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Click for larger image© Tom Casino/Showtime Jean-Marc Mormeck (left), promoter Don King and Wayne Braithwaite pose after Friday’s weigh-in at Westborough, Mass. Mormeck, the WBA cruiserweight champion, weighed 198 pounds Friday while Braithwaite, the WBC cruiserweight champion, tipped the scales at 188 pounds. The boxers will collide in the division’s …

Click for large image WBO Featherweight Champion Scott Harrison will defend his crown against former three time world title challenger Michael Brodie as part of a huge weekend of fights taking place in Manchester, England on June 3rd and 4th. Harrison’s promoter, London based Sports Network, made the announcement official …

On March 22, 2005, SaddoBoxing had the privilege of taking part in a conference call between Juan Diaz and Ebo Elder. The two fighters expressed their thoughts and concerns about their upcoming WBA title fight on April 23. But much more was said on the part of Ebo Elder. It …

JOHN RUIZ (41-5-1, 28 KOs) “I am the best; there is no doubt about it. I have fought everybody. I am the real heavyweight champion. I take my hat off to Toney for stepping up to fight the real man in the heavyweight division. He says he is going to …

One of the most anticipated domestic tear-ups in recent memory is set to be officially announced tomorrow, as Sports Network head honcho Frank Warren will be holding an official press conference tomorrow. The fight is rumored to be taking place at Manchester’s MEN arena the day before the huge IBF …

JOSE LUIS CASTILLO “You (Corrales’ team) already knocked me out and I have not even stepped into the ring yet. At least give me a chance. I am going to win. Hopefully more Mexicans will make the trip to support me here in Las Vegas. This fight will be like …

Yesterday in Sydney, Australia, IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan retained his title with a stoppage of challenger Mzukisi Fikali in the eighth round. Darchinyan, known for his aggressive style and impetuous attitude in the ring, went after his first title challenger with vigor and managed to bring an end to …

European light heavyweight champion Thomas Ulrich continues his walk towards a world title shot after successfully defending his title with a close but unanimous decision against Matthew Barney today at Erdgas Arena of Riesa, Germany. The official scores were 116:112 and twice 115:114. The 29-year-old Berliner was facing a strong …

By Frank Maloney. I’m amazed at the response I received from my most recent article regarding the state of small hall boxing and thought I would continue along a similar theme for two reasons. One, because I make my living from boxing and have done so for quite some time …

A hearing to determine whether suspended heavyweight Joe Mesi is healthy enough to resume boxing has been tentatively set for April 18. Keith Kizer, Nevada’s chief deputy attorney general, said Thursday the date was set after the Nevada State Athletic Commission received all of the requested medical records dealing with …

Question: Wayne, how are things going and what are your thoughts going into this fight? Braithwaite: I am very confident. I am training very hard. This fight was supposed to happen on Oct. 2 but unfortunately Mormeck got hurt. I was disappointed because I was looking forward to fighting, but …

Vargas: ”I am very excited about Saturday night. We worked hard in camp. Danny Smith is a great trainer. When I decided I was ready to come back I asked who Ishe Smith’s trainer is because Ishe helped me prepare for the De La Hoya fight. He was hard to …