“Reid has never been down before but he’s never faced anyone like Jeff and we’re going to make it real difficult for Reid.”–Dan Birmingham sees an easy night’s work for his man Jeff Lacy against Robin Reid. Lacy’s Trainer Anticipates Shutout Win against Reid. Dan Birmingham is one of today’s …
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Lacy-Reid: Countdown to an Explosion.
Considering all the controversy surrounding the Hopkins-Taylor horror, here is a message to all my boxing fans all over the world: “we have to move on!” What’s done is done and it’s in the past. There isn’t anything you and I could do to change the outcome. So as we …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Robin “The Grim Reaper” Reid.
“I look at this fight as maybe being a little too much too soon for him. I’m sure the best man will win on Saturday, and no disrespect intended, I just think that’s going to be me.”–Robin Reid plans to shock Lacy and take the IBF title. Reid and Lacy …
Read More »Look at Robin Reid, Not Past Him.
Robin Reid’s reasons for landing this nationally televised fight against the promising Jeff Lacy could be attributed to two motives. One, he is Lacy’s IBF mandatory, or two, he is a stepping-stone for Lacy and a strong chance for Lacy earning his twentieth win. As I look at the antics …
Read More »Writer’s Predictions: Jeff Lacy vs. Robin Reid.
Robin Reid has one last chance to become a major world champion, and if he does so against America’s Jeff Lacy, not one person could say he did not earn it. Lacy would already be a major attraction if he was placed anywhere else than in the super middleweight division, …
Read More »Hammer Fisted Torres Blows out Vazquez.
In Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, Colombian tourist Ricardo Torres put on an impressive display to keep his number one WBO light welterweight ranking by battering hometown fighter Edwin Vazquez before referee Jose Rivera halted the action in the third. Vasquez, 20-9-2 (8), had started off strongly, trying to gain the …
Read More »Atlantic City Action!
From SaddoBoxing’s Curtis McCormick at ringside. Click for larger image © Curtis McCormick Matthew Macklin – Leo Laudat Demetrius Hopkins – Paul Delgado Rock Allen – Damon Antoine Larry Mosley – Alexis Division Golden Boy East’s inaugural show went off with a bang at the Borgata in Atlantic City last …
Read More »Klitschko-Peter and Cotto-Branco in Atlantic City.
Boxing fans will be able to “Catch the Rising Stars on the Boardwalk” when unbeaten heavyweight standout Samuel Peter squares off against former world champion Wladimir Klitshcko in the main event, and Puerto Rican sensation Miguel Cotto defends his WBO light welterweight championship against Italy’s Gianluca Branco on Saturday night, …
Read More »One Punch Away; Lacy\’s have Some Power!
Jeff Lacy’s nickname is a testament to his power and presence. Having a menacing left hook without it being your boxing nickname can push opponents away from you. When it’s a part of your name, as in Lacy’s case, it can have a psychological impact on your opponent. At one …
Read More »Demetrius \”Gladiator\” Hopkins Wins by Knockout!
The main event of tonight’s HBO Latino’s “Boxeo De Oro” boxing series featured Demetrius “Gladiator” Hopkins, nephew of former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins, taking on Paul Delgado. Hopkins, now with a record of 20-0-1 (with 7 KOs), showed rare power as he dropped Delgado a total of …
Read More »Nwamu Decisions Ehikhamenor.
There was an upset on tonight’s Broadway Boxing card coming from the city that never sleeps as “Punchin'” Patrick Nwamu took a ten round decision and the New York State cruiserweight championship from formerly undefeated cruiserweight contender, Ehinomen “Hino” Ehikhamenor. Nwamu is a thirty-two year-old southpaw from the Bronx in …
Read More »Clottey Beats Logan; on Track for World Title Shot.
DiBella Entertainment ligth welterweight Emmanuel Clottey appeared on the Broadway Boxing bill in New York City tonight and kept his aspirations of achieving a world championship fight in the talent-packed division alive. Clottey did away with the challenge of tough guy Marteze Logan over the eight round distance, posting comfortable …
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