, known as the "Corpus Christi Kid", was an amateur superstar in Texas, and has dispatched fifteen straight opponents since turning professional in 2008. He returns after almost one year away from the ring. His opponent is the 29-year old Gil of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Gil has made a career of taking on young and upcoming prospects, usually in their backyards. He'll have to do that again, this time before Belmontes' big Texas fan base. Belmontes is ecstatic to be back in the ring, "Words can't explain how excited I am ... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:52:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/odlanier_solis_undefeated_jerry_belmontes_highlight_may_19_card_in_pharr_tx/10536905 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/odlanier_solis_undefeated_jerry_belmontes_highlight_may_19_card_in_pharr_tx/10536905 Odlanier Solis & undefeated Jerry Belmontes highlight May 19 card in Pharr, TX http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/odlanier_solis_undefeated_jerry_belmontes_highlight_may_19_card_in_pharr_tx/10536905 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/faeb49b415f9ed74d4f29be0ed0483873cd4a819/mini/Odlanier_Solis_Photocall_fd3c.jpg This week's boxing conversation was mostly dominated by the New York State Athletic Commission's decision to grant Antonio Margarito a license to fight Miguel Cotto for a second time on December 3rd, and the various spin-offs and branch-offs of that entire issue, like culpability in the saga, whether or not Margarito should be in the ring again period, and the HBO 24/7 for Margarito vs. Cotto II (more on that later). There were other tidbits worth mentioning though, and with the captain of the TQBR ship on shore leave for a spell, our readers shall be treated to a post-Thanksgiving lecturing from the resident overly-wordy history guy. As it is the time of year to be gluttonous, I've applied that thought process to this edition of Quick Jabs, which may contain an extra serving or two. Although the pitchfork-wielding mob has dispersed a bit to denigrate other folks, there still exist a few errant ripples from the unsavory aftermath of the third Manny Pacquia... Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:23:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_substitute_edition/8342017 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_substitute_edition/8342017 Quick Jabs: Substitute Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/quick_jabs_substitute_edition/8342017 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png