The Big Bang Theory goes off the drawing board and into the ring with “X-PLOSIVE!” — the world welterweight championship featuring undefeated World Boxing Association champion MIGUEL COTTO, the pride of Puerto Rico, defending his title against two-division world champion ZAB “SUPER” JUDAH. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with …
Read More »Boxing Confrence Call Transcript: Yoel “ZAB” Judah
LEE SAMUELS, TOP RANK: This is a very, very exciting time for Top Rank, the two-division World Champion is with us, Zab Judah. He’s on his, from Memphis Tennessee, where he is training at the Prize Fight Gym getting set for June 9th, Madison Square Garden live on HBO Pay-Per …
Read More »Boxing Info: Paul Williams – Antonio Margarito
In the annals of world history, July 14 is known as Bastille Day. On that fateful date in 1789 the people of France stormed and seized the dreaded Bastille, a prison beset by inhumane conditions in Paris as the first step in the French Revolution, which eventually overthrew the 17-year …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Henrik Risum
Dedication the key for Risum Promoter Henrik Risum has revealed the defining factor when scouting for boxers for his stable, dedication. “If you don’t have the dedication, the will to learn, the desire to train, and some times do so for small money in the beginning, then you are not …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Main Events Press Conference – Gatti vs. Gomez, Cintron vs. Matthysse
Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Main Events hosted a press conference in New York City to announce their upcoming doubleheader from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City , NJ on July 14, 2007. “Welter Skelter” will feature the human highlight reel Arturo Gatti, 40-8 (31), as …
Read More »Boxing Result: James Toney – Danny Batchelder
James Toney looked every inch a shot 38 year old fighter last night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA as the former multi-weight world champion posted a boring split decision victory over journeyman Danny Batchelder at heavyweight. Coming in at 229 lb, the lightest for Toney since 2004, …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Antonio Margarito, Paul Wiliams
In a legitimate Fight of the Year candidate, WBO welterweight champion Antonio “The Tijuana Tornado” Margarito (34-4, 1 NC, 24 KOs) will make his seventh defense when he faces unbeaten, No. 1-ranked contender Paul “The Punisher” Williams (32-0, 24 KOs) in the main event of a stellar fight card Saturday, …
Read More »Impact Boxing: Gary Reid to Challenge for Major Honours
For Stoke boxers major titles are like buses; you don’t get one for ages and then three come along all at once. On 15th June Gary Reid will follow stable-mates Scott Lawton and Chris Edwards, both of whom have already challenged for British and Commonwealth titles this year, when he …
Read More »Universum Boxing: Regina Halmich Returns To Fight On June 2 In Düsseldorf
The “Universum Champions Night” returns to Dusseldorf, Germany on June 2 with world female flyweight champion Regina Halmich (52-1-1, 16 KOs) headlining at the Burg-Wächter Castello. The women’s boxing icon plans to conclude her long and successful career this year. Following her highly rated exhibition match against television entertainer Stefan …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: “Magic Man” Antonio Tarver To Work Out For Fight Media In Tampa
WHAT: Former world champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver will participate in an open media workout in Tampa, FL on Friday as he continues to prepare for his upcoming big fight against Elvir Muriqi on Saturday, June 9, at The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn.
Read More »British Boxing: Jamie Sanigar Presents “Welsh Warriors” June 16 In Newport Wales
Jamie Sanigar puts on an International Masters Bantamweight Championship fight card in Newport, Wales on Saturday, June 16 at the Newport Centre. Headlining the bill is the scheduled ten round bantamweight title fight between hometown man Matthew Edmonds and Pakistan’s Jamil Hussain. The fully stocked undercard sees lightweight Gary Buckland …
Read More »Impact Boxing: Old Trafford Date for Aaron Thomas
Welterweight boxer Aaron Thomas will appear at Old Trafford on 31st March on an SMP promoted card. The Chris Sanigar managed Thomas will be seeking to secure his fourth consecutive victory since turning professional last September. Thomas last turned out at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke earlier this month …
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