A big weekend of fight action kicks off this Saturday in Dusseldorf, Germany when Britain’s Matt Skelton challenges unbeaten Ruslan Chagaev of Uzbekistan for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship. Skelton, a late starter in the professional ranks, has only one defeat in 22 fights, scoring 18 knockouts. A never say …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton
Click for larger image Well after months of anticipation its finally here. The hype machine has taken in such places as Los Angeles, Grand Rapids, New York, London and Manchester. Many words have been said. The fighters have come face to face. Now, in the words of Michael Buffer, “Lets …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Undercard Of Mayweather vs. Hatton
Click for larger image As well as the big welterweight fight between Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas sees other big fight action too this Saturday. Two fighters who are no strangers to British fans, Jeff Lacy and Peter Manfredo, fight in an intriguing 10 …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Amir Khan vs. Graham Earl
A cracking night of action on both sides of the Atlantic gets underway in Bolton, England where local hero Amir Khan makes the second defence of his Commonwealth Lightweight Championship. Graham Earl, from Luton, opposes Khan this Saturday. Earl himself has held British and Commonwealth titles and has even tread …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Fernando Vargas vs. Ricardo Mayorga
Click for larger image © Jorge Garcia The Staples Centre in Los Angeles plays host this Friday to a bout between two former champions in Fernando Vargas and Ricardo Mayorga. The big question obviously, when you observe this matchup, is how much has either man got left? Lets start with …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Miguel Cotto vs. Shane Mosley
Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing In an potentially excellent bout, Puerto Rican icon Miguel Cotto makes the third defence of his WBA welterweight title against future hall of famer Sugar Shane Mosley at New York’s Madison Square Garden The fight to be held on November …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Jean Marc Mormeck vs. David Haye
This Saturday Evening, Britain’s David Haye finally gets his opportunity to become a world champion when he fights the experienced Frenchman Jean Marc Mormeck for the WBA/WBC Cruiserweight championship. For the most part, Haye has looked “the part”. With 18 of his 19 wins coming by knockout, the challenger will …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Joe Calzaghe vs. Mikkel Kessler
It’s an old saying I know, but on November 3, someone’s 0 will go when Joe Calzaghe squares off againt Dane Mikkel Kessler in a 168 pound unification bout at the magnificent Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Both men have a combined record of a staggering 82 unbeaten fights between them. …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Clinton Woods vs. Juan Gonzalez II
This Saturday night on a Fight Academy Promotion at Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, England, IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Clinton Woods attempts to improve his first victory over Julio Gonzalez when they meet in the ring. In a career spanning 13 years, the 35 year old Woods, 40-3-1 (24), still …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Junior Witter – Vivian Harris
While Britain’s Ricky Hatton makes big headlines on both sides of the Atlantic, Bradford’s Junior Witter moves on with a potentially tricky defence of his WBC Light Welter title against Vivian Harris on Friday, September 7. Home advantage will be once again be in Witter’s favour as the Doncaster Dome …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis:Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather
An Early Look In a fight that I still find difficult to believe is taking place, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Ricky Hatton put their unbeaten records on the line in December. Call me a skeptic or even a pessimist, but I still won’t believe it will happen until both men …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Nicky Cook – Steven Luevano
In another big Sports Network card, three title fights take place tonight at London’s O2 Arena. Topping the bill will be Dagenham’s undefeated featherweight star Nicky Cook, who finally gets his shot at the WBO Featherweight title. Undefeated in 27 fights, Cook has won all available titles at British, European …
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