Undefeated former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion “Bad” Chad Dawson is ready to dig for gold when he challenges IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver next Saturday in Las Vegas “Drill baby, drill! That’s what I’m going to do to Anphonyo Tarver when I finally get that 14-carat chump into the …
Read More »European Boxing News: Abraham, Marquez, Hide, Nuzhenko, Diaconou, Kotelnik, Maidana
“King” Arthur Abraham´s defence of the IBF title against Raul Marquez that was to have taken place last night in Bamberg is postponed until November 8. According to a press release from Sauerland Event, the champion woke up Saturday morning with “a temperature and flu-like symptoms”. Abraham was then diagnosed …
Read More »British Boxing: Thaxton Gets Second Crack At European Title Tonight
Norwich, England’s leading exponent of the fistic arts, Jon Thaxton, returns tonight at the Showground in his hometown where the lightweight will make a second bid at the European title as he faces Spain’s Juan Carlos Diaz Melero over a scheduled 12 rounds. Seasoned southpaw Thaxton, 33-8 (18), turned pro …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: De La Rosa, Guerrero Win In Salisbury On ShoBox
Click for larger image © Cheryl Nemazie Four undefeated prospects stepped into the ring Friday’s but only two boxers walked out with their perfect records intact as James De la Rosa earned a unanimous decision over Tim Coleman and Fernando Guerrero outpointed Tyrone Watson on ShoBox: The New Generation.
Read More »Star Boxing: Tsurkan Ready For Angulo On HBO Showcase
Light middleweight Andrey Tsurkan, who is known for his intense conditioning, looked to be in excellent shape and was very calm and confident following the weigh-in for his bout against undefeated slugger Alfredo Angulo tonight at the Pechanga Casino in Temecula, CA.
Read More »Brian Halquist Boxing: Battle At The Boat Fight Series Returns October 25
Two of the Northwest’s favorite fighters return to the ring on the 69th installment of the Emerald Queen Casino’s Battle at the Boat Professional Boxing series, October 25, 2008.
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Mijares vs. Darchinyan Title Unification Clash November 1
History will be made on Saturday, November 1, when WBA/WBC Super Flyweight Champion Cristian Mijares climbs into the ring to face IBF Champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan at the The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. Mijares and Darchinyan are fighting in the very first 115 pound World Championship Unification.
Read More »All-Time Great Henry Armstrong To Be Celebrated In Hometown Of Colombus, Mississippi October 13
Perhaps the greatest achievement ever by a professional boxer was Henry Armstrong’s simultaneous holding of the World Featherweight, Lightweight and Welterweight titles in the late 1930’s. The all-time great, who sadly passed away in 1988 at 75 years of age, will be honored in his hometown of Colombus, Mississippi on …
Read More »IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham To Make Guest Appearance Tonight In Philly
© Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro IBF Cruiserweight Champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, will be making a guest appearance at the Pete Suski/Tom Moran promoted event at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia tonight. Steve, who will be there supporting his good friend and fellow gym mate from The James Shuler Memorial …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Prospect Henry Coyle Added To Brian Peters Fight Card November 15
Henry Coyle says he will be fulfilling a lifetime’s ambition when he steps between the ropes at the Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night on November 15. It will be the Mayo man’s first pro outing on home soil and it couldn’t be much …
Read More »Boxing Weigh-In: Alex Bunema vs. Sergio Martinez
In preparation for the HBO Boxing After Dark bill tonight at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA, all participants weighed in yesterday. HBO will televise the contest live at 10:05PM ET/PT, delayed on West Coast. WBC Interim Super Welterweight Championship: 12 rounds Alex Bunema: 152.5 lb Sergio Martinez: …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Danny Garcia Added To Pavlik vs. Hopkins Show
Back in action October 18, 2008 is Philadelphia tough kid, Danny “Swift” Garcia as he showcases his skills on the Bernard Hopkins vs Kelly Pavlik card televised live on HBO PPV. The young 20 year old undefeated prospect will enter the ring with a perfect record of 7-0 (6). In …
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