© Philip Sharkey Today, at No.5, Cavendish Square, London, Media gathered to hear of David Haye’s disappointment that he has had to pull out of the 20th June fight against Wladimir Klitschko due to injury. Sat alongside trainer/manager Adam Booth, Haye confirmed that he sustained a back injury after shadow-boxing. …
Read More »Boxing Update: Chagaev To Replace Haye For Klitschko Fight
The disarray caused by David Haye dropping out for his June 20 challenge of world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has been put to rest with the announcement that WBA “champion in recess” Ruslan Chagaev will step into the breach for the bout, scheduled for Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Chagaev …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing: Haye Seeking Postponement Of Klitschko Fight
Despite yesterday’s announcement that the June 20th World Heavyweight Championship bout between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye has been called off due to a back injury Haye suffered during training camp, a disappointed Haye is seeking a postponement rather than a cancellation.
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If the WBA doesn’t rule in favor of a petition filed for two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) to fight WBA heavyweight champion Nicolai Valuev for the title, Ruiz is prepared to replace injured David Haye as IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s opponent June 20 …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Solis Joins The Line To Replace David Haye
After David Haye had to pull out of his showdown with IBF/WBO/IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko due to a hand injury Arena’s heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis offers to step in for the challenger right away. “I am ready to go”, states Solis. “If Wladimir Klitschko dares to accept me as opponent …
Read More »Star Boxing: “Kingpin” Johnson Offers To Replace Haye For Klitschko Clash
Undefeated and world ranked heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) has one question for The Klitschko Management Group, “What time does the next flight to Germany leave?” Johnson, coming off an impressive TKO victory over undefeated US Olympic Team Captain Devin Vargas on May 15th looks to prove he is …
Read More »Boxing Update: Haye Injured, Pulls Out Of Klitschko Fight
The fight between IBF, WBO, and IBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye is cancelled. The reason is an injury of David Haye. Further details are not known yet. Klitschko Management was informed about the cancelation on late Wednesday afternoon. Nevertheless, the fight night on June 20th at the …
Read More »NY Press Conference: Klitschko v Haye
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing K2 Promotions made the last stop of their press tour at BB Kings Blues Club in New York City yesterday to announce the upcoming title bout between IBF, IBO and WBO Heavyweight Champion Dr. Wladimir “Steelhammer” Klitschko 52-3 (46) against David “The …
Read More »30,000 Tix Sold For Klitschko vs. Haye Boxing Clash On First Day
Waiting on a massive line that was seemingly “a mile long,” according to Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of Klitschko Management Group, German fight fans purchased 30,000 tickets for the Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye world heavyweight championship fight on the first day of sales today.
Read More »Team Klitschko Vow To Make Haye Pay In Boxing Ring
Months of negotiations have come to an end and the highly expected heavyweight fight is determined: IBF, WBO and IBO Champion Wladimir Klitschko of the Ukraine, 52-3 (46), will defend his titles against David Haye, 22-1 (21), of London on June 20. Bernd Bönte, Managing Director of Klitschko Management Group: …
Read More »Boxing Update: David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko Heavyweight Title Fight Confirmed For June 20
After months of negotiations, the world heavyweight title blockbuster between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye has finally been signed. The eagerly awaited showdown will officially take place on June 20 at a venue soon to be decided. Former WBC, WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Haye will challenge consensus number one …
Read More »Goossen Tutor Boxing: Eddie Chambers Ready For A World Title Shot
He’s called “Fast Eddie” for having, arguably, the fastest hands in the heavyweight division. He could be called “Steady Eddie,” for the consistent, workmanlike manner he conducts his business in the ring. But in the aftermath of his disciplined victory at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles over former WBC …
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