The domestic 154 pound weight class is really looking like it can have the potential to have some great match ups in the coming years. The talent is beaming from this division and I think it can’t be ignored. As a fan of British boxing, I believe this has to …
Read More »Raul Marquez: “I’m Going To Shock The Boxing World”
International Boxing Federation top contender and mandatory challenger, former U.S. Olympian and IBF light middleweight title-holder Raul “El Diamente” Marquez, says he will shock the boxing world November 8 when he fights unbeaten IBF middleweight champion “King” Arthur Abraham at Jako Arena in Bamberg, Germany.
Read More »Star Boxing: October 29 Roseland Ballroom Undercard Announced
On Wednesday October 29, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will present an exciting night of boxing at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The card will be headlined by the WBO #7, IBF #10, WBA #11, WBC #15 rated jr. welterweight in the world, The Pride of Greece, “Mighty” Mike …
Read More »8 Count Boxing: Tickets Now On Sale For November 14 “Showdown”
Tickets are now on sale for “Showdown” an evening of world class professional boxing at Cicero Stadium on Friday, November 14, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. Headlining “Showdown” is an outstanding Chicago light heavyweight showdown between Mike “The Hammer” Nevitt, 15-1 (6) ,and …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Kessler Retains WBA Crown, Huck Keeps European Title
It was a big night of action at the Weser Ems Halle in Oldenburg, Germany last evening as Mikkel Kessler re-stamped his authority over the super middleweight division with a devastating KO of opponent Danilo Haussler. 33 year old Haussler held the European Super Middle crown from 2001-2003 but failed …
Read More »Boxing In South America: Weekend Results
There was a clash of faded former high level champions last night at National Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana as native sons Howard Eastman and Andrew Lewis came home for a fight for the Guyanese Middleweight Championship. While “Six Heads” Lewis was a world champion, it was at welterweight and that …
Read More »Cestus Boxing: James “Quick Draw” DuBois Sensational In Texas
Last night, undefeated 130 pound Texas boxing phenomenon James “Quick Draw” DuBois, 7-0 (3), made his Cestus Management debut a memorable one by completely dismantling hometown fighter Darryl Watson in brutal fashion. The end came at one minute, fifteen seconds of the second round as DuBois, using blistering hand speed, …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Welterweight Prizefighter
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night at the famous York Hall, Bethnal Green, in the East End of London, Barry Hearn of Matchroom Sports hosted another episode of the “Prizefighter Series”. This time it was the turn of the welterweights as eight boxing hopefuls lined up …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Bute Survives Controversial Finish To Retain IBF Title On ShoBox
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing It was a controversial finish, yet an unquestionable unanimous decision on Friday’s special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on Showtime.
Read More »Boxing Result: Fragomeni Wins WBC Cruiser Belt In Milan
39 year old European Union titlist Giacobbe Fragomeni turned back the clock last night to top previously undefeated WBC International beltholder Rudolf Kraj for the vacant WBC Cruiserweight Championship after the bout was stopped in the ninth frame at the Pala Lido in Milan, Italy. Local man Fragomeni, 26-1 (10), …
Read More »Chris John Retains WBA Featherweight Title In Tokyo
WBA Featherweight kingpin Chris John, 44-0-1 (22), went on the road last night for the third time over the course of his nine title defenses and the 29 year old Indonesian stylist outpointed local sensation Hiroyuki Enoki, 27-1-2 (19), after twelve rounds. 29 year old Enoki came into the bout …
Read More »Boxing Result: Alvarez, Escalante, Sanchez Win At Morongo Casino
It was night full of fireworks last evening at the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, CA with Welterweight Saul Alvarez stepping up against veteran Larry Mosley and pulling out a victory in a difficult fight. Just 18 years of age, Guadalajara teenager Alvarez, 22-0-1 (15), had difficulty with the handspeed and …
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