It’s finally here ! The much anticipated showdown for the World Heavyweight Unification clash between Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye happens tonight – at the Imtech Arena, Hamburg, Germany ! Yesterdays weighin saw crazy scenes with hundreds of British and German fans packed in to a shopping centre. Haye – …
Read More »Is Sergio Martinez The New Crossover Superstar?
He was named Fighter of The Year by the Boxing Writers of America and he has captured the imagination of fans on boxing forums from HBO to ESPN. But is Sergio Martinez the next savior that boxing desperately needs? Lets`s face it, since Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson and …
Read More »Bucket List for any Boxing Fan – Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Click the above Image for more Photos from this Event By now everyone has read and heard about Mike Tyson getting choked up or Sylvester Stallone declaring “Yo, Adrian! I did it!” as they gave their induction speeches this past weekend at the International Boxing Hall of Fame. It was …
Read More »McCain, King Vow To Win Rematch To Get Jack Johnson Pardoned
A re-match is on, according to United States Senator John McCain and Representative Peter King, to secure a Congressional pardon for the first black heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson. The first resolution was introduced in 2009 but President Barack Obama refused to pass the act that would pardon Johnson from his …
Read More »Erasing The Legend Of Roy Jones Jr
Having just witnessed the last round stoppage of Roy Jones Jr. by Denis Lebedev, it is now clear that the American fighter must retire; for his own health. It is one of boxing’s worst kept secret that Jones has been in decline for many years, racking up defeats to Antonio …
Read More »Ward Enters Super Six Final But How Relevant Is The Tournament?
Andre Ward dominated Arthur Abraham with power and speed throughout the fight on his way to a unanimous decision victory on Saturday night. In the process, Ward defended his WBA super middleweight title and became the first finalist in the Super Six semifinals. The question is should boxing fans really …
Read More »Can Freddie Roach Bring Gold To USA Olympic Program?
Renowned boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, has agreed to help the U.S.Olympic program in preparation for the 2012 games in London, England. USA Boxing announced the partnership Saturday before Manny Pacquiao’s (Roach`s star pupil) fight against Shane Mosley. “It will be a privilege to be a part of the Olympic team,” …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Is Pacquiao Looking Beyond Mosley Toward Marquez?
According to published reports, Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer has gone on record as saying that Top Rank has made a formal, written offer for Juan Manuel Marquez to challenge Manny Pacquiao for his welterweight title on a date to be determined in October. Schaefer reportedly confirmed that the …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Why Pacquiao vs. Mosley Gets A Fail
The announcement of this fight has baffled boxing fans worldwide. According to Bob Arum, president of Top Rank, “Sugar” Shane Mosley was the best option out of the three possible fighters available to Manny Pacquiao: Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Andre Berto. But does this selection make sense? It does …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Khan Vs McCloskey
Click the above Image for more Photos from this Event Today, at The Triangle Shopping Centre, Manchester, England, Amir Khan (Bolton) and Paul McCloskey (Dungiven) both weighed in at 9 stone 13 pounds ahead of their WBA Light-Welterweight Title Clash tomorrow night. Master of Ceromonies Legend – Michael Buffer introduced …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Can McCloskey Derail The Khan Express?
Click the above Image for more Photos On Saturday 16th April, WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan, 24-1, defends his title against undefeated Paul McCloskey, 22-0. There have been complications in the run up to this fight, regarding which broadcaster will be showing the contest. It is all a bit …
Read More »Press Conference Audio: Khan Vs McCloskey
Click the above Image for more Photos from this Event This afternoon, at the Town Hall, Manchester, England, media gathered for a Press Conference ahead of Saturday night’s ‘King Khan Returns’ Bill at the MEN Arena, Manchester, when Bolton’s – Amir Khan defends his WBA Light Welterweight Title to Paul …
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