Queensland boxer Jarrod Fletcher had the misfortune of drawing 2005 and 2008 Pan-American Champion, Cuba’s Emilio Correa, on the first day of the 2008 Olympics in Bejing, China and the 24 year old Hervey Bay middleweight was outpointed by the Cuban by a score of 17-4 today. Fletcher won Gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games…
As British hopefuls prepare for the boxing in Beijing this weekend, today it seems that ʼfavouriteʼ Frankie Gavin is struggling to make the lightweight limit and may not get his olympic-shot at a medal. The Birmingham man has 106 wins to his name out of 127 bouts and was considered a leading candidate for a…
With a combined knockout percentage of 85% in their 53 pro bouts, it is easy to see why Joel Julio and ‘Mean’ Joe Greene are considered two of the most powerful punchers in boxing today. On Wednesday, August 13, at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, these “Heavy Hitters” will look to add two more…
By Per Ake Persson German tabloid Bild Zeitung writes that Vitali Klitschko vs Samuel Peter for the WBC Heavyweight title is now officially on for October 11 at the brand new O2 Arena in Berlin. Klitschko will be trained by Fritz Sdunek. At the moment, it doesn´t look like it will be a Klitschko doubleheader…
Commonwealth Middleweight Champion “Dazzling” Darren Barker will come face to face with challenger Larry Sharpe for the first time when the two meet for a press conference this coming Wednesday at River Cree Casino in Enoch, Alberta. Barker, 17-0 (11), will put his belt on the line for the second time following his title winning…
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Shawn Estrada is not one to shy away from a challenge. He was announced as part of the U.S. Olympic boxing team in August, 2007 after defeating two of the favorites in the US. Olympic Team Trials, Fernando Guerrero and Danny Jacobs, who both turned professional after…
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Gary Russell, Jr. who was one of the favorites to win a medal at the Olympic Games, unfortunately will not get that opportunity in Beijing, China. He collapsed on Thursday night after running, trying to lose weight before Friday morning’s weigh-in. The bantamweight Russell, Jr needed to…
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing When I had the opportunity to meet the U.S. Olympic boxing team at a workout session at the famous Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York, I was thrilled with the opportunity. The chance to meet all of the athletes and have a chance to speak with them…
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Wednesday night at the Aviator Sports Arena in Brooklyn, NY, was the second night in only five days that Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum hosted a televised professional boxing card this time in association with Star Boxing. The ESPN broadcast of “Wednesday Night Fights” featured an action packed…
In the main event of an inaugural seven bout card held Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill located on 42nd Street near Times Square in New York City, former WBA and WBO Light Welterweight Champion Randall Bailey of Miami, Florida, scored a vicious first round knockout over Dairo Escalas of…
Two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman†Ruiz, 43-7-1 (29), has issued a challenge to his media critics regarding his style. Over the years, Ruiz often has been criticized for his unpopular “clutch-and-grab†style, but in his last three fights with head trainer Manny Siaca, Sr. in his corner, “The Quietman†has returned…
World super middleweight title challenger “The Pride of Providence†Peter Manfredo, Jr., star of The Contender Season One, is finally at peace with himself in boxing as he prepares to fight Donny “The Savage†McCrary, 24-7-2 (13), star of The Contender Season Three, on Friday night, August 22 in the 12-round main event for the…