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In 2004, Peter Manfredo Jr. was one of the best up and coming prospects in the junior middleweight division. Hailing from the boxing rich city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he had amassed a record of 21-0 (10), winning the EBA, IBU and WBO NABO titles along the way. It seemed …

© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing What’s Next For The Hayemaker? After a crushing win over his nearest rival in the cruiserweight division, Enzo Maccarinelli, David “The Hayemaker” Haye has two options. He can either stay at cruiserweight, weight drained and in the shadow of boxing’s ultimate division, or he …

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Following the announcement of Ricky Hatton’s next fight just a few days ago, it’s clear that “The Hitman” is as popular as ever. Hatton’s “Homecoming” fight at City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England on May 24 has sparked a ticket-buying-frenzy amongst fans. Talking …

Whew! Thank you, Sam Peter. Okay, he’s not American born, but one of the titles has been wrested away from those dreaded Russians. March 8 is the new Fourth of July. Saturday night in Cancun is the beginning of a new era. The page has turned. Well, maybe. Sam Peter …

“Become Legendary.” Those are the words of Michael Jordan, used in a commercial promoting the latest installment of the Jordan shoe series. Shown in the commercial are a whole host of sports stars, from Derrick Jeter, Terrell Owens, Carmello Anthony and Chris Paul III to the legend himself, Michael Jordan. …

Andre Berto, 21-0 (18), is a strong, fast, up and coming welterweight who in the past few years has made his way into the spotlight, showing more of the immense depth that this division has to offer. The 24 year old from Winter Haven, FL holds impressive wins thus far, …

© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Now that IBF titlist Wladimir Klitschko cruised by the highly touted yet mediocre Sultan Ibragimov, lifting the WBO strap, he’s got an open dance card and a few people who’d be likely opponents in his next match. Alexander Povetkin won the IBF eliminator last …

Prize Fight Boxing will host their latest installment of “Fights at the Fitz” tonight at the Fitzgerald Casino and Hotel in Tunica, MI. Although the main event will feature a battle for the NABO Featherweight title between Rafael Valenzuela 9-1 (4) and Robbie Cannon 10-1 (6), many fans will be …

On April 12, 2008, Clinton Woods will go into the lions den when he takes on former undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world, Antonio Tarver. Odds are about even for a fight which is made up of two ageing fighters. Woods, a veteran, won his world title on a …

“ Welsh dragons… can they do it?” By Gary Todd When these three fighters are out running the roads and the miles, pushing themselves to the limits, through the rugged Welsh valley’s, they call home, nothing else matters, nothing else is entertained, and nothing will change their thoughts. Only winning …

Promoter Barry Hearn of Matchroom Sports has unveiled his plans to recruit new interest in the heavyweight boxing division by hosting a ‘Knock-out Tournament‘ in London’s East End. Calling it the ‘Prizefighter Series’, Hearn’s first tournament is scheduled for April 11 at the famous York Hall, Bethnal Green. This will …

He was deceiving to the eye. His smile was crooked in a goofy teenager fashion; his curly hair always looked in desperate need of a trim. Other than a flat nose, one would never have guessed this kid was a professional fighter. Even those who did know of him could …