We scoured the globe for current and former Team Saddos writers who were interested in contributing to our staff Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prediction piece, so with no further introductions, we hope you enjoy the results, presented in alphabetical order! Bruce Dingo: Australia All the during the build-up …
Read More »Night Of The Challengers: Kovalev Unseats WBO King Cleverly
There was insurrection in the air tonight at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales as three reigning champions were toppled in shocking fashion. The biggest coup saw fearsome Russian slugger Sergey Kovalev, 22-0-1 (20), of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida progressively shred the resistance of WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly, 26-1 (12), …
Read More »Nathan Cleverly Takes On Hammer-Fisted Sergey Kovalev In Wales
WBO light heavyweight boss Nathan Cleverly has been calling for tougher title defenses, and he could indeed have just that this Saturday night as the Welshman gets the home town advantage against big-punching challenger Sergey Kovalev at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff. One can’t blame Cleverly for wanting to face a …
Read More »Dereck Chisora Moves On With Stunning Scott Stoppage
Dereck Chisora continued his comeback with a bang at London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday, taking away the perfect record of America’s Malik Scott. The Finchley man also took a step toward another world title shot by adding the WBO International strap to his trophy cabinet with the sixth round stoppage …
Read More »Malik Scott vs. Dereck Chisora Saturday Night In London
Whenever Dereck Chisora fights, one thing is certain: things might get weird. The 29 year old Londoner is back in action on Saturday when he meets American visitor Malik Scott in a heavyweight contest that has the vacant WBO International strap on offer. Chisora is seeking to right the ship …
Read More »Carl Froch: “The Cobra” Gains Revenge On Kessler In London
Carl Froch Vs Mikkel Kessler: London’s 02 Arena was packed to the rafters last night as over 19,000 fans cheered on Nottingham’s Carl Froch to victory against arch-rival Mikkel Kessler of Denmark in a bout for the WBA and IBF super middleweight titles. The duo were reprising their 2010 slugfest …
Read More »Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler In Massive Super Middleweight Rematch
Carl Froch Vs Mikkel Kessler, Three years after their thrilling initial clash, super middleweights Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler are at it again on Saturday evening, this time at London’s 02 Arena. On April 24, 2010, the pair met on Kessler’s Danish home turf with Carl Froch’s WBC on offer …
Read More »McDonnell Outfights Ceja In Doncaster For IBF Title Victory
In the high point for British boxing thus far in 2013, bantamweight Jamie McDonnell beat the odds and powerful Mexican puncher Julio Ceja tonight at Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, England to capture the IBF title in thrilling fashion. McDonnell adds world glory to a trophy cabinet that already contains European, …
Read More »Ricky Burns Keeps WBO Crown When Jose Gonzalez Quits With Injury
In a stunning turn of events, Ricky Burns kept his WBO lightweight title tonight when challenger Jose Gonzalez quit on his stool before the tenth round, citing a possible broken left wrist in a fight in which he had been winning at Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Aside from the …
Read More »Jamie McDonnell Gets Massive IBF Title Test Tonight Against Julio Ceja
The Doncaster faithful will be out in force tonight at the 7,000 capacity Keepmoat Stadium as local man Jamie McDonnell gets a crack at the vacant IBF bantamweight title against rough and tough slugger Julio Ceja. It’s a massive opportunity for British boxing as a McDonnell victory could shift the …
Read More »Is WBO Champ Ricky Burns In Too Deep This Time Against Gonzalez?
Ricky Burns will look to retain his WBO lightweight crown tomorrow night at Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, meeting the challenge posed by Puerto Rican danger man Jose Gonzalez. Gonzalez, the number one WBO contender at 135 pounds, has whipsawed his way through 22 opponents since turning pro in 2008, …
Read More »Khan Narrowly Escapes With Diaz Win In Sheffield
Former WBA/IBF light welter king Amir Khan burned a few more of his nine lives last night at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena, managing to finish the fight on his feet after a knockdown and quite a few shaky moments against opponent Julio Diaz. Working for the second time with Super Middle …
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