Miguel Cotto is a proven warrior. He has been more judged by his wins than his losses. He has started out as a stone statue, barely being disturbed by many impressive agile boxers. Manny Pacquaio has nicked that statue. Pacquaio gets through his fights by determination. His faith in his …
Read More »British Boxing: Twittering Tony’s Cash Giveaway
Tony Jeffries has been left feeling a twit by Sunderland striker Darren Bent – but he doesn’t mind one bit! Olympic bronze medallist Jeffries had a £1000 charity bet with the England international over who would get the most tweets on social networking site, Twitter.
Read More »Frank Maloney Boxing: Give Fans Their Money Back!
Sam Webb has stoked up his feud with British light-middleweight title champion Anthony Small telling him: “Give punters a refund after your latest performance.” Small retained his title last month outpointing Thomas McDonagh in one of the dullest British title fights in history.
Read More »European Boxing Champ Munroe Gets Top WBC Spot, Runs For Charity
© Mike Shinfield Today, European Super Bantamweight Champion Rendall Munroe, who has just earned a WBC number one ranking, donned a full Santa outfit to take part in a Charity Run at Markeaton Park in Derby, England. Rendall was one of approximately 350 ‘Santa’s’ running in the ‘Jingle Jog’ to …
Read More »Boxing Result: Kina Malpartida Retains WBA Title Against Lyndsey Scragg
Last night, at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, British female boxer Lyndsey Scragg challenged Peruvian born Kina Malpartida of California for the WBA Female Super Featherweight title. But it was Champion Malpartida who dominated with long-reaching shots to the head of the Wednesbury boxer. Continually driving forward …
Read More »European Boxing News: Baysangurov, Botha, Holyfield, Mezaache, Murray
By Per Ake Persson WBA Intercontinental junior middle champ Zauerbek Baysangurov will defend the title December 19 in Zaporozhye. The opponent is no other than Frank Shabani, who I believe is the last fighter in the Sauerland stable below middleweight. Shabani is a nice looking 18-1 but failed to win …
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Adamek vs. Estrada February 6 In Newark
Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek (37-1, 27 KO), the lineal and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion, after knocking down powerful, four- time world heavyweight championship contender, Andrew Golota twice in Poland, continues his quest to further his heavyweight career. On February 6 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, Adamek will take on Jason …
Read More »Boxing In America: Williams Edges Martinez In Atlantic City Thriller
One of the best fights of the year on American soil took place last night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ as Paul Williams eeked out a majority decision over Sergio Martinez at middleweight. The fur started to fly in the very first round as each man scored a …
Read More »Boxing Result: Khan Crushes Salita In One Round
At the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England last night, WBA light welter titlist Amir Khan made short work of mandatory challenger Dmitriy Salita. Making the first defense of his world title belt, Khan was facing an undefeated yet untested challenger in the form of Salita and that gulf in …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Huck Retains WBO title Against Afolabi
Cruiserweight Marco Huck made a succsssful first defense of his WBO title with a 12 round unanimous decision against Ola Afolabi last night at the Arena in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Afolabi puts his boxing skills to good use early on, picking off the oncoming Huck on the way inside and generally …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Alcine, Ross Win In Montreal
Two big names in the great white north were in action last night as light middle Joachim Alcine and cruiserweight Troy Ross were victorious at The Casino in Montreal. Alcine, 32-1 (19), is in the midst of a comeback after losing his WBA title to Daniel Santos last year, and …
Read More »Edmonds Boxing: Bryan Demolishes Fallen In Newark
Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan once again displayed why his moniker fits the bill after putting away Darren Fallen inside of two rounds last night in the main event of “The Brawl in Brick City” at Essex County College in Newark, NJ. Both men took their time in the opening moments of …
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