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Former middleweight champion Felix ‘Tito’ Trinidad said Wednesday that he wants to give himself a birthday gift — a victory against Roy Jones Jr. More: continued here

It was the Thunder and Lightning show once more as the two undefeated Peterson brothers provided the fireworks for Mississippi fight fans. 23-year-old Lamont Peterson, the older brother by 14 months scored a ten round unanimous decision over the previously undefeated Brazilian Antonio Mesquita. That was the thunder presentation, while the harder hitting Anthony Peterson dropped Cuba’s Jose Izquierdo three …

ENZO MACCARINELLI has predicted his showdown with David Haye will be the “12 most brutal rounds seen in British boxing”– if it lasts that long. More: continued here

When the IFL returns to Las Vegas on Feb. 29 for the league’s first event of 2008, it will be with a new format and new champions, with three title bouts scheduled for the card. More: continued here

Former WBC light-flyweight champion Choi Yo-sam dies after collapsing during a fight on Christmas Day. More: continued here

As a true ‘War For The West’, Sacramento, California’s Otis Griffin (18-2-2 7 KOs) will fight Yerington, Nevada’s Jesse Brinkley (29-5 20 KOs) in Reno on Friday February 22 at the Silver Legacy Hotel/Casino in the Grand Exposition hall. Griffin was the winner of Oscar De La Hoya’s The Next Great Champ boxing reality TV […] More: continued here

Paulie Malignaggi (24-1) was far from spectacular but he still did enough to win a twelve-round unanimous decision over Herman Ngoudjo (16-2) to successfully defend his IBF junior welterweight title… More: continued here

Whether he’s shadow boxing, sparring, or making the heavy bag dance, 35-year-old Roman Karmazin is the epitome of focus, concentration and determination. The former IBF junior middleweight champion is getting ready to square off against Alex Bunema on January 19 at Madison Square Garden. Highlighting the evening of course is the main event featuring Roy Jones Jr. taking on Felix …

David Haye’s cruiserweight unification clash with Enzo Maccarinelli will be staged at the O2 Arena on March 8, it was announced on Monday. More: continued here

Boxing Day Rugby League round-up More: continued here