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The first half a sporting double for the South Coast city of Portsmouth, England became a reality this weekend at Wembley Stadium when Portsmouth defeated Cardiff City 1-0 to win the FA Cup. Now, light heavyweight Tony Oakey has to keep his side of the bargain by keeping his British …

Tracy Byrd issued the following statement today to fans and friends concerned about her husband Chris after his loss this week to Shaun George: “Chris is ok. His spirits are high. He is closer to the Lord then ever in his life and trusts that he will take care of …

**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing ESPNʼs Spanish-language multimedia brand, ESPN Deportes, hosted their Upfront ʽ08 presentation to the advertising community to announce new programming initiatives and a multiplatform approach to the fall season. Boxing took center stage at the event held at New York Cityʼs Gotham Hall, …

It was a good Friday night in The States and we start off at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas where Shaun George, 17-2-2 (8), crushed the light heavyweight dreams of former heavyweight world champion Chris Byrd, 40-5-1 (21), gunning down the one-time defensive master in the ninth …

Last night at the Royal National Hotel in London, JJ Ojuederie, 10-3-1 (2), picked up the biggest win of his career, as well as the British Southern Area Light Heavyweight title, with a ten round points verdict over Andrew Lowe, 16-4 (1). Ojuederie had a tough start to his career, …

European Light Welter Champ Colin Lynes went to Pala Ruffini in Torino, Italy to defend his crown against former titlist and two-time world title challenger Gianluca Branco last night but the wily 37 year old Italian proved to have too much experience for the Londoner, who was relived of his …

At 128.5 lb, super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa showed himself in excellent condition for his shot at the vacant WBC international championship at today’s weigh-in at Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resort in Nevada. His opponent Darling Jimenez weighed in at 131 lb. “I wouldn’t care if Jimenez weighed 150 pounds”, …

The fighters weighed in yesterday for tonight’s “Diamonds In The Rough” show at the Freeport IBEW Hall in Boston, promoted by Peter Manfredo Sr in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions. Edwin Rodriguez: 164 lb Anthony Cannon: 166 lb

When super featherweight sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa, 9-0 (8), steps into the right to fight Darling Jimenez, 23-2-2 (14), for the vacant WBC international championship in Primm, Nevada tonight, it is not only the HBO debut for the spectacular 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist from Cuba, but also the first HBO show …

Super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa, 9-0 (8), has enjoyed two premieres recently. He stopped over in Las Vegas for the first time as he made his way to a scheduled bout this evening in Primm, Nevada, which also represents Gamboa’s first appearance on HBO as the 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist …

Promoter Don King has come to the rescue of boxing fans around the world that would have missed out on an opportunity to see Monday’s World Boxing Association lightweight championship by making it available for free at DonKingTV.com.

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Saddoboxing.com was fortunate to be sat with Ricky Hatton yesterday at the Phoenix Gym in Denton, Manchester, England as the IBO/Ring Magazine Light Welter Champion’s showdown with Juan Lazcano is just a week away at City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday, May 24. Sitting …