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We British know our boxing, we love our boxing and so it is no surprise that IBF light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu received an enthusiastic welcome from the British fight community. After all, Tszyu’s reputation stretches far beyond that of a world champion, the man is a boxing legend and …

Last night, as part of the main event televised on Telefutura’s “Solo Boxeo” boxing series, undefeated bantamweight contender “Sweet” Jose Miguel Aguiniga (28-0-0 with 14 KOs), from Oxnard, California, stated his case of challenging for a world title by stopping the tough and rugged Mexican, Hugo “Rambo” Ramirez (20-4-0 with …

Scott Harrison overcame initial difficulty to bang out challenger Michael Brodie within four rounds last night at Manchester’s Evening News Arena. The two featherweights went at it from the start and there were no punches thrown that didn’t carry fight ending intentions. Harrison attacked the body of Brodie in Click …

At their best, these two fighters are world-class forces in the featherweight division, at their worst; they have vulnerabilities that hardly make them a sure thing in any world class fight they contest. Harrison is the rough, solid puncher who looks to outwork his opponent, while the technically sound Brodie …

FINALLY, IT’S HERE! It was made and announced four or five months ago, but Hatton fans have been waiting for this fight for the last three or four years. For about two years now, the boxing community all over the world has been demanding that Ricky Hatton “steps up” and …

This fight takes place the night before a huge title fight, which is a bit sad really as this long awaited domestic clash is not going to get the media’s attention as much as it should. Scott Harrison has been the WBO champion for a while now, losing it briefly …

“I practiced everything to box in the gym, but as soon as that bell rang, it all went out the door (laughing). When you hear the roar of the people, you just want to get them out of there (laughing).”–Carlos Hernandez on his gutsy performance against Jesus Chavez last weekend. …

“Very few fighters are in my league. I don’t think that Zab (Judah) is one of them either. The only reason he is the undisputed champion (welterweight) right now is because he fought a guy (Cory Spinks) in his league. Once he steps up, he will lose because he will …

Yes, believe it or not, there is in fact another fight taking place this weekend. Of course, you would be forgiven for being none the wiser. Tszyu-Hatton has cast an almighty shadow over what would ordinarily be boxing’s headline-grabber of the week; however, it is a credit to Harrison and …

“I knocked out the Cuban amateur star Felix Savon in Cuba, in two rounds (sparring session) you know, but nobody ever talks about that. Oh my God man! He could really hit hard you know (laughing).”–Samuel Peter on his readiness to step into the heavyweight big league. Akwaibom, Nigeria born …

Kostya Tszyu is the king of the junior welterweights, but also one of the most inactive boxers in the richly talented division. Pure boxing ability, patience when picking his shots, arduous training and a power punching combined in one and you have Tszyu. Earning wins over Diosbelys Hurtado, a past …

June 11, remember that date. Two big bills in two major U.S. cities on the same night at the same time. One, in the political capital of the U.S., is relying on the names of two great ex heavyweight champions to bring the fans in while the other bill, in …