There were moments of calm and reflection on what was supposed to be a very festive press conference Wednesday as the principals for Saturday night’s huge WBO 140-pound title fight passed on thoughts and prayers to the families of Vernon Forrest and Arturo Gatti, who both died tragically within 15 …
Read More »Showtime Boxing Interview With Devon Alexander
Devon Alexander “The Great” knows the big knock against him: He’s young and lacks experience. But that’s not going to stop the 22-year-old from putting on a show for the Showtime viewing audience come Saturday night during the first half of a world championship doubleheader. The undefeated No. 2-rated Alexander …
Read More »Boxing Promoter Don King Backs Alexander The Great Against Witter
Veteran promoter Don King believes that Devon Alexander will become his latest World Champion at the expense of Junior Witter this weekend. Witter will attempt to regain his old title at the Agua Caliente Casino in California on Saturday night with the vacant WBC Light Welterweight title on the line …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Timothy Bradley, Nate Campbell, Devon Alexander
© Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing Promotions Unbeaten WBO 140-pound champion Timothy “Desert Storm’’ Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) of North Palm Springs, Calif., and challenger and former unified lightweight belt-holder Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs) participated in an open workout on Tuesday, just days before their eagerly …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Timothy Bradley Ready For Nate Campbell Clash
Undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley of Palm Springs, CA, is ready for a little home cooking when he makes his first homecoming title defense, against former World Lightweight Champion Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell, at The Show at Agua Caliente Resort, Casino and Spa in nearby …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Timothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell
Unbeaten WBO140-pound champion Timothy “Desert Storm’’ Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs) and challenger and former unified lightweight belt-holder Nate “The Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs) participated in a spirited conference call on Thursday to discuss their eagerly awaited showdown on Saturday, Aug. 1, live on Showtime (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Timothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell
© Chris Miller In an unusual twist of events, two world title belts – one currently owned by Timothy “Desert Storm’’ Bradley and one he recently relinquished – will be on the line during a unique world championship doubleheader featuring four of the most talented 140-pounders in the world on …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Witter vs. Alexander Added To Huge August 1 Fight Card
WBC No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” will fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship against the former holder of that belt, Junior “The Hitter” Witter, in a tremendous co-feature on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on Showtime …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Should Ricky Hatton Hang Up The Gloves?
KO losses don’t come any more devastating than the one Ricky Hatton suffered against Manny Pacquiao and the question must now be asked: should “The Hitman” retire or keep going? There doesn’t seem to be any point in a rematch given Pacquiao’s thorough dismantling of the British bulldog, unlike the …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Prospect Devon Alexander Calls Out Nate Campbell
Undefeated 22 year old WBC No. 1 ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great”, 17-0 (10) has made the brash move of actively pursuing a match against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell, 33-5-1 (25). “I will fight anyone that Don King or the television networks want …
Read More »Boxing Result: Campbell Defeats Funeka In Lightweight Swan Song
Last night at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL, lightweight Nate Campbell held off a good challenge by South Africa’s Ali Funeka to win a majority decision over twelve rounds to lead the way on a massive Don King promoted fight card. Campbell’s IBF, WBA and WBO titles were not on …
Read More »HBO Boxing: Campbell Loses Lightweight Titles On Scale Ahead Of Tonight’s Clash With Ali Funeka
IBF, WBO and WBA lightweight champion Nate Campbell lost his titles on the scales at the official weigh in held yesterday at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL., failing to make the lightweight limit of 135 pounds ahead of his clash tonight with South Africa’s Ali Funeka. Campbell weighed 138 pounds …
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