I will say that in a rematch that Jermain Taylor could do better against Kelly Pavlik. The fact of it is, Taylor has problems within himself that caused him to lose how he did. Could he ever beat Pavlik? Sure. Will he ever beat Pavlik? No. He obviously has the power to put Pavlik down,…
Last Monday, the WBC board voted in Samuel Peter as its interim heavyweight champion after Oleg Maskaev pulled out of their October 6 championship bout. Maskaev, who injured his back while in training camp, says he needs at least three months in order for the injury to heal. But his camp fails to note the…
Congratulations to Kelly Pavlik for a well-fought fight last night. He captured the middleweight title in a way that Jermain Taylor couldn’t and couldn’t defend. The alleged dissension in the ranks behind Team Taylor, the weight issues and Taylor’s “wasted punches” are excuses that belong to another day, the night was Pavlik’s and he took…
Donofrio Boxing’s “Boxing Under the Stars” took place this past Friday at the Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills, MI and was an action-filled night. With four professional fights that didn’t go the distance, it was a host of battles all night long. Shortly before the card took place, SaddoBoxing had the opportunity to…
Crossing the Buffer Zone This past Friday night at Joseph Donofrio’s “Boxing Under the Stars” at Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills, MI saw several good fights, including the victory of light welterweight Lanardo “Pain Server” Tyner, whom SaddoBoxing interviewed a few days earlier, over Marteze Logan. There were a sprinkling of local celebrities…
Pain Served In the headline fight of Donofrio Boxing’s ” Boxing Under the Stars” on Friday night at the Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hill, MI, light welterweight Lanardo “Pain Server” Tyner made good on his promise to impress when he stepped in the ring with seasoned veteran Marteze “Too Sweet” Logan. Click for…
What’s wrong with a fighter who throws every punch with deadly intent? Who can fight anywhere between 135 and 147? And add to that, he wants to do it at least six times a year. Lanardo “Pain Server” Tyner is upset. Someone is keeping food off his table. Whether it’s shady promoters with false promises…
If Ruslan Chagaev can be referred to as the “White Tyson”, then perhaps we have to ask if Sultan Ibragimov can be called by Evander Holyfield’s boxing moniker, the “Real Deal”. Even though the Russian has languished in relative obscurity throughout his career, he’s managed to capture one of the four major alphabet titles, although…
Ann Wolfe, 24-1 (16), is one of the premier Women boxers in the world, having won world titles at light middle, super middle and light heavyweight since turning professional in 1998. At 36 years of age, Wolfe is still dangerous, but the aging lioness is aware that her time is coming and has become frustrated…
James Kirkland, like many up-and-coming fighters, has something to prove. It’s easy for even a young and talented fighter to be missed when there are countless others to choose from. But a record of 18-0 with a boastful 16 KOs, the light middleweight has established himself as a power hitter which will surely catch even…
Saturday was a great night for Michigan in sports. The Red Wings won, the Tigers won, the Pistons won and Floyd won. But with that being said, boxing was the only sport of the four that was out of the casual sports fan’s mind come Monday morning. The city of Detroit was once known as…
From Executioner To Executer A few Fridays ago, an evening of great fights played out in the Wayne Hall of Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan. There were celebrity appearances from ex-Lions players Herman Moore and Charlie Sanders along with former multi-weight boxing champion and modern day great, Pernell “Sweet Pea†Whitaker. Click for larger image©…