Former super middle world champ Mikkel Kessler made his long awaited comeback to the ring last night at Parken Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kessler faced former French champion Mehdi Bouadla for the vacant WBO European crown, ending a fourteen month hiatus after defeating Carl Froch for the WBC title. The …
Read More »Boxing Result: Geale Wins IBF By Split Decision Over Sylvester In Germany
Big fight card tonight from Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg as Daniel Geale knocked off reigning IBF middleweight ruler Sebastian Sylvester after a thrilling bout. Geale, a former undefeated IBO ruler until losing a controversial split decision to Anthony Mundine two years ago, put his height and reach advantage to good use, …
Read More »Boxing Result: Gevor DQ’d Against Stieglitz In Germany
Super middleweight Robert Stieglitz retained the WBO title last night at Bordelandhalle in Magdeburg, Germany after challenger Khoren Gevor was disqualified. The bout was a contentious affair from the beginning as short southpaw Gevor had difficulty getting close to Stieglitz, who responded to the challenger’s rushes by backing up to …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Robert Stieglitz vs. Khoren Gevor Tonight In Germany
WBO super middle champ Robert Stieglitz defends against challenger Khoren Gevor this evening at Bordelandhalle in Magdeburg, Germany. Stieglitz, 39-2 (23), has won eight straight appearances since losing an IBF title eliminator to Librado Andrade in 2008, but this could be the Russian’s hardest defense yet as the 29 year …
Read More »Boxing Result: Wlodarczyk Retains WBC Title Over Palacios In Poland
In a highly controversial decision, WBC cruiserweight ruler Krzysztof Wlodarczyk won a split decision over American challenger Francisco Palacios at Hala Luczniczka in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The champion fought the first round as he did the following eleven – inching forward behind a high guard and hardly throwing a punch. When …
Read More »Boxing Result: Huck, Helenius Victorious In Germany
Last night at Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle, WBO cruiserweight titlist Marco Huck was given a stiff challenge by opponent Ran Nakash while heavyweight Robert Helenius took a big step up the ladder by defeating former world champ Samuel Peter. Little known Nakash came seemingly out of nowhere to give …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: WBO Champ Huck Headlines Big Fight Card Tonight
The action in Germany tonight takes place at Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle as WBO cruiser king Marco Huck returns to the ring, accompanied by the likes of heavyweights Robert Helenius, Samuel Peter and Kali Meehan. Huck, 31-1 (23), meets the challenge posed by unbeaten challenger Ran Nakash, 25-0 (18), …
Read More »Boxing Result: Pirog Retains WBO Title Against Maciel In Russia
Last night at DIVS Arena in Ekaterinburg, Russia, WBO middleweight king Dmitry Pirog kept hold of his title in a tougher than expected defense against Argentina’s Javier Francisco Maciel. Maciel had come into the clash without ever having fought outside of his homeland but the 26 year old showed no …
Read More »Boxing Result: Vitali Klitschko KO’s Solis In Germany
After a long and protracted call from Team Solis to face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, former amateur star Odlanier Solis didn’t pose much of a challenge to Klitschko on Saturday night at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany. The bout started with Klitschko immediately imposing his will upon the challenger, …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis
Big heavyweight action hits Germany once again tonight as WBC champion Vitali Klitschko makes a defense against mandatory challenger Odlanier Solis at Lanxess Arena in Cologne. This bout has been a long time coming, or at least Team Solis has been calling long and loud for it in their seemingly …
Read More »Boxing Result: Sturm Retains WBA Title Over Hearns
Felix Sturm returned to action Saturday night at Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, retaining his WBA middleweight title against challenger Ronald Hearns. Hearns tried to leverage his advantages in height and reach but Sturm’s edge in quickness offset any momentum the challenger was trying to build and soon the champion …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: WBA Kingpin Sturm In Action Tonight In Stuttgart
Making his first appearance in the ring thus far this year will be Felix Sturm, looking to retain his WBA middleweight crown against contender Ronald Hearns tonight at Porsche Arena in Stuttgart. For Cologne’s Sturm, this bout has a familiar ring to it as Hearns, like every other opponent Sturm …
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