Hennessy Boxing: Carl “The Cobra” Froch Gets In The Festive Spirit
Carl Froch is used to turning people’s lights out in the ring but last night he was in Nottingham’s Old Market Square to turn the Christmas lights on in the city.
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Rooney’s Boxing Gym Hosts “Judgement Day II” Nov 25
Gentleman Boxing, or White Collar Boxing as it is better known, is becoming one of the most popular pastimes for City of London workers. There doesn’t seem to be a month pass without at least one major White Collar Boxing event taking place in the capital.
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Exclusive Boxing Interview: Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa
The Bronx’s Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa “can’t stop, won’t stop.” He is on his journey to greatness and is paving the road with vigorous training, concentration and his fitness program. Currently at 20-3-1 (13), Mr. Figueroa always had a positive, happy-go-lucky attitude growing up. Even getting questionably sent home from Miguel Cotto’s training camp, EL…
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WBC Boxing Champ Carl Froch Weights In On Kessler vs. Ward
WBC Super Middleweight Champ Carl “The Cobra†Froch says he’ll be keeping a close eye on proceedings in Oakland this weekend as the final bout in Group Stage 1 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic takes place between Mikkel “Viking Warrior†Kessler and Andre “S.O.G.†Ward.
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Ex-Boxing Champ John Ruiz Now A Promotional Free Agent
Two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman†Ruiz is a promotional free agent for the first time this century as he looks ahead to his 12th world title fight, mandated by the WBA, next year against new champion David “Hayemaker†Haye.
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Boxing Prospect Rodriquez Headlines Thursday In Rochester
Undefeated Dominican sensation Edwin “La Bomba†Rodriguez, rated No. 13 by the NABA, headlines Thursday night’s pro boxing card in Rochester (NY). Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Worcester (MA), takes on veteran super middleweight Brian “The Assassin†Norman (17-9, 5 KOs) in the 8-round main event.
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Showtime Boxing: Kessler vs. Ward First World Title Fight In Oakland Since 1967
Forty-two years have passed since the last world championship fight occurred in Oakland, a tradition-rich boxing city that calls one of the world’s top super middleweights Andre “S.O.G.†Ward their own. “Oakland has a pretty storied history of boxing, mostly in the pre- to post-war era,†says Monte Poole, a longtime columnist for the Oakland…
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Matchroom Boxing: Morrison Out, Jones In For Light Welter Prizefighter Tourney
Talented Welsh prospect Barrie Jones gets his Prizefighter chance after Barry Morrison has had to withdraw due to a viral infection. Jones, 24, a former British Welterweight Championship contender, will be fighting for the £32,000 top prize in Prizefighter Light-Welterweights next month.
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Star Boxing: Rodriguez vs. Jackiewicz For IBF Title Nov 27
On November 27th, Star Boxing’s IBF #3 rated welterweight, Delvin Rodriguez (24-3-2, 14KO) will travel into foreign territory when he takes on Poland’s IBF #4 rated Rafal “Braveheart” Jackiewicz (34-8-1, 18KO) for the #1 spot in the IBF World Ratings in an official IBF Welterweight Title eliminator. The bout, scheduled for twelve rounds, will take…
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Hennessy Boxing: Cadman Returns To Ring After Three Year Hiatus
Waltham Abbey boxer Daniel Cadman returns to the ring later this month for the first time in almost three years when he fights on the undercard of the Darren Barker – Wayne Elcock British Middleweight title fight at the Brentwood Centre on November 28. The former Repton amateur turned pro in 2003 and won 11…
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Ex-Heavyweight Boxing Champ Valuev Says King Didn’t Want Haye Fight
Former two-time WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev felt compelled today to post comments on his company’s website regarding his decision to agree to make an optional defense of his crown against David Haye in Nuremberg, Germany, which Haye won by majority decision.
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European Boxing News: Ismailov, Lebedev, Stieglitz, Blain, Fedchuk, Kessler
By Per Ake Persson Cruiser Ali Ismailov and Denis Lebedev clash for the WBO Intercontinental title December 19 in St Petersburg. It´s a surprising matchup as Lebedev also is co-challenger for the vacant European title with Herbie Hide in the other corner. Hide vs Lebedev have a deadline for agreement or purse bids November 24…