From www.amirsfans.co.uk History. Shahjaad Khan, who, after wearing that infamous waistcoat, is now as famous as Amir, came to England in 1970, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan. On December 8th 1986, his first son, Amir Khan, was born. Almost eighteen years later, his son has become a boxing prodigy and is well …

Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (15-0-1) remains undefeated as he showcased an educated jab the was too much to handle for the tough and rugged Adrian Valdez (16-4-3) out of Juarez Mexico. Referee Marty Sammon had to stop the fight with 1:05 left in the 12th round as Guerrero imposed his …

Click for larger image© Tom Casino/Showtime Jean-Marc Mormeck (left), promoter Don King and Wayne Braithwaite pose after Friday’s weigh-in at Westborough, Mass. Mormeck, the WBA cruiserweight champion, weighed 198 pounds Friday while Braithwaite, the WBC cruiserweight champion, tipped the scales at 188 pounds. The boxers will collide in the division’s …

Click for large image WBO Featherweight Champion Scott Harrison will defend his crown against former three time world title challenger Michael Brodie as part of a huge weekend of fights taking place in Manchester, England on June 3rd and 4th. Harrison’s promoter, London based Sports Network, made the announcement official …

Intimate sources surrounding the business team of former world featherweight champion “Prince” Naseem Hamed indicate that Hamed is set to resume his boxing career later this year, only with an intriguing and unexpected twist. The rumors are that Hamed is set to represent a Middle-Eastern company claiming to have developed …

WAYNE BRAITHWAITE (21-0, 17 KOs) Click for larger image© Tom Casino/Showtime “I am very grateful to SHOWTIME, Don King and everybody who made this fight happen. I am very confident and very focused. I really do not see how Mormeck can win, especially if he is lying on his back. …

JOHN RUIZ (41-5-1, 28 KOs) “I am the best; there is no doubt about it. I have fought everybody. I am the real heavyweight champion. I take my hat off to Toney for stepping up to fight the real man in the heavyweight division. He says he is going to …

JOSE LUIS CASTILLO “You (Corrales’ team) already knocked me out and I have not even stepped into the ring yet. At least give me a chance. I am going to win. Hopefully more Mexicans will make the trip to support me here in Las Vegas. This fight will be like …

Yesterday in Sydney, Australia, IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan retained his title with a stoppage of challenger Mzukisi Fikali in the eighth round. Darchinyan, known for his aggressive style and impetuous attitude in the ring, went after his first title challenger with vigor and managed to bring an end to …

European light heavyweight champion Thomas Ulrich continues his walk towards a world title shot after successfully defending his title with a close but unanimous decision against Matthew Barney today at Erdgas Arena of Riesa, Germany. The official scores were 116:112 and twice 115:114. The 29-year-old Berliner was facing a strong …

By Frank Maloney. I’m amazed at the response I received from my most recent article regarding the state of small hall boxing and thought I would continue along a similar theme for two reasons. One, because I make my living from boxing and have done so for quite some time …

A hearing to determine whether suspended heavyweight Joe Mesi is healthy enough to resume boxing has been tentatively set for April 18. Keith Kizer, Nevada’s chief deputy attorney general, said Thursday the date was set after the Nevada State Athletic Commission received all of the requested medical records dealing with …