I was at one of those things your wife drags you to one night, you know, the dinner party type thing where you can’t stand anyone there, her friends or their husbands, but go just to keep the peace. Then I looked at the clock after what seemed like forever …
Read More »Boxing Profile: Jack Dempsey
Before Sonny, Mike And George There Was Jack! Jack Dempsey was a hobo who rode the rails and made a buck anyway he could. Loading docks, coal mines…it didn’t matter. When work became scarce, he would jump a train and move on to the next town. Occasionally, if the chance …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Lou Dibella
“2007 Is Going To Be A Big Year!” As founder and CEO of DiBella Entertainment, Lou DiBella is one of the biggest names in boxing promotions. The New Yorker has a stable of top veteran fighters and up and coming stars; Fres Oquendo, Kofi Jantuah, Paul Malignaggi, David Estrada and …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Diego Corrales
Diego “Chico” Corrales: “I Know I Got One More In Me!” SaddoBoxing had the privilege to speak with WBC Lightweight Champion Diego “Chico” Corrales, 40-3 (33), recently to hear his views on his up coming third fight with Joel Casamayor, scheduled to take place on a Gary Shaw promotion at …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Joel Casamayor
“El Cepillo” Looking To Send A Message And Plans To Make Corrales The Delivery Boy! Click for larger image© Tom CasinoShowtime Boxing Former WBA Super Featherweight Champion Joel “El Cepillo” Casamayor, 33-3-1 (21), is going to face Diego “Chico” Corrales, 40-3 (33), for the third time on 7 October for …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: 10 Things That Are Hurting The Sport Of Boxing
I have to admit. I love watching pro wrestling. As ridiculous and sometimes plain out stupid it can get at times, I still watch it on occasion. When a story line gets out of control though, I will take a break for a few months ’til something new develops. I …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Forgetting The Flip Side
Like many of the people who visit SaddoBoxing, I find myself spending a lot of time on the forum. We have some of the most knowledgeable boxing fans in the world who post there daily. It’s always fun, you can get into a good debate or two and no matter …
Read More »Boxing Profile: Nicolay Valuev
Phenom Or Modern Day Primo? In 1928, a young man from Sequals, Italy by the name of Primo Carnera entered the heavyweight scene He was a mountain of a man for his day, standing at over 6’5″ tall and weighing over 210 lb, he fast made a name for himself. …
Read More »Boxing Viewpoint: State Of The Heavyweight Game
Where Will The Top 10 Be At This Time Next Year? I am going to go straight to the meat of the subject, so to speak. We all know how bad off the once most prestigious division in the sport has been as of late. Well, actually the last couple …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Oliver McCall
I had the pleasure of talking with former heavyweight champion Oliver “The Atomic Bull” McCall recently. McCall is getting ready to face Darroll Wilson on 9 September in Louisville, KY. Although Wilson is not a top caliber fighter, he is helping to keep the former champion busy. McCall has fought …
Read More »Boxing Viewpoint: James Toney
As Good As He Wants To Be And Sometimes Better I don’t think I ever remember him saying one nice thing about an opponent in a pre fight interview or press conference. I don’t think I ever remember him saying anything nice about one after a fight either. If someone …
Read More »Boxing Spotlight: Wayland Willingham- A Future Full Of Potential!
Tonight junior welterweight Wayland Willingham, 9-0 (5), steps into the ring for the tenth time as a pro and will be looking to stay undefeated on the undercard of Pugnacious Promotions’ double header from the Conference Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. Headlining the bill are a quartet of heavyweights, Shannon …
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