With the twelfth round knockout of ‘Fast Eddie’ Chambers by Wladimir Klitschko in Germany the heavyweight picture has become clearer in terms of who the remaining talent is, and who is left to fight whom. The question is, will these bouts happen in the future? Vitali Klitschko’s upcoming bout against …
Read More »Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King: “The WBA Should Strip Chagaev”
Boxing promoter Don King believes the World Boxing Association must strip Ruslan Chagaev of any claim to its heavyweight championship after the Finnish Boxing Federation reviewed blood tests and refused to allow Chagaev to participate in Saturday’s match against WBA champion Nikolai “Giant Russian” Valuev in Helsinki. “Unfortunately for Ruslan …
Read More »Boxing Update: Team Ruiz Files Petition With WBA
Team Ruiz has filed an official petition with the World Boxing Association asking that heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev be stripped of his “Champion In Recess” status and demanding an immediate purse bid for Valuev-Ruiz III to be held by August 30 for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title. Two-time WBA heavyweight …
Read More »Boxing In Europe: Weekend Results
Despite the headlining Ruslan Chagaev vs. Nicolay Valuev WBA heavyweight title rematch being called off, the show at Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland went on as planned last night. Local man Juho Tolppola, 22-6-1 (9), failed in his bid to win the European Union light welter title from Italian evergreen …
Read More »Boxing Update: Team Ruiz Demands Purse Bid For Third Valuev Fight
Upon today’s announcement that Valuev-Chagaev II has been canceled, Team Ruiz is demanding an immediate purse bid in order for Valuev vs. Ruiz III to be held by August 30 for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title. Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Valuev Should Be WBA Champ After Chagaev Rematch Cancelled
Boxing promoter Don King has asked the World Boxing Association to declare Nikolai “Giant Russian” Valuev its undisputed heavyweight champion after Saturday’s match between Valuev and WBA “champion in recess” Ruslan Chagaev at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, was cancelled.
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Ruslan Chagaev vs. Nikolay Valuev II
The heavyweight division kicks back into action tomorrow night in the unlikely city of Helsinki, Finland when giant WBA Champion Nikolay Valuev makes the second defence of his belt against former foe and WBA Champion In Recess Ruslan Chagaev. The two men know each other very well. Back in April, …
Read More »Boxing Fan Pressure Causes WBA Review Of Holyfield vs. Valuev
© SE On December 20, 2008, Evander Holyfield made an attempt at becoming the only man to ever hold a portion of boxing’s most coveted prize for the fifth time, the heavyweight championship of the world. So after all the critics blasted any chance he might have at success, Holyfield …
Read More »Boxing Round By Round: Nicolai Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield
WBA Heavyweight Champion Nicolai Valuev retained his belt last night at Zurich, Switzerland’s Hallenstadion Arena by posting a close majority decision over former champion Evander Holyfield. Holyfield started off on his toes, staying away from the massive Russian’s long jab with circular motion. When the American veteran did come in, …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Nikolay Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield
Tonight at Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, 46 year old Evander Holyfield will add another chapter to a career that began over 24 years ago in Madison Square Garden. The fact that “The Real Deal” is still getting opportunities to deliver upon his goal of regaining a world title is pretty …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Nicolai Valuev vs. Evander Holyfield
In preparation for their WBA Heavyweight title clash tonight at Hellenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, the principal fighters all weighed in yesterday. WBA Heavyweight Championship Nicolai Valuev: 310.75 lb Evander Holyfield: 214.25 lb
Read More »Boxing PPV: Holyfield’s Experience Key Versus Valuev
Four-time world heavyweight Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield’s vast experience edge is key for a potential upset Saturday night against WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai “The Russian Giant” Valuev on pay-per-view live from Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland.
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