Aussie Middleweight “King†Sam Soliman is jumping out of his skin and probably in the best physical condition we have seen him in says trainer Dave Hedgcock. He was scheduled to face rugged Mexican Enrique Ornelus last month in America and for the first time in his 40 fight career had to pull out of…
Those people who read the interview I conducted with Herbie Hide, “The Dancing Destroyerâ€, a few weeks back will already be aware of how intent the thirty-five year old is on “shaking up†the 200 pound division. As volatile and confident as ever, Hide made clear his immediate goal in his new weight class; cleaning…
Bermondsey’s David Haye will make the third defence of his European crown against unbeaten Italian Giacobbe Fragomeni on Friday, November 13 at the world-renowned York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. In an announcement made earlier this week, promoter Frank Maloney confirmed that the cruiserweight clash has been sanctioned as a final eliminator for the WBC…
It has been a solitary existence in the gym for Deptford’s light middleweight prospect Anthony Small, 12-0, (7), as he prepares for his return to action next weekend. The 25-year-old Muslim, who celebrates Ramadan later this month, is currently fasting during the day and consequently has been forced to train predominantly at night. However, he…
“It wasn’t personal before; it was business but now it’s personal. I asked for this fight because I hadn’t made serious money like The Contenders. There’s been a lot of trash talking and it’s come to this. He and his father have disrespected me and my coach (Eddie Mustapha Muhammad). I’m coming to fight; I’m…
Home town hero Jermain “Bad Intentions†Taylor, the Undisputed and Undefeated World Middleweight Champion, will put his title on the line against Kassim “The Dream†Ouma on Saturday night, December 9, at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, Arkansas, when DiBella Entertainment presents in association with Golden Boy Promotions and Peltz Boxing Promotions “Home for…
The Irish Arts Center and Jim Houlihan, curator of Fighting Irishmen: A Celebration of the Celtic Warrior, will present “Writers & Fighters,” a symposium featuring ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap, the author of Cinderella Man, boxing Hall of Famer Bill Gallo, the Daily News esteemed columnist and cartoonist;
Robbie “Bomber†Peden was amused when he first read the press release from Bobby Pacquiao’s Management team (yes that’s right all 3 of them) which boldly stated “Our promoter Top Rank was unable to reach agreeable terms†! The facts ; Your promoter was unable to reach the phone and return calls left trying to…
Un-Managed, Un-Promoted, Un-Restricted Daniel “The Haitian Sensation†Edouard, whose only pro loss is to middleweight king Jermain Taylor, has strung together a pair of impressive wins. What makes those wins impressive is the ex-middleweight turned super welterweight’s resurgent boxing ability. Edouard has been labeled a brawler for his many smash mouth fights similar to his…
Scott Lawton today became the first ever boxer to be honoured by the City of Stoke-on-Trent. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Jean Edwards, hosted a civic reception at the city’s council offices in honour of Scott’s achievement in securing the English lightweight title and presented the local champion with a commemorative plate which had been manufactured…
After the disappointing chain-of-events which cause the cancellation of his last fight at Madison Square Garden, Cestus Management’s 160-pound prospect Don “Da’Bomb†George is now slated to fight in Youngstown, Ohio. The card, which is scheduled for November 2, 2006, at the Chevrolet Center, is promoted by Top Rank and will be televised on the…
Proven championship campaigners Alan Bosworth and Colin Lynes will meet in the chief support contest to Lenny Daws’ first defence of his British light welterweight title against mandatory contender Barry Morrison at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on October 20th. The winners of the two contests on the Hennessy Sports event – being shown…