With an 11 fight knockout streak dating back to 2005, Chris Arreola has truly been a “Nightmare” for opponents. But the best young heavyweight on the planet is not satisfied; he wants a world heavyweight title shot and is willing to go through anyone in the world to get one. …
Read More »Ricky Hatton Audio Stream Interview
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today (Thursday) at the City of Manchester Stadium, England, media came together for the official press conference ahead of Saturdays’ ‘HomeComing’ Fightnight. Hosted by Frank Maloney, the press conference saw Ricky Hatton, Juan Lazcano, Paulie Malignaggi, Lovemore N’Dou, Matthew Hatton and Craig Watson all …
Read More »Boxing Interview: Sandy Tsagouris
“She is a five foot five quick, hard hitting, punching machine” described one reporter. “It is a mistake to step in the ring with her. If you don’t believe me all you have to do is see her fight” said another. If you left out the words her, she and …
Read More »Blackpool’s Arnfield Fighting Friday Night in Wigan, England
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Friday night sees another Steve Woods / VIP Boxing promoted fight night at the Robin Park, Wigan, England. It is sure to be another action-packed night – the ‘bill’ consists of seven contests: Heavyweight: Scott Mitchell versus Paul Bonson Light Middleweight: Chris Johnson versus …
Read More »Boxing Results: Cherry Drops the “Bomb” on Johnston
Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, was the host for ESPN’s “Wednesday Night Fights” weekly card and on top of the bill lightweight action ensued as Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry 24-5-2 (12) faced off against former lightweight champion Stevie “Lil but Bad” Johnston 42-6-1 (18) for the WBC USNBC Lightweight Title. …
Read More »Hatton’s Homecoming Part of Live World Championship on Versus Network
The fighters have arrived in Manchester, England for one of the biggest sporting events to hit the United Kingdom in years and the sound of IBO & Ring Magazine World Junior Welterweight Champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton’s 43-1 (31) theme song can be heard on every street corner.
Read More »Solis vs. Botha moved to Miami, Herbie Hide stepping in to defend in Bilbao
Sorry to all Spanish boxing fans! Because there have been so many request from the United States regarding heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis recently promoter Ahmet Öner decided to move the fight between the three-times world amateur champion and 2004 Olympic gold medallist and “White Buffalo” Francois Botha from the show …
Read More »Malignaggi and N’dou Boxing Audio Stream Interviews
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Fighting as the co-feature this Saturday on the Ricky “Hitman” Hatton and Juan Lazcano “Homecoming” card is a rematch between IBF Light Welterweight Champion Paulie Malignaggi and former title holder Lovemore N’dou. Malignaggi outboxed N’dou over twelve rounds last year …
Read More »Ricky Hatton’s “Homecoming”
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing This Saturday, at the City of Manchester Stadium, England, Ricky “Hitman” Hatton returns to the ring after suffering his first ever defeat to Floyd Mayweather. “How or the way you bounce back from a defeat – that’s what matters,” said the Hitman. He was …
Read More »City of Manchester Stadium Prepares for “Homecoming”
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today, SaddoBoxing went to the City of Manchester Stadium, England, to see the progress of preparations for Saturday’s ‘Homecoming’ fight night between Ricky “Hitman” Hatton and Juan Lazcano – promoted by Frank Maloney in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy. There’s no denying …
Read More »Elieser Castillo Vs Adam Harris: Blue Horizon in Philadelphia
The stakes got even bigger for the main event that will take place on Friday 6th at The Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia. Elieser Castillo of Miami & Adam Harris of Philadelphia will engage in a cruiserweight battle scheduled for twelve rounds and it will be contested for the WBC …
Read More »Guzman Coming for Campbell “Your Honeymoon is Over”
Two-division champion Joan Guzman has made it no secret that he intends to win a title in the lightweight division. He already has an opponent in mind; the lightweight kingpin and always colorful Nate Campbell. Campbell 32-5-1 (25) who got married last Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla., is currently on his …
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