Jean-Marc Mormeck has often been asked when fighting in the United States, why he has yet to adopt an intimidating nickname like so many other boxers do. The good-natured Frenchman responded to such a question at a press conference prior to his SHOWTIME-televised unification win on April 2 in Worcester, …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Joel Julio – Robert Kamya – Raul Martinez – Andres Ledesma
Joel Julio will face his toughest test when he puts his perfect record on the line against World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas Champion Robert “The Doctor” Kamya. The 10-round junior middleweight battle will headline the “ShoBox: The New Generation” telecast on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. In what promises to …
Read More »Boxing Info: Stevie Johnston on \”Collision Course\”
Jan. 27 PPV from The Tropicana in Atlantic City Two-time world champion Stevie “Lil’ But Bad” Johnston (37-3-1, 17 KOs) fights former NABF and WBC Fecarbox lightweight title-holder Steve “The Mongoose” Quinonez (31-9-1, 11 KOs) in “Collision Course, A Night of Champions,” featuring three world championship matches and two other …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez is a six foot five, 28 year old heavyweight prospect working his way up through the ranks. The native of El Paso, Texas is undefeated in 20 fights, 19 of which were finished inside the distance and 18 of those were in the first round but right now …
Read More »Boxing Quotes and Photos: Zab Judah – Carlos Baldomir – Jean Marc Mormeck – O\’Neil Bell
SHOWTIME boxing begins its New Year with an exciting world championship doubleheader on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). In the main event, one of the world’s best pound-for-pound boxers, undisputed welterweight champion Zab “Super” Judah, will put his World Boxing Council/International Boxing Click …
Read More »Happy New Year Fight Fans, A Top Ten Boxing List For 2006
Every year we sit and make resolutions for ourselves. We claim that we’re going to quit smoking, spend more time at the gym…etc. Resolutions that we almost never live up to for more than a week or so. I myself am comfortable with my bad habits. I look at my …
Read More »Miller – Maddalone Recognized Among Top Fights of 2005
ESPN.com boxing columnist Dan Rafael listed the Shannon Miller-Vinny Maddalone heavyweight bout in Saratoga Springs, New York co-promoted by Pugnacious Promotions in August 2005, among his top fights of the year in his annual ranking. Rafael, the former USA Today boxing writer who is one of the sport’s most respected …
Read More »WBC Female Boxing Championship Ratings
Click for larger image HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE VACANT 1. VONDA WARD, US 2. MARTHA SALAZAR, US 3. KATHY RIVERS, US 4. JACQUI FRAZIER-LYDE, US 5. GWENDOLYN O’NEIL, GUYANA
Read More »Boxing News: Mora Talent Heading Into Jr. Welterweight Division!
“Brawlroom Boxing” makes its return to the Denver area and its thirsty fight fans on Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Following a highly successful inaugural show back in September 2005; Tuesday Night Fights, LLC is anxious to bring another high-octane card to the Denver area. The classy and historic Sherman Street …
Read More »Australian Boxing: Hall Of Fame Fighter Jeff Fenech Denies Charges After Arrest
One of the best lighter weight fighters to lace up the gloves in the last thirty years, Jeff Fenech, finds himself in a tight spot after being arrested in the resort town of Broadbeach on Australia’s Gold Coast and charged with allegedly shoplifting three watches with an alleged accomplice. Today …
Read More »Raul \”The Cobra\” Martinez Returns To Boxing Mad Chicago
Hot bantamweight prospect Raul “The Cobra” Martinez heads back to Chicago next Friday night as he is featured in the co-main event of ShoBox “The New Generation” an action packed evening of professional boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions,’ home of the best in Chicago boxing, Kathy Duva’s …
Read More »Boxing Info: Danny Williams – Matt Skelton
Danny Williams will tame the Bedford Bear Matt Skelton before he goes on the hunt for the Beast from the East Nicolay Valuev. Williams takes on Skelton for the Commonwealth Heavyweight title on February 25 at the ExCeL London and the winner could meet man-mountain Valuev, the new WBA World …
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