http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/patrick_lopez/75330 Recent articles about Patrick Lopez en-us Knocking out would-be adversaries on foreign soil is nothing new for "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy, but Thursday's challenge could prove to be the toughest, and perhaps most unique, of his young career. On Thursday, March 21st, 2013 (11:30 a.m. ET) Lundy (22-2-1, 11 KOs) will challenge unbeaten Russian light welterweight Viktor Postol (21-0, 10 KOs) in a 12-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International title at Club Sportlife in Kiev, yet another road trip for boxing's most prolific road warrior. The 5-foot-11 Postol, ranked No. 3 by the WBC, has only fought once on U.S. soil with the majority of his bouts being held in his native Ukraine, whereas Lundy - a former North American Boxing Federation (NABF) and North American Boxing Organization (NABO) title-holder in the lightweight division who is now ranked No. 9 by the WBC - has made a career out of stealing the show in various venues across the globe. Since 2009, the Philadelphia native has fough... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:27:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_takes_on_viktor_postol_tonight_in_kiev/13198810 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_takes_on_viktor_postol_tonight_in_kiev/13198810 Hank Lundy takes on Viktor Postol tonight in Kiev http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hank_lundy_takes_on_viktor_postol_tonight_in_kiev/13198810 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Undefeated Junior Welterweights Raymond “Tito” Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs) and Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (15-0-1, 9 KOs) will meet in the 10-round main event May 18 on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra. Friday’s show will air at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 HD, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN3 from Albany, N.Y. The card is presented by Star Boxing. Main Event - Mayfield vs. Serrano California’s Mayfield is trained by Virgil Hunter, who also trains Super Middleweight champion Andre Ward, and enters Friday’s fight having defeated former Junior Lightweight titlist Steve Forbes. Mayfield won a 10-round decision over two-time Venezuelan Olympian Patrick Lopez in his last fight. Serrano of Philadelphia is coming off a February 10-round decision win over Kenny Abril. “I've seen a few of Mayfield's fights,” Serrano said. “I think both of us are going to try to see who lands first. I think he's going to come out strong, but I've got a good game plan. I'm ready ... Wed, 16 May 2012 12:25:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeateds_mayfield_serrano_battle_on_friday_night_fights_this_week/10805249 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeateds_mayfield_serrano_battle_on_friday_night_fights_this_week/10805249 Undefeateds Mayfield & Serrano battle on Friday Night Fights this week http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeateds_mayfield_serrano_battle_on_friday_night_fights_this_week/10805249 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tickets go on sale today as Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returns to the Times Union Center in Albany, New York with ESPN2's Friday Night Fights on Friday, May 18th. Headlining ESPN2'S Friday Night Fights is a terrific junior welterweight ten round bout between 22 year old undefeated Philadelphia prospect Raymond "Tito" Serrano, 18-0-0 (8KO's) and the also unbeaten and defending NABO Champion Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield, 15-0-1 (9KO's) of San Francisco, California. "We're very happy to return on May 18th with ESPN2's Friday Night Fights to Albany's Times Union Center. I would advise fans to get tickets early for this fantastic card as we expect the seats will move quickly for this nationally televised event between 2 unbeaten rising stars" said DeGuardia. "Serrano is an exciting prospect who understands a victory over Mayfield on national TV will put him among the highest rated boxers in his division. May... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:10:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayfield_serrano_may_18_fnf_in_albany_tickets_on_sale_today/10492279 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayfield_serrano_may_18_fnf_in_albany_tickets_on_sale_today/10492279 Mayfield-Serrano May 18 FNF in Albany tickets on sale today http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mayfield_serrano_may_18_fnf_in_albany_tickets_on_sale_today/10492279 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returns to the Times Union Center in Albany, New York with ESPN2's Friday Night Fights on Friday, May 18th. The May 18th event marks the return of Star Boxing to the Times Union Center, following an action packed debut on February 4th. Headlining ESPN2'S Friday Night Fights is a terrific junior welterweight ten round bout between 22 year old undefeated Philadelphia prospect Raymond "Tito" Serrano, 18-0-0 (8KO's) and the also unbeaten and defending NABO Champion Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield, 15-0-1 (9KO's) of San Francisco, California. "We're very excited to return to the Times Union Center and the great boxing fans in the Albany, New York region with ESPN2's Friday Night Fights. The support we received from the fans and media for our first show convinced us to bring another terrific event to the area" said DeGuardia "Serrano and Mayfield each understand this is an outstanding oppor... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:03:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/more_on_mayfield_serrano_fight_will_be_held_at_times_union_center_in_albany/10452130 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/more_on_mayfield_serrano_fight_will_be_held_at_times_union_center_in_albany/10452130 More on Mayfield-Serrano: fight will be held at Times Union Center in Albany http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/more_on_mayfield_serrano_fight_will_be_held_at_times_union_center_in_albany/10452130 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On May 18, undefeated NABO light welterweight champion, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (15-0-1, 9 KOs), headlines ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" when he defends his title against Philadelphia's Raymond Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs) at the Exhibition Hall at The Times Union Center in Albany, New York. Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing in association with Prize Fight Promotions will promote the 10-round bout. Credit: Team Mayfield Mayfield, a San Francisco native, is no stranger to fighting on the east coast. Recently, he was in Philadelphia sparring with Danny Garcia in preparation for Garcia's fight with Erik Morales. On October 1, 2011, Mayfield dominated Patrick Lopez (20-5, 12 KOs) winning a unanimous decision to capture the vacant WBO NABO light welterweight title. "I've been in the ring with Manny Pacquiao, Antonio Margarito, Robert Guerrero and many other world class fighters," Mayfield said. "I know I got the talent to become a world cham... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:03:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/unbeatens_karim_mayfield_raymond_serrano_battle_on_friday_night_fights_may_18/10429276 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/unbeatens_karim_mayfield_raymond_serrano_battle_on_friday_night_fights_may_18/10429276 Unbeatens Karim Mayfield & Raymond Serrano battle on Friday Night Fights May 18 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/unbeatens_karim_mayfield_raymond_serrano_battle_on_friday_night_fights_may_18/10429276 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png War of words between Lundy and Williams continues With his opponent all but guaranteeing a victory, vocal lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy has issued yet another reply in hopes of ending the banter between he and Dannie Williams before the two settle their feud in the ring later this month. “This kid is a joke,” Lundy said in response to Williams’ promise that he’ll be “fighting for a knockout” Friday, March 30th, 2012 when the two face one another for Lundy’s North American Boxing Federation (NABF) title in the main event of “All In,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports and broadcasted live on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” from the Foxwoods Resort Casino’s MGM Grand Theater in Mashantucket, Conn. “You can’t scare me. You can’t derail me, because I fight for a living. I’m going to hurt this boy. There’s an old saying that goes, ‘Your arms are too short to box with God.’ I’m not god, but in the ring I’m the closest t Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:54:56 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundy_im_going_to_make_an_example_out_of_dannie_williams/10246282 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundy_im_going_to_make_an_example_out_of_dannie_williams/10246282 Lundy: I’m going to make an example out of Dannie Williams http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lundy_im_going_to_make_an_example_out_of_dannie_williams/10246282 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Lightweight knockout specialist "Dangerous" Dannie Williams (20-1, 16 KOs) will break training camp in Youngstown (OH) later this month and head east to challenge North American Boxing Federation ("NABF") "Hammerin' Hank" Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs) in the ESPN Friday Night Fights 10-round main event at MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. As the NABF's top contender, Williams is the mandatory challenger for Lundy's title, a flashy, outspoken Philadelphia boxer, who is rated No. 4 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), as well as No. 7 by the World Boxing Organization ("WBO") and No. 12 by the International Boxing Federation ("IBF"). Credit: Bob Barton / Rumble Time Promotions "I feel fantastic," WBC No. 10-rated Williams said from camp, where he's working with his head trainer, Jack Loew. "I don't want to take anything away from Lundy. He's the NABF champ and a go... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:06:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dangerous_dannie_williams_coming_for_lundy_and_his_rankings/10238227 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dangerous_dannie_williams_coming_for_lundy_and_his_rankings/10238227 Dangerous Dannie Williams coming for Lundy… and his rankings http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/dangerous_dannie_williams_coming_for_lundy_and_his_rankings/10238227 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Reigning North American Boxing Federation (NABF) lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy has heard all the threats from Dannie Williams as the two prepare to face one another for Lundy’s title on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s MGM Grand Theater. There’s speculation that Williams’ vow to “hurt” Lundy didn’t actually come from Williams himself, but there’s no doubt who the voice is behind Lundy’s most recent response. “Everything Hammerin’ Hank say comes out my mouth,” Lundy said, “and I do [it]. “So, if I tell you I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it. I told David Diaz I was going to knock him out, and I knocked him out. And I’m telling you, I’m going to take your heart, I’m going to crush it up, I’m going to break you down, and I’m going to knock you out. “I put that on my kids. I’m going to hurt you. You’re going to feel what real pain is about.” Lundy’s 10-round showdown against Williams (21-1, 17 KOs) is the main Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:21:29 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundys_prediction_for_williams_youre_going_to_feel_real_pain/9922252 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundys_prediction_for_williams_youre_going_to_feel_real_pain/9922252 Lundy’s prediction for Williams: You’re going to feel real pain http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lundys_prediction_for_williams_youre_going_to_feel_real_pain/9922252 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Both Elvin Ayala and “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy have reached the point in their careers where they can no longer hide behind past accomplishments without facing each test the sport of boxing has to offer. On Friday, March 30th, 2012 at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s MGM Grand Theater, Ayala and Lundy will put their belts – and reputations – on the line at “All In,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports and broadcasted live in front of a worldwide audience on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights.” Ayala (24-5-1, 11 KOs), the New Haven, Conn., native currently ranked No. 16 in the World Boxing Council (WBC), will defend his WBC U.S. National Boxing Council (USNBC) middleweight title against Hector Camacho Jr. (53-4-1, 28 KOs), the son of former four-time world champion Hector “Macho” Camacho Sr., in the 10-round co-feature while Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs) – ranked No. 4 in the WBC – will defend his North American Boxing Federation (NABF) lightweight title against No. 11-r Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:36:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_vs_dannie_williams_official_for_march_30th_friday_night_fights_from_foxwoods/9807121 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_vs_dannie_williams_official_for_march_30th_friday_night_fights_from_foxwoods/9807121 Hank Lundy vs. Dannie Williams Official For March 30th Friday Night Fights from Foxwoods http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hank_lundy_vs_dannie_williams_official_for_march_30th_friday_night_fights_from_foxwoods/9807121 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/d/bd0c0335981dd0ffca3dbf962e418c5a8e2bf27a/mini/Hector_Camacho_Jr_03e9.jpg The most dangerous puncher in the lightweight division, World Boxing Council ("WBC") Continental Americas champion Dannie Williams, sooner rather than later, plans to add the North American Boxing Federation ("NABF") belt to his growing collection.   The NABF crown is presently worn by flashy Philadelphia boxer "Hammerin" Hank Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs). The NABF ruled that Lundy make his mandatory title defense against the top contender, No. 2 rated Williams (No. 1 is unrated), but Williams' co-promoters, Rumble Time Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, were unable to successfully negotiate a deal with Lundy's promoter, Classic Entertainment and Sports.   The NABF has ordered a purse bid to be held January 4 with a 60-40 split in favor of the reigning champion (Lundy). Lundy vs. Williams has been tentatively scheduled for March, pending the outcome of the purse bid and, of course, Lundy accepting the challenge.   The 27-year-old Williams (20-1, 16 KOs), fighting out Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:01:21 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dannie_williams_preparing_to_ko_hank_lundy_take_his_nabf_lightweight_title_belt/8974390 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dannie_williams_preparing_to_ko_hank_lundy_take_his_nabf_lightweight_title_belt/8974390 Dannie Williams Preparing To KO Hank Lundy & Take His NABF Lightweight Title Belt http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/dannie_williams_preparing_to_ko_hank_lundy_take_his_nabf_lightweight_title_belt/8974390 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png NABF champ Lundy, promoter Burchfield answer challenge from outspoken Williams Tired of being earmarked by the contenders in the 135-pound division, reigning North American Boxing Federation (NABF) lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy has a direct response to the challengers questioning his credentials, specifically No. 2-ranked Dannie Williams, who threatened Tuesday to “hurt” Lundy if the two should face one another in 2012. “Everyone knows ‘Hammerin’’ Hank will fight anyone, anywhere at anytime. This has to stop,” Lundy said. “I’ve proven myself time and time again on the road. Now y’all have to come to me. I went out to Chicago and knocked out the former world champ [David Diaz on Aug. 9]. What more do I have to do to get respect? So, if y’all aren’t coming to Philadelphia, Rhode Island, or Connecticut to fight ‘Hammerin’’ Hank, then we don’t have a fight. I’m tired of going into people’s backyards. It is what it is.” Lundy (20-1-1, 11 KOs) – a Philad Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:23:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundy_fires_back_at_dannie_williams_stop_kidding_yourself_talk_is_cheap/8972677 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundy_fires_back_at_dannie_williams_stop_kidding_yourself_talk_is_cheap/8972677 Lundy Fires Back at Dannie Williams: Stop Kidding Yourself – Talk is Cheap http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lundy_fires_back_at_dannie_williams_stop_kidding_yourself_talk_is_cheap/8972677 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Dannie Williams preparing to KO Hank Lundy & take his NABF lightweight title belt The most dangerous puncher in the lightweight division, World Boxing Council ("WBC") Continental Americas champion Dannie Williams, sooner rather than later, plans to add the North American Boxing Federation ("NABF") belt to his growing collection. The NABF crown is presently worn by flashy Philadelphia boxer "Hammerin" Hank Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs). The NABF ruled that Lundy make his mandatory title defense against the top contender, No. 2 rated Williams (No. 1 is unrated), but Williams' co-promoters, Rumble Time Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, were unable to successfully negotiate a deal with Lundy's promoter, Classic Entertainment and Sports. The NABF has ordered a purse bid to be held January 4 with a 60-40 split in favor of the reigning champion (Lundy). Lundy vs. Williams has been tentatively scheduled for March, pending the outcome of the purs... Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:01:21 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lightweight_battle_between_hank_lundy_and_dannie_williams_in_march/8966566 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lightweight_battle_between_hank_lundy_and_dannie_williams_in_march/8966566 Lightweight Battle Between Hank Lundy and Dannie Williams in March? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lightweight_battle_between_hank_lundy_and_dannie_williams_in_march/8966566 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ‘Step up, or step aside!’ Lundy challenges the champions while patiently awaiting title shot in lightweight division Boxing’s most feared road warrior is ready to turn the lightweight division on its ear in 2012, as long as the competition is willing to accept the challenge. Reigning North American Boxing Federation (NABF) champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy of Philadelphia, promoted exclusively by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., and managed by Ivan Cohen, is on the cusp of a world title shot after a highly-successful year in which he won his second title in April against Venezuelan Olympian Patrick Lopez and closed out ESPN’s latest season of “Friday Night Fights” with a thrilling knockout win over former world champion David Diaz in August. Having won three consecutive bouts since suffering his only loss in July of 2010, Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs) is welcoming all challengers in 2012 with his main focus on a world championship bout against any of the title-ho... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:49:17 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundy_ready_to_step_up_and_get_a_title_shot/8631808 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/lundy_ready_to_step_up_and_get_a_title_shot/8631808 Lundy Ready to Step Up and Get a Title Shot http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/lundy_ready_to_step_up_and_get_a_title_shot/8631808 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With a wildly successful year officially in the books, Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports is gearing up during the holiday season in anticipation of launching its 2012 schedule. CES will promote up to 12 world-class championship boxing events next year with shows at venues in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. CES will also be announcing a highly-anticipated deal with a major television network. “We are incredibly thankful for all the success we had in 2011, and we’re looking forward to bringing you bigger, better events in 2012,” Burchfield said. “Our team never rests; this is the best team in professional boxing and our goal, as it is with every show, is to get better each time and leave you waiting desperately for the next event. “During this past year, we crowned champions, celebrated long-awaited revivals, set new benchmarks for excellence in championship boxing, and honored the careers of many of boxing’s best, including our five-time world champi... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:36:13 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ces_looks_to_build_on_exciting_2011_with_busy_2012_fighters_like_mariusz_wach_hank_lundy/8534149 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ces_looks_to_build_on_exciting_2011_with_busy_2012_fighters_like_mariusz_wach_hank_lundy/8534149 CES Looks to Build on Exciting 2011 with Busy 2012 & Fighters like Mariusz Wach & Hank Lundy http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ces_looks_to_build_on_exciting_2011_with_busy_2012_fighters_like_mariusz_wach_hank_lundy/8534149 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png If you're not into booze, boxing or objectifying women, then Fight Night at the Washington Hilton may not be your thing. But for this reformed frat boy it's become an annual excuse to dust off the tux, break training and push the limits of professionalism while mingling with the fanciest fight crowd you're likely to encounter, all in the name of charity. In addition to the usual attractions (charity auction, Redskins cheerleaders, a host of Boxing Hall of Famers, enough cigar smoke to dim the sun), this year's event on Thursday featured a pair of decent professional bouts featuring fighters with actual potential, a departure from recent years. Cleveland's Prenice Brewer handed Baltimore prospect Emmanuel "Tranzformer" Taylor his first professional loss in an eight-round split decision that I scored for Taylor. In the other bout Northern Virginia featherweight prospect Jerren Cochran controlled tough North Carolina veteran Jason Rorie over four ro... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:01:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/fight_night_2011_prenice_brewer_edges_emmanuel_taylor_jerren_cochran_impresses/8035114 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/fight_night_2011_prenice_brewer_edges_emmanuel_taylor_jerren_cochran_impresses/8035114 Fight Night 2011: Prenice Brewer Edges Emmanuel Taylor, Jerren Cochran Impresses http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/fight_night_2011_prenice_brewer_edges_emmanuel_taylor_jerren_cochran_impresses/8035114 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png