IBF super middle king Lucian Bute got a good test last night from European champion Brian Magee before stopping the Irishman in the tenth frame at Montreal’s Bell Centre. In the early rounds, veteran Magee’s experience keeps Bute from taking immediate control. Bute is using his quickness to get in, …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee For IBF Title
One of the world’s top super middleweights is in action on Saturday in his adopted hometown of Montreal, as Lucian Bute puts his IBF crown on the block against Irishman Brian Magee at the Bell Centre. Bute, 27-0 (22), has held the title for over three years since stopping Alejandro …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Logan Cotton McGuinness
NABA Lightweight Champ Ready For Former World Title Challenger Fifteen fights into his professional boxing career and the trend is unmistakable; 23 year-old Logan Cotton McGuinness (14-0-1, 7 KO’s) keeps getting better and better. This past Saturday night at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre, in front of more than 5000 rabid fans, …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Ricky Burns vs. Andreas Evensen For WBO Title
On Saturday, WBO super feather boss Ricky Burns puts his title on the line for the first time, meeting Andreas Evensen at Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Burns, 29-2 (7), had labored at domestic level for years, losing a European, British and Commonwealth title tilt to Alex Arthur in 2006 …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Andrade Guns Down Lucas In Quebec City
Ex-world champion Eric Lucas had his comeback derailed last night by iron-chinned American super middleweight Librado Andrade at Quebec City’s Pepsi Coliseum. Andrade, 29-3 (22), bounced back from an IBF title fight loss to Lucien Bute by absorbing everything the 39 year old Lucas could offer and punishing the Montreal …
Read More »Boxing Result: Manny Pacquiao Crushes Ricky Hatton In Las Vegas
Last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, Manny Pacquiao made a mockery of the lengthy pre-fight buildup with opponent Ricky Hatton, turning what had been promoted as a titanic battle of light welterweight warriors into a one-sided hammering that ended with Hatton KO’d before he even hit …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Paquiao
Click for larger image © Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Ahead of tonight’s massive fight card at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, the principal boxers all weighed in. 12 rounds, IBO Light Welterweight title Ricky Hatton: 140 lb Manny Pacquiao: 138 lb
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao
© Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Manny Pacquiao: “I am ready for the fight on Saturday. I know Ricky Hatton has trained hard for this fight. I have seen it on 24/7. “I respect Ricky Hatton. He is a good person. He is a nice guy and I would like …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Daniel Jacobs Added To Pacquiao vs. Hatton Undercard
One of boxing’s hottest prospects and rising middleweight star, Daniel “The Golden Child” Jacobs, has been added to the much anticipated May 2nd pay-per-view undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: “The Battle of East and West” at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The highly touted prospect will be featured …
Read More »Undercard Lineup Announced For May 2 Hatton vs. Pacquiao PPV Boxing Showdown
A world championship battle between north and south will highlight the May 2 pay-per-view undercard for Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: “The Battle of East and West.” WBC Super Featherweight Champion Humberto Soto of Mexico will defend his title against Canadian contender Benoit Gaudet. The pay-per-view broadcast will also feature …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Molitor Defends IBF Title In Rama
Last night at the Casino in Rama, Ontario, IBF Super Bantam titlist Steve Molitor retained his crown for the fifth time when he stopped WBC Latino titlist Ceferino Dario Labarda in the tenth round. In a battle of southpaws, Molitor proved to have more in the tank as he pulled …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Lucian Bute Signs Long Term Agreement
IBF World Champion Lucian Bute, 22-0-0 (18), has signed a new promotion agreement with InterBox. Boxing fans throughout Quebec will be able to follow the Romanian Sensation’s brilliant career live and in their living rooms for the next few years. “Lucian Bute is the cream of our crop at InterBox …
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