IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko put on another masterclass last night, halting old rival Samuel Peter in ten rounds at Commerz Bank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. Peter was looking to improve upon his 2005 loss to Klitschko in which the Ukrainian was canvassed three times but managed …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter II
In a highly anticpated matchup, Wladimir Klitschko defends his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight laurels when he takes on The Nigerian nightmare Samuel Peter this Saturday night in Frankfurt. This is the second meeting of the two. Five years ago at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Klitschko, survived two …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Samuel Peter vs. Wladimir Klitschko Rematch
Power-punching heavyweight title challenger Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter remained calm during the press conference and the open training sessions for his Saturday rematch against IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko – even when normally reserved Klitschko taunted him with his championship belts and his antagonistic remarks. “I hear and see …
Read More »European Boxing News: Hernandez, Povetkin, Klitschko, Golovkin, Dimitrenko
By Per Ake Persson IBF Intercontinental cruiser champ Yoan Pablo Hernandez will again defend the title against stablemate Enad Licina October 2 in Monte Carlo on the undercard to Abraham vs Froch. Hernandez vs Licina is also a final IBF eliminator with the winner to fight champ Steve Cunningham in …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Could Solis Be Next For Adamek?
After Tomasz Adamek’s decision win over Michael Grant this weekend Arena CEO Ahmet Öner suggests Adamek to fight his Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis next. “I believe that this could be a good fight to revive the division”, said Öner. “Both guys are top 10 heavyweights and two of the …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Audley Vows To Become “The Hayebreaker”
Audley Harrison has told David Haye to “man up and sign” to fight for the World Heavyweight title in a Battle of Britain bout in November. Harrison and his Promoter, Matchroom Sport managing director Eddie Hearn have been locked in talks with Adam Booth over the past weeks, with a …
Read More »K2 Boxing: Klitschko vs. Briggs In Hamburg October 16
WBC World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against former champion Shannon Briggs on October 16, at o2 World Hamburg, Germany. After eleven years, Klitschko returns to the city of Hamburg where he is living with his family since 1996.
Read More »Boxing 360: Harris Riding High As USBA Heavyweight Champ
The roller-coaster career of Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” is riding high once again, coming off of his solid August 6 victory against IBF #15 prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera for the vacant USBA heavyweight title.
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Tomasz Adamek vs. Michael Grant
Tomasz Adamek: “I am ready to fight! We are training hard 9 weeks, this week is 10. I am ready for a great fight, a tough fight.” About training with Roger Bloodworth: “Every day I am a little better. He is a good teacher. I want to be heavyweight champion …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Amateur Star Campbell Eyes 2012 Olympics
© Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro 2008 European Amateur Bantamweight Gold Medalist Luke Campbell’s 2012 London Olympic dream is well and truly back on track. Following his successful return to International competition last week at the WBC Night Of Champions in Cardiff, Luke is set to be back in action again …
Read More »Boxing In Wales: The WBC Night Of Champions
By Ciaran Gibbons **With Slideshow** © Ciaran Gibbons / Saddo Boxing Cardiff, Wales, successfully hosted the ‘WBC Night of Champions’ Festival from Thursday 29th thru Saturday 31st July of this year. The high profile event – which celebrates boxing achievements – takes place every four years. The three day Festival …
Read More »Star Boxing: Rodriguez vs. Theophane Undercard Announced
This Friday night in the main event on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”, IBF #3 rated welterweight contender, Delvin Rodriguez (25-4-2, 14KO’s) takes on Ashley Theophane (26-4-1, 7KO’s) in a ten round welterweight contest. The co-feature bout of the evening features a sizzling ten round super middleweight showdown, between up and …
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