Two undefeated boxing world champions, WBA heavyweight king Nikolai “Giant Russian” Valuev and WBC light heavyweight titlist Tomasz Adamek worked out for the media in Chicago at Jabb Gym in preparation for their title defenses at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday and on HBO beginning at 10 p.m. …
Read More »Boxing News: Emmanuel Nwodo
Despite published reports regarding a proposed bout with Detroit’s Jonathan Banks, USBA cruiserweight king Emmanuel Nwodo is willing and ready to face any cruiserweight in the world. “The bout with Banks was turned down because of the way that it was orchestrated,” said Han Kim, promoter of Nwodo. “We were …
Read More »Fight Of The Year? Duddy – Campas Boxing Brawl Airs On MSG Network
The sweet science returns to MSG when the network airs (via tape delay) Ireland’s John Duddy’s brawl against Yory Boy Campas. Duddy vs. Campas, which took place on Friday, September 29 in the Theater at Madison Square Garden, will air on Friday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m. on MSG. Boxing …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Ready For Round 13
Since the announcement of the Peter-Toney rematch, I’ve spoken to a few people who feel the fight shouldn’t happen either because Toney should retire or because he’s on the verge of a critical injury or because of further rumor of corruption in boxing. I’m glad to see the rematch is …
Read More »British Boxing: Audley Harrison On Rivals Skelton and Williams
“I Should Have Stayed In Bed Rather Than To Face Danny Williams” Audley Harrison, the former Olympic and Commonwealth champion today admitted that he let factors outside the ring get to him before his fight against Danny Williams. Talking to Hawksbee and Jacobs on talkSPORT, the UK’s only national commercial …
Read More »World Boxing Hall of Fame: Carlos Baldomir – Israel Vazquez
Two members of the Sycuan Ringside Promotions stable will be honored by the World Boxing Hall of Fame at the 27th annual banquet of champions in Los Angeles Oct. 14. World Boxing Council and lineal welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir will be named “Fighter of the Year” and Israel Vazquez’s grueling …
Read More »Boxing Info: Oliver – Carrera Headline October 28 Mohegan Sun Fight Night!
Brocton, MA – Cappiello Promotions presents another exciting installment of its Mohegan Sun Fight Night Series Saturday, October 28, from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. The 12-round main event pits Hartford, Connecticut’s Mike “Machine” Oliver against California’s Adam “El Torito” Carrera for the vacant USBA Junior Featherweight Championship. …
Read More »Boxing Camp Notes: Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett
Heavyweight Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett faces World Boxing Assocation heavyweight champion Nikolai “Giant Russian” Valuev on Saturday at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. Barrett gave his thoughts on the upcoming bout just before departing for Chicago from his camp in the Catskill Mountains of New York. “I don’t think …
Read More »Stone vs. McCarter Headline Lucky Eagle Boxing Card On Saturday
Two of the country’s top female boxers battle for the NWBA Championship in an eight round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino on Saturday, October 7th at 7pm. Dakota Stone, who hails from Seattle, WA will face Layla McCarter who is currently living in Las Vegas, NV. While McCarter …
Read More »Boxing Tale Of The Tape: Nikolai Valuev – Monte Barrett
Nikolai “Giant Russian” Valuev | Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett 7 feet Height 6 feet, 3 inches 325 pounds Weight 225 pounds 84 inches Reach 77 inches (full wing span)
Read More »Audley Harrison Gets One Last Shot At Boxing Redemption
Will Audley Finally Step Up? Reports have surfaced concerning former Olympic Gold Medal hero Audley Harrison facing Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Matt Skelton on 9 December in London, England. While the bout has yet to be officially declared, that is expected to come at a press conference tomorrow in the British …
Read More »Boxing Great: Julio Cesar Chavez
Legendary six-time world champion Julio Cesar Chavez examines the Champ Car World Series car in Las Vegas during Champ Car’s press conference to announce a Las Vegas race and unveil the 2007 Champ Car World Series schedule. The Champ Car season will conclude on Nov. 10-12 with a race in …
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