After their two thrilling fights in 2007, super bantams Israel Vasquez and Rafael Marquez are ready to do it again as they square off at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, which was also the site of their first bout. At stake is the WBC crown of Vasquez, but …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Bute Stops Joppy To Retain IBF Crown In Montreal
For many it was a foregone conclusion that IBF Super Middle Champ Lucian Bute would win his maiden title defense last night at the Bell Centre in Montreal but few expected crafty old William Joppy to make it as far as he did before being stopped at 1:08 of the …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Clinton Woods’ Tough Task Against Antonio Tarver
On April 12, 2008, Clinton Woods will go into the lions den when he takes on former undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world, Antonio Tarver. Odds are about even for a fight which is made up of two ageing fighters. Woods, a veteran, won his world title on a …
Read More »Boxing Results: Guerrero Vs Litzau – Walker Vs Wilson
Click for larger image © Daisy Rosas / For Showtime Boxing Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero produced perhaps the finest performance of his career Friday when he successfully defended his International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight title with an exciting eighth-round knockout over Jason “The American Boy’’ Litzau in a thrilling one-sided …
Read More »Boxing Weigh-In: Israel Vasquez vs. Rafael Marquez
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez will square off tonight in a highly anticipated rubber match for the WBC/The Ring Magazine super bantamweight title this Saturday, March 1, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. Yesterday, reigning champion Vasquez tipped the scales at the …
Read More »Rossy vs. Mercer Fight Airs Sunday on Sports New York
Heavyweight Derric Rossy, “The Pride of Patchogue”, is now ranked number nine in the world by the WBO. “This is like a dream come true, said Rossy. “I’ve been working hard and staying active and all the hard work has finally paid off!” The Derric Rossy vs. Ray Mercer fight, …
Read More »European Boxing News: Vester, Lewele, Erdei, Beyer, Sam
By Per Ake Persson Danish cruiser Anders Hugger Nielsen, 9-0, headlines Team Palle´s first show of the year March 14 in Odense when he takes on American Louis Azille, 19-4-2, for the vacant IBA Intercontinental title. It´s a step up in class for Hugger, who in his fights this far …
Read More »Yorgey Out, Gonzalez In For March 7 Foxwoods Boxing Show
Harry Joe Yorgey has withdrawn from the co-featured bout on the March 7 fight card at Foxwoods. He said in a press release that the reason was “continuing litigation” between himself and his former manager. He has been replaced in the scheduled 10-round fight for the vacant NABA super welterweight …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Lucian Bute vs. William Joppy
After a rocky road to winning a world title, Quebec based Romanian Lucian Bute now is now going to kick his feet back and engage in an easy money fight. This Friday evening, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, the unbeaten southpaw takes on America veteran William Joppy in what …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Kevin McIntyre vs Kevin Anderson
A sell out crowd of around 2000 are expected to turn out to see Kevin McIntyre and Kevin Anderson, the two best welterweights in Scotland, get reacquainted at Glasgowʼs Kelvin Hall this evening. As with their previous clash, the British title is on the line and Sky Sports will televise. …
Read More »Boxing Weight & Quotes: Guerrero Vs Litzau – Wilson Vs Walker
Click for larger image © Daisy Rosas / For Showtime Boxing One day before Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez renew their rivalry on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, America’s No. 1 Fight Network will hit you with one of the most anticipated ShoBox: The New Generation fight cards of the year when …
Read More »Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King Hits St. Louis With Spinks vs. Phillips
Don King was in St. Louis today to formally announce his championship boxing twin bill at Scottrade Center on March 27 featuring hometown stars Cory Spinks and Devon Alexander. Spinks will defend his International Boxing Federation junior middleweight championship against former three-time world champion Verno Phillips while Alexander, the World …
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