Tonight, Saturday, July 7, 2007, Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan, 28-0 (22), attempts to defend his IBF and IBO World Flyweight titles against Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr, 17-1 (10). Darchinyan, Armenian born and currently fighting out of Sydney, Australia, is regarded by most as the top flyweight in the world and has been working…
Considered as one of the top prospects in the super flyweight division, Nonito “The Filipino Flash†Donaire Jr., 17-1 (10), prepares for a move to flyweight to challenge Vic “Raging Bull†Darchinyan, 28-0 (22), for his IBF and IBO world championship belts. Donaire, born in General Santos City, Philippines (the current hometown of Filipino phenomenon…
With Massive Photo Diary Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night, Ricky “Hitman” Hatton put his undefeated record and IBO Light Welterweight title on the line against Jose Luis “El Terrible” Castillo, before the over 13,000 in attendance at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. With nearly…
As he put the final touches on his last workout before facing Jose Luis Castillo in front of 10,000 screaming British fans at the Thomas and Mack Center in Vegas this Saturday night, the Ring Magazine 140 lb Champion Ricky Hatton spoke to the media in attendance. Saddo Boxing was there to record what he…
Click for larger image© Peter PortoSaddo Boxing In a much anticipated bout between the two top 140 pound fighters in the world, Ricky “The Hitman†Hatton will face off against Jose Luis “El Terrible†Castillo tonight, Saturday, June 23, 2006 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. At stake will be Ricky…
One of the world’s top trainers, Roger Mayweather, spoke to the media at the last workout by the legendary Mexican banger, Jose Luis Castillo, who will face off with the world’s top 140 pound fighter, Ricky Hatton, this Saturday in Las Vegas. SaddoBoxing was there to record what he had to say…
Click for larger image © John McDonald To be honest, when it was first suggested that I write about boxing in Las Vegas, I was a little unsure about how to approach it. I have been to many boxing matches throughout the years and, for the most part, have always believed that if you appreciate…
Photo ©Jim Everett/SaddoBoxing This past Friday night undefeated heavyweight “Fast” Eddie Chambers was pitted against Dominick “The Southern Disaster” Guinn, headlining “The Next Great Heavyweight Contender”, presented by Goossen-Tutor Promotions and aired on Showtime from the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Chambers, a somewhat undersized heavyweight by today’s standard at 6’1″…
While most eyes in Las Vegas are looking forward to the upcoming mega fight next week, Crown Boxing Inc. and the Orleans Hotel and Casino showed this past Friday night that there is more to an entertaining night of boxing than million dollar promotions and endless hype. In the Mardi Gras Ballroom of the Orleans…
Acelino “Popó” Freitas is one of the most accomplished champions currently in the sport. Growing up in impoverished conditions in his native Brazil, Freitas put aside an early interest in soccer and instead chose to pursue boxing as the path to a better life. Primarily known throughout his career for his aggressive style and fearsome…
May 5, 2007 Junior Middleweight Bout What makes a great boxing match? What makes a match up for the ages? There are several ingredients that can go into the making of a memorable fight; personal grudges, a clash of styles, and furious action, just to name a few, but in my opinion, this coming battle…