Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton and his team—brother and fellow fighter Matthew, trainer Billy Graham, nutritionist Kerry Kayes, assistant trainer Lee Beard and agent Paul Speaks—will settle in Las Vegas Friday for his world welterweight championship mega-showdown against Floyd Mayweather, Saturday, December 8 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout …
Read More »Boxing Info: Wladimir Klitschko Vs Sultan Ibragimov
For several years, fight fans have longed for the day when the heavyweight championship of the world would be unified and one man would reign atop the sport’s glamour division. On Saturday, February 23rd, at ‘The Mecca of Boxing’, New York City’s Madison Square Garden, that day will be one …
Read More »Pavlik Off Injured List, Resumes Training For Taylor Rematch
Undefeated World middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik was certified 100% ready to resume full training today, clearing the way for Pavlik’s first title defense against former world champion Jermain Taylor. Earlier this month, Pavlik had incurred superficial lacerations and abrasions to his hands and forearms while trying to repair a broken …
Read More »Impact Boxing: Chris Edwards Ready For December Date With Destiny
December 8 promises to be one of the busiest nights in British boxing history when Ricky Hatton faces Floyd Mayweather Jr in Las Vegas. Hatton faces the biggest fight of his life as he attempts to get the better of the best “pound for pound” boxer in the world.
Read More »Exclusive SaddoBoxing Interview: Matt Godfrey
Getting ready to be “Too Smooth” for Jeremy Williams On November 24, undefeated NABF Cruiserweight Champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, 16-0 (9), sets to defend his title for the second time against Jeremy “Half Man Half Amazing” Williams, 42-5 (35), in Hartford, Connecticut’s Convention Center. Godfrey, who will be fighting …
Read More »Ronald Hearns: A Waiting Cobra
Ronald “The Motor City Cobra” Hearns has one of the most famous last names in the sport of boxing, racked up 13 KO’s in 16 victories against no losses and has fought all across the country in his brief three-and-a-half year career. But he is still largely unknown. However, with …
Read More »Mayweather – Hatton Boxing Conference Call: Jeff Lacy Vs. Peter Manfredo Jr. Announced
Click for larger image The mega fight “Undefeated” between Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton is just under three weeks away. With the fight fast approaching Golden Boy Promotions will be hosting a series of conference calls for the media to discuss the upcoming event. The media conference calls began last …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Guzman vs Soto
***Ringside Report with Slideshow*** Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Golden Boy Promotions in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions put on a highly anticipated match-up on Saturday night at the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ as Joan Guzman defended his WBO Junior Lightweight Title against hard-hitting …
Read More »Amateur Star Demetrius Andrade Heading To Olympic Games
How tough is Olympic-bound boxer Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, the United States’ best bet to medal next year in China? Andrade recently dominated the AIBA Men’s World Championships in Chicago, capturing a gold medal in the 152-pound division, despite competing with impacted Wisdom teeth that were extracted last week.
Read More »European Boxing News: Dimitrenko Stops Hoffman In Germany
By Per Ake Persson WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight champ Aleksander Dimitrenko stopped German challenger Timo Hoffmann this weekend in the twelfth and final round of a brutal, exciting and controversial fight that headlined this Universum promotion.
Read More »Gary Woolcombe Back In Boxing Action November 30
Light middleweight Gary ‘Hot Stuff’ Woolcombe proved the old adage that while all the best fighters tend to get beaten sometime, the great ones learn from the experience and come back stronger.
Read More »WBC 2007 Boxing Convention Results From Manila
With the closing of the very successful 2007 WBC Convention in Manila, Philippines, the following measures were taken: The current WBC sanction fees structure will be modified in order to adjust to the current times and prevent the common problems that arise from this difficult topic. The WBC is a …
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