WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward takes a break from the Super Six tournament this evening but challenger Sakio Bika is likely to make tonight’s title clash anything but easy at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. Ward, 22-0 (13), cemented his hold on the 168 pound division in shocking …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Carl Froch vs. Arthur Abraham
Both Carl Froch and Arthur Abraham entering the ring tonight in Helsinki, Finland will be guaranteed the next step through the Super Six tournament to the semi’s. It just depends on how they fare on the night and the decision that comes after as to whereabouts they are in the …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: McGuinness, Asseltine Win In Mississauga
Hennessy Sports Canada’s top prospects Logan Cotton McGuinness and Tyler Asselstine battled to victory Saturday night at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The undefeated McGuinness, fighting out of Orangeville, Ontario, improved to 13-0-1 with six knockouts, as he went to war with Mexico’s Adrian Verdugo.
Read More »Boxing Preview: Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez 2
Almost a year has passed since Sergio Martinez, 45-2-2 (24), fought Paul Williams, 39-1 (27), in a classic battle that Williams walked away the victor from, through a majority decision. A very much disputed decision I might add, with 114-114, 113-115 and then, randomly…110-119, which is ridiculous! Tonight comes the …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: David Haye vs. Audley Harrison
Click the above Image for more Photos The Manchester Evening News Arena for the second time this year hosts a World Heavyweight Championship fight when the battle of Britain takes place between David Haye and Audley Harrison tonight. For Haye, this is the second defence of the championship he won …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito
Multi-weight wonder Manny Pacquiao climbs in the ring once again tonight when the 31 year old southpaw meets Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBA light middleweight title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. After winning world titles at flyweight, super bantam, featherweight, super feather, lightweight, light welter and welterweight, Pacquiao, …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: The Dynasty – Jean Pascal vs. Bernard Hopkins
The title of the fight is Dynasty because as Yvon Michel, Jean Pascal’s promoter and President of Groupe Yvon Michel said: “This is about creating a new one [dynasty] for Jean Pascal or continuing one for Bernard Hopkins. Once in a while, there’s a fight that comes along that captures …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Vitali Klitschko vs. Shannon Briggs
It could be called a matchup over 10 years too late. Two heavyweight veterans meet tonight for the WBC heavyweight title when the German based Ukrainian Vitali Klitschko makes his fifth defence, facing Shannon Briggs in Hamburg. For Klitschko, this is his third reign as a world heavyweight champion. Back …
Read More »Boxing In Panama: Jones vs. Brudov For WBA Title Tonight
WBA cruiserweight champion Guillermo Jones makes his long awaited return to the squared circle when he meets challenger Valery Brudov tonight at Panama City’s Arena Roberto Duran. Now 38 years of age, Jones turned pro in 1993 as a skyscraping 6’4 tall welterweight and by 1998 fought to a draw …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Soto vs. Munoz For WBC Belt In Mexico
WBC lightweight kingpin Humberto Soto leads the way on a good fight card tonight from Estadio Banorte in Culiacan, Mexico. Soto, 52-7-2 (32), is making the third defense of the lightweight crown after retaining the WBC super feather strap on three occasions and at age 30, “La Zorrita” is at …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora
© Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Shane Mosley returns to the squared circle for the first time since losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr, taking on Sergio Mora in a light middleweight 12 rounder at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Mora is really a middleweight, as evidenced …
Read More »Boxing In South Africa: N’Dou vs. Mwelase For IBO Title Tonight
IBO welterweight champ Lovemore N’dou heads back to the ring tonight, putting his belt at risk against challenger Bongani Mwelase at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa. At age 39, N’dou, 47-11-2 (31), is still going strong as evidenced by his performances last year that saw “The Black Panther” …
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