Unbeaten middleweight prospect Jason LeHoullier puts his perfect 15-0 record on the line Friday night (May 20) in the eight-round main event on “Friday Night Fights,†Knockout Boxing’s inaugural professional show, at the National Guard Armory in Dorchester (MA). LeHoullier (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Portland (ME), squares off against Cleveland veteran Rashaan Blackburn….
What would you like to say to all of your fans in Chicago who are planning to attend your fight this weekend at the United Center against World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster? “Come and support me on Saturday night. I will make you proud.†How do you feel about fighting in your adopted…
There are reports abound that Felix “Tito” Trinidad has announced his retirement en route back to his home in Puerto Rico. Trinidad is reportedly making this decision in accordance with a pact made with his father/trainer who feels that he should retire having been admittedly infeffective as Trinidad Jr’s. cornerman against Ronald Wright this past…
Tonight in Dublin, Ireland, Birmingham’s middleweight prospect won the Irish middleweight title with a fifth round stoppage of Michael Monaghan. As reported earlier today on this site, Macklin is coming on in leaps and bounds under the tutelage of Manchester trainer Billy Graham and this latest success is hoped to be the first of many…
FELIX TRINIDAD. “The fighter who beats me in the ring has to be one of the best in the world and Wright is one of the best. He has an uncomfortable style and a stiff jab. I came in at the best condition ever and I couldn’t land any power punches because I was being…
Tonight in Germany, heavyweight fighter Nicolai Valuev scored a solid three round stoppage over American Clifford Etienne. The American, formerly known for fighting Mike Tyson and Calvin Brock, and of course for being stopped rather spectacularly on both occasions, would seem to be at the end of his pretensions in world-class company. Valuev, of Russia,…
Britain’s amateur star Amir Khan successfully gained his revenge over Cuban Mario Kindelan tonight in Bolton, England with a clear-cut points decision. The final tally read 19-13 for the Bolton teenager and silver medalist as he avanged his loss over Kindelan, the very fighter that denied him gold in the Athens final last year. With…
Last night in California, the expected outcome of the Jose Celaya-James Webb fight did not materialize as Celaya found himself knocked out in the eighth round. Celaya, now beaten three times in his career was expected to deal handily with the undefeated Webb, being the more experienced, quality boxer of the two. However, it was…
The much anticipated rematch between Olympic lightweight champion Mario Kindelan and England’s Amir Khan takes place tonight in Bolton, England. Khan, set to turn professional after taking on Kindelan in this revenge mission received some unexpected motivation this week from his opponent. Kindelan arrived in England with some less than complimentary words about Khan’s abilities…
Bahamian lightweight fighter Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry returned to form last night with a hard-fought decision win over former notable featherweight contender Juan Polo Perez. Cherry received much attention in his challenge to Ricky Quiles in his last fight, a contest in which he pressed the action but in the end, was comprehensively outboxed by…
Now former WBA heavyweight champion James “Lights Out” Toney released several statements over the last few days concerning the indictment that he was found with banned substances in his system surrounding his fight with John Ruiz. Toney intends to serve out his suspension as imposed by the New York State Athletic Commission, a full ninety…
It’s just days away – the 12 round IBF championship showdown that will crown a new king in the cruiserweight division on Friday, May 20 at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Both O’Neil Bell and Dale Brown, are ready for the fight of their lives. “I’ve had a great camp and I’m…