Boxing Photos: Barnes vs Hare and Undercard
David Barnes vs James Hare Click for larger images David Barnes remained unbeaten by knocking out James Hare in six rounds. Barnes is the British welterweight champion.
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Woods-Hoye For the IBF Title.
Rico Hoye’s recent SD victory over Montell GriffinClick for larger image © Tom Casino Light heavyweight boxer Clinton Woods, from the ‘steel city’ of Sheffield in England is set to face Rico Hoye of Detroit, Michigan, USA. It has been decreed that the fight will be contested for the now vacant IBF light heavyweight title…
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Tszyu to Challenge Spinks?
Perhaps in the wake of his destruction of closest rival Sharmba Mitchell, Kostya Tszyu heard the faint whisper of destiny calling him. That whisper might soon evolve into a very significant noise in the boxing world as rumors circulate that Tszyu might be about to finally leave his light welterweight territory and venture seven pounds…
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McCline to Byrd: “I Want What You Got, This is Business!”
NEW YORK-Chris Byrd and Jameel McCline are good friends who both happen to make a living hitting people in the ring. They go to dinner together and hang out at each other’s houses. Their wives talk constantly on the phone. On Saturday night, they’ll fight for the IBF heavyweight title. For a few rounds, at…
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Yanqui Diaz Fights Tonight!
Yanqui Diaz, the man that knocked out former undefeated WBC cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez will take on heavyweight journeyman Vaughn Bean tonight in the featured attraction of the fight card being held in Green Bay Wisconsin, USA. Diaz, whose full name is Yamplier Azcuy Diaz is a former Cuban amateur that turned professional in…
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“Struggle For Supremacy” Weigh-in Results.
Ton For The Road: Click for larger image© David M. Warr/DKP It was a wild scene Thursday in the lobby of the Theater at Madison Square Garden with nearly a ton (over a ton with promoter Don King!) of heavyweights weighing-in for the New York State Athletic Commission in anticipation of four epic heavyweight clashes…
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Trinidad-Sturm on the Horizon.
“Be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it.” Words that can be duly applied to the current life and times of German middleweight Felix Sturm. Sturm wanted to be involved in high profile fights after he lost a debatable decision to Oscar de la Hoya in June. It is being rumoured…
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McCall and Williamson Open “Struggle For Supremacy.”
Before the heavyweight championship action begins this Saturday night at Madison Square Gardens, fight fans will be treated to an intriguing scrap between former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall and hard-hitting contender Davarryl Williamson. McCall became the WBC heavyweight champion by knocking out Lennox Lewis in two rounds back in the nineties but subsequently lost the…
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Tarver and Johnson Give Up Their Titles.
Both WBC light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver and his IBF counterpart Glen Johnson have opted to forego their mandatory obligations to the sanctioning organizations they represent to pave the way for their fight on December 18th. Tarver was due to honor his mandatory in a fight with Australia’s Paul Briggs who has just signed a…
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Tszyu Annihilates Mitchell in Three Rounds.
IBF light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu deceived all expectations that he would be ring rusty after almost two years out of the ring by thoroughly dominating his closest rival in the light welterweight division. Despite being extremely active and carrying a great deal of momentum into the match, Sharmba Mitchell could not make a dent…
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Calzaghe and Warren Ink A New Deal.
WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe of Wales celebrated the latest successful defense of his title, a points win over Egyptian Kabary Salem by signing a new contract that will keep him with promoter Frank Warren for the forseeable future. Calzaghe has long yearned to test his skills and power in the light heavyweight division…
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Freitas Return Ensures an Explosive December.
Former undefeated super featherweight and lightweight champion Acelino Freitas will reassume his career in his native Brazil on December the 11th. An opponent for Freitas is yet to be determined but the appearance will give the boxing world an opportunity to gauge exactly how affected he has been by his dramatic loss to Diego Corrales…