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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 hand to watch hot…
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 fourth attempt with a fifth…
“ 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 and victory. Three fighters, three…
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 be a heavyweight-only competition of…
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 have never guessed the young…
“The Viper” Is Running Out Of Patience! “To have patience is the ability to wait for things that you wish to happen, happen! You sit, you toil and you tarry. You don’t complain, you don’t cry and you don’t grumble. Soon that patience runs its course and frustration sets in. Logical becomes illogical, rational becomes…
Roy Jones junior faces Felix Trinidad this weekend at Madison Square Garden, and according to Setanta presenter Steve Bunce, if Jones wins this contest he will face the winner of Tyson vs Holyfield 3. “It is going to happen!†Bunce insisted on Saturday. A Tyson – Holyfield rubber match is a mouth-watering prospect for any…
Five Big Fights To Look Forward To This Year Our number one heavyweight Matt Skelton will fight for the WBA Championship on 19 January against the undefeated giant conqueror Ruslan Chagaev in Germany. Skelton is most certainly the underdog and some expect him to be made to look silly when he steps into the ring…
Names Making News And What’s On For January 2008 Happy New Year one and all, I hope everyone’s holiday was good because it’s now time to get back in the groove. Let’s start out 2008 with a few rumors, updates and fights already signed making headlines. But, before we get started, a word of condolence….
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing I guess this was no real surprise. Mayweather seems to have these departments locked up as of late, my assumption that being the pound for pound number one ranked fighter wasn’t already enough for him? Floyd not only took part in the two highest profile…
Who do we want to see in the coming year? To take a look into the near future, there are really good match-ups that could take place, but it’s anyone’s guess if they’ll happen. Tony Thompson, 31-1, vs. well, anybody: So long as it’s on TV, we just need to see the guy. He’s supposed…
All the Staff at Saddo Boxing would like to wish all our Readers a Very Merry Christmas and a Great New Year. Lets hope 2008 will be as great a year for the boxing fans as 2007 has been Here is our little gift to you all…. © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing