Former heavyweight champion of the world, Primo Carnera of Italy, was born exactly one hundred years ago this coming October. Born in Sequals, Italy on 26 October, 1906, the man known as “The Ambling Alp†remains one of the best known and most fascinating off all heavyweight kings. And not always due to reasons that…
As most boxing fans will no doubt already be aware, Bernard Hopkins is ready and willing to move up to heavyweight and challenge WBC ruler Oleg Maskaev next June. Apparently the idea of retirement didn’t last very long as an attractive option for the restless Hopkins, and he now wants to make the most audacious…
Although he has the looks of a man at least ten years his junior, Ray Leonard reached his half century in May of this year. Also, as amazing as it may seem, Leonard’s finest fight, against his finest opponent, hits the twenty five year old mark this month on 16 September. It really was back…
A British Super Fight! Not since the days when Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, Michael Watson and Steve Collins were squaring off against one another, has a fight between two men from these shores captured the imagination to the extent that the prospective clash between Clinton Woods and Joe Calzaghe has. Both believe they are the…
Without throwing a single punch, the reputation of IBF Heavyweight Champion, Wladimir Klitschko was enhanced over the weekend. Due to the result in a fight between two other prominent heavyweights, the pro record of “The Steel Hammer†now commands even more respect. In handing James Toney his first loss in almost ten years, Samuel Peter…
Hartlepool, England’s Michael Hunter, the reigning European Super Bantamweight Champion, is one of Britain’s most exciting boxers. His aggressive, come forward style of fighting delights both his loyal fan base – a huge crowd of vocal supporters who follow Michael to each and every fight he has – and a television audience that watch him…
The “Tuaman†That Today’s Heavyweight Division Needs The bout between David “The Terminator†Tua and John “The Quiet Man†Ruiz wasn’t much of a fight. In fact, it was an absolute slaughter. And afterwards, the man whose lethal fists were responsible for the devastating destruction job was considered a dead-cert to go on and capture…
To me, the fact that Iran Barkley has not been enshrined in The Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota is a travesty. He definitely deserves the honour. When one looks back at the incredible fighting career “The Blade†had, it becomes apparent how very tough and gutsy he was. He was more than just a…
© Mike Cleary As the title of this article states, this piece is about what would have happened if Ricky Hatton had had to face greats from the welterweight division from years gone by. I think the probability of what would have happened had Ricky been born at a time when it would have made…
Click for larger image © James Slater / Saddo Boxing Just outside the centre of Manchester stands a no-frills, old-school boxing gym. Its title has a rather quaint ring to it, and inside the well equipped building, veteran trainer Brian Hughes is hard at work with his stable of fighters, fighters who prefer the old…
A Brutal KO Remembered Hailing from Sheffield, England, Herol “Bomber” Graham turned pro in 1978 with a points win over six rounds. It would be almost ten years before he was to lose a fight. He was able to frustrate every single opponent he fought with his uncommon defensive moves, southpaw stance and speed. Never…
Strong indications say pound-for-pound king, Floyd Mayweather will box Corey Spinks in his next outing. The fight, already approved, sanctioning wise by the IBF, is being talked about for “Pretty Boy’s†November 4 pay per view commitment. Tentatively scheduled to take place at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the bout is a fascinating match-up….