Rumours coming out of Manchester suggest that world light welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton will promote his first fight card this September in Birmingham, England. As one of the most popular fighters in the world today and clearly the biggest in Britain, it’s generally thought that Hatton would have …
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne, Marchiano To Weigh In Today In Dublin
Bernard Dunne and Damian David Marchiano will come head to head for the first time in Dublin at 1pm today, Friday, July 11, to weigh in for this Saturday’s Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the National Stadium. Also on the scales will be the combatants in a pair of Irish …
Read More »Cerveza Tecate Boxing: “Solo Boxeo” Hits Texas With Electrifying Lightweight Encounter
The authentic bold Mexican beer Cerveza Tecate presents another hot-action boxing night from Corpus Christi, TX, as part of its continued efforts to bring the power of the sport to fans across the country. Tonight, the weekly Telefutura box series “Solo Boxeo Tecate” will showcase Miguel Angel Huerta, 26-9-1 (18) …
Read More »Boxing In Thailand: Onesongchai Boxing News
Chonlatarn Or “Dangerous River” Piriyapinyo is ready to step up in the ring to challenge for a World Boxing Championship belt after Pariyakorn “Little Songchai” Ratanasuban is satisfied that Piriyapinyo, 26-0 (13), corrected minor deficiecies in defeating Congo boxer Prince Muga during a tune-up fight on July 8 in Ayuthaya …
Read More »Boxing In South Africa: Vusi Malinga Honored By King Of Amangwane
The King of Amangwane, Inkosi Mzondeni Hlongwane and the All Africa Cultural Organisation honoured the WBC International Bantamweight Vusi Malinga for his outstanding victory against Veeraphol Sahaprom and the resulting achievement of becoming the mandatory challenger for WBC World Champion Hozumi Hasegawa of Japan. The event formed part of the …
Read More »British Boxing: Welsh Warriors Weigh-In Today In Newport
In anticipation of their Saturday night bout for the Welsh Super Featherweight title at Newport Centre in Newport, Wales, rivals Dai Davies and Jamie Arthur will come face to face today for the official weigh-in to the Jamie Sanigar promoted fight card. Reigning champion Davies, 5-9-1 (0), has faced some …
Read More »Boxing In South Africa: BSP Puts On Triple Header At Carousel Casino
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.
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