While we all wait for the apparently inevitable announcement that Manny Pacquiao will fight Miguel Cotto, I think it’s wise to really sit back and try and put the Pacquiao story in perspective. Our goal here is to come up with some historical perspective that is reasoned. In doing that you would think that the…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing In the early hours of Sunday morning, media gathered in the press room allocated at the Veltins Arena, Germany for the post-fight press conference of Wladimir Klitschko and defeated Ruslan Chagaev. Chagaev looked completely dejected as he sat on the top table. Wearing a peaked cap – he quietly…
After a three year matriculation, featherweight Akaash Bhatia gets his first truly significant bout on Tuesday, June 30 at London’s famed York Hall. The 26 year old speed merchant will face opponent Jamie Arthur as chief support to the Jason Booth vs. Rocky Dean British super bantam title fight headliner.
Bobby “Boogaloo†Ward will finally look to get his first win in the pro ranks when he takes to the ring in London next month. Ward was left bitterly disappointed in Wigan earlier this month after an impressive pro debut was tainted when his bout with Mo Khaled was deemed a draw by referee Michael…
Two time heavyweight world title challenger Fres Oquendo was a special guest this past weekend at Chicago’s Puerto Rican Day Parade on Saturday before tens of thousands who turned out at the annual downtown Grant Park celebration. ‘It was a beautiful day to celebrate with family and friends. Every year it’s a bigger and better…
Tickets are now on sale as Chet Koerner’s TKO Boxing Promotions presents “The Battle Of York 4†on Saturday, August 1st at the Sovereign Bank Baseball Stadium, home of the York Revolution. Said Koerner, “This is our fourth show in the last year in York and we’re thrilled to present this most unique event along…
© Let’s Get It On Promotions With his light heavyweight battle at Reno’s “Summer Showdown” against Yerington’s Jesse Brinkley just three weeks away, Mike Paschall has ramped up his training and confidence level for their light heavyweight bout.
Danny McIntosh is brimming with confidence ahead of his British title showdown with Nathan Cleverly at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on July 18th. The undefeated Norwich man currently holds the English Light Heavyweight title and he has no doubts that he will be adding the Lonsdale belt to his honours list next…
This past Friday June 19th 2009, the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo,Texas, was electric as ESPN Friday Night Fights invaded the border city with an action packed six fight card promoted by Banner Promotions. The non televised portion of the undercard saw Cestus Management’s two up-and-coming prospects Robert Luna Jr. and Rodolfo Gomez in action…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night, at the Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 61,000 people enjoyed a night of boxing and entertainment in the home of Schalke F.C. It was indeed the biggest and most lavish boxing event I’ve ever witnessed. There were seven fights in total – but of course – everyone…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing So, Wladimir Klitschko is still WBO and IBF World Heavyweight Champion, after a 10th round TKO victory over previously unbeaten Ruslan Chagaev. But what did this fight tell us that we didn’t already know regarding the stagnating heavyweight division? The answer is very little. Chagaev, a late replacement for…
The world’s top light flyweight was in action last night as Edgar Sosa thrilled a packed hometown Arena Revolucion in Mexico City with the 9th defense of his WBC title. Seasoned Panamanian Carlos Melo came into the bout with the reputation as an iron-chinned stylist but the former WBA minimumweight title challenger was in over…