Canada’s biggest puncher was in action last night at Montreal’s Uniprix Stadium and middleweight David Lemieux lived up to his reputation in a big way. Facing experienced and durable American veteran Elvin Ayala, the 21 year old local man stepped up to the plate and dropped his adversary three times in an explosive first round….
A typical boxing press conference today at Scottrade Center in St. Louis suddenly turned raucous after undefeated unified 140-pound world champion Devon Alexander’s trainer told former WBA junior welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik, a Ukrainian making his first visit to America, “That’s a long way to come for an ass whuppin.’ Alexander (20-0, 13 KOs), from…
Two undefeated world champions will put their crowns on the line in separate bouts at Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Aug. 7 in one of the best boxing showcases of the summer. Hometown hero and unified WBC and IBF 140-pound champion Devon Alexander “The Great†(20-0, 13 KOs) will be challenged by former WBA…
Last night at Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, America’s Steve Cunningham recaptured his IBF cruiserweight title when opponent Troy Ross of Canada suffered an injury and could not continue after four rounds were completed. Cunningham, who was dethroned by Tomasz Adamek in 2008, earned the opportunity to face former Canadian and Commonwealth king Ross by outpointing Wayne…
Two IBF title belts are on offer tonight at Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg as the middleweight and vacant cruiserweight crowns are fought over. Former IBF cruiser king Steve Cunningham, 22-2 (11), of America, gets a chance at regaining his old title when he meets 34 year old Canadian southpaw Troy Ross, 23-1 (16), over 12 scheduled…
The scene is set for probably one of the most exciting Cruiserweight battles of the year as two of the best cruiserweights in the World today prepare to face each other at the Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg in Germany this coming Saturday, the 5th June. Former champion Steve “USS†Cunningham, finally gets the chance to not only…
The IBF junior middleweight championship scheduled for June 12 at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis has been postponed. Don King Productions was promoting the event that planned to feature St. Louisan Cory Spinks (37-5, 11 KOs) defending his IBF 154-pound title against mandatory challenger Cornelius Bundrage (29-4, 17 KOs), from Detroit. A number of conflicting…
On Friday night, June 4th boxing returns to The Legendary Blue Horizon with a great night of professional boxing as well as a celebration of Vernoca L. Michael’s sixty-fifth birthday. The card is promoted by Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions LLC and SAM Promotions.
Carlos Tamara’s reign as IBF junior flyweight champion proved to be of brief duration as the American based Colombian’s trip to the hometown of Luis Alberto Lazarte resulted in a split decision loss last night at Club Once Unidos in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Tamara came into the belt via a shocking upset of Brian…
Tonight at the massive Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, WBC heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko makes the fourth defense of his second title reign. Challenging Klitschko is England based Pole Albert Sosnowski, the reigning European champion who has only lost twice over a 48 bout pro career. At 6 feet 8 inches tall, Klitschko, 39-2 (37),…
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 legend in return before the…
Top super middleweight contender Librado Andrade returns to his home away from home in Canada this Friday night as he takes on former World Champion Eric Lucas in a highly-anticipated showdown at the Pepsi Colisee in Quebec City. The Jesus Del Monte, Guanajuato Mexico native, Andrade (28-3, 21 KO’s), will return to Canada for the…