IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man†Malignaggi hopes to ink a pact early next week to confirm his dream deal: a two-fight arrangement culminating with a showdown against the world’s recognized No. 1 junior welterweight, Ricky Hatton, The Ring magazine and IBO title-holder.
Fresquez Productions, Inc. concluded its three-city media tour today in Las Vegas with a press conference at The Luxor to formally promote the “Finally†pay-per-view event, headlined by Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter†Holm and Mary Jo Sanders in “The Battle for Pound-for-Pound Supremacy,†June 13 live from Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
By Per Ake Persson On Friday in Odense, Denmark, Danish cruiser Anders Hugger moved to 10-0 with a close, unanimous decision over much more experienced American Louis Azille. It was scored 115- 112 on two cards and 116-112, which looked a bit generous to the localite – and many disagreed.
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing It was a lively crowd last night at the GH Carnall Centre in Davyhulme, Manchester, England as David Barnes faced Ted Bami for the vacant British Light Welterweight title in a Matchroom Sports presented fightnight. Dangerous Ted Bami of Brixton, London entered the ring to the sounds…
© Hoganphotos.com Four years after their Fight of the Year in 2004, Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao renew their rivalry over 12 rounds in Las Vegas this Saturday night. At stake at the Mandalay Bay is Marquez’s WBC Super Featherweight World Championship. Their first fight in May 2004 was an absolute classic. Marquez, the…
Last night at Cicero Stadium in suburban Chicago, ex-IBF Lightweight Champion Javier Jauregui, 53-14-2 (36), won his second important bout in a row by pounding out a superb points win over fellow seasoned Mexican veteran Miguel Angel Huerta, 26-9-1 (18), to take the NABF title. Since losing the IBF crown to the late Leavander Johnson…
The Zenith Kulturhalle in Munich was the site of a good German card last night as Sinan Samil Sam, 30-4 (16), defended his WBC Mediterranean Heavyweight title with a second round stoppage of Yugoslav veteran Ratko Draskovic, 28-7-2 (16). Sam won his third in a row following a WBC heavyweight title eliminator loss to Oliver…
The Idraetshal in Odense saw a big Danish show last night with veteran Lolenga Mock, 28-11-1 (12), annexing the vacant European Union Super Middleweight title by posting a close split decision over Italy’s Mouhamed Ali Nidaye, 13-1 (8). Mock, born in Zaire but now residing in Aarhus, had held the title previously and is famous…
It was a big Friday night at the Kendron Wavell Service Club in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside with names such as Mick Shaw, Nathan Briggs, Chris McCullen and of course, Alex Leapai all on the victory roll. Leapai, 9-2-2 (7), retained the OPBF Heavyweight title with a solid unanimous decision win over Sydney’s Michael…
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing ‘THE HOMECOMING’ City of Manchester Stadium 24th May ’08 Tickets went on sale Yesterday for Ricky Hatton’s next fight – taking place at the City of Manchester Stadium, home of Ricky’s beloved Manchester City Football Team. An announcement confirming the fight details followed after rumours…
There was a good card at the world famous Korakuen Hall in Tokyo last night with several high level bouts on tap. In the main event, 25 year old Yokohama man Ichitaro Ishii, 19-2-1 (16), won the Japanese Lightweight title on his second try, stopping Okinawa based Hiroshi Nakamori, 23-2-1 (14), in the second, halting…
Whew! Thank you, Sam Peter. Okay, he’s not American born, but one of the titles has been wrested away from those dreaded Russians. March 8 is the new Fourth of July. Saturday night in Cancun is the beginning of a new era. The page has turned. Well, maybe. Sam Peter being the next coming in…