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The date of March 27, 2008, doesn’t immediately jump out as a landmark moment in boxing history. Verno Phillips decisioning away Corey Spinks’ IBF Junior Middleweight title was a shock to some, but certainly nothing historic . Yet the story for some isn’t in the fight itself, but the way …

© Joe Miranda / Showtime Boxing Legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard recently shared his thoughts about Sergio Mora and the challenger’s upcoming bout against Vernon Forrest Saturday on Showime.

© Joe Miranda / Showtime Boxing Sergio Mora participated in a recent media workout as he winds down preparations for the biggest fight of his career against Vernon Forrest, 40-2 (29), for his WBC Super Welterweight title this Saturday, June 7, on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and …

Undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy returns to the ring June 28 with a new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, in the 10-round main event against Charles Howe, headlining “Hassle In The Castle” at The Castle in Boston.

After dominating Paul Williams for 12 rounds and capturing the WBO Welterweight title in convincing fashion, Carlos Quintana believes that he is still getting no respect. Going into their Saturday, June 7 rematch for Quintana’s title on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the west coast, …

Popular WBC mininumweight champion Carina “La Reina” Moreno is a prime example of good things coming in small packages. The 5-foot, barely over 100-pounds Moreno, 11-1 (5), faces WIBA flyweight title-holder and former New York Knicks dancer, Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose” Olszewski, 5-0-1, fighting out of New York City by …

Former two time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz, currently the WBA’s No. 2 rated contender, left today for Venezuela to participate in this week’s 18th annual WBA – KO to Drugs Festival.

Wayne Elcock is even more fired up for his British Middleweight Title first defence against Darren McDermott on Friday, June 20 after his opponent’s camp tried to get him stripped of the belt.

By Per Ake Persson WBA Intercontinental Light Heavy champ Vyacheslav Uzelkov headlines K 2 East´s show in Kiev June 14 billed as “the Night of Steel Power”. Who Uzelkov will fight hasn’t been determined yet. In the co-feature middle Maxim Bursak will defend the IBF Youth title.

Several local emerging stars are set to appear on the “International Affair” under card headlined by USNBC titlist Jesse Brinkley, and Canadian light-heavyweight champion Jason Naugler. The card is scheduled for eight exciting fights and the Hinkey brothers look to be challenged against undefeated opponents.

Tony Oakey steps into his hometown ring on Friday, June 13, 2008 on a card billed as “Fright Night”, to defend his British light heavyweight title against Commonwealth champion, the hard punching Dean Francis. Both of these fighters know that only one of them can go forward and loss will …