Calling from the final days of a two-month long training camp in South Florida, undefeated junior middleweight prospect Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin is anxious for his return to the ring this Friday, November 14 at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fighting in one of the featured bouts at “The …
Read More »Olympic Hero Nevin Ready To Carry Torch For Irish Boxing
Olympic hero John Joe Nevin wants to become the leading light of Irish boxing and says he cannot wait to fulfil his dream of fighting as a professional in his homeland when he makes his third appearance as a pro at The 3Arena in Dublin on November 15, live on …
Read More »Gamboa Set For Ring Return Saturday In Mexico
The next chapter of former multiple weight world champion Yuriorkis “The Cyclone of Guantanamo” Gamboa’s (23-1, 16 KOs) illustrious boxing career starts November 15 as the 2004 Olympic gold medalist takes on upset-minded Joel Montes de Oca (18-3, 10 KOs) in the 10-round co-feature at Plaza de Toros in Cancun, …
Read More »Mayfield Starts Comeback With Victory Against Balasi
This past Saturday, Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (19-2-1, 11 KOs) impressed his hometown fans with a dominating eight round unanimous decision against Michael Balasi (10-6, 7 KOs) of Honolulu, HI, as he got back in the win column. OPP Boxing and Mo’Betta Entertainment were the promoters. In front of a …
Read More »Ermano Fegatilli Set For Ring Return November 23
Ermano Fegatilli has had a lengthy gap between fights in 2014. His only fight this year was a lopsided stoppage win against an overmatched Hungarian, Csaba Toth, in June. Before then, Fegatilli hadn’t fought since August of 2013. Activity hasn’t been on his side, even though the motivation and hunger …
Read More »Dickinson Out, Clarkson In For UK Channel 5 Ajisafe Clash
Hennessy Sports regret to inform that Travis Dickinson has withdrawn from Saturday night’s MaxiNutrition Knockout final with Bob Ajisafe due to a leg injury picked up in training. Dickinson will now be replaced by Preston’s ‘Magic’ Matty Clarkson, who will compete for the coveted MaxiNutrition trophy live on Channel 5.
Read More »Hopkins vs. Kovalev: Can “The Alien” Neutralize “The Crusher”?
Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins insists the reason he chose to fight feared knockout artist Sergey Kovalev is because he only wants to take on the very best. The reigning WBA and IBF light-heavyweight champion faces the Russian ace and current WBO champion Kovalev in a mouth-watering unification clash this weekend, …
Read More »The Mongoose And The Cobra: Ajisafe, Dickinson Set To Tangle Again
In what is a fascinating blend of styles, light-heavyweights Bob Ajisafe and Travis Dickinson meet for a second time on Saturday at Glow, Bluewater, in the final of the MaxiNutrition Knockout tournament, live on Channel 5. Ajisafe, the reigning British champion, is a product of Brendan Ingle’s Wincobank stable and …
Read More »Bellew Trainer Dave Coldwell On Cleverly Rematch
What was your verdict on the first fight between Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly and who did you believe was the winner? The first fight was a superb battle between two determined fighters and it is one of the reasons why the animosity is still there three years later. I …
Read More »Eddie Chambers Tips Fury To Batter Chisora In Rematch
American heavyweight ‘Fast’ Eddie Chambers believes gym mate Tyson Fury will score a repeat victory over bitter rival Derek Chisora on November 29 and put himself right in the mix for a shot at the world heavyweight championship in 2015. Chambers, of course, boxed for the world heavyweight title in …
Read More »Lenny Daws Targeting Vacant EU Crown This Weekend
Former two-time British light-welterweight champion Lenny Daws moves back into title contention on November 8 at Glow, Bluewater, Kent, when he meets Frenchman Chaquib Fadli for the vacant EU title on Channel 5. Had it not been for the judges’ scorecards, however, Daws could well have been crowned European champion …
Read More »Lee Haskins vs. Willy Velazquez In Bristol December 5
Bristol Boxing star Lee Haskins will box Mexican Willy Velazquez in a ten round international contest on December 5th at the City Academy, Bristol. The Mexican boasts a record of 17 wins with 11 knock outs and only three defeats and one draw. Haskins will be trying to extend his …
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