Showtime Boxing: Carl “The Cobra” Froch Quotes

By Boxing Press October 14th, 2009 All Press Releases

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WBC super middleweight champ Carl Froch worked out for the media yesterday in Nottingham, England in preparation to his title defense against American prospect Andre Dirrell. More...

Hennessy Boxing: Prospect Maughan Ready For Pro Debut

By Boxing Press October 13th, 2009 All Press Releases

Not many people will have as short a journey to the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham this weekend as Terry Maughan.

The Sneinton middleweight makes his pro debut on the undercard of the Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown between Carl Froch and Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell and he won’t have too far to travel to get to the venue. More...

Boxing Quotes: Andre Dirrell Hits Nottingham, England

By Boxing Press October 13th, 2009 All Press Releases

Andre Dirrell held a workout for the media in Nottingham earlier today ahead of this Saturday’s Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown with WBC Super Middleweight Champ Carl Froch at the Trent FM Arena.

The title challenger spoke about a few topics during a media roundtable after the workout. More...

Showtime Boxing: Froch vs. Dirrell Battle Starts Before Oct 17 Super Six Fight Card

By Boxing Press October 12th, 2009 All Press Releases

WBC Super Middleweight Champ Carl Froch says he’s happy to let Andre Dirrell’s mouth make all the running ahead of their Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham on October 17.

Froch will launch his Super Six tournament campaign with his second WBC World Super Middleweight title against the unbeaten American hotshot who has already fired a number of verbal volleys across the Atlantic prior to his arrival in Nottingham today. More...

Hennessy Boxing: “The Cobra” Froch Laughs Off Dirrell’s Trash Talk

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Carl Froch has laughed off Andre Dirrell’s attempts to rile him ahead of their Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham on October 17.

Froch will defend his WBC World Super Middleweight title against the undefeated American hotshot who has certainly proved a championships contender in the trash talking stakes. More...

Gary Shaw Boxing: Dirrell Confident Of Knocking Out WBC Champ Froch

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated No. 1 super middleweight contender “The Matrix” Andre Dirrell is finishing up his most grueling and productive training camp ever as he prepares for his first world title fight, challenging WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch in a battle of undefeated warriors. Dirrell breaks camp for Mother England on Saturday.

“I’ve spent my whole life dreaming of this night when I fight for the world title,” said Dirrell. “Froch may have fought southpaws and orthodox style fighters, but he has never fought a switch-hitter like me.” More...

Ex-British Boxing Champ McCracken Confident Froch Will Defeat Dirrell

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Carl Froch’s trainer Robert McCracken believes his charge has what it takes to see off the challenge of unbeaten American Andre Dirrell when they clash in the Super Six World Boxing Classic at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham on October 17.

Froch’s WBC World Super Middleweight title will also be on the line against Dirrell, a Bronze medalist from the 2004 Olympic Games but ex pro McCracken is confident that Froch will maintain his own perfect record against the touted American. More...

Hennessy Boxing: Glover vs. Amar Added To Big Nottingham Show

By Boxing Press October 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Unbeaten American Andre Dirrell won’t be the only man heading into the lions den at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham on October 17.

Dirrell will be looking to rip the WBC Super Middleweight title from Carl Froch in their Super Six World Boxing Classic encounter while on the undercard Essex battler Tom Glover will be out to dethrone another Nottingham champ in the form of English Welterweight title holder, Adnan Amar. More...

Showtime Announces New Boxing Reality Series

By Boxing Press October 8th, 2009 All Press Releases

Showtime Sports, in conjunction with NFL Films, is producing a new reality series that will give fight fans unprecedented access into the lives of the participants in the Super Six World Boxing Classic.

Dubbed "Fight Camp 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic", the series will focus a powerful spotlight on the groundbreaking tournament from the kickoff press conference in July 2009 through the final tournament bout slated for 2011. More...

Showtime Boxing: Froch Ready To Teach Dirrell Primetime Lesson

By Boxing Press October 7th, 2009 All Press Releases

Carl “The Cobra” Froch says he’s primed and ready to hand unbeaten American star Andre Dirrell his first ever defeat when they meet in Group Stage 1 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on October 17.

Froch’s WBC World Super Middleweight title will be up for grabs when the two men clash at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham with new satellite channel Primetime set to broadcast the event live on pay per view in the UK and Ireland as part of a Super Six tournament double header from Nottingham and Berlin. More...

Boxing Quotes: Arthur Abraham vs. Jermain Taylor

By Boxing Press October 7th, 2009 All Press Releases

Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs), of Germany, and Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs), of Little Rock, Ark., and their promoters participated in an international media conference call to discuss the first fight in a Super Six World Boxing Classic doubleheader Saturday, Oct. 17, live on Showtime at 8 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast.

The Abraham-Taylor 12-rounder will take place at 02 World Arena in Berlin, Germany, and be shown on same day delay. More...

Boxing Quotes: Carl Froch vs. Andre Dirrell

By Boxing Press October 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (25-0, 20 KOs), of Nottingham, England, and unbeaten, 2004 Olympic U.S. medalist Andre Dirrell (18-0, 13 KOs), of Flint, Mich., participated in an international media conference call yesterday.

The pair discussed the 12-round showdown at Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England, on Saturday, Oct. 17, live on Showtime at 8 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast. More...

Showtime Boxing: Taylor Confident Of Win Against Abraham In Berlin

By Boxing Press September 30th, 2009 All Press Releases

Sometimes a fighter can find himself up against the ropes. That's the feeling most people in the boxing community have about Jermain Taylor.

He’s fighting an undefeated former champ in his hometown and he is the underdog. The pressure is on, but nothing could be further from Taylor’s mind as he prepares to face Arthur Abraham on October 17, at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany.

“If anyone thinks I'm lacking in confidence or feeling any pressure, they’re dead wrong,” said Taylor. “Just because I've lost a few fights, I'm not ready to be written off. More...

Showtime Boxing: Abraham Impressive During German Media Workout

By Boxing Press September 29th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Undefeated former IBF middleweight champion "King'' Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs) worked out in Zinnowitz, Germany yesterday.

Abraham is in preparation for his Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 1 bout against former undisputed 160-pound titleholder Jermain “Bad Intentions’’ Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs), of Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, Oct. 17, on Showtime, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast, at Berlin´s O2 World Arena. More...

Showtime Boxing: Kessler, Ward Stop Opponents 5,000 Miles Apart

By Boxing Press September 13th, 2009 All Boxing Results

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They did it 5,600 miles apart, but Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler both took care of business in similar fashion in front of their fans and television viewers on a special split-site doubleheader ShoBox: The New Generation on Showtime Saturday night.

Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) remained undefeated, stopping Shelby Pudwill (22-4-1, 9 KOs ) at 2:!6 of the third round from the Pechanga Resort and Casino. More...

Boxing Perspective: Good Times For Jean Pascal

By Jose Espinoza September 10th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

There are few boxers in the business who have the charisma and ability that Jean Pascal demonstrates. The 26 year-old fighter from Montreal is living the life and enjoying every minute of his well deserved fame.

No one will forget Pascal’s form against Carl Froch in a WBC super middleweight title contest that is still being talked about as one of England’s best fights of the year.

Unfortunately for Pascal, he lost the fight but won the respect of many boxing fans and established a name for himself as a fearless fighter.

During the summer, Pascal won the WBC light heavyweight belt from an undefeated Adrian Diaconu by unanimous decision.

On September 25, 2009, Jean Pascal will face Italy’s Silvio Branco at the Bell Centre in Montreal. This will be Pascal’s first title defence and he is looking in great physical form, with lighting fast movement and a good hard punch. More...

Showtime Kicks Off New Boxing Season With Kessler, Ward Double ShoBox Bill

By Boxing Press September 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

An incredible fall lineup for boxing kicks off this Saturday on Showtime with a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Showtime will televise the WBA Super Middleweight Championship between defending champ Mikkel Kessler and challenger Gusmyr Perdomo on same-day coverage from Herning, Denmark. More...

Showtime Boxing: Taylor Moves Training Camp To Foreman’s Houston Gym

By Boxing Press September 8th, 2009 All Press Releases

Former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor knows what it takes to win, and that is: finish strong. And now Taylor has changed his training camp from Miami, Florida, to prepare for his explosive October 17th fight with Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany at o2 World.

Taylor is going through a grueling 10-week training camp at former heavyweight champion George Foreman's gym in Houston, Texas, the George Foreman Youth Center.

The Taylor-Abraham fight is the start of the historic inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic round-robin six fighter tournament, featuring the class of the Super Middleweight division from home and abroad. More...

British Boxing Board Of Control 2009 Annual Awards Dinner

By Jane Warburton September 7th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

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Saturday night, at the Eaton Hotel in Edgbaston, England, the Midlands Area Council for the British Boxing Board of Control hosted their Annual Boxing Awards Dinner.

The event has been running for 20 years but the Midlands are still the only region to host such an occasion.

Guests stood for the traditional ten-bell tribute in honour of three losses to the boxing community: Willie Wilson (Nottingham), Chris Elliott (Leicester) and the ’Voice’ of boxing - Reg Gutteridge.

This was followed by a lovely three course meal.

I shared a table with Bob Plant and female boxer Lyndsey Scragg of the Wednesbury Boxing Academy, her family and PC Andrew Whitehall and his wife. I think I was on the best table because I laughed quite a lot!

Once the meal was over, there was an auction of boxing memorabilia before it was time for the presentation of awards. More...

Showtime Boxing: Abraham vs. Taylor Oct 17 In Berlin

By Boxing Press September 5th, 2009 All Press Releases

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King Arthur Abraham presented his new “fortress” to the German media today as he welcomed dozens of reporters to a packed press conference at the o2 World in Berlin, Germany´s most modern arena. More...