http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum Comments board for the front page Boxing News Articles. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:06:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56847-boxing-weights-rendall-munroe-vs-simone-maludrottu.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:31 GMT **With Slideshow**


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Yesterday at the Gateway Hotel in Nottingham, England, promoter Frank Maloney hosted the official weigh-in ahead of tonight's European super bantamweight title clash between reigning champion Rendall Munroe and former European bantam titlist and WBC world title challenger Simone Maludrottu.

Proceedings went smoothly and quickly. The two men quietly took turns weighing in and both posed for the obligatory ‘face-off’ photographs. As you would expect from these two boxers - there was no goading or verbal onslaught from either man.

Munroe looked in fantastic shape and was calm and relaxed throughout.

Weights were as follows:

European super bantamweight championship, 12 rounds
Rendall Munroe: 8 stone 10 pounds/122 lb
Simone Maludrottu: 8 stone 9 and a quarter pounds/121.25 lb

Other boxers weighing in were as follows:

Welterweights, 8 ro... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56847-boxing-weights-rendall-munroe-vs-simone-maludrottu.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56846-boxing-britain-impact-abc-get-national-champion-victory.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:51 GMT Impact ABC trainer Andy Sedgmore has hailed the performance of Liam Berrisford after he was crowned National Junior Novice School Boy Champion in Liverpool.

The 15 year old from Meir Park took the title after a points victory over Stevenage ABC's Levi Raymond in the 57-60 kilo category.

“The dedication Liam has put in has been rewarded, and the whole gym is buzzing at the point. Raymond was a very tricky customer who was a natural switch-hitter, but the way Liam changed his tactics and coped with him was exceptional,” he said.

Sedgmore has also refused to rule out competing for a spot in the 2012 Olympics, saying, “Never say never, I think we went into the competition looking to get beyond the Midlands level, and then see where we went from there.”

Berrisford, who had only had three bouts before the competition, decided to keep on boxing when some of his friends stopped, and is delighted to reap the rewards.

“I have really concentrated and put my boxing first since I joined Impact, and the trainers have been great. A lo... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56846-boxing-britain-impact-abc-get-national-champion-victory.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56845-showtime-boxing-super-six-boxers-predict-kessler-vs-ward-outcome.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:08 GMT Carl Froch and Arthur Abraham, victorious over their American opponents in the first round of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, are predicting Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler will beat Andre “S.O.G.” Ward in the final Group Stage 1 matchup Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast.

The two Americans who suffered losses don’t see it that way and are for Ward. “I'm going with Ward,” said Andre Dirrell, after his Group Stage 1 defeat to Carl Froch in October.

Dirrell and Abraham will be ringside Nov. 21 to catch all the action. “Ward has the ability to win,” continued Dirrell. “This is his biggest fight so he'll have to stick to his game plan but I'm going with him."

The matchup between WBA super middleweight champion Kessler and hometown, undefeated hero is a scheduled for 12 rounds and will be for Kessler’s WBA 168-pound title.

“Mikkel Kessler will win because of his strength and ring experience,” said Froch. “I'm looking fo... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56845-showtime-boxing-super-six-boxers-predict-kessler-vs-ward-outcome.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56844-boxing-quotes-bernard-hopkins-vs-enrique-ornelas.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:48 GMT Bernard Hopkins and Enrique Ornelas participated in a media conference call ahead of their light heavyweight clash at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, December 2.

Bernard Hopkins: "This guy (Enrique Ornelas) is not a cream puff. This guy is not anyone that you pick for a tune-up or a softy. Enrique and his brother are well respected and have given everyone they fought a fight, win lose or draw. That's the type of guy I am, I duck no one. I take no one lightly. Again, I didn't want to be a part of the matchmaking part. A fight is a fight, no matter if you're in Vegas or you're in Philadelphia.

"I'm feeling good. I've trained a little bit more reserved because when you're young, you have a lot more energy. I know the media is trying to figure out when the hell this guy is going to look like he's 45. I have a future, even at 44.

"Anything is possible. Never rule anything out for me. People have ruled me out a lot in my life, and that's been my biggest motivation. December 2 starts a marathon for me, a marathon ... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56844-boxing-quotes-bernard-hopkins-vs-enrique-ornelas.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56843-boxing-weights-quotes-joey-mccreedy-vs-otis-griffin.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:27 GMT CES Boxing presents the "Autumn Classic" fight card tonight at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

Super Middleweights, 8 rounds
Joey McCreedy: 165 Lb
Otis Griffin: 168 Lb

Light welterweights, 6 rounds
Danny O’Connor: 141 Lb
James Hope: 142 Lb

Light welterweights, 6 Rounds
Jaime Clampit: 140.5 Lb
Rachel Clark: 143.5 Lb

Press Conference Quotes:

Joey McCreedy: “I don’t do a lot of talking; I fight in the ring. I respect Otis for coming up here. He’s a great fighter. He’s been in the ring with Jeff Lacy and Danny Green, well, not for very long with Green. I said I’d knock him out in five and I will knock him out in five, or earlier. He’s a warrior and I’m a warrior. It’s going to be a great fight. After I win this fight I’ll be looking for bigger fights.”

Otis Griffin: “This is my first time this way in a long time. I spent a little of my life in New Jersey, but the chill isn’t welcome. I am a devout Christian. I’ve been fighting six years as a pro in four different countries and five title fights. M... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56843-boxing-weights-quotes-joey-mccreedy-vs-otis-griffin.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56842-boxing-ireland-undercard-bouts-added-macklin-vs-pintos-dec-5-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:42 GMT Cuban super middleweight sensation Luis Garcia and new Belfast pro Jamie Conlan are the latest additions to the undercard for the Sierra Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on Saturday, December 5. The card is headlined by European Middleweight Champ, Matthew Macklin as he takes on Uruguayan Champ Rafa Sosa Pintos in a non title contest with the event live on RTÉ Two. Former world junior amateur champion Garcia will be looking to extend his perfect professional record to six straight wins while flyweight Conlan will be looking to build upon an impressive debut win earlier this month. Garcia is one of a trio of world junior amateur champions from Cuba who are now based in Cork and Gary Hyde, who manages all three, believes that Garcia is a future World Champion. “There’s no doubt in my mind that Luis can go all the way,” said Hyde. “He’s sparred some of the top pro’s in the U.K. including a stint as the chief sparring partner for WBC Champ Carl Froch and I saw enough in those sessions to know he can go all ... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11067-macklin-vs-pintos.html) Cuban super middleweight sensation Luis Garcia and new Belfast pro Jamie Conlan are the latest additions to the undercard for the Sierra Fight Night at the National Stadium, Dublin on Saturday, December 5.

The card is headlined by European Middleweight Champ, Matthew Macklin as he takes on Uruguayan Champ Rafa Sosa Pintos in a non title contest with the event live on RTÉ Two.

Former world junior amateur champion Garcia will be looking to extend his perfect professional record to six straight wins while flyweight Conlan will be looking to build upon an impressive debut win earlier this month.

Garcia is one of a trio of world junior amateur champions from Cuba who are now based in Cork and Gary Hyde, who manages all three, believes that Garcia is a future World Champion.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that Luis can go all the way,” said Hyde. “He’s sparred some of the top pro’s in the U.K. including a stint as the chief sparring partner for WBC Champ Carl Froch and I saw enough in those sessions to know he can go all ... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56842-boxing-ireland-undercard-bouts-added-macklin-vs-pintos-dec-5-a.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56841-powell-vs-mesquita-headlines-worlds-greatest-ever-boxing-show-dec-12-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:29 GMT IBF No. 6 rated junior middleweight Sechew “Iron Horse” Powell (25-2, 15 KOs) plans to take full advantage of the exposure and cache associated with headlining the “World’s Greatest Ever Boxing Show,” Dec. 12 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, as part of a spectacular “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion that weekend at the same venue.

Powell (25-2, 15 KOs), fighting out Brooklyn, leads the U.S. team versus The World in team scoring competition against Brazilian knockout specialist Antonio “Mesquitinha Nejo” Mesquita (35-1, 27 KOs) in the 10-round main event.

The card showcases sons of four former world champions – junior middleweight Ronald “The Chosen One” Hearns (22-1, 17 KOs), super middleweight Aaron Pryor, Jr. (12-2, 9 KOs) and Elijah McCall (4-0-1, 4 KOs) for the U.S., while junior middleweight John Jackson (4-0, 4 KOs), from St. Thomas, represents The World.

The “World’s Greatest Ever Boxing Show,” presented by The World Greatest Ever in association with Warriors Boxing, is part of a... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56841-powell-vs-mesquita-headlines-worlds-greatest-ever-boxing-show-dec-12-a.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56840-boxing-canada-undercard-pascal-vs-diaconu-rematch-announced.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:42 GMT Montreal and its surround cities thirstily await December 11 when what should be a packed Bell Centre crowd will witness the much talked about rematch between WBC Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (24-1-0, 16KO), and # 4 rated WBC challenger Adrian Diaconu (26-1-0 15 KO). This gala will also mark the long awaited return to the ring of former WBC Super Middleweight champion Éric Lucas (38-7-3, 14KO), who is scheduled to shake the ring rust off against Ramon Pedro Moyano (27-8-3, 15KO) from Argentina. InterBox and GYM are proud to announce the rest of the card, as follows: When David Lemieux (19-0 19KO), turned pro at 18 years old, many compared him to hockey phenom Sydney Crosby from the Pittsburgh Penguins in terms of talent and future impact in his sport. After literally demolishing all opponents placed in front to him, his new challenge is to acquire his first important tile, the prestigious WBC Youth Intercontinental championship, reserved for athletes 23 years of age or younger. The opponent standing in his w... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11065-pascal-vs-diaconu.html) Montreal and its surround cities thirstily await December 11 when what should be a packed Bell Centre crowd will witness the much talked about rematch between WBC Light Heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (24-1-0, 16KO), and # 4 rated WBC challenger Adrian Diaconu (26-1-0 15 KO).

This gala will also mark the long awaited return to the ring of former WBC Super Middleweight champion Éric Lucas (38-7-3, 14KO), who is scheduled to shake the ring rust off against Ramon Pedro Moyano (27-8-3, 15KO) from Argentina.

InterBox and GYM are proud to announce the rest of the card, as follows:

When David Lemieux (19-0 19KO), turned pro at 18 years old, many compared him to hockey phenom Sydney Crosby from the Pittsburgh Penguins in terms of talent and future impact in his sport.

After literally demolishing all opponents placed in front to him, his new challenge is to acquire his first important tile, the prestigious WBC Youth Intercontinental championship, reserved for athletes 23 years of age or younger.

The opponent standing in his w... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56840-boxing-canada-undercard-pascal-vs-diaconu-rematch-announced.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56839-british-boxing-elcock-trainer-confident-upcoming-barker-title-fight.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:20 GMT Darren Barker might be a Chelsea fan but if Wayne Elcock’s trainer is to be believed then he’s definitely not the special one. Veteran Birmingham fight figure Paddy Lynch says he’s seen enough of Barker to form the opinion that he won’t stand in the way of Elcock regaining his British Middleweight crown when they clash at the Brentwood Centre on November 28. The two men meet in the headline bout of a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4 and Lynch believes that the prestigious Lonsdale belt will be going back to Birmingham. “I’ve watched Barker progress over the years and he’s a nice, tidy boxer, there’s no doubts about that,” admitted Lynch. “He ticks all the boxes in that he’s solid in every department but I don’t believe he’s a ten out of ten in any one area. I don’t see anything special about him and if the right Wayne Elcock shows up then there’s no reason why he can’t regain that Lonsdale belt. “Wayne knows he needs to reproduce the form that won him the British title first time ou... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11064-elcock-barker.html) Darren Barker might be a Chelsea fan but if Wayne Elcock’s trainer is to be believed then he’s definitely not the special one.

Veteran Birmingham fight figure Paddy Lynch says he’s seen enough of Barker to form the opinion that he won’t stand in the way of Elcock regaining his British Middleweight crown when they clash at the Brentwood Centre on November 28.

The two men meet in the headline bout of a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4 and Lynch believes that the prestigious Lonsdale belt will be going back to Birmingham. “I’ve watched Barker progress over the years and he’s a nice, tidy boxer, there’s no doubts about that,” admitted Lynch.

“He ticks all the boxes in that he’s solid in every department but I don’t believe he’s a ten out of ten in any one area. I don’t see anything special about him and if the right Wayne Elcock shows up then there’s no reason why he can’t regain that Lonsdale belt.

“Wayne knows he needs to reproduce the form that won him the British title first time ou... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56839-british-boxing-elcock-trainer-confident-upcoming-barker-title-fight.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56838-showtime-boxing-froch-predicting-super-six-european-hat-trick.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:27 GMT WBC Super Middleweight Champ Carl“The Cobra” Froch believes that Mikkel Kessler has what it takes tocomplete a clean sweep for Europe in the final bout of Group Stage 1 in theSuper Six World Boxing Classic this weekend. With Froch having ended the unbeatenrun of American hotshot Andre Dirrell last month and German based ArmenianArthur Abraham scoring a final round KO over Jermain Taylor it’scurrently 2 – 0 to Europe ahead of Kessler’s clash with Andre Wardin the U.S. this weekend. Saturday night’s bout from Portlandis live in the UK and Irelandon Primetime (Sky channel 480) and while the Super Sixtournament is an individual competition Froch admits that he’s hopingthat Kessler can make it a clean sweep for the European’s over theirStateside rivals. “The Yank’saren’t having the best of times so far,” said Froch. “I feltfor Jermain Taylor getting stopped in the last round again against Abraham, itwas like my fight with him all over again. As for Dirrell he was just far toonegative against me. Maybe Ward ca... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11063-showtime-boxing-froch-predicting-super-european.html) WBC Super Middleweight Champ Carl“The Cobra” Froch believes that Mikkel Kessler has what it takes tocomplete a clean sweep for Europe in the final bout of Group Stage 1 in theSuper Six World Boxing Classic this weekend.

With Froch having ended the unbeatenrun of American hotshot Andre Dirrell last month and German based ArmenianArthur Abraham scoring a final round KO over Jermain Taylor it’scurrently 2 – 0 to Europe ahead of Kessler’s clash with Andre Wardin the U.S. this weekend.

Saturday night’s bout from Portlandis live in the UK and Irelandon Primetime (Sky channel 480) and while the Super Sixtournament is an individual competition Froch admits that he’s hopingthat Kessler can make it a clean sweep for the European’s over theirStateside rivals.

“The Yank’saren’t having the best of times so far,” said Froch. “I feltfor Jermain Taylor getting stopped in the last round again against Abraham, itwas like my fight with him all over again. As for Dirrell he was just far toonegative against me. Maybe Ward ca... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56838-showtime-boxing-froch-predicting-super-six-european-hat-trick.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56837-hennessy-boxing-danger-man-el-maachi-ready-britains-best.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:29 GMT On paper Yassine El Maachi’s record is unlikely to set the world on fire but the London based Moroccan believes he’s the best kept secret in British boxing and he might just be right.

El Maachi has won ten and lost four in a stop start professional career that started in 2001 but having put together an impressive six fight winning streak he says he’s ready for any welterweight or light welterweight in Britain.

His next outing comes at the Brentwood Centre on November 28th on the undercard of the Darren Barker – Wayne Elcock British Middleweight title. The Hennessy Sports event is live on ITV4 and El Maachi is hopeful that he can make himself known to a wider audience.

“In boxing it’s all about getting the right breaks and I believe that this is a big chance for me,” said the self styled “Showman”. "I will fight anyone out there right now; all I need is the chance to prove I belong with the best.”

The power punching southpaw has no problem admitting that he has styled himself on his idol, former World Champ... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56837-hennessy-boxing-danger-man-el-maachi-ready-britains-best.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56795-boxing-perspective-they-came-they-tried-but-did-they-succeed.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:56:39 GMT As boxing fans, we’ve probably all sat at home watching a fight and fancied we could’ve done pretty well in the ring with the right training and preparation. But luckily, most of us sober up or realise we’re too old to chase these far-fetched fantasies. But over the years, many athletes from other sports - especially power sports - have succumbed to the special lure of the ring. Buoyed by great success in their own fields, and the knowledge that they have exceptional strength, toughness and dedication, they become convinced they can also excel in the noble art. You’ll often hear sports fans talking up the boxing potential of a great basketball, American football or rugby player. This article looks at some star athletes who actually laced on the gloves. As we will see, very few of these men achieved real success in the ring and most were given a painful lesson by this toughest of sports. George Trafton: 4-1 A legendary hard man of American football in the 1920s and 30s, Trafton was centre for the Decatur Staleys – late... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11059-weak-chins.html) As boxing fans, we’ve probably all sat at home watching a fight and fancied we could’ve done pretty well in the ring with the right training and preparation. But luckily, most of us sober up or realise we’re too old to chase these far-fetched fantasies.

But over the years, many athletes from other sports - especially power sports - have succumbed to the special lure of the ring. Buoyed by great success in their own fields, and the knowledge that they have exceptional strength, toughness and dedication, they become convinced they can also excel in the noble art.

You’ll often hear sports fans talking up the boxing potential of a great basketball, American football or rugby player. This article looks at some star athletes who actually laced on the gloves. As we will see, very few of these men achieved real success in the ring and most were given a painful lesson by this toughest of sports.

George Trafton: 4-1

A legendary hard man of American football in the 1920s and 30s, Trafton was centre for the Decatur Staleys – late... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56795-boxing-perspective-they-came-they-tried-but-did-they-succeed.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56794-rooneys-boxing-gym-hosts-judgement-day-ii-nov-25-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:47:08 GMT Gentleman Boxing, or White Collar Boxing as it is better known, is becoming one of the most popular pastimes for City of London workers. There doesn’t seem to be a month pass without at least one major White Collar Boxing event taking place in the capital. On Wednesday the 25th November 2009 London is the setting for what must rate as one of the most high profile of all White Collar Boxing events to date, Judgement Day II, which takes place just a stones throw away from the landmark Tower Bridge at Cable night club in Southwark. In addition to attracting Gentleman boxers from around the globe, the event has also piqued the interest of the world’s media. Judgement Day II organisers, Rooney’s Boxing Gym, having received media credential requests from both sides of the Atlantic as well as two television news programs. Some may be a little surprised by the recent popularity of Gentleman Boxing, but they shouldn’t be, as back in the eighteenth century boxing was considered to be the sport of Gentlemen, and Royalty. On the ... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11058-rooneys-boxing-hosts-judgement-ii.html) Gentleman Boxing, or White Collar Boxing as it is better known, is becoming one of the most popular pastimes for City of London workers. There doesn’t seem to be a month pass without at least one major White Collar Boxing event taking place in the capital.

On Wednesday the 25th November 2009 London is the setting for what must rate as one of the most high profile of all White Collar Boxing events to date, Judgement Day II, which takes place just a stones throw away from the landmark Tower Bridge at Cable night club in Southwark.

In addition to attracting Gentleman boxers from around the globe, the event has also piqued the interest of the world’s media. Judgement Day II organisers, Rooney’s Boxing Gym, having received media credential requests from both sides of the Atlantic as well as two television news programs.

Some may be a little surprised by the recent popularity of Gentleman Boxing, but they shouldn’t be, as back in the eighteenth century boxing was considered to be the sport of Gentlemen, and Royalty. On the ... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56794-rooneys-boxing-gym-hosts-judgement-day-ii-nov-25-a.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56793-showtime-boxing-quotes-mikkel-kessler-vs-andre-ward.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:45:07 GMT Image: http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxing_images2/_Kessler__Ward.jpg (http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxing_images2/Kessler__Ward.jpg) © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler of Denmark and undefeated Andre “S.O.G” Ward of Oakland participated in the final press conference Wednesday for their Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 1 showdown this Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast. The presser, which emanated from the Frank Ogawa Plaza at downtown Oakland City Hall, included a performance from the cheerleaders and band of Ward’s alma mater, Hayward High School, and a presentation by Hayward High Vice Principal Andrea Hayes, who gave Ward a Hayward High T-Shirt and an “honorary diploma’’ for his outstanding work in and out of the ring “on behalf of the students and staff at Hayward.’’ Kessler will enter the ring for the 12-round match in three days with... Full Boxing Article here... (http://www.saddoboxing.com/11057-mikkel-kessler-vs-andre-ward-4.html)
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler of Denmark and undefeated Andre “S.O.G” Ward of Oakland participated in the final press conference Wednesday for their Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 1 showdown this Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast.

The presser, which emanated from the Frank Ogawa Plaza at downtown Oakland City Hall, included a performance from the cheerleaders and band of Ward’s alma mater, Hayward High School, and a presentation by Hayward High Vice Principal Andrea Hayes, who gave Ward a Hayward High T-Shirt and an “honorary diploma’’ for his outstanding work in and out of the ring “on behalf of the students and staff at Hayward.’’

Kessler will enter the ring for the 12-round match in three days with... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56793-showtime-boxing-quotes-mikkel-kessler-vs-andre-ward.html http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56792-golden-boy-boxing-vicente-escobedo-runs-feed-hungry.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:35:43 GMT For years, 2004 United States Olympian and current lightweight contender Vicente Escobedo has been fighting his way to the top of the boxing ranks, but on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, he begins a fight of a different sort as he captains Team Escobedo in the 10k "Run to Feed The Hungry" in Sacramento, California.

"This is a very important run for me because I think we need to help our communities and remember those who are less fortunate, especially around this time of year," said Escobedo, a native of Woodland, California.

"I know we all can get distracted at times with what's going on in our own lives, but when an opportunity like this comes up, it's the best feeling in the world to be able to give back and help our neighbors out. I'm going to be out there running with my team on Thanksgiving and I'd love to add some more members to our team before November 26."

"Run to Feed The Hungry" has been aiding the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services since 1994 and consists of a 10k run or 5k Run / Walk at California State Uni... Full Boxing Article here... ]]> Boxing News Comments Board Saddo http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxingforum/56792-golden-boy-boxing-vicente-escobedo-runs-feed-hungry.html