The next Steve Woods/VIP Boxing event takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan, England. Please note the change of venue – which was originally to be held at the GH Carnall Centre in Davyhulme, Manchester. Featuring nine fights – this is sure to …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Calzaghe vs. Hopkins Trainer Roundtable
© Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions Joe Calzaghe’s trainer, Enzo Calzaghe: “I can tell you right now, Bernard Hopkins will look for a disqualification rather than lose to Joe. If Hopkins’ is such a legend, he needs to prove it. He needs to fight like a man not foul like a …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing Teams With Canada’s Super Channel
Hennessy Sports and Super Channel, Canada’s only national pay television network, are pleased to announce an exclusive agreement to televise the world title clash featuring WBC super lightweight champion Junior Witter, 36-1-2 (21), against mandatory challenger American Timothy Bradley, 21-0 (11).
Read More »Tickets On Sale This Saturday For Manny Pacquiao vs. David Diaz Boxing Showdown
When two explosive world champions at the top of their game mix it up for the world title, it’s a “Lethal Combination!” Newly-crowned WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will battle in a 12-round rumble with Diaz’s title at stake.
Read More »Boxing Update: Meet The “New” John Ruiz
Former two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz used to be the Rodney Dangerfield of boxing as well as one of its most avoided fighters. Now, though, the new Ruiz has gained respect in many circles, particularly after his impressive win against 4-time world title challenger Jameel McCline, yet, …
Read More »The “New” Ray Robinson Returns Home To Philly Tonight
Friday night April 18, at the National Guard Amory in Philadelphia, PA, “The New” Ray Robinson, 7-0, fights in his hometown for the first time in his professional career as he takes on spoiler Jason Jordan, 5-19-3, in a special six round welterweight attraction. Robinson, a former amateur standout, has …
Read More »Boxing Info: The Queensberry Fight Network Launched
Frank Warren and Miomni Targets Sports Fans with a New Broadband TV Channel in Windows Media Center and Vista Gadget Today, Frank Warren and Miomni announced, the launch of The Queensberry Fight Network Global Broadband TV Channel.
Read More »Friday Night Fights: Smith-Johnson & Gonzales-Jones
The Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK plays hosts to ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” this week as former heavyweight contender Terry Smith looks to breathe new life into his career as he battles undefeated prospect Kevin Johnson in the 10 round main event.
Read More »Boxing Perspective: What Did They Say His Name Was?
Someone once said “What’s in a name?” Exactly who it was that coined the phrase is beyond me, although I probably should know since I quoted them, but hey! I’ll be the first to admit that I am a boxing writer, not a journalist major, and the only person I …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Gary Woolcombe
This Friday, April 18, 2008, South London’s charismatic Gary “Hot Stuff” Woolcombe, 25-1 (10), will be putting his British Light Middleweight title on the line for the first time since winning the vacant crown against Marcus Portman last December in Wigan, England. The 25 year old has filled London’s York …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Where Can Clinton Woods Go From Here?
On 7 November, 2002, Clinton Woods was to have his first taste of the water from across the other side of the pond. It wasnʼt good. Dismantled in six rounds by the great Roy Jones Jr, it took the Sheffield man almost six years to go back again. The water …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Final Press Conference For Calzaghe vs. Hopkins
© Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions Joe Calzaghe: “It’s my 11th year as world champion and I finally have arrived in America. Bernard was champion for nearly 11 years. I’m tremendously confident for this fight.
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