Boxing Articles
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of one of the most emotionally draining years for British boxing fans. We were subject to both massive highs as well as agonising lows in 1986. We were put through such emotions by some of our most popular and well known boxers – men like Frank Bruno, Lloyd Honeyghan…
Judging heavyweights is one of the more difficult aspects of any boxing historians. It is easier to rate middleweights from different era since there is a set weight for the division. Heavyweights are totally different since heavyweights have become bigger, in particular over the past three decades.
Top British welterweight contender Matthew “Magic” Hatton made his own stateside debut on big brother Ricky’s WBA title winning effort in Boston earlier this month and the twenty-five year old is looking to build upon a hard fought split decision victory over tough light middle Jose “Stinger” Medina. “I’d been improving so much during my…
Ode’s and Upsets At The Hammerstein Ballroom In NYC Ode to a Mexican were the words that Edgar Santana and his team proclaimed after a hard fought fight at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC against Tomas Barrientes in the nights main events. Edgar and his team goes on to thank all their fans and friends…
This past Saturday the great Mexican fighter Marco Antonio Barrera had his hands full at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, barely edging southpaw slugger Rocky Juarez in defense of the WBC Super Featherweight title. Initially, the judges scored the bout a draw but then later it was announced that a mistake had been made…
Duran’s Last Great Win! Roberto “Hands of Stone†Duran was put on the short end of 3-1 odds for his bout with Iran “The Blade†Barkley back in 1989. The fight was set for February 24th at the Convention Centre in Atlantic City and most people were expecting a successful first defence by Barkley, who…
Well, my fellow boxing enthusiasts, we’re off to another fine year of middleweight boxing in 2006. Things are going to get hot in the next two to three months as scores will be settled, hearts will be broken, records will be lost, and titles will be shuffled. The turmoil of another sleepless insomniac’s night has…
Click for larger image© Jane Warburton Saddo Boxing Ricky Hatton’s much vaunted American invasion almost descended into the worst moment of his entire career on Saturday night, as he was forced onto the back foot and punished by the deceptively heavy-handed Luis Collazo in the 12th round of their war of attrition for the WBA…
Like many, I was saddened the other day by the passing of Floyd Patterson. For more than one reason. I could sit here and talk about his Gold Medal win at the 1952 Olympics and up until Tyson, his being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion. I could sit and talk about the fact he was…
Big John Poore, of Boothwyn, PA, goes for his 18th victory in 19 pro fights when he boxes Demetrice King, of Flint, MI, in the scheduled eight-round heavyweight semifinal Friday evening, June 16, at the New Alhambra, Swanson & Ritner Streets next to Forman Mills, in South Philadelphia. First of seven fights at 7.30 p.m….
By Tom Donelson Sergio Mora may not be the best fighter in the world and he may never succeed in winning a championship but against Archak TerMelikestian, he showed the heart that he demonstrated over several weeks in The Contender program.
By John “Iceman” Scully Tonight (May 26, 2004) there were two happenings that illustrate just how kids can be taught lessons that will carry over into other aspects of their lives. For the last two weeks I have been having open sparring at my gym. The community center where the gym is located also houses…