The age-old question about who the all-time greatest boxers are will soon be answered thanks to The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion, presented by Greatest Ever Enterprises. Muhammad Ali was the self-proclaimed Greatest. Was it really Ali or Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, or Henry Armstrong? How about modern day boxers such as…
A professional prizefighter is often referred to as a soldier or warrior, as they literally take blows to the head for a living. Bobby Gunn’s “Celtic Warrior†moniker is an excellent example of a pugilistic nickname. While swapping punches for a pay check is undoubtedly dangerous, his career is nothing compared the heroic men and…
WBC No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great†will fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship against the former holder of that belt, Junior “The Hitter†Witter, in a tremendous co-feature on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on Showtime 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on…
What was already looking to be one of the hottest cards in Philadelphia in 2009 just got a lot stronger as rising Jr. Middleweight, Derek “Pooh†Ennis was added to a huge night of boxing on July 10th at The Arena in South Philadelphia. Ennis, of Philadelphia boasts a record of 17-2-1 with twelve knockouts…
Popular Jr. Middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (30-3-2, 21 KOs), who captured the World Boxing Council’s 154-pound U.S. National Boxing Championship last month, will return to action on Saturday, July 25, 2009, headlining a fight card at the Greensboro (NC) Coliseum Special Event Center.
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.