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In 2007, Philip Jackson Benson was the number one ranked amateur in the country and two out of the three times that he made it to the finals, he came out a Golden Glove Champion. Now, Benson has earned his way into the professional realm of this sport and will …

By Dmitriy Salita “See a cardiologist and then call me if you have a change of heart!” I was told that Andreas Kotelnik would not be defending his WBA Junior Welterweight Championship against me because he injured a rib in his fight on September 13th. I then read on another …

Boxing is a sport, a science and an art. There are those that perform in the fierce ring who thrive to be there, while others are in need of a shake to their core. Do not step into the fighter’s square when you do not have the full mental and …

Photos © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing It was a grey and wet afternoon – but it was all smiles at Impact Boxing’s new base in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, England, this Saturday. Former English Lightweight Champion Scott Lawton and team officially opened the new Impact Boxing Gym and had invited press, …

© Tom Hogan / Golden Boy Promotions While Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. spend time sending verbal jabs across the aisle in preparation for their November showdown, Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya spent most of their time playing to their bases in San Francisco on Saturday at …

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Wednesday at the smart Novotel City South Hotel, near London Bridge in England’s capital, media were assembled to a press reception that officially announced Robert Smith as the new General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control. Currently acting as the assistant General …

**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing “Manny! Manny! Manny!” shouted the Filipino fans as Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao kicked off their six-city press tour at Liberty Island Wednesday afternoon in New York City. Although both the Filipino and Latino fans came out to support their …

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing On Friday night at Wolverhampton, England, I was lucky enough to meet Paddy Monaghan – Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion of the World. Paddy was in the area to promote his autobiography ‘Street-Fighting Man’. Having heard of the rough and tough bare knuckle contests he’d …

David Haye has now begun his heavyweight campaign after successfully establishing himself as the world’s top cruiserweight. His win over Enzo Maccarinelli proved that Haye has done enough at the weight and he can now move up to the heavyweight division. The second round stoppage was career defining for Haye …

Steve Molitor, the IBF Super Bantamweight Champion, is looking towards a defining moment in his career. The undefeated boxer is fresh from winning his most recent bout, against Ceferino Dario Labarda. According to his handlers Orion Management, a victory would secure Molitor a title unification fight against Celestino Caballero. So …

As one of the more decorated and dynamic amateurs in the country and runner up at the 2007 U.S. Championships in 2007, there was no one doubting that Rico Ramos was an exceptionally good boxer. What few predicted though, was that the 125 lb Olympic alternate would turn out to …

**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Yea, what up Joe? I already know your 45 and 0, already know you got a flawless record and that’s why this fight is so expected. If I’m gonna fight I’m gonna fight the best and Joe Calzaghe you done beat the …