After 16 years in the professional boxing game, it takes more than a little trash talk from his upcoming opponent, Shannon Briggs, to get “Merciless’ Ray Mercer riled up. “I’m too old for that type of stuff,†said Mercer (34-5-1, 25 KOs). “I do my talking in the ring with my fists, and I’ve got…
On October 15 German Thomas Ulrich will challenge for a world title for the first time in his career. The 30-year-old man from Berlin is ranked WBC number and will officially challenge reining champion Tomasz Adamek from Poland for the World Boxing Council title. „Düsseldorf is a perferct place for this. Over here Graciano Rocchigiani,…
In a World Boxing Council (WBC)/International Boxing Federation (IBF) 12 round eliminator, former WBC cruiserweight champion Wayne “Big Truck†Braithwaite will take on Guillermo Jones in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). The 12-round heavyweight co-feature will pit once-beaten WBC No….
Still there are no reported fights set for either WBA heavyweight champion John ruiz or IBF titlist Chris Byrd. Ruiz has not fought since his April beating by James toney, a fight that was eventually declared a no contest due to Toney’s steroid test turning up positive. Ruiz was declared a three time WBA heavyweight…
Former boxing champ George Foreman is expanding from countertop grilling to something all his own – a signature line of products. The former heavyweight champ and grillmaster hopes that by partnering with publicly traded MM Companies Inc. to create George Foreman Enterprises Inc., he can expand on his previous business success with a range of…
It is rumored that WBC heavyweight champion will finally return to the ring after what will be an almost one year absence to face WBC number one contender Hasim Rahman. Rahman secured his place earlier this month with a twelve round decision win over perennial contender Monte Barrett in a lackluster fight. Klitschko has not…
Doubt has overshadowed the possibility of Joe Calzaghe’s WBO/IBF super middleweight unification showdown with American Jeff Lacy four months before the proposed bout is to even take place. Calzaghe is rumored to be dissatisfied with his potential payment for the fight and is wrangling over the placement of the fight, stating that other events in…
Teenage boxing sensation Amir Khan will follow up his professional debut, made in July in his hometown of Lancashire with another professional outing in quick succession. Khan made swift work of getting rid of first opponent David Bailey’s challenge, and he will have the chance to impress a wide audience once again as he makes…
Senior Vice President/General Manager, Sports & Event Programming for SHOWTIME Networks Inc. Ken Hershman has named Chris DeBlasio to Director, Sports Communications. In addition, Hershman promoted communications staff members Ivy Moon and Minerva Martinez to Manager, Sports Communications. DeBlasio and his team will be responsible for media relations and PR outreach for SHOWTIME Championship Boxing,…
World recognized female boxing champion, author, motivational speaker, and Adidas spokesmodel star Laila Ali announced today that she has hired Harlan J. Werner and Damon Bingham of the sports marketing and entertainment company, Sports Placement Service, Inc., to represent her for all of her marketing endeavors both in and out of the boxing ring as…
Seemingly ending the promotional woes of Manny Pacquiao at the hands of former handler Murad Muhammad, Pacquiao has reportedly signed a promotional agreement with Gary Shaw Productions. Shaw is one of the major promoters in the fight game today, having already secured big fights for growing stars such as Jeff Lacy and established champions such…
Against an as of yet unspecified opponent, WBO featherweight champion of the world Scott Harrison will return to the ring in defense of his crown later this year. In Glasgow, Harrison will hold court to his new challenger, whomever it will be on October 1, the same night that Stateside, Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver…