Welsh light heavyweight sensation Nathan Cleverly won his first world title bout by stopping late replacement opponent Aleksy Kuziemski last night at London’s 02 Arena, retaining the WBO crown. Cleverly, who was awarded the title before the bout when reigning champ Juergen Brahemer pulled out at the last minute, controlled …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: James DeGale vs. George Groves
A bitter boxing rivalry which started as amateurs comes to a head tonight when Olympic Gold Medalist James DeGale meets George Groves at the 02 Arena in London. At stake is both DeGale’s British and Groves’ Commonwealth Super Middleweight titles. Back in 2006 when both were amateurs, Groves won a …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Braehmer Wins European Title In Dresden
On a big show last night at Freiberger Arena in Dresden, light heavyweight Juergen Braehmer won the biggest fight of his career with a fifth round TKO of Rachid Kanfouah to capture the vacant European title. Stocky southpaw Braehmer, 32-2 (26), was coming off a failed bid to lift the …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Garay Defends WBA Crown In Rostock
Tonight at Stadhalle in Rostock, WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Hugo Hernan Garay, 31-3 (17), puts his belt at risk against Schwerin southpaw Juergen Brahmer, 31-1 (25). Brahmer will have the home advantage against the Argentine visitor and the hard punching 30 year old rides a four bout winning streak into …
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