Fighters are interesting people. Many fight because it is a means to an end or their only chance of becoming a professional athlete, without any college to play for, or any type of extensive amateur experience. I always find it fascinating to see how a fighter progresses throughout his career, be it good or bad….
Peter and Klitschko will hold a press conference to announce their highly anticipated showdown for the WBC Heavyweight title Saturday, October 11, on Showtime Championship Boxing. On a night that will electrify the boxing world, Peter will make his first world title defense, while Klitschko will make his dramatic return to the ring following a…
Undefeated world middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost†Pavlik and legendary former two-division world champion Bernard “The Executioner†Hopkins will host a news conference, followed by a boisterous fan-friendly Public Pep Rally, in Youngstown, Ohio celebrating their upcoming light heavyweight showdown. Admission is free! Members of the Pavlik Nation are invited to participate in a Pavlik…
Cestus Management new boxing sensations Rodolfo “Baby Cobra†Gomez, Robert “Nighthawk†Luna Jr will make their much anticipated pro debuts, in front of a sold out 3,000 ravenous boxing fans that will pack the Civic Center in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 2008. These hardcore fans will watch these young Lions fight on the undercard…
Others may consider his Friday night match-up against Texas Champion Domonic Jenkins as simply a “stay busy” opportunity, however, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada is fully aware that it’s a potential trap fight and he’s prepared as if it were a title bout. Estrada, 13-1 (3), takes on Jenkins, 13-8-1 (6), in an…
By Per Ake Persson Nothing offical yet, but notifight.com writes that WBA Light Heavy Champ Hugo Hernan Garay defends the title on October 18 in Germany against # 1 rated contender, Jurgen Brahmer. Adrian Diaconu and Silvio Branco square off for the WBC Light Heavy title on November 8, probably in Romania. Ex-European Middle Champ…
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…