World ranked Cruiserweight Bobby Gunn has announced that he will donate a percentage of his fight purse to former three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, following his August 25 title fight in Fairfax, Virginia. Gunn, who was the chief sparring partner for Barkley during his camp prior to …
Read More »Mayweather Set To Fight Hatton
Floyd Mayweather Jr is set to cut short his retirement and return to the ring for a super-fight against the unbeaten Ricky Hatton on December 8 following the UK fighter’s comments last month. Hatton recorded his 43rd victory and 31st knock-out when he stopped Jose Luis Castillo, the former WBC …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Carlos Baldomir – Vernon Forrest
Two former welterweight world champions square off tonight at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington with the WBC Light Middleweight title at stake. Both Carlos Baldomir and Vernon Forrest have seen the heights of success and the lows of disappointment over the course of their long careers and are …
Read More »Bobby Gunn to Donate Percentage of Fight Purse!
World ranked Cruiserweight Bobby Gunn has announced that he will donate a percentage of his fight purse to former three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, following his August 25th title fight in Fairfax, Virginia. Gunn, who was the chief sparring partner for Barkley during his camp prior to …
Read More »Povetkin Part Of IBF Boxing Elimination Tournament To Face Wladimir Klitschko
Alexander Povetkin is just two wins away from challenging world champion Wladimir Klitschko after the IBF has launched an elimination tournament to determine the Ukrainian´s next mandatory challenger. The 2004 Olympic gold medal winner, unbeaten in 13 professional bouts, joins fourth-ranked Calvin Brock, former champion Chris Byrd and Eddie Chambers …
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: Fernando Vargas – Ricardo Mayorga
Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Don King and Main Events hosted a follow-up press conference to “The Brawl” this past Wednesday in New York City. The aptly titled event held the unofficial first round of the bout earlier this month in Los Angeles when Fernando …
Read More »Statement on behalf of the family of James Oyebola, former British Heavyweight Champion.
Brain stem death was confirmed at 12.39 Yesterday. James’ family would like to thank and praise the valiant efforts of the Critical Care Unit at Charing Cross Hospital . The family would like to say thank you for the world wide support they have received but would like to ask …
Read More »Carlos Baldomir & Vernon Forrest both weighed-in at 154 pounds
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir weighed-in at an even 154 pounds Friday, the day before he meets Vernon Forrest in a 12-round WBC super welterweight championship bout. Forrest also weighed-in at 154 pounds.
Read More »Israel Vazquez Eager to Regain WBC Title
A few teenagers, out of school on summer vacation, stand near the weight room of the South El Monte Boxing Club watching Israel Vazquez (41-4, 30 KOs) pace around the ring as he gets loose for what will turn out to be an exhilarating sparring session. The teens, old enough …
Read More »Frank Maloney Mourns Fallen Giant James Oyebola
The tragic death of former British heavyweight champion James Oyebola earlier today has sent shockwaves through the UK fight fraternity. Having retired from the sport in 1996, the former fighter was making his mark as a manager, successfully steering fellow native Nigerian Ajose Olusegun to the Commonwealth welterweight title in …
Read More »Eric “The Outlaw” Hunter Vs. Tyrell Samuel
Joe Deguardia’s Star Boxing in association with the Atlanta KO Kings today announced an opponent change for the spectacular Friday, August 3 “Crossroads Collision” featherweight co-main event from Atlanta, GA, live broadcast on Showtime boxing series ShoBox: The Next Generation.
Read More »ESPN2: Juan Urango – Joe Yorgey
With his dominant 12 round win over rugged contender Jose Luis Cruz in June, unbeaten Shamone Alvarez showed that he was ready for prime time in the ultra-competitive welterweight division. On Friday, August 31st, “The Truth’ will look to build on the biggest win of his career when he defends …
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