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Rockstar Games has officially revealed the GTA 6 pre-order date to be June 25, 2026. The pre-orders will go live on digital storefronts (PS5 and Xbox Stores) and in select retailers (physical copies).
The night began with a tribute to longtime Golden Gloves ring announcer Dan Sartel, who will be announcing his final bouts this weekend. In attendance, working corners, refereeing or judging were many former professional boxers from Minnesota including Jamal James, Adonis Frazier, Joe Amouta, Phil Williams, Dalton Outlaw, Anthony Bonsante, Michael Faulk, Cerresso Fort, Mohammed […] The post Gloves Fly in St. Cloud: 2025 Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Championships Day 1 Recap appeared first on ...
The region’s top amateur boxers are headed to St. Cloud this weekend for the 2025 Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Championship, with Friday night semifinals and Saturday finals scheduled at The Park Event Center, located at 500 Division Street. Fighters from Regions I through IV have punched their tickets through qualifying tournaments and now battle for […] The post Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Championship Set for April 18–19 in St. Cloud appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxe...
DETROIT LAKES, MN — On Saturday, May 17, the Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes will host Ignite Fights 108, an action-packed pro-am boxing event featuring a compelling regional matchup: Frazee, Minnesota’s own Corey Thompson (5-3) takes on North Dakota’s Bobby Deane (5-1) in a light heavyweight showdown. This bout has a personal edge for […] The post Corey Thompson Returns Home to Face Bobby Deane at Ignite Fights 108 appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
Minnesota boxing’s busiest road warrior, Rondale Hubbert, returns home for a crowd-pleasing showdown against North Dakota’s Roman Cruz on Saturday, May 17, at Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes. The 4-round 142 pound bout is part of the Ignite Fights 108 pro/am card and has all the makings of a fan favorite. Hubbert (16-36-3), now […] The post Hubbert-Cruz Promises Action as Minnesota Meets North Dakota in the Ring At Ignite 108 appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Sc...
Our early vibe check as spring practice begins in Storrs.
I think the answer is yes, mainly in the form of photo-type galleries. Like when I go to Fenway or something. Or maybe some retro-galleries. Stay tuned! (He said to basically nobody but whatever!)
Duluth’s Alissa Boltz officially made her professional debut on April 6 as a member of the Atlanta Attack in Team Combat League action against the Nashville Smash. While she ultimately dropped both of the two rounds she boxed in, Boltz showed plenty of grit, toughness, and promise in her first outing under the bright TCL […] The post Boltz Shows Heart in Team Combat League Debut appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
Maplewood, MN – The annual Battle of the Badges charity boxing event returns to The Myth on Saturday, April 12, 2025, promising another thrilling night of action, heart, and purpose. Hosted by Element Gym and Firefighters United, this event features firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and other first responders stepping into the ring for a […] The post Battle of the Badges Returns April 12 at The Myth appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
Minnesota’s Alissa Boltz is set to make her professional boxing debut this weekend, but it’s not your typical first fight in the pro ranks. The 32-year-old featherweight from Buffalo, now training out of Jungle Gym Boxing Academy in Duluth, will be suiting up for the Atlanta Attack in the third season of Team Combat League […] The post Duluth’s Alissa Boltz to Make Pro Debut with Atlanta Attack in Team Combat League appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
The Spring Fling amateur boxing event was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, showcasing a packed lineup of exciting bouts featuring rising talent from across the region. Boxers representing gyms such as Team Amos, Saint Cloud Golden Gloves, Top Team, Rice St Old School, Longevity, Lucy Laney, Saint Cloud Boxing and Wrestling, CMB, Bemidji, Top […] The post Spring Fling Show Results – April 5, 2025 appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
Minnesota’s Mike “The Marine” Richman is set to defend his BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship on Saturday, May 10, in the main event against Josh “D-Day” Dyer at the Maverik Center in Utah. The event will stream live on DAZN, with tickets available now at BKFC.com. Both fighters bring serious knockout power into this matchup. Every […] The post Mike Richman to Defend BKFC Title May 10 Against Josh Dyer appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
Yanks in Pittsburgh this weekend. Started with a “W.” How bout another? Never mind the...
ST. CLOUD, MN – The gloves are laced, and the fighters are ready. Tomorrow, April 5, the St. Cloud Armory will host the Spring Fling Boxing Show, a USA Boxing-sanctioned event that promises an afternoon of intense amateur action. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the first bout is set to begin at 2 p.m. […] The post St. Cloud’s Spring Fling Boxing Show Set to Deliver Fireworks appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
There are a few things you can count on in this life: death, taxes, and me posting this same exact story every year on Fenway ... The post Again, Like Clockwork: My Favorite Fenway Opening Day appeared first on Surviving Grady .
Recap Leicester City were defeated by Manchester City at the Etihad on Wednesday evening by a score of 2-0. First-half goals from Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush gave the hosts an insurmountable lead. Leicester were unable to get a touch for long periods of the second half and never looked like scoring, let alone overturning […]
Prepare for an evening of boxing as Ignite Fights 108 brings an anticipated pro/am event to the Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes, MN, on Saturday, May 17. One highlight of the night features a heavyweight clash between Minneapolis powerhouse Tommy Matlon and Hinckley’s relentless warrior, Cayman Audie. Event Details: • Date: Saturday, May 17 […] The post Ignite Fights 108 Presents: Heavyweight Showdown Between Tommy Matlon and Cayman Audie appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, ...
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On Saturday, May 17, Ignite Fights 108 will bring an electrifying pro/am boxing event to Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes, MN. One of the night’s intriguing matchups pits Terrence Walker against the hungry debutant Lorenzo Cardona Jr. 📍 1310 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN ⏰ Doors Open: 5 PM | First Fight: 5:30 PM […] The post A Clash of Experience and Ambition: Walker vs. Cardona Set for Ignite Fights 108 On May 17 appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
My picks have been on a steady downhill slide since 2018, so seriously, don’t use this post to fill out your bracket. The general awfulness of my picks means this will be a very simple post. I’m not overanalyzing things and not breaking things down. It’s March. Funny things happen. NOTE: I’m updating my First […]
We begin today’s post with a live look at me at about 5:04 p.m. Central last night when the 8/9 game in Auburn’s pod in Lexington popped up: Again, since the men’s Selection Committee ditched the S-curve and decided to make the tournament more regional, you get nonsense like this. Yes, protected seeds are only […]
It was an action-packed night at Richard Green Central Elementary School, where boxers from various gyms stepped into the ring to showcase their skills. Here are the results from the bouts: • Milan Elias Sislema (Firehouse, 95 lbs, 13 years old) won against Cristian Ramirez Hernandez (Champions, 90 lbs, 14 years old). • Yabsra Barato […] The post Boxing at Central Results by COD appeared first on MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule .
Recap Leicester City were brushed aside by Manchester United by a score of 3-0 at the King Power on Sunday evening. Rasmus Hojlund struck halfway through the first period to give the visitors the lead at the break. Anthony Garnacho added a second after the hour mark and Bruno Fernandes grabbed a third right before […]
The Selection Show (6 p.m. ET, CBS) is almost upon us. I did another pass at lines 5 down, so this looks a little different than this morning’s projection. Up (⬆︎) and down (⬇︎) arrows reflect movement of a seed line (or more) relative to the bracket projection for the morning of Sunday, March 16, […]
Prior seasons: 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 All times are p.m. Eastern unless noted. Games marked with an asterisk (*) will start after the previous game, so tip time is approximate. All TV info courtesy of the conference’s official websites or Matt’s College Sports on TV site. Graphics by Chris Dobbertean […]
2025 Big Ten Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Basics Format Traditional bracket Site The Big Ten Tournament is back at the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis after spending last year at the Target Center in Minneapolis. There is one TV/streaming change for 2025, with Peacock taking Wednesday’s first-round tripleheader from the Big Ten Network. (I’m still […]