Middleweight contender Miguel Espino, from North Hollywood CA, defends his WBC CABOFE title when he climbs back in the ring at the Double Tree Hotel in Bakersfield CA, September 21 2007, against an opponent TBA. Espino, who is riding a 7 fight winning streak, is looking for big fights against …
Read More »Where Would Boxing Be Without The Rematch?
Where would boxing be without rematches and trilogies? Can you imagine how much less interesting our sport’s history would be? Could you imagine the great moments that we would have missed? In fact, if not for rematches and trilogies, there would not only be a lot less history in our …
Read More »Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King To Get Award In Las Vegas
International Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Don “Only in America” King will be in Las Vegas on Friday to accept a Sam Lacy Pioneer Award from the Sports Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists at their 32nd Annual Convention being held at Bally’s. The task force is …
Read More »Ex-WBO Boxing Champ Briggs Continues Film Career
Former WBO Heavyweight champion, Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs says he’s ready to step back in the ring and is targeting Wladimir Klitschko. The Brooklyn native mentioned, “Nobody can beat a healthy Shannon Briggs. Pneumonia prevented me from performing up to my ability. I just want a chance to show the …
Read More »WBC Boxing: Salvador Sanchez Remembered
The World Boxing Council joins the Minister of Sports of the State of Mexico and the family of Salvador Sanchez to pay homage to Sanchez, one of the greatest world champions, on the 25th anniversary of his tragic death at age 22 while holding the WBC Featherweight title. Wilfredo Gomez, …
Read More »Boxing In Australia: WBA Champion Anthony Mundine Blind In One Eye
WBA Super Middleweight Champion Anthony Mundine’s desire to fight the winner of the Joe Calzaghe vs. Mikkel Kessler bout may have to be put on hold after a severe eye infection has left the Sydneysider with no vision in one eye. The 32 year old is expected to remain in …
Read More »Hennessy smokes Warren’s loafers
Carl Froch will defend his British super-middleweight title against former WBC world champion Robin Reid at the Nottingham Arena on November 2nd after his promoter Mick Hennessy won the purse bid for the right to stage the highly anticipated clash earlier today. Hennessy saw off competition from Frank Warren to …
Read More »Big David Tua Boxing Card Heating Up In Utah
“Don’t Blink” should be stamped on all tickets for the August 18th “Pinnacle FiteNite” pay-per-view event in Utah. Fans ordering PPV should be warned in advance not to go to the refrigerator or the bathroom during the 3-hour, 4-fight minimum show. There are few certainties in professional boxing but it’s …
Read More »Star Boxing: Kevin Johnson Rolls On, Puts Heavyweight Division On Notice
This past Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation, the still undefeated Kevin Johnson (16-0-1, 6 KOs) earned the moniker “The Great American Hope” by dismantling contender Damian “Bolo” Wills (22-2-1, 16 KO’s) in what has to be the most dominating performance displayed by any young American Heavyweight prospect. From the …
Read More »Former Champions Collide Friday Night
Former female champions Jeri Sitzes and Ada Velez collide on Friday night in an anticipated six round bout at the Springfield Expo Center. Friday’s event is being nationally televised by ESPN2 and is headlined by an exciting heavyweight bout between Rob Calloway and Terry Smith. It marks the first televised …
Read More »Boxing Update: Bell Out, Palacios In To Face Azille
Francisco “The Wizard” Palacios has stepped up to the challenge against Louis Azille, participating in his first eight-round assignment this Wednesday. Palacios, 11-0 (5 KO), answered the call to duty on five days notice, replacing O’Neill Bell, who pulled out for “undisclosed reasons.” Nonetheless, Palacios enters the ring with a …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Shaun George Back In Action August 9
Fresh off of a thrilling victory over Richard Hall this past May, Shaun George of Brooklyn, NY is poised to impress in his West Coast debut against the well-traveled Matthew Charleston. “I’m ready,” assures George, 14-2-2 (6 KO). “I’m in good shape. I’ve been wanting to hit someone for the …
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