Vitali Klitschko is still the WBC heavyweight champion after beating challenger Danny Williams to the canvas four times en route to an eighth round knockout victory. Williams was game and caught the champion with some good shots but Klitschko was able to absorb the punches a lot easier than Williams managed to take his shots….
Former super featherweight and lightweight champion Acelino Freitas staged his comeback tonight in his native Brazil with a decision win over unheralded David Saucedo. Freitas, whose impeccable record was spoiled by current lightweight champion Diego Corrales in a classic fight will return to the ring in the New Year with a title shot against the…
Former middleweight champion of the world Otis Grant delighted his home fans in Montreal today with a unanimous decision win over Henry Porras. Grant, who was absent from boxing due to the fact that he was involved in a car accident that shaved five years off his career has been on the comeback trail for…
Consensus featherweight champion Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao returned to his homeland to excite his Filipino fans with one of the destructive displays he has become known for. Pacquiao certainly did not disappoint as he felled Fahsan 3K Battery in the fourth round of a wildly exciting performance. The Thailander hit the deck numerous times as…
With an electrifying performance on December 9th 2004, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero captured the NABF featherweight title with a fourth round KO over Cesar Figueroa at the Pechanga Resort and Casino. “The Ghost” dazzled the crowd with his superior defensive skills and powerful punches. It was a straight left to the face that sent Figueroa…
British based heavyweight prospect Roman Greenberg progressed his career nicely on Friday in Sheffield, England with an overwhelming points decision over former British champion Julius Francis. Francis, who has fought Mike Tyson, Vitali Klitschko, John Ruiz and holds a win over tonights title challenger Danny Williams could not compete with the younger and stronger Greenberg…
On the eve of the biggest heavyweight fight of the year, the final weight tally was declared for the fighters who will be involved on the great action card on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Vitali Klitschko will risk his heavyweight title against England’s Danny Williams. Miguel Cotto makes the first…
Tonight on the “Bragging Rights” promotion put together by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, the IWBF women’s title was left up for grabs when Jaime Clampitt and late replacement Eliza Olson could not edge a decisive advantage over each other. The two fighters battled to a ten-round draw. Also at the Foxwoods Resort in…
Dear Vitali, The boxing public is confused as to who the man in the heavyweight division is today. If you defeat Danny Williams tomorrow (Saturday) night, I challenge you to a world heavyweight championship unification match, my WBA belt against your WBC belt. Here are some of your recent quotes: “I want to be the…
I recently went to Las Vegas with my fighter, WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison and his father/trainer Peter, in order to call out the winner of the epic third fight between Marco Antonio Barrera and his arch nemesis Erik Morales. I must admit that it was good to go back to Vegas. I’d forgotten what…
The final press conference for Friday night’s holiday pro boxing show, “Bragging Rights,†was held today at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. “Bragging Rights†is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) in association with Foxwoods Resort Casino and CN8, The Comcast Network. “Bad†Chad Dawson – “I’ve trained hard for…
Undefeated American heavyweight Joe Mesi wants to fight again, despite tests that appear to show bleeding on his brain from his last bout. Mesi submitted medical results to Nevada boxing officials, the first step in an attempt to resume a career that’s been on hold since his March fight with Vassiliy Jirov. Marc Ratner, executive…