Some of boxing’s youngest, brightest stars will be out and fighting tonight on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) in “Ring Warriors,†promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Undefeated cruiserweight prospect “Awesome†Aaron Williams headlines his first major show against Columbian…
It was a momentous day for Timothy Bradley (22-0, 11 KOs) – as he completed his hometown victory press tour, he received more good news. Bradley, who seized his first opportunity at a world title shot on May 10 at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England against highly regarded Junior Witter, was informed by…
With an 11 fight knockout streak dating back to 2005, Chris Arreola has truly been a “Nightmare†for opponents. But the best young heavyweight on the planet is not satisfied; he wants a world heavyweight title shot and is willing to go through anyone in the world to get one. On Saturday, June 21st, the…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today (Thursday) at the City of Manchester Stadium, England, media came together for the official press conference ahead of Saturdays’ ‘HomeComing’ Fightnight. Hosted by Frank Maloney, the press conference saw Ricky Hatton, Juan Lazcano, Paulie Malignaggi, Lovemore N’Dou, Matthew Hatton and Craig Watson all at the same table! That…
“She is a five foot five quick, hard hitting, punching machine†described one reporter. “It is a mistake to step in the ring with her. If you don’t believe me all you have to do is see her fight†said another. If you left out the words her, she and five foot five one would…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Friday night sees another Steve Woods / VIP Boxing promoted fight night at the Robin Park, Wigan, England. It is sure to be another action-packed night – the ‘bill’ consists of seven contests: Heavyweight: Scott Mitchell versus Paul Bonson Light Middleweight: Chris Johnson versus Darren Gethin Light Middleweight: Brett…
Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, was the host for ESPN’s “Wednesday Night Fights†weekly card and on top of the bill lightweight action ensued as Edner “Cherry Bomb†Cherry 24-5-2 (12) faced off against former lightweight champion Stevie “Lil but Bad†Johnston 42-6-1 (18) for the WBC USNBC Lightweight Title. Cherry stepping into the ring…
The fighters have arrived in Manchester, England for one of the biggest sporting events to hit the United Kingdom in years and the sound of IBO & Ring Magazine World Junior Welterweight Champion Ricky “The Hitman†Hatton’s 43-1 (31) theme song can be heard on every street corner.
Sorry to all Spanish boxing fans! Because there have been so many request from the United States regarding heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis recently promoter Ahmet Öner decided to move the fight between the three-times world amateur champion and 2004 Olympic gold medallist and “White Buffalo†Francois Botha from the show on May 30th in Bilbao…
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Fighting as the co-feature this Saturday on the Ricky “Hitman†Hatton and Juan Lazcano “Homecoming†card is a rematch between IBF Light Welterweight Champion Paulie Malignaggi and former title holder Lovemore N’dou. Malignaggi outboxed N’dou over twelve rounds last year claiming the title by scores…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing This Saturday, at the City of Manchester Stadium, England, Ricky “Hitman†Hatton returns to the ring after suffering his first ever defeat to Floyd Mayweather. “How or the way you bounce back from a defeat – that’s what matters,†said the Hitman. He was clearly upset for the disappointed…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today, SaddoBoxing went to the City of Manchester Stadium, England, to see the progress of preparations for Saturday’s ‘Homecoming’ fight night between Ricky “Hitman†Hatton and Juan Lazcano – promoted by Frank Maloney in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy. There’s no denying – it is indeed a…