One of boxing’s longest reigning champions has done it again as Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, 63-2 (31), defended his WBC Flyweight title last night in Korat, Thailand by outpointing challenger Monelisi Myekeni, 21-3 (8), over twelve rounds. Myekeni, handled by top South African trainer Nic Durandt, came into the contest as the WBC International beltholder and a…
On the heels of the Dr. Theodore Atlas Dinner on Thursday night, boxing trainer and ESPN fight analyst Teddy Atlas continues the huge humanitarian efforts in memory of his father on Saturday morning, November 18, when the Atlas Foundation distributes 14,000 pounds of food – turkeys with all the trimmings – to Staten Island’s less…
This Saturday night, the Thomas and Mack Centre in Las Vegas hosts the third showdown between warriors Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales at super featherweight. The big unknown coming into this fight is how much does Morales actually have left? During his last contest against Pacquiao this past January, “El Terrible” boxed well enough before…
Jermain Taylor, 28, is one of boxing’s brightest stars and one of Arkansas’ most popular athletes. The fight with Ouma will mark his first defense in his home state. He won the title by defeating the legendary middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins on July 16, 2005, and repeated the win in the rematch on December 3,…
European Cruiserweight Champion David Haye puts it all on the line tonight at London’s York Hall when the big punching British superstar places his crown at risk against old foe, Italy’s Giacobbe Fragomeni in a contest that also will award the winner the number one WBC ranking. “The Haymaker” has waited seven years to avenge…
DiBella Entertainment has signed Brentwood, New York’s James “Buddy†McGirt, Jr. (12-0, 7 KO’s), son of the legendary former World Champion and current top trainer Buddy McGirt, Sr., to an exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today by DBE president Lou DiBella. “I followed James’ career and believe he’s one of the top prospects in…
News Statement From Stephen Duval, Founder and CEO of Superfighter It is with great regret that I announce the postponement of the Superfighter Pay-Per-View event scheduled for December 2nd in Melbourne and December 1st in the USA. The team will continue working until the inaugural Superfighter event is staged, with our intention to hold the…
Top-flight professional boxing returns to the popular Graceland Hotel Casino and Country Club in Mpumalanga for the third time this year with the “Fistic Fury†tournament on Friday, November 24, 2006. Topping the impressive Branco Sports Productions (BSP) card will be the battle for the vacant WBC International super-flyweight title between national champion Zolile Mbityi…
On Monday, November 20, Thompson Boxing Promotions will stage the final 2006 show of its popular “Path to Glory” series, in what is predicted to be yet another sold-out event. Lightweight contender Josesito Lopez will step inside the ring with hard-hitting Adrian Navarrete of Durango, Mexico, in a 10-round main attraction for Lopez’s WBC Continental…
You have to admire Audley Harrison. Ok, I take that back, but you have to concede that his decision to challenge Matt Skelton for the Commonwealth Heavyweight title is a bold one to say the least. In his last two contests of any note, Audley has been on the receiving end of embarrassing losses. In…
Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Do you remember the teacher that you had in high school that graded your class on a curve? It was a pretty nice deal. Rather than your tests being graded traditionally, 100-90% = A, 89-80% = B, 79-70% = C, 69-60 = D, 59% and…
The 2006 season finale of Fight Night at the Tank returns to HP Pavilion on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Headlining the card will be 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and Bay Area boxing legend Andre Ward (9-0, 5 KO’s). Ward, who last fought at The Tank in August of 2005 as part of the…