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Despite an eight month hiatus from the ring following the loss of his IBF Light Heavyweight title to Antonio Tarver last year, Clinton Woods came roaring back to life last night at Hotel de France in Jersey on the Channel Islands, handling opponent Elvir Muriqi over 12 one sided rounds. …
Read More »Fight Academy Boxing: Hobson Signs Olympic Bronze Medallist Tony Jeffries
Tony Jeffries is set to take Sunderland by storm as the “Mackem Mauler” begins his professional career with one aim in mind – to bring the world title to the North-east. Olympic Bronze Medallist “Jaffa” Jeffries has signed professional forms with Sheffield-based promoter Dennis Hobson in what promises to be …
Read More »British Boxing: Dreams Of UK Fans Take Big Hit As Favorite Son Loses IBF Belt
On Saturday night, Sheffield Boxer Clinton Woods, put his IBF Light Heavyweight title at risk against ‘Magic Man’ Antonio Tarver in Tampa, Florida. Unfortunately for Woods, Tarver was indeed ‘Magic’ and Woods – having struggled to settle in to the fight from the first bell – lost his title after …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Tarver Wins IBF Crown, Dawson Retains WBC Title In Thriller
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Antonio Tarver registered a unanimous 12 round decision over defending champion Clinton Woods to capture the IBF light heavyweight crown and WBC 175 pound kingpin Chad Dawson remained undefeated with a thrilling, hard-fought 12 round decision over hard-luck Glen Johnson …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Clinton Woods vs. Antonio Tarver
© Tom Casino A week before the big Calzaghe vs. Hopkins light heavyweight showdown, Sheffield’s Clinton Woods defends his IBF title against Antonio Tarver in Tampa, Florida. For Woods, this is his well deserved spot in the big league, topping an American bill as champion. A pro since 1994, Woods …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Woods Looks To Give Tarver Reality Check
Some fighters like to tell the world of their ring prowess and professional achievements, while others prefer to stay quiet and carefully build their reputation with solid performances. This weekendʼs IBF/IBO Light Heavyweight unification clash in Tampa, Florida features two boxers who perfectly epitomise those two very different moulds of …
Read More »Boxing Weigh-In: Woods vs. Tarver – Dawson vs. Johnson
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing The biggest night for the light heavyweight division is just one day away. “TNT: Title Night in Tampa,” featuring the Antonio Tarver vs. Clinton Woods IBO/IBF title unification fight and undefeated WBC champion Chad Dawson’s title defense against former world …
Read More »Boxing Workout Quotes: Antonio Tarver, Clinton Woods, Glen Johnson & Chad Dawson
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Saturday night at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, FL, sees a pair of light heavyweight world title fights as IBF Champion Clinton Woods faces IBO titlist Antonio Tarver and WBC Champion Chad Dawson faces former world titlist Glen …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Antonio Tarver – Clinton Woods & Chad Dawson – Glen Johnson
Showtime will thrill boxing fans with an explosive light heavyweight championship doubleheader when IBO 175-pound champion and former undisputed light heavyweight kingpin Antonio Tarver faces IBF world titleholder Clinton Woods at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, April, 12. Before Tarver and Woods exchange leather, fans …
Read More »WBC Light Heavyweight Boxing Champ Chad Dawson On Weight For Glen Johnson Clash
Following a hearty breakfast, undefeated WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson stepped on the scale this morning and weighed 176 pounds at his official WBC seven-day weigh-in. “After I chow down on Glen Johnson next week, it’s on to Clinton Woods and his titles for dessert,” said Dawson, 25-0 (17), …
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