Mark DeLuca

Mark DeLuca making the switch from fighter to trainer

Former southpaw fighter and now trainer Mark DeLuca, 30-4 (18 KOs), looks back over his time in boxing, his life in the Marines, and his new role as a coach

Mark DeLuca praises Abdullah Mason’s talent, says he’s special

Mark DeLuca, a seasoned trainer with a blue-collar approach to boxing, understood the harsh realities of the sport when he prepared his fighter, Mike Ohan Jr., for a bout against highly touted lightweight Abdullah Mason.

Thomas O’Toole aims to become Boston’s next working-class hero

In a city rich with fighting spirit, super middleweight Thomas O'Toole is aiming to become Boston's next sports legend and  maybe the city's fifth sports team, not unlike Marvin Hagler before him.

Benton Praises Nova After Foster Fight

Boxing coach Bobby Benton praised Abraham Nova who lost a split decision to his fighter, O'Shaquie Foster.

Euro News: Wallin vs. Gassiev, Firat Arslan, Estelle Mossely, More

52-year former WBA cruiserweight king Firat Arslan (54-9-3) now has an opponent for his farewell fight on October 21 in Goeppingen (Germany) and it will be Bosnian Edin "Iron Puky" Puhalo (23-1, 22 KOs). At stake is the vacant WBA Gold title.

Adrien Broner vs. Chris Howard on November 4 at Casino Miami Jai Alai

In the main event, four division champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner meets another Cincinnati, OH fighter in Chris Howard (18-2-1, 8 KOs).

Arslanbek Makhmudov Drops Carlos Takam Twice, But Forced To Go Distance

Veteran heavyweight contender Carlos Takam was unable to get the victory, but he was still able to take dangerous puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov the full distance at Casino de Montreal.

Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Carlos Takam Set For September 16

Montreal’s Eye of the Tiger delivers another one-two punch at its September 16 event, when heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov (14-0, 14 KOs) defends his NABF title against veteran Carlos Takam (39-6-1, 28 KOs). The NABF middleweight title will also be o...

Paul-Woodley: Charles Conwell To Face Mark DeLuca On August 29 Undercard

Hours after meeting the local press to confirm his next fight date, Charles Conwell now has an opponent for the occasion. krikya360.com has learned Conwell—a 2016 U.S. Olympian and current junior middleweight prospect—will next face Mark DeLuca as...

Mark DeLuca: Beating Charles Conwell Puts Me Where I Want To Be

On August 14th WBA/WBO/IBF/WBC Franchise lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez will make a mandatory title defense against George Kambosos in Miami, Florida. The bout will headline a pay-per-view that will be distributed by upstart streaming company Tri...

Lopez-Kambosos Undercard: Conwell-DeLuca, Zhang, Monroe, Robinson Added

The event is headlined by the first defense from Brooklyn, New York’s ‘The Takeover’ Teofimo Lopez, (16-0, 12 KOs), defending his lightweight titles against mandatory challenger, ‘Ferocious’ George Kambosos Jr., (19-0, 10 KOs), of Sydney, Australia s...

Kevin Torres, Mark DeLuca Win Bouts in Tijuana, Mexico

Junior welterweight prospect Kevin Torres dropped Jose Cuevas once en route to a one-sided decision victory Saturday night at the Cancha de Beisbol IMDET in Tijuana, Mexico. Scores were 80-71, 80-71 and 79-72 for Torres, who improves to 17-1-1, 14 kn...

Mark DeLuca Bounces Back, Stops Javier Frazier in Two Rounds

Fringe junior middleweight contender Mark DeLuca dropped journeyman Javier Frazier twice en route to a second round knockout win Saturday afternoon at the Southpaw Boxing and Fitness in Windham, New Hampshire.

BAD Promotions July 25 Show Postponed For Second Time Due To COVID-19

Efforts to proceed with a rescheduled show in South Florida have once again fallen prey to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A show planned for July 25 at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in Hallendale, Florida—to have been promoted by and featuring l...

Kell Brook: Amir Khan is a Waste of Time, I'm After Belts!

Kell Brook’s message was clear in the post-fight press conference after the Super Welterweight returned to action from a 14-month lay-off to beat Mark DeLuca with a seventh round stoppage in Sheffield on Saturday night. The former IBF Welterweight wo...