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Ola Afolabi Promises To Return Stronger After Huck Loss

New York—Although cruiserweight Ola Afolabi had his five-fight win streak snapped at the hands of Marco Huck in their 12-round WBO title tilt on Saturday in Germany, both Afolabi and his promoter Dino Duva believe the British-born fighter illustrated...

Duva Challenges De La Rosa/King Deal, Blasts Glaser

Promoter Dino Duva of Duva Boxing says a grave injustice has been done to his promotional company involving a fighter and his people, a Buffalo-based agent and most shockingly of all -- his own business partner, Don King.

Sam Peter Calls Out Chris Arreola To Duel of "Nightmares"

Approximately, four years ago, Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter burst onto the scene and generated tremendous excitement and buzz in the heavyweight division. But since his disappointing loss to Vitali Klitschko in Berlin, Germany, last October,...

Vitali Klitschko-Sam Peter Media Interview Transcript

World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Sam Peter (30-1, 23 KOs) will defend against WBC Champion Emeritus Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34 KOs) in the opening half of a world championship doubleheader Saturday, Oct. 11, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BO...

Vitali Klitschko vs. Sam Peter is Signed For October 11

"Time for the first giant to fall!" growled WBC heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter at the news that former champion Vitali Klitschko had signed to face him on October 11.

Ola Afolabi Signs With Duva Boxing, Fights 6/13

New York, May - Promoter Dino Duva hopes to have another Nigerian superstar and future world champion on his hands. The promoter of WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter has signed Ola Afolabi, the NABO Cruiserweight Champion who also hails from Nige...

Samuel Peter Planning Unification March

New York—Dino Duva, promoter of World Boxing Council Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter has been actively working on the "Nigerian Nightmare's" schedule. Duva has been tireless in his efforts the last ten days following Samuel Peter's emphatic sixth-r...

Yuriorkis Gamboa on Wilson-Flores Undercard

DOVER, Del. — Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host an exciting night of championship boxing on Friday, February 8, 2008, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Rollins Center. The event is being promoted by Duva Boxing.

NYSAC Lifts Dino Duva's Suspension

NYSAC votes to retract six-month term and place promoter on probation. Promoter Dino Duva of Duva Boxing is happy to announce that after a hearing on the matter, the suspension he received in October has been retracted by the New York State Athletic...

Mike Marrone To Face Francisco Pianeta in 08

Promoter Dino Duva made an announcement about his young undefeated heavyweight prospect, Mike Marrone (18-0, 13 KOs), who is co-managed by legendary Hall-of-Fame manager and trainer Lou Duva.

Dino Duva: "Who Has Maccarinelli Beaten?"

WBO Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Maccarinelli (27-1, 20 KOs) has responded to the public challenge of KO artist Darnell “Ding-a-Ling Man” Wilson (22-5, 19 KOs).

Darnell Wilson Calls Out Enzo Maccarinelli

Cruiserweight knockout artist Darnell “Ding-a-Ling Man” Wilson (22-5, 19 KOs) is publicly inviting WBO Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Maccarinelli to prove to the world he is truly “in it for the glory” by facing him. Maccarinelli (27-1, 20 KOs) is repo...

Duva Says Dennis Rappaport Was Disrespectful

New York—Dino Duva, president of Duva Boxing, the promoter of WBC no. 1 contender Samuel Peter, was very emotional about the fact that the sacred Madison Square Garden boxing ring has been retired before Peter’s October 6 World Heavyweight Title figh...

Dino Duva To Support Kendall Holt's Protest

“Regardless of our differences, what happened to Kendall Holt isn’t right!”

Oleg Maskaev, Sam Peter Open Workout Quotes

World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev will make the second defense of his title against WBC No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter at Madison Square Garden, Saturday, Oct. 6 on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT...