Originally ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner had planned to present heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis in the USA on May 17th, 2008 but the Cuban Olympic gold medallist was denied visa. Now ARENA’s attorneys tried again to get “La Sombra†into the US but the Consulate in Berlin denied the application again.
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The Japan Boxing Commission has agreed to use instant replay in WBC title fights. The WBC is very happy with this development regarding the instant replay rule, which was adopted during the 45th Annual WBC World Convention in Manila , Philippines , in November 2007.
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The date of March 27, 2008, doesn’t immediately jump out as a landmark moment in boxing history. Verno Phillips decisioning away Corey Spinks’ IBF Junior Middleweight title was a shock to some, but certainly nothing historic . Yet the story for some isn’t in the fight itself, but the way that the fight was broadcast….
© Joe Miranda / Showtime Boxing Legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard recently shared his thoughts about Sergio Mora and the challenger’s upcoming bout against Vernon Forrest Saturday on Showime.
© Joe Miranda / Showtime Boxing Sergio Mora participated in a recent media workout as he winds down preparations for the biggest fight of his career against Vernon Forrest, 40-2 (29), for his WBC Super Welterweight title this Saturday, June 7, on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the west coast.
Undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s†John Duddy returns to the ring June 28 with a new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, in the 10-round main event against Charles Howe, headlining “Hassle In The Castle†at The Castle in Boston.
After dominating Paul Williams for 12 rounds and capturing the WBO Welterweight title in convincing fashion, Carlos Quintana believes that he is still getting no respect. Going into their Saturday, June 7 rematch for Quintana’s title on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the west coast, most industry experts have the…
Popular WBC mininumweight champion Carina “La Reina†Moreno is a prime example of good things coming in small packages. The 5-foot, barely over 100-pounds Moreno, 11-1 (5), faces WIBA flyweight title-holder and former New York Knicks dancer, Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose†Olszewski, 5-0-1, fighting out of New York City by way of Honolulu, in a…
Former two time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman†Ruiz, currently the WBA’s No. 2 rated contender, left today for Venezuela to participate in this week’s 18th annual WBA – KO to Drugs Festival.
Wayne Elcock is even more fired up for his British Middleweight Title first defence against Darren McDermott on Friday, June 20 after his opponent’s camp tried to get him stripped of the belt.
By Per Ake Persson WBA Intercontinental Light Heavy champ Vyacheslav Uzelkov headlines K 2 East´s show in Kiev June 14 billed as “the Night of Steel Power”. Who Uzelkov will fight hasn’t been determined yet. In the co-feature middle Maxim Bursak will defend the IBF Youth title.