Rahman Defeats Barrett, Mayorga Takes WBC Crown, Garcia and Collazo Keep Titles Hasim Rahman had promised to deliver a knockout performance on Showtime’s PPV card from the United Center in Chicago on Saturday night, and send a message to WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko that “The Rock” was coming for the fabled green belt. What…
Chicago has the hottest ticket in the nation this Saturday night as the dynamic Midwestern city plays host to another massive Don King Productions card headlined by a bad blood heavyweight WBC Interim title bout between former world champion Hasim Rahman and surging contender Monte Barrett. The main co-feature is a superb one with the…
Ricardo Mayorga, as is his habit, has been trashing his opponent through the media this week. It’s been the usual declarations that his opponent is weak, lacks ability and is simply a stepping-stone to a bigger fight. The Nicaraguan’s antics do make for interesting theater and fun reading but the object of all this attention,…
David “Kid Dynamite” Walker Set to Challenge British Champion Jamie Moore. Exciting Londoner David Walker has earned another big opportunity, as he will have a chance to face the imposing British light middleweight champion Jamie Moore on September 3 at the GH Carnall Leisure Centre in Moore’s stomping grounds of Manchester. Walker is without a…
“In Manchester, we’ve got this great competition between the big gyms, especially Billy Graham’s gym and ours. It’s good healthy competition that keeps everyone on edge because everyone wants to be the best, don’t they?”–Matthew Hall: intent on putting Brian Hughes’ gym back in the spotlight. Undefeated light middleweight prospect Matthew Hall accompanied stable-mate Robin…
***Tons Of Exclusive Photos*** Part one of this article left off with Matthew Macklin’s third round stoppage of Leo Laudat and now we get back into the swing of things with the next scheduled bout. 2004 US Olympian Rock Allen of nearby Philadelphia was due to make his professional debut, a four rounder against Akron,…
***Tons of Exclusive Photos*** Click for larger image© Curtis McCormick Golden Boy East’s first show ever was a smashing success as the Oscar de la Hoya – Bernard Hopkins partnership took over Atlantic City’s posh Borgata Hotel and Casino on Thursday night. HBO Latino televised the proceedings as part of their popular Spanish language “Boxeo…
“Reid has never been down before but he’s never faced anyone like Jeff and we’re going to make it real difficult for Reid.”–Dan Birmingham sees an easy night’s work for his man Jeff Lacy against Robin Reid. Lacy’s Trainer Anticipates Shutout Win against Reid. Dan Birmingham is one of today’s hottest trainers, coaching both former…
“I look at this fight as maybe being a little too much too soon for him. I’m sure the best man will win on Saturday, and no disrespect intended, I just think that’s going to be me.‖Robin Reid plans to shock Lacy and take the IBF title. Reid and Lacy after yesterday’s weigh-inClick for larger…
In Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Colombian tourist Ricardo Torres put on an impressive display to keep his number one WBO light welterweight ranking by battering hometown fighter Edwin Vazquez before referee Jose Rivera halted the action in the third. Vasquez, 20-9-2 (8), had started off strongly, trying to gain the respect of bomb-handed Torres, 28-0…
From SaddoBoxing’s Curtis McCormick at ringside. Click for larger image © Curtis McCormick Matthew Macklin – Leo Laudat Demetrius Hopkins – Paul Delgado Rock Allen – Damon Antoine Larry Mosley – Alexis Division Golden Boy East’s inaugural show went off with a bang at the Borgata in Atlantic City last night with every bout on…
“Lacy wants to fight me and I want to fight him because he’s got a belt. I’ve watched him in the ring and I’m not worried about anything. I don’t think he’s a brilliant fighter but he’s a good fighter. He has a pretty straightforward, orthodox style with decent boxing skills who looks to land…