From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The World Boxing Council, which will hold its 46th convention in Chengdu, China, from November 2-8, congratulates China on the medals that several of its boxers won in the recent Olympic Games that took place in Beijing.
Read More »Warriors Boxing Signs Olympic Alternate Danny O’Connor
With the 2008 Olympic Games now in the history books, it’s time to look towards the future, and Seminole Warriors Boxing has kick started its run towards the best young talent in boxing today by signing the pride of Framingham, Massachusetts, 2008 US Olympic team alternate Danny O’Connor. “Danny was …
Read More »Boxing In South Africa: Three IBF Eliminators This Friday At Carousel Casino
Promoter BSP prepares for their massive show this Friday at the Carousel Casino in Temba, South Africa. The card features three IBF title eliminators including former world champions Malcolm Klassen, 22-4-2 (13), of South Africa and Mexican veteran Manuel Medina, 67-15-1 (31), facing off at super featherweight.
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Salvador Sanchez – They Called Him Chava
Fighters are interesting people. Many fight because it is a means to an end or their only chance of becoming a professional athlete, without any college to play for, or any type of extensive amateur experience. I always find it fascinating to see how a fighter progresses throughout his career, …
Read More »Showtime Championship Boxing: Sam Peter vs. Vitali Klitschko
Peter and Klitschko will hold a press conference to announce their highly anticipated showdown for the WBC Heavyweight title Saturday, October 11, on Showtime Championship Boxing. On a night that will electrify the boxing world, Peter will make his first world title defense, while Klitschko will make his dramatic return …
Read More »Kelly Pavlik, Bernard Hopkins To Hold Boxing Pep Rally
Undefeated world middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik and legendary former two-division world champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins will host a news conference, followed by a boisterous fan-friendly Public Pep Rally, in Youngstown, Ohio celebrating their upcoming light heavyweight showdown. Admission is free! Members of the Pavlik Nation are invited …
Read More »Cestus Boxing: Prospects Ready For Laredo Show August 29
Cestus Management new boxing sensations Rodolfo “Baby Cobra” Gomez, Robert “Nighthawk” Luna Jr will make their much anticipated pro debuts, in front of a sold out 3,000 ravenous boxing fans that will pack the Civic Center in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 2008. These hardcore fans will watch these young …
Read More »CES Boxing: Estrada Ready For Jenkins On “Title Wave” Card
Others may consider his Friday night match-up against Texas Champion Domonic Jenkins as simply a “stay busy” opportunity, however, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada is fully aware that it’s a potential trap fight and he’s prepared as if it were a title bout. Estrada, 13-1 (3), takes on …
Read More »European Boxing News: Garay, Brahmer, Diaconu, Branco, Solis
By Per Ake Persson Nothing offical yet, but notifight.com writes that WBA Light Heavy Champ Hugo Hernan Garay defends the title on October 18 in Germany against # 1 rated contender, Jurgen Brahmer. Adrian Diaconu and Silvio Branco square off for the WBC Light Heavy title on November 8, probably …
Read More »Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King, Nike Partner For US Open
Nike has invited the promoter of the people, Don King, to join them in creating a significant campaign to bring all the people to bear witness to the two greatest tennis players in the world—No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal and No. 2-ranked Roger Federer—and for them to reach even greater fame …
Read More »Olympic Boxing:British Golden Boy James DeGale Shines At Beijing
Having beaten Ireland’s Darren Sullivan to win a place in the middleweight final – Great Britain’s James DeGale’s confidence soared and it seemed there was no stopping the Sheffield man. DeGale’s final showdown came against Cuban – Emilio Correa. In the opening half minute – DeGale scores first against Correa. …
Read More »Final 2008 Beijing Olympic Boxing Results
The 2008 Beijing Olympics have come to a close but not before providing various thrills and chills during the boxing competition. Here are the final Medal standings in each division. Super Heavyweight: Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle took home the Gold while Zhilei Zhang of China was the Silver Medallist. The Bronze …
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