Two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) has accepted the challenge offered by the World Boxing Association to fight No. 2 rated challenger Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in an elimination bout to determine the organization’s official No. 1 heavyweight contender.
Read More »Saratoga Boxing Live on MSG Network
On August 18, fight fans nationwide will be able to take in the exciting action live, as Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is pleased to announce that the MSG Network will be televising their annual boxing show at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga, New York. The spectacular Star Boxing, …
Read More »Boxing Conference Call: James Toney – Samuel Peter
The 20-year anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues in spectacular fashion on Saturday, Sept. 2, when James “Lights Out” Toney faces Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare’’ Peter in a 12-round WBC heavy weight elimination bout on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) at STAPLES Center in Los …
Read More »Boxing Interview: Jose Antonio Rivera
By Mike Casile www.Philaboxingreport.com “I’ll challenge anybody at 154lbs, and ill take them out” Jose Antonio Rivera is the WBA light middleweight champion, who won his title in a convincing fashion, knocking his opponent down five times. He is a legitimate contender for a big pay day, but no one …
Read More »Boxing Info: Danny Green – Jason Delisle
Stuart Duncan today confirmed that negotiations had been successful which will see Jason Delisle rematch with Danny Green in September in Perth. Delisle who had a win over Green in the amateurs was beaten by Danny back in June 2003 when he struggled moving down to Super Middleweight. We see …
Read More »Roy Jones, Jr. Adding Doubt To His Boxing Legacy
We all know the side effects boxing has on your health. Speech, motor skills, memory…etc. What I didn’t know is the press can suffer the same side effects. This has become known to me since Roy Jones defeated Prince Badi Ajamu just a little over a week ago. I suppose …
Read More »The Middle Stage Of Mike Tyson’s Boxing Career
Many boxing experts and fans alike will agree that there were three stages in Mike Tyson’s career. The first from 1985-1991, his prime years, before he was imprisoned, in which until 1990 he was considered unbeatable. The next piece of the Tyson career puzzle covers his first fight since his …
Read More »Boxing Viewpoint: Maskaev Hopes For A Fairytale Victory
By Simon Jackson Courtesy www.frankmaloney.com The hand struck. Twelve was reached and Cinderella is in trouble. Her coach turns into a vegetable, riches turn to rags and she is again reduced to sleeping on the floor before her improbable triumph over adversity. The WBC version of the story is showing …
Read More »Boxing Info: Derrick Smoke Gainer – Phillip Payne
Former WBA Featherweight World Champion Derrick Smoke Gainer (39-7-1, 24 KOs) will be looking to begin his comeback and establish himself in the 130-135-lb divisions when he faces St. Louis veteran Phillip Bring The Payne for the IBA Americas Lightweight Championship, this Saturday, August 12 at the Paragon Casino Resort …
Read More »Boxing Info: Green Machine returns to the ring
Australian light-heavyweight Danny “The Green Machine’ Green will make a return to the boxing ring on September 20 in a return match against Sydney boxer Jason DeLisle at Challenge Stadium, Perth. The bout will be sequel to the successful Western Warfare events that Green’s promotional company – Green Machine Promotions …
Read More »Boxing Info: Femi Fehintola ready to catch fire
Trainer Richard Poxon is having to hold British super-featherweight challenger Femi “Fire’ Fehintola back in the gym while the unbeaten 9stone 4lbs quicksilver awaits final confirmation of the date for his challenge to champ Carl Johanneson. The 24-year-old “Fire’ Fehintola, 14-0 (1KO), is expected to fight for the British Title …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Rafael Marquez – Silence Mabuza 2
Plus The Report On Juan Manuel Marquez – Terdsak Jandaeng Click for larger image © Natasha Chornesky / Saddo Boxing Rafael Marquez once again defended his IBF Bantamweight title with a hard earned ninth round technical stoppage of Silence Mabuza, Saturday night at the Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa in …
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