Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao jets to Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday night in preparation for a full media day on Wednesday, May 21st which includes a Public Pep Rally at 12 Noon at Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn (corner of Adams and Dearborn) to promote his showdown with World Boxing Council champion David Diaz set for…
While law practitioners generally aren’t thought of in charitable terms by most members of the general public, few would object to the motion that lawyers are a necessity in modern day life, and in fact, it could well be argued that denizens of the legal profession have sustained more than a few businesses during the…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing In a build up to Saturday’s “Homecoming†featuring Ricky “Hitman†Hatton against Juan Lazcano, Frank Maloney hosted a meeting with the press to speak with Lazcano at the Smart ‘Village Hotel’, Ashton Moss, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester. Having arrived into Manchester over the weekend, the Mexican (residing in California) looked to…
Now that Portsmouth has had time to reflect upon their historic FA Cup win, and the city has been dancing the Kan-Kan since May 17, it’s now time to change the music and dance the Oakey-Kokey as Portsmouth’s other favorite sporting star, Tony Oakey, steps into the ring on Friday, June 13 for “Fright Night”…
Yesterday at Differ Ariake in Tokyo Japan, championship boxing headlined the card as Jose “Quiebra Jicara†Alfaro 20-4 (18) made the first defense of his WBA Lightweight Title against Japanese native Yusuke Kobori 23-2-1 (12). The title defense had the feel of a coming out party for the newly crowned champion who had just won…
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Just days away from Ricky Hatton’s ‘Homecoming’ fight at the City of Manchester Stadium, Frank Maloney hosted a press-meet today with opponent – Juan Lazcano. I have recently written an account of Lazcano’s last two fights against Vivian Harris and prior to that – against Manuel Garnica. But, today,…
Have you ever heard the saying that things happen in threes? The rule of three is a principle that suggests that events happen or repeat themselves three times which is exactly what Stevie Johnston is hoping will be a reality tomorrow night when he faces Edner Cherry on ESPN’s Wednesday Night Fights in Jacksonville, NC….
With less than a week to go until Ricky Hatton’s ‘Homecoming’ at the City of Manchester Stadium, I’m trying to build a picture of the man who is to face the ‘Hitman’ on one of the biggest nights of the year! The Mexican-born Juan Lazcano now fighting out of California has suffered two defeats in…
The Battle is on! Welterweight superpowers Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito square-off in a compelling and eagerly-awaited world title fight to determine the division’s top dog and arguably boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. “The Battle!†/ “La Batalla!†— the pay-per-view extravaganza — headlined by the Cotto vs. Margarito World Welterweight Championship, will take place…
The position of trainer in the sport of boxing is perhaps the most crucial piece of the puzzle when it comes to putting together a successful fighter. The best trainers command a great deal of respect for their unique abilities to raise the performance levels of their boxers and as a result, are in high…
IBF #1 ranked mandatory challenger Tomasz Adamek will return to the Windy City on July 11 when he headlines an exciting fight card at the Aragon Ballroom against veteran brawler Gary Gomez, in a joint production announced by Main Events CEO, Kathy Duva and 8 Count Productions President, Dominic Pesoli. The event will be broadcast…
2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six†Estrada fights this week on ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights†for the second time in seven weeks when he faces Carolina Heavyweight Champion Moultrie “Jack Hammer†Witherspoon 14-1 (8) in an 8-round special heavyweight attraction co-feature on “Ring Warriors,†promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., live from…