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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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