Super Six World Boxing Classic semifinalists Glen Johnson and Carl Froch have been in world title fights against Two-Time World Champion Bernard Hopkins and WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion Jean Pascal, respectively, and like Arthur Abraham, they are picking Pascal to beat the 45-year-old Hopkins on Showtime at 10 p.m. …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Pascal vs. Hopkins Heats Up In Quebec City
The 12-round WBC/IBO Light Heavyweight Championship fight between champion Jean Pascal and challenger Bernard Hopkins will take place December 18 at the Pepsi Coliseum in Québec City, Canada and will be televised live on Showtime in the United States at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on West Coast, and distributed live …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Hopkins Confident Of Victory Over Pascal
When Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins faces WBC, Ring Magazine and IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Jean Pascal on December 18 at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada live on Showtime in the U.S. and on pay-per-view in Canada, he will be 28 days shy of his forty-sixth birthday. If Hopkins …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: El Maachi Decisions Colas At York Hall
© Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Those lucky enough to score tickets for Steve Goodwin’s ‘Judgement Day’ event at York Hall on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling night of pugilistic artistry at a level rarely seen these days. At the end of the five hour, 13 fight marathon, those …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing: Wolak Replaces Gomez As Chavez Jr Opponent
Top-10 contender Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak will be In Harm’s Way on Saturday, December 4, when he challenges undefeated WBC Silver middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a 12-round title fight. Wolak replaces the injured Alfonso Gomez, Chávez’s original opponent, who withdrew today after an MRI detected a ligament …
Read More »Star Boxing: Jean Marc Mormeck Returns To Ring In Paris
On Thursday December 2nd, at the Halle Carpentier Arena in Paris France, former two-time cruiserweight champion, and now IBF #10 and WBA #12 heavyweight rated contender, Jean Marc Mormeck (35-4, 22KO’s) will look to take one step closer towards challenging for a heavyweight world title, when he takes on fellow …
Read More »Hatton Boxing: Joe Murray Targeting English Title Fight
Joe Murray insists he’ll be ready for his first professional title after sorting out David Chianella. The Beijing Olympian will be bidding for his ninth straight professional win when he faces former Italian featherweight champion David Chianella at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on Friday November 26. Murray, 23, hasn’t lost a …
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Adamek Getting Ready For Maddalone Clash
IBF International Heavyweight Champion Tomasz Adamek held a media workout to promote his upcoming December 9th title defense at Prudential Center in Newark NJ, against Vinny Maddalone, Queens, NY, 33-6, 24 KO’s. Adamek feels his preparation is right where it should be at this time. “I’ve been training hard for …
Read More »Boxing In Brazil: Oliveira Teams With Ruble Star In Sao Paulo
Undefeated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira and his promoter, Rumble Star Promotions, take the first step towards popularizing boxing in Brazil Saturday night with the presentation of “A Gala Night of Boxing” pro-am event. “A Gala Night of Boxing,” presented by Rumble Star Promotions, in association with Reunion Sports & …
Read More »Brazilian Boxing Prospect Michael Oliveira Gets Homecoming November 20
Unbeaten, UNBC Middleweight Champion Michael “Chairman of the Board” Oliveira returns to his roots November 20, headlining “A Gala Night of Boxing” pro-am event, at Espaco das Americas in Sao Paulo, Brazil. “A Gala Night of Boxing,” presented by Rumble Star Promotions, in association with Reunion Sports & Marketing, will …
Read More »Boxing Update: Team Munroe Back From Tokyo WBC Title Clash
Click the above Image for more Photos of Rendall Munroe Rendall Munroe and his team arrived back in U.K. last week after two weeks in Tokyo and are clearly happy to be home. World Title Challenger – Munroe took WBC Super-Bantamweight Champion Toshiaki Nishioka the distance but despite a brave …
Read More »UBO Boxing: Jeff Lacy Headlining St. Petersburg Fight Card
On December 11 at the Jannus Live in hometown St. Petersburg, Florida, former IBF and IBO Super Middleweight champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy will return to the ring for the first time since his loss to all-time great Roy Jones Jr. last year. Lacy, 25-3, 17 KOs, will take on …
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