Click for larger image © Mike McGuigan / Saddo Boxing It was one of the most anticipated fights in the past 10 years of boxing and all the ballers made the trip to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this past Saturday. Vince Carter, Edgerrine James, Javon Kearse, Floyd Mayweather, A.I, even Jordan himself showed up….
Duva Boxing and ESPN collaborated for Friday Night Fights at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, last Friday night in what turned out to be a real snoozer. Headlining the card was undefeated heavyweight Brian Minto, who went on to take a ten round decision from Danny Batchelder. While a heavyweight match is supposed…
The who’s who of the boxing and entertainment world flocked to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City last night to bid farewell to Bernard Hopkins, and the Philadelphia legend did not disappoint as he dismantled the heavily favored Antonio Tarver and took his IBO Light Heavyweight title in the process. It was the Bernard Hopkins of…
**Lot of Ringside Boxing Photos** Click for larger image © Mike McGuigan / Saddo Boxing The Blue Horizon was back in business this past Friday as promoter Veronca Michaels and Don Elbaum put together one of the best cards in recent memory at Philly’s legendary fight house. The six bout card was led by up…
Click for larger image© Curtis ChristensenSaddo Boxing The stakes were high for everyone involved. Hasim Rahman was on a quest to once again become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, James Toney had the chance to become a five weight class champion, promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank laid the foundation to begin reconstruction…
Rewind back to 2002 and Jerson Ravelo was one of the hottest Super Middleweight prospects in the game. His amateur credentials come equip with numerous awards, highlighted by winning the 1998 Golden Gloves Championship and a earning a spot on the 2000 Dominican Republic Olympic boxing team. He turned pro in 2001 and started his…
**Report updated with tons of Boxing Photos** Promoter Veronca Michaels and matchmaker Don Elbaum opened the gates to The Legendary Blue Horizon for the first time in the 2006 season and SaddoBoxing.com was firmly planted ringside at Philly’s top boxing venue. There were bigger names on the card, but it was up and coming prospect…
By Keith McMenamin and Jeff Imbrogno Philly Fighters Win “War” Shuler Boxing was back at the First District Plaza in Philadelphia for a night dubbed the “War at the District” featuring local fighters against out of state competition. The war turned into a massacre for the Percy Custas stable as Simon “One Punch” Carr, Jamaal…
Another night, another fight in Atlantic City, this time it was Main Events bringing Arturo Gatti home again to Boardwalk Hall to take on the unknown Thomas Damgaard for Mr. Excitement’s first test in the welterweight division. While most were expecting a cakewalk, Damgaard gave a better than expected performance but in the end it…
Click for larger image© Keith McMenaminSaddo Boxing Last Friday at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City was the “Night of Champions†in Atlantic City, NJ as Star Boxing, Guilty Boxing, Silverhawk Boxing and Xyience collaborated to give fight fans four title bouts live on Pay Per View. The card featured grizzled ring veteran Virgil Hill…
Once again it was fight night in Philly last Friday night as Promoter Veronca L. Michael returned to the Legendary Blue Horizon to host the yearly Children’s Holiday show to benefit kids in need. This show also benefited youngsters Max Alexander and Steve Upshur Chambers who saw their stock rise with decision victories. Also on…
Yusef Mack dominates Christian Cruz to retain the USBA Super Middleweight and UBA Light Heavyweight Titles! Last Thursday in Philadelphia, Shuler Promotions put on a show from that city’s First District Plaza with the main attraction being undefeated, rising contender Yusef Mack. The local man was hoping to stay busy after a proposed bout with…