WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck returned to action last night and crushed his challenger at Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin. Huck, 28-1 (21), got down to business right away against American visitor Adam Richards, 23-3 (15), a former heavyweight who had never previously faced world class opposition. The third round …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey
Okay, so its not the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr super fight we all wanted. However a potentially tough matchup is in store for the Filipino when he takes on the rugged Joshua Clottey tonight in Dallas, Texas.Clottey, from Ghana but based in the Bronx, has only three defeats …
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: Amir Khan vs. Paulie Malignaggi
© Philip Sharkey Yesterday, at London’s Leicester Square, media gathered for a press conference which officially announced Amir Khan’s defence of his WBA Light-Welterweight Title against New Yorker – Paulie ‘Magic Man’ Malignaggi. Khan – who will be under new trainer Freddy Roach and new management – Golden Boy Promotions, …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Smith, Brook, Bellew Win In Liverpool
Last night at the Liverpool Echo Arena, British super middleweight ruled Paul Smith retained his belt in a hard fought battle while British welterweight champion Kell Brook added the WBO Intercontinental strap to his trophy cabinet, while becoming the mandatory challenger for the WBO title, currently held by Manny Pacquiao. …
Read More »Star Boxing: Rodriguez vs. Arnaoutis April 2 At Mohegan Sun
On Friday April 2nd, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT with what promises to be yet another action packed night of boxing. The card, broadcast live on ESPN’s ever popular “Friday Night Fight” series, is headlined by an exciting and meaningful …
Read More »Goossen-Tutor Boxing Spotlight On “Fast” Eddie Chambers
Top American heavyweight “Fast Eddie” Chambers (35-1, 18 KOs) is set to take on Ukrainian giant and WBO/IBF Heavyweight Champion Wladimir “Dr. Steelhammer” Klitschko (53-3, 47 KOs) on Saturday night, March 20, at the 51,000 seat Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany This will be the first world title opportunity for …
Read More »8 Count Boxing: Mollo vs. Zumbrun March 26 In Chicago
Heavyweight contender Mike Mollo returns to action in his hometown of Chicago for the first time in two and half years to battle veteran Billy Zumbrun in the main event at “Windy City Fight Night 9”, presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, on Friday, March 26th at Chicago’s UIC …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler
© Showtime Boxing On the 24th April, 2010 the second round of the super middleweight tournament continues with Carl Froch defending his WBC title against Mikkel Kessler. The fight is taking place in Herning, Denmark and it will see Froch defending his title for the third time, the second time …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Oliveira Wins Brazilian Athlete Of Year Award
Unbeaten middleweight boxing sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs) has been officially selected as the winner of the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Award. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, is the heir apparent to retired …
Read More »Former Lightweight Boxing Champ “Boom Boom” Mancini Unveils “Southpaw Wine”
Today at The King of Prussia Convention Center, former lightweight world champion, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will be unveiling a new wine collection. Southpaw Wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon, which is part of the Luva Bella Winery and Juice Company.
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Garay vs. Henry In WBC Light Heavy Eliminator March 27
Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin” Henry has patiently waited an extra month to get a shot at former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay in their March 27th WBA Light Heavyweight eliminator. They were originally supposed to square-off February 27 but that show was cancelled, moving …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing: David Diaz Heads To Dallas For WBC Title Fight
Former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz broke camp in his hometown of Chicago today and headed to Dallas, Texas where he will take on WBC super featherweight champion Humberto Soto on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium. Diaz boarded a plane late Tuesday afternoon at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport with his …
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