by Simon Jackson “A breath of fresh air in the form of David Haye, the European cruiserweight champion, is soon to envelop the world heavyweight scene and his inclusion will benefit the division,” said promoter Frank Maloney. “David Haye is fresh blood in the heavyweight division, he has a gunslinger’s …
Read More »Chris Goodwin Vs James Lilley: Impact Boxing
Chester’s Chris Goodwin will step between the ropes to face Swansea’s James Lilley on an Impact Boxing promoted show at Stoke’s Fenton Manor Sports Complex scheduled for 12th May. Goodwin last appeared in Stoke in February when he secured his first victory in boxing’s paid ranks. During the six round …
Read More »CES Boxing Signs Cruiserweight Aaron Williams
Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) has signed undefeated cruiserweight phenom Aaron Williams (12-0-1, 8 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract, CES president Jimmy Burchfield announced. Williams, 21, is a nine-time U.S. amateur champion, highlighted by gold medals in the 2003 U.S. National PAL Championships as a heavyweight and International …
Read More »European Boxing: Mads Larsen, Felix Sturm, Carl Johanneson And Regina Halmich
By Per Ake Persson Mads Larsen will return to the ring for the first time in over three-and-a-half years on May 8 when he takes on Vasily Andriyanov in Barcelona. In his last fight to date, the 34-year-old Dane won the European super middleweight title from Danilo Haussler in October …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: The First Reason
The first reason, above all else, that a person sets out to become a boxing writer is the pure love of the game. Boxing writers are so passionate about the sport that they can see no other way to get closer to the action, aside from stepping in the ring …
Read More »Showtime Championship Boxing: Antonio Tarver vs. Elvir Muriqi For IBO Title
One of boxing’s most recognizable and talented pound-for-pound fighters, the legendary Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver will make his highly anticipated return to the ring on Saturday, June 9, 2007, in the main event on Showtime Championship Boxing. A former WBC, WBA and IBF light heavyweight champion, Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs) …
Read More »Association of Boxing Commissions Task Force on Weight Loss Prior To Boxing Matches
In January of 2007, the Association of Boxing Commissions commissioned a Task Force to study the issue of weight loss prior to boxing matches held within the United States and Canada. The Task Force, which was Chaired by Michael Mazzulli, Director of the Mohegan Tribal Department of Athletic Regulation was …
Read More »Let’s Get It On Promotions is Pleased to Announce “Heavy Hands” – July 6th
July 6th marks the return of Let’s Get It On Promotions to professional boxing. “Heavy Hands,” the company’s first show, will be held at the Eldorado Hotel/Casino and promises to be an exciting event. Â The original Let’s Get It on Promotions was a partnership between legendary referee Mills Lane …
Read More »Showtime Boxing Photographer Tom Casino Wins Third Consecutive BWAA Photo Of The Year Award.
Congratulations to long-time Showtime Sports photographer Tom Casino on winning the 2006 Boxing Writers Association of America award for Action Photo of the Year (2006) – his third consecutive BWAA award. The winning photo (below) entitled “One Order of Ribs, Please” features Jose Antonio Rivera delivering a vicious body shot …
Read More »European Boxing News: Mogens Palle Offers Joe Calzaghe $5 Million To Face Mikkel Kessler
By Per Ake Persson Danish paper Berlingske writes that Mogens Palle have offered Frank Warren no less than five million USD for WBO Super Middle champ Joe Calzaghe to face WBA and WBC counterpart Mikkel Kessler in Copenhagen in September or later. Warren had previously went public with an offer …
Read More »Heavyweights Tavoris Cloud And Jim Strohl Clash On Next 8 Count Boxing Card In Chicago
Chicago’s 8 Count Productions has announced details of “Mano A Mano”, the next action packed evening of world class professional boxing on Friday, May 11 at Cicero Stadium. In the main event, undefeated light heavyweight prospect Tavoris Cloud will take on Las Vegas native Jim Strohl in a scheduled ten …
Read More »CSTV To Broadcast 2007 Collegiate National Boxing Championship
NABO middleweight champion Joey Gilbert was in Atlantic City for Friday’s fight card at Bally’s. The WBO No. 6-ranked 160-pounder from Reno, Nev., recently provided color commentary for the 2007 Powerade Collegiate Nationals Boxing Championships, which was part of CSTV’s second annual Collegiate Nationals event. The event, which is a …
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