They call him the “Nailer” and on May 13 the 33yo Aussie intends to live up to his reputation when he faces IBF Light Heavy Champ Clinton Woods in Sheffield England. Having already faced Woods in an IBF Eliminator 18 months ago Delisle is confident he has the Wood on …
Read More »Boxing Info: Maloney’s Mighty Minnows
Mmm… The Three M’s We’ve had the “Busby Babes”, the “Fergie Kids” and the “Arsenal Youth” now we introduce you to the three M’s, “Maloney’s Mighty Minnows”, this is the name boxing manager and promoter Frank Maloney, all 5ft 3in of him who took 6ft 5in Lennox Lewis to the …
Read More »Boxing Info: Fight Factory
Five local youths from Deptford have successfully taken part in a training scheme at the Fight Factory in conjunction with Lewisham and the Police Safer neighourhood team in Deptford. The first five who have completed the course have gone on to join a local amateur boxing club, Honor Oak and …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Garcia – Perez – Kirillov – Rivera
The 20th anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues with a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER on Saturday, May 6, on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). In one of the 12-round world title fights, Alejandro “Terra” Garcia (25-1, 23 KOs) defends his World Boxing Click for larger image© …
Read More »Joe Calzaghe Puts Tarver, Taylor and Winky On Hit List
Although Joe Calzaghe’s opponent for his upcoming title defense on July 8 has yet to be announced, the “Pride of Wales” wastes no time in declaring just who he wants to face in the ring later this year. “Antonio Tarver is my main objective,” said the WBO and IBF Super …
Read More »Boxing Info: Martin Power
Martin Power takes boxing back to it’s old traditions when he defends his British bantamweight title at York Hall on May 30th against Isaac Ward. Why is this show taking boxing back to it’s old tradition?. Tuesday night was always the traditional night for British boxing at the Shoredith Town …
Read More »De La Hoya and Mayorga arrive at the MGM
“The Golden Boy” Oscar de la Hoya arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to a throng of fans less than one hour before champion Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga, who was celebrated upon his entrance as well. Both fighters looked confident and fit as they made their way thru …
Read More »Dino Duva’s Heavyweight Boxing Trifecta
Peter, Minto And Marrone All Win Big At Mohegan Sun Since it’s Kentucky Derby week, let’s use some racing jargon to describe Duva Boxing’s big Friday night in Uncasville, CT. Promoter Dino Duva registered a heavyweight trifecta at Mohegan Sun Arena with three impressive performances on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights.
Read More »Duddy Signs Boxing Promotional Deal With Irish Ropes
WBC Continental Americas middleweight champion “Ireland’s” John Duddy (16-0, 14 KOs) has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with Irish Ropes. The formal announcement was made yesterday at Jack Demsey’s Restaurant in New York City. Duddy, now rated No13 by the WBA, has fought for Irish Ropes his entire pro career. …
Read More »Boxing Info: Williamson Calls Out The Heavyweights
The last few days have been filled with press release after press release announcing that Fighter A wants to call out Fighter B, but it seems as if no one wants to fire back. I see these press releases drifting around the internet, and they certainly make for good fodder, …
Read More »Willingham Gets Howard For May 19 Albany Boxing Show
Undefeated junior welterweight Wayland Willingham (8-0, 4 KOs), a native of Albany, N.Y. boxing out Atlanta, Ga., will step up in competition when he faces Shad Howard (12-6-3, 6 KOs) in an undercard feature bout Friday, May 19th at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany. “Wayland has a tremendous amount …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Jose Antonio Rivera – Alejandro Garcia
The 20th anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues with a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER on Saturday, May 6, on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). In one of the 12-round world title fights, Alejandro “Terra” Garcia (25-1, 23 KOs) Click for larger image© Tom CasinoShowtime Boxing defends …
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