At the weigh-in yesterday in Halle, Germany, WBA Middleweight Champion Felix Sturm measured up with challenger Randy Griffin of America ahead of their rematch tonight at Gerry Weber Stadium. Both men looked perfectly fit and trim but I give the weighin procedure on points to Griffin, who came in at …
Read More »Boxing Update: Powell Conqueror Latimore Calls Out IBF Champ Phillips
After his stunning ESPN2 televised knockout victory over Sechew Powell on June 11 at the Hard Rock Café in New York City, Deandre “The Bull” Latimore is looking for his next victim. “We would really like a shot at the current IBF champion Verno Phillips before he files for social …
Read More »British Boxing: Meager, Murray Face To Face In Manchester
Ahead of their vacant British Lightweight title clash on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Robin Park Arena in Wigan, England, combatants Lee Meager, 21-2 (8), and John Murray, 24-0 (12), will come face to face at a press conference in Manchester as the first step to decide just who will …
Read More »Boxing Weigh-In: David Barnes vs. Barry Morrison
Yesterday at ‘Touchbase’ in the Premier Inn on Albert Dock in Liverpool, England, Matchroom Sports held the weigh-in for tonight’s fightnight at the Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool. Headlining the ‘bill’ is David Barnes’ defence of the British Light Welterweight title against former titleist, the Scotsman Barry Morrison. © Jane …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Final Press Conference Quotes Torres vs. Holt II
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Tommorow night, Ricardo Torres will defend his WBO Junior Welterweight title against No. 1 contender Kendall Holt in a rematch on a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on Saturday, July 5, 2008, live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on …
Read More »Hennessy Sports Boxing: Lee Meager Puts Friendship Aside For John Murray Clash
Lee Meager is putting friendship aside when he takes on John Murray for the vacant British Lightweight title at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan, England on Friday, July 11, 2008 on a Hennessy Sports in association with GoldenPalace.net event. The two Manchester lightweights are part of the same Hennessy …
Read More »Boxing Experts Predict Showtime’s Torres vs. Holt Rematch
Ten months after a wildly controversial ending to their first fight, Ricardo Torres will risk his WBO Junior Welterweight title against No. 1 contender Kendall Holt in a rematch on a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation this Saturday, July 5, live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET/PT and …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Sam, Vidoz Make Weight, Ready To Tangle Tonight In Turkey
© M.A. Sayer / Arena Boxing “I am only thinking about Friday night – there is nothing else on my mind right now“, states Sinan Samil Sam. “I am very well prepared for Paolo Vidoz.”
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne Ready For Marchiano But Wants European Title Back
© Brian Peters Boxing Despite returning to winning ways against Felix Machado in Castlebar in April, Bernard Dunne admits there’s something missing at the moment – his European title belt. The Dubliner is back in action in his native city on July 12 when he meets Argentina’s Damian Marchiano in …
Read More »Star Boxing: Happy Birthday Joe DeGuardia!
Not only does America celebrate it’s birthday on the Fourth of July, Joe DeGuardia, CEO and founder of Star Boxing personally celebrates his own. The staff at Star wants to wish Joe a Happy Birthday and many more to come. DeGuardia will be spending the holiday and his birthday with …
Read More »Boxing Update: Ruiz Gets Another WBA Title Shot
The World Boxing Association ruled today at its Directory Meeting that WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev will be considered “champion in recess” due to an injury and that he has until June 26, 2009 to fight for the title. Negotiations have started between representatives of the WBA’s top two rated …
Read More »Boxing News: Torres vs. Holt Weigh-In Open To The Public Today In Las Vegas
WBO junior welterweight champion Ricardo Torres, 32-1-1- (28), his opponent, top-rated contender Kendall Holt, 23-2 (12), undefeated top five contender Lamont Peterson, 24-0 (11), and his opponent, former IBA world champion Rogelio Casteneda, 24-13-3 (8), will step on the scale for their official weigh-in.
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