Branco Sports Productions presents three African Boxing Union championship bout on a full card at the Carousel Casino in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, July 25, billed as “Triple Header”. For the ABU Welterweight Championship, reigning titlist Hassan Saku, 9-5 (8), defends his belt against undefeated hot prospect Chris Van …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Darren Askew
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Friday night at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan, England Hennessy Sports hosts an exciting night of boxing billed as ‘Strictly Business’, which headlines John Murray and Lee Meager’s clash over the vacant British Lightweight title. But also looking forward to his fight on …
Read More »Where Are They Now? Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Recently, I spoke with former WBA Light Heavyweight Champ, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. Born Eddie Gregory, Muhammad won two New York Golden Gloves Championships as an amateur. Known as “Flame”, Muhammad would win the light heavyweight title against Marvin Johnson in 1980 by TKO. He defended twice before losing to Michael …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Juan Carlos Gomez Kicked Out Of Wladimir Klitschko’s Public Workout
“The Black Panther” returned to Hamburg yesterday and is already kicking up a fuss again. At yesterday’s so called “public” workout for Wladimir Klitschko’s title defence against Tony Thompson on Saturday, Juan Carlos Gomez has been kicked out by Klitschko’s security.
Read More »New York Boxing: Wolak, Teron Hold Conference Today In Manhattan
Gotham City super prospects Pawel Wolak and Jorge Teron will come together to address the media in New York today regarding their upcoming fights scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2008 at Aviator Sports in Brooklyn. Showtime will televise the bouts live on their popular series, “ShoBox: The New Generation”
Read More »Hennessy Sports Boxing: “Strictly Business” Could Be Fight Of The Year
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Promoter Mick Hennessy believes his boxers Lee Meager and John Murray can produce the best domestic fight of the year when they meet tomorrow, Friday, July 11, 2008.
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: McCloskey Desperate For Title Action
Paul McCloskey is hoping that an impressive win over English Champion Nigel Wright on the Ladbrokes Fight Night at the University Arena in Limerick, Ireland on July 19 will land him the title shot which he desperately craves. The County Derry stylist is unbeaten in 16 pro fights and he …
Read More »European Boxing News: Klitschko, Peter, Pozo, Blanco, Gomez, Monrose, Kentikian
By Per Ake Persson It´s on – at least according to Bild Zeitung: Vitali Klitschko vs Samuel Peter for the WBC Heavyweight title October 4 at the brand new O2 World Arena in Berlin. If brother Wladimir makes it as well, as have been hinted, depends on the results of …
Read More »Peltz Boxing: Philly Prospect Carr Out To Prove Doubters Wrong
Cruiserweight prospect Simon Carr lashed out at skeptics who claim he won’t show up July 18 to fight Larry Robinson in their all-South Philadelphia showdown at the New Alhambra. “What’s wrong with people?,” Carr asked. “Do they really think I’m afraid of Larry? This is a big fight in South …
Read More »IBF Boxing Champ Steve Cunningham Interested In Outcome Of Adamek vs. Gomez
IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Steve USS Cunningham will be an interested party this Friday night as he watches his mandatory title challenger, Tomasz Adamek, square off in the main event of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights against Gary “The Pitbull” Gomez from the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.
Read More »Risum Boxing: “Jesse” James Kimori Returns To The Ring July 19 In Nairobi
Risum Boxing’s undefeated welterweight “Jesse” James Kimori, 8-0 (5), will take on experienced journeyman Ken Oyolo, 3-14-3 (1), in a bout made at light middleweight on July 19 at the WAB Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The show will be promoted by Sparks Pro-Boxing Promotions.
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: Lee Meager vs. John Murray At Manchester 325
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Yesterday at Manchester 235 – the smart Casino/bar venue in Manchesters’ Northern Quarter – Hennessy Promotions hosted a press conference ahead of Friday nights’ clash which headlines John Murray and Lee Meager. The fight night – billed as “Strictly Business” sees Mancunians’ Meager and …
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