If prizes were handed out for being humble and keeping your feet on the ground, then Leicester ’s European Super Bantamweight Champion Rendall “Two Tone” Munroe would have a trophy cabinet larger than Manchester United’s. Just eight weeks ago, the stylish southpaw outlclassed Kiko Martinez to take the hard hitting …
Read More »Timothy Bradley Has Fighting Words For WBC Boxing Champ Junior Witter
Timothy Bradley has warned WBC light-welterweight champion Junior Witter he will be punished if he takes him lightly in their world title showdown at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Saturday, May 10. Bradley of Palm Springs, CA brings with him an undefeated record for his first world title fight …
Read More »Star Boxing: Devin Vargas vs. Dave Brunelli Added To Arnaoutis vs. Tyner
2004 US Olympic team captain Devin Vargas, 15-0 (6), will battle Philadelphia tough guy Dave Brunelli, 8- 3 (3), in an eight round heavyweight bout, May 9, 2008, taking place at Bally’s Atlantic City and to be telecast live on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights. This will mark the television debut …
Read More »Boxing Analysis: Juan Lazcano
At the end of this month, Ricky Hatton will take ‘centre stage’ at his beloved Manchester City Football Ground when he faces the Mexican, but now residing in California, Juan Lazcano. I’ve openly admitted to knowing very little about the ‘Hispanic causing Panic’ and so I have decided to ‘educate’ …
Read More »N’dou strictly business for champ Malignaggi
IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi has shifted training camp from Vero Beach (Florida) to Sicily in preparation for his May 24 rematch with Lovemore N’dou on the Ricky Hatton-Paulie Malignaggi card in Manchester, England. Malignaggi (24-1, 5 KOs) captured the IBF title last June by defeating …
Read More »World Title Boxing Shot In Cards For Rendall Munroe
On the eve of his first European title defense, super bantamweight Rendall Munroe has the promise of a major world title opportunity should he be successful over his next three bouts.World Title Shot In Cards For Munroe The “Punching Dustman” puts his European belt at risk tonight, Friday, May 2, …
Read More »Boxing Weights & Quotes: Andre Dirrell, Tony Hanshaw, Antonio DeMarco, Juan Castaneda
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing NOTE: WEIGHTS – Andre Dirrell weighed 168 ¼ pounds and Tony Hanshaw tipped the scales at 169 pounds during Thursday’s weigh-in. Antonio DeMarco weighed 135 pounds, while Juan Castaneda weighed 134 ¼.
Read More »Vally Fight Clubs Come Together For Explosive Night of Fights!
A thrilling night of boxing action is coming to the Pierce College Basketball Gym in Woodland Hills, CA, on Friday, June 13th, 2008. Celt Boxing Club and USA Boxing present CELT FIGHT NIGHT. From the same organization that brought you Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield, and Oscar De …
Read More »Irate Joan Guzman Insists he is good and ready to fight Alex Arthur
World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Lightweight Champion Joan Guzman doesn’t believe Scotland-native Alex Arthur, the interim champion, has the heart or desire to fight him for the full version of the title. “I don’t understand what the hold up is,” said Guzman, who is promoted by San Diego-based Sycuan Ringside …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz To Lead Cinco De Mayo Parade In Chicago
WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz will be honored This Sunday! May 4, as the co-Grand Marshal in Chicago’s Cinco De Mayo Parade, the highlight of the city’s 25th Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival and Parade Celebration. “I’m thrilled to be given this honor as part of the celebration of our …
Read More »Risum Boxing: Nasir, Kimori And Onyango Left In Lurch By KO World Series
There have still been no official announcement from the organizers of the KO World Series boxing tournament that was supposed to take place May 9 on Macau, but manager Henrik Risum, who had Fawaz Nasir, James Kimori and Samson Onyango entered, now says he assumes the event is off for …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: NY Daily News Golden Gloves 2008
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing April saw the conclusion of the 81st Annual Daily News Golden Gloves, a tournament that began at the end of January. Each year the famed amateur tournament holds the finals at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, a highlight that many …
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