Boxing Weights: Demetrius Davis vs. Cory Cummings
Prior to the bill tonight at Du Burns Arena in Baltimore, MD, the principal boxers all weighed in yesterday. Maryland State Super Middleweight title Demetrius Davis: 162 lb Cory Cummings: 166.5 lb
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Risum Boxing: Kiilu vs. Simion For WBC Mediterranean Belt
After winning the UBC Lightweight title in Poland in December, David “Silent Danger†Kiilu (30-9-2, 16 KOs) will make another trip to Europe in an attempt to win his fifth championship. He will step back down to his original weightclass, featherweight, and challenge Romanian Viorel Simion (10-0, 4 KOs) for the WBC Mediterranean crown on…
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Hennessy Boxing: Carl Froch On BBC’s “Question Of Sport” Tonight
Carl “The Cobra†Froch will be boxing clever tonight when he appears on Question of Sport on BBC One from 7:30pm. The reigning WBC World Super Middleweight Champ will be joined on the popular long running sports quiz by regular team captains Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell alongside fellow guests, England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom, South…
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Heavyweight Tyson Fury On Cover Of Britain’s Boxing News Magazine
Despite only being a pro since last December heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury graces the cover of this week’s Boxing News. The vastly respected magazine is the only weekly boxing magazine in the World and is this year celebrating it’s centenary having been first published back in 1909.
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This Month In Boxing History: McGuigan vs. McDonnell
It was May, 1989 and “The Clones Cyclone”, Barry McGuigan, was approaching the fourth fight on a comeback trail that had begun just over a year earlier. After a year long run as World Featherweight Champion the Irishman lost his title in the horrible heat of Las Vegas, Nevada in June, 1986 against late replacement…
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Frank Maloney Boxing: Sutherland Not Obsessed With DeGale
Darren Sutherland refused to become obsessed with James DeGale despite the Londoner’s Olympic success against the Dubliner. Beijing bronze medallist, Sutherland (2-0) bids to better DeGale at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent on Friday when he faces Vepkhia Tchilaia in a super-middleweight six rounder.
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8 Count Boxing: Sandoval vs. Martinez Headlines Chicago Fight Card
Chicago’s 8 Count Productions has finalized plans for an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing this Friday night, May 29th, at the UIC Pavilion. Headlining “Windy City Fight Night 2” is an outstanding lightweight rematch between Chicago’s Jaime Sandoval and San Luis Potosi, Mexico native Juan Carlos Martinez for the WBF Americas World Title.
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Hennessy Boxing: Barker Ready To Hunt Down Macklin
Darren Barker wants to prove beyond doubt that he’s the best Middleweight in Britain by adding Matthew Macklin’s British title to his Commonwealth crown. The undefeated Barnet man was punch perfect in defending his Commonwealth title at the Watford Colosseum last weekend as he scored a one punch stoppage win over Darren McDermott in a…
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California Boxing Prospect Michael Franco Goes For WBC Youth Title
He’s one of Southern California’s hottest prospects, and with 14 wins and no losses, 21-year old Michael “Lil’ Warrior†Franco has gotten the boxing world buzzing. On Saturday, May 30, the super bantamweight powerhouse will look to win his first professional title when he takes on Juan Jose Beltran for the WBC Youth belt at…
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Showtime Boxing: DeMarco vs. Adjaho Added To Darchinyan vs. Agbeko
It’s hard to tell who this fight means more to. Is it bigger for Antonio DeMarco to impress his growing legion of followers as he climbs up the lightweight rankings ladder? Or will Anges “Baby Face†Adjaho make a name for himself in his Showtime debut and prove he’s a legitimate top-10 contender in the…
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Robert Guerrero Shining In Southern California Boxing Camp
Former two-time world champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, is looking sharp during training camp in preparation for his ESPN 2 “Friday Night Fights” debut, set to take place June 12, 2009 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. The Glendale Fight Club in Southern California is where Guerrero’s been doing most of his sparring while…
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Gary Shaw Boxing: Chad Dawson Drops IBF Title Belt Voluntarily
Undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson informed the International Boxing Federation (IBF) that he has vacated its title, effective immediately. Promoter Gary Shaw personally delivered the letter to the IBF at its annual convention which is being held in Panama City, Panama.