Undefeated Puerto Rican lightweight prospect Mike Gonzalez thrilled the packed house at the Par A Dice Hotel and Casino on Saturday night with a devastating fifth round knockout of Jaime Alvarado in the main event of Rumble In Par A Dice 2007 in Peoria, Illinois, promoted by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Joe Mesi
The old saying “You can’t go home again” has floated around forever and for undefeated heavyweight “Baby” Joe Mesi, 34-0, (27), nothing could seem more apt to describe his current situation. Mesi is one of the longest currently active, undefeated heavyweights in the world. He was once ranked #1 by …
Read More »Tomasz Bonin Returns To London Against Heavyweight David Haye
Tomasz Bonin is looking forward to his return to London for his bout with David Haye on 27 April following his controversial loss to Audley Harrison when challenging for the WBF Heavyweight boxing title in June 2004. In the intervening years Bonin’s stock has rocketed and he is now ranked …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Diego Corrales And Joshua Clottey Make Weight For Tonight’s St. Louis Showdown
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Three-time world champion Diego “Chico” Corrales and world-ranked welterweight contender Joshua Clottey each weighed in officially Friday at 149 pounds for their 10-round fight Saturday on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast, from Springfield, Missouri. This …
Read More »HBO World Championship Boxing: Joe Calzaghe vs. Peter Manfredo, Jr. And Amir Khan vs. Steffy Bull
A super middleweight title fight tops an exciting doubleheader from across the pond when World Championship Boxing: Joe Calzaghe vs. Peter Manfredo, Jr. and Amir Khan vs. Steffy Bull is seen live Saturday, April 7 at 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT, and replayed later that same day at 10:00 PM …
Read More »Mohegan Sun Present Battle Zone Boxing On May 4 With Undefeated Mike Oliver
Mohegan Sun, in association with Alpha Omega Entertainment Group, presents Battle Zone Boxing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, May 4th featuring Hartford’s undefeated USBA Junior Featherweight Champion Mike Oliver (18-0, 7 KO’s) in the main event. Meanwhile, in the co-feature attraction, Rodney Toney (29-4-4, 17 KO’s) from Boston battles …
Read More »Unretired Boxing Champ Vitali Klitschko Gets Winner Of Upcoming Maskaev vs. Peter Title Fight
K2 Promotions confirmed today that an agreement was not able to be reached between all of the parties involved in trying to secure an immediate world heavyweight championship fight between Vitali Klitschko and Oleg Maskaev.
Read More »European Boxing News: Arthur Abraham Targets Championship Rematch With Edison Miranda In Germany
By Per Ake Persson IBF middle champ Arthur Abraham is looking to return to the ring late May with a voluntary defence of the title against an opponent to be announced. Abraham will then, if all goes well, take on Edison Miranda in a much anticipated rematch.
Read More »ShoBox Results: Walker And Binkowski Win On Thrilling Boxing Card
Despite frigid Minneapolis temperatures outside, unbeaten heavyweight Travis Walker turned up the heat in the Target Center and handed George Garcia his first defeat with a 10-round split decision Friday on “ShoBox: The New Generation.” In the co-feature, actor and heavyweight boxer Art Binkowski overcame three first-round knockdowns from local …
Read More »Impact Boxing: Chris Edwards Talks About Dale Robinson
Stoke based flyweight, Chris Edwards is scheduled to challenge for the vacant British and Commonwealth titles at Altrincham Leisure Centre on 13th April. As Edwards put the finishing touches to his preparations for his rematch with Dale Robinson he spoke about the forthcoming bout.
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Juan Diaz
Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Foxwoods Resort & Casino will be celebrating their 100th professional boxing card on April 28, 2007. The “Foxwoods Fight Centennial” will be headlined by a world lightweight title unification match between undefeated WBA champion Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz, 31-0 (15) …
Read More »Showtime Championship Boxing: Diego Corrales Ready For Joshua Clottey This Saturday
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing As three-time world champion Diego Corrales prepares for the fight of his life, how does he remain calm? How does one of the most recognizable figures in boxing today cope with the lofty expectations that come with being such a …
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