Tony Jeffries is set to take Sunderland by storm as the “Mackem Mauler” begins his professional career with one aim in mind – to bring the world title to the North-east. Olympic Bronze Medallist “Jaffa†Jeffries has signed professional forms with Sheffield-based promoter Dennis Hobson in what promises to be a match made in heaven.
Recently deposed IBF cruiserweight champion Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham speaks out for the first time since the epic battle at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on December 11, which saw Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek from Jersey City, NJ. capture the IBF crown by a contentious split decision.
Irish Olympic hero Darren Sutherland held a media workout in London and produced a startling display of skills in sparring with rugged undefeated light heavyweight Carl Dilks in round after round of furious action. Sutherland showed fine form against his quality sparring partner and is on target to produce a superb professional debut, which takes…
David Haye and Hayemaker Boxing will arrive in Liverpool on Monday, December 15 for a press conference to announce details of the blockbuster “Hayemaker 6” show to be held on March 28, 2009 in Europe’s Capital of Culture. Promoter Adam Booth and Head of Boxing Dave Coldwell will join former world cruiserweight champion Haye and…
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Kendall Holt and challenger Demetrius Hopkins tipped the scales at 140 pounds even on Friday during the official fight weigh-in. Co-feature: Yuri Foreman weighed in at 154 pounds while junior middleweight opponent James Moore came in at 153.4.
© Marcello Rostagni Tickets are now on sale for “Civil War”, the long awaited Northern Nevada grudge match between Jesse Brinkley and Joey Gilbert set for Saturday, February 14 at the Reno Events Center.
Fresh on the heels of a dominating unanimous decision victory over Pennsylvanian hit-man Alphonso Williams, Daniel “The Haitian Sensation†Edouard is getting back in the ring only 35 days later! His eight round bash with Williams is being hailed by critics as one of the more competitive and entertaining bouts on the Roy Jones vs….
HBO Sports will present Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao, the exclusive replay of their welterweight showdown today, December 13, at 4:45 p.m. ET / 1:45 p.m.?PT with a same night replay at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.? Pacquiao, the WBC lightweight champion, moved up two weight classes and 12 pounds to totally dominate…
Heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis will face another tough test against former world title challenger Owen Beck on January 9 at the “Star of the Desert Arena†at Terrible’s Casino Resort in Primm, Nevada. The US debut for 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist Solis will be featured on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fightsâ€. “La Sombra†will put his…
Former Kazakhstan Olympian Beibut “The Beast†Shumenov, 6-0 (5), has a new opponent, Epifanio “Diamente†Mendoza, for Saturday night’s 10 round main event after former world cruiserweight champion Kelvin Davis pulled out of their scheduled fight in Bellevue, Washington.
Integrated Sports will distribute the December 20 heavyweight showdown between tow-time and reigning WBA Champion Nikolay “The Russian Giant†Valuev and future Hall of Famer Evander “The Real Deal†Holyfield, on pay-per-view in the United States and Canada, live from Zurich, Switzerland. Holyfield is attempting to make boxing history by defeating the largest man ever…
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing From undercard to main event status, Demetrius Hopkins, 28-0-1 (11), of Philadelphia looks to dethrone WBO junior welterweight champ Kendall Holt, 24-2 (13), of Paterson, N.J. in the marquee fight of Saturdayʼs special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on Showtime…