Lee Meager will make the next step in his transition under Hennessy Sports from raw novice to leading lightweight contender when he challenges Danny Hunt for the English title at the York Hall on Friday night. Company head Mick Hennessy signed “The Macho Man’ back in 2000 despite the fact …
Read More »Wright-Mosley II: A Decent Fight Amid Political Turmoil.
Those of you possessing a decidedly sweet tooth are hoping that “Sugar’ Shane Mosley can abolish his own estrangement with success and defeat Ronald “Winky’ Wright this Saturday. Meanwhile, the rest of you, enamored with the “Wright’ stuff see this impending clash unraveling to the contrary conclusion. Predict the result …
Read More »The Puerto Rican Parallel.
In 1966, two heavyweights of Puerto Rican heritage turned professional. Each would have an impact on the talent rich heavyweight division of the late sixties and early seventies. Their careers would mirror each other’s and they even took the time to cross gloves on a couple of occasions. Pedro Agosto …
Read More »The Lost Generation of Heavyweights: Part One.
No matter how bad they look, like a moth is attracted to the light, heavyweights are always going to get more than their fair share of media attention. Everyone knows the heavyweights suck at the moment. But I want to go back to the eighties, when the division was in …
Read More »NYSAC to Holyfield: “Enough is Enough.”
Evander Holyfield’s next fight won’t be at heavyweight. Yes, he will be fighting but it won’t be with any other current professional pugilist. His next bout will be with the NYSAC whom issued Holyfield an indefinite medical suspension for his recent lackluster performances punctuated by his latest fight versus Larry …
Read More »Froch: “Barney is Talking Blarney!”
Britain’s most talented sportsperson Carl Froch has treated Matthew Barney’s recent offer to fight him with skepticism. “It all sounds like a bit of hot air to me,” began the British, Commonwealth and European champion. “I have got a feeling it is all talk and that Barney is trying to …
Read More »Sam Soliman Update.
Sam Soliman’s opponent for his December 12th date has been confirmed as Argentinian Jose Clavero, 25-2 (11 KO’s). His next fight in the US will be his first fight in 2005, perhaps as early as February according to manager Stuart Duncan. “We have every bit of faith in Dan Goossen,” …
Read More »Reformed Addict Ramos Educates Youth.
Former Pugilist Who Struggled With Addiction Will Speak to Village Teens – “Bronx Bomber’ Now an Advocate for Retired Boxers. SAN DIEGO – Alex “The Bronx Bomber’ Ramos will speak to youngsters living at St. Vincent de Paul Village’s Teen Academy on Tuesday November 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the …
Read More »Nelson to Conquer in Rome?
It was recently announced that long-time WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson of Sheffield, England will travel to Rome in Italy later this year for his latest title defense against Vincenzo Cantatore. Italian Cantatore will enjoy a large, partisan crowd advantage when he challenges Nelson on December 11, but Nelson has …
Read More »British Prospects Move Forward.
Sports Networks British welterweight king David Barnes defied the bookmakers and won his Lonsdale belt outright tonight with a classy display and sixth round stoppage of domestic rival James Hare. In a tense and partisan arena, Barnes stepped up to the plate and took the initaitive from the opening bell …
Read More »Saddoboxing.com Writers Break Down the “Struggle For Supremacy.’
Compiled By Jim Cawkwell. For the second consecutive year Don King brings us a boxing bonanza to feast upon, except that this time the fights are largely heavyweight attractions. Two heavyweight championships will be at stake as Chris Byrd and Jameel McCline fight for the IBF title while John Ruiz …
Read More »Hare Seeks British Belt to Complete Comeback.
James Hare has his back against the wall and needs to pull off a convincing win against young hotshot and British welterweight champion David Barnes tonight in order to get some much needed breathing room if he is to completely resuscitate his once high flying career. The former Commonwealth and …
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