Nike has invited the promoter of the people, Don King, to join them in creating a significant campaign to bring all the people to bear witness to the two greatest tennis players in the world—No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal and No. 2-ranked Roger Federer—and for them to reach even greater fame and acclaim at New York’s…
Having beaten Ireland’s Darren Sullivan to win a place in the middleweight final – Great Britain’s James DeGale’s confidence soared and it seemed there was no stopping the Sheffield man. DeGale’s final showdown came against Cuban – Emilio Correa. In the opening half minute – DeGale scores first against Correa. Boxing well – DeGale is…
The 2008 Beijing Olympics have come to a close but not before providing various thrills and chills during the boxing competition. Here are the final Medal standings in each division. Super Heavyweight: Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle took home the Gold while Zhilei Zhang of China was the Silver Medallist. The Bronze Medal went to Britain’s David…
Former Kazakhstan Olympian Beibut “The Beast†Shumenov is the greatest fighter in the world that most boxing fans haven’t heard of, at least not at this stage of his young professional career. In less than 10 months, 24 year old Shumenov has won all six of his pro fights, five by knockout, capturing three title…
On Friday August 22, 2008 the last U.S. boxer stepped into the ring for his Semifinal bout hoping to advance to the Final round to compete for Olympic gold but left the ring having to settle for a Bronze Medal. “It’s just a blessing for me being here to experience the Olympics and then come…
Photo ©William Trillo Next week at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, California lightweight prospect Dominic Salcido, 16-0 (8), will put his unbeaten record to the test as he steps up in competition to face 2004 Olympian Vincente Escobedo, 18-1 (11). Although Salcido has only been a professional fighter since 2003 he went through a…
The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings provided will include a free blood draw and digital rectal exams. Hospital physicians will conduct the exams. The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer…
Two-time WBA Heavyweight Champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz, 43-7-1 (29), broke Las Vegas training camp today and he departed for Germany in quest of his third world title. Ruiz is traveling with his advisor and attorney, Tony Cardinale, and head trainer, Manny Siaca, Sr. The WBA vacated the title due to an injury to Ruslan…
Tony Jeffries fought Hungarian Imre Szello in the quarter-final of the light heavyweight Division this week and his was the third time that Jeffries had been up against Szello – having beaten him by one point recently. It was a decent first round for both men, with Jeffries ahead by 2-1 at end of the…
“. . .Punches in bunches, stay off the ropes, move your head, hands up. . .” These are the words four of boxing’s best trainers-Roger Bloodworth, Ignacio Beristain, Dean Campos and Buddy McGirt-are saying these days as they prepare their respective pugilists-Joel Casamayor, Juan Manuel Marquez, Sergio Mora and Vernon Forrest-for their upcoming bouts. Casamayor…
CES presents pro boxing show “August Annihilation” tonight at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. NABF Interim Super Middle Championship Peter Manfredo Jr: 168 lb Donny McCRary: 166 lb Joey Spina: 170.5 lb Jim Strohl: 168 lb Angel Camacho Jr: 163.5 lb Ariel Espinal: 164.5 lb Bobo Starino: 169 lb Joey McCreedy: 168.5…
By Per Ake Persson Ukrainian super middle Vitaly Tyspko, IBF # 2, is awaiting the outcome of IBF champ Lucan Bute´s defence against Libradro Andrade on October 24. Tsypko will then be one of the participants in an eliminator to determine the next mandatory challenger for the titleholder. Slovenian welter Jan Zaveck is in full…