Don Smith
239 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Q & A with Sergei Liakhovich & Much More
Liakhovich. Boxing Fans, On April 1, 2006 Sergei Liakhovich, in Cleveland Ohio, scored a unanimous victory over Lamont Brewster to capture the WBO Heavyweight Championship. It was a dream that came true.…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes with Don Smith: Goossen On The Record, Iron Boy 11 & More
Boxing Fans, Boxing Promoter Dan Goossen and I met years ago when he was promoting James ?Lights Out? Toney for an upcoming fight. I don?t remember the time and place, but I…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Arreola News, Ramos Impressive, Zemrose in AZ.&More
Boxing Fans, No set date for the WBC heavyweight title clash between Cris "The Nightmare"Arreola and Bermane "B WARE" Stiverne. A spokesperson for Arreola confirmed the "Nightmare" has been training for more…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Arreola vs. Stiverne, Iron Boy News & AZ Gold & Silver
Arreola vs Stiverne. Boxing Fans, Christmas is over, New Year's resolutions are broken, Florida State is BCS National Champion and boxing fans began 2014 optimistically hoping this is the year, Manny and…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Sting Nabs Coach, 3 Volunteer Elf’s And Much More
Boxing Fans, 39 year old boxing mentor and gym proprietor Damien Stone (Stone Hard Gym, Chandler Arizona) was arrested on Friday December 13 and charged with one count of prostitution, a class…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Pacquiao Back To Winning, Garcia In Phoenix, Martell Retires
Boxing Fans, After two consecutive losses, 34 year old Manny Pacquiao returned to winning with a unanimous victory over a game but out manned Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios to capture the vacant…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: $1,000.000.00 Bail, Hoye Wins, Edwards Vs. Korobov
Boxing Fans, Urbina Murder Update: Phoenix Police arrested two men in connection with the brutal murder of 17 year old aspiring 2016 Olympic boxing hopeful Alexis Urbina on Friday November 8. Formal…
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Breaking News: Two Arrested in Connection with Alexis Urbina Murder
Dateline Phoenix ...Phoenix Police arrested two men in connection with the brutal murder of 17 year old aspiring 2016 Olympic boxing hopeful Alexis Urbina on Friday November 8. Urbina was found unconscious…
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Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Benavidez Jr.Ready for Return, Ditto Hernandez & Much More
Promising Phoenix, Arizona boxer Jose Benavidez Jr. (17-0- 13 knockouts) will resume his notable ring career on the Top Rank/WFC co- produced 11/16 "Solo Boxeo Tecate" show in Laughlin, Nevada at the…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes: Urbina Billboard Up, Donaire/Esparza Spar & More
Boxing Fans, Phoenix Police officials are predictably tight lipped about discussing any new leads or clues into the murder of 17 year old National boxing champion Alexis Urbina. The best words to…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: $5,000.00 Reward Withdrawn, Beltran / Burns Rematch & More
Boxing Fans, On Thursday, October 3, Phoenix television reporter Allyson Blaine (CBS 5) called to inquire about my knowledge of a $5,000.00 reward offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction…
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Boxer Sulem Urbina Issued A Statement Regarding Her Brother’s Death
Special Edition: Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith Boxing Fans, Lorin Chvotkin, an official spokesperson for the family of slain boxer Alexis Urbina, asked me to publish and forward Sulem…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Ten Count Salute and Santiago Victory Highlight Iron Boy 9 Show
Boxing Fans, A near capacity crowd gathered at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix,Arizona on Saturday, September 21 to watch championship boxing and bid a poignant and emotional goodbye to fallen boxing hero…
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Retired Judge Volunteers Reward for Urbina Case
My fellow colleagues and boxing fans Retired Judge Carlos Mendoza (602-446-2558) is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the brutal murder of…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Urbina Services Set, Alvarez Vs. Mayweather & Beltran Draw
Boxing Fans, Funeral & Memorial services for 17 year old National Amateur Boxing Champion Alexis Urbina are set for Friday 9/13 and Saturday 9/14. Alexis was beaten to death on Tuesday 9/3…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Community Mourns Urbina Death, Arreola: “If I Don’t Beat Mitchell, It’s Over”
Boxing Fans, Breaking News: The Arizona boxing community and USA Boxing Arizona is mourning the tragic death of 17 year old boxing sensation Alexis Urbina who passed on Thursday, September 5, 2013…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Beltran Fans May have to Scramble to Watch, Rumble in the Desert & More!
Beltran. Boxing Fans, Arizona Boxing Fans wanting to watch the Saturday, September 7 WBO Lightweight Championship tussle between challenger Ray Beltran and reigning champion Ricky Burns can watch the contest over Wealth…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Chris Arreola, Josesito Lopez, Rico Hoye & Much More
Boxing Fans, Chris Arreola and Josecito Lopez rented a home in Scottsdale, Arizona at the end of July to accommodate them while they prepared for their respective bouts on the September 7…
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Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith: Vaca Shines, Challenge Issued, Red Nation Warriors Boxing & More
Boxing Fans, A near capacity crowd attended the Iron Boy 8 boxing show at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on July 20 despite sweltering heat and a monsoon threat that hit Central…
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Offer On The Table, Waiting For Adam Trupish
KO Boxing and Fan Base Promotions have offered a winner take all purse for Light Middleweights Janks Trotter (7-1-1) and Adam Trupish (11-1) to fight in Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Friday, September…
