In a superb clash of domestic super middleweights at York Hall on Friday, Carl “The Cobra” Froch sent Brian Magee crashing to the canvas in the 11th round with a chilling right uppercut to retain his British and Commonwealth crowns and keep his dream of winning a world title alive. …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Gary Woolcombe – Gilbert Eastman
Plus The Rest Of The Froch – Magee Undercard On the undercard of Maloney Promotion’s Carl Froch – Brian Magee bill from York Hall this past Friday, undefeated prospect Gary “Hot Stuff” Woolcombe claimed the British Southern Area Light Middleweight title with a controversial seventh round stoppage of Gilbert Eastman. …
Read More »Boxing Opinion: Judging Heavyweights
Judging heavyweights is one of the more difficult aspects of any boxing historians. It is easier to rate middleweights from different era since there is a set weight for the division. Heavyweights are totally different since heavyweights have become bigger, in particular over the past three decades.
Read More »Impact Boxing’s Gary Reid Stops O’Reilly And Stuns London Crowd
Stoke light-welterweight Gary Reid turned in a stylish performance at Bethnal Green’s York Hall last night to demolish Bexleyheath hot-shot Leo ‘The Lion’ O’Reilly, referee Ken Curtis stepping in to halt Leo’s suffering with just twelve seconds of the 2nd round remaining. Jamaican born Reid has built himself something of …
Read More »German Boxing Results From Munich
There were three high level bouts last night on Universum Promotions’ bill in Munich, with WBO Light Middle Champ Sergiy Dzinziruk at the forefront. The undefeated Ukrainian southpaw turned away challenger Sebastian Lujan over twelve rounds by scores of 118-110, 117-110 and 116-111. Stipe Drews kept his European Light Heavyweight …
Read More »Gonzalez Leads Way On Golden Boy Mega Boxing Card
WBO Bantamweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez saw off that organization’s super flyweight champion Fernando Montiel last night, capping off a Golden Boy Promotions extravaganza from the Home Depot Center in Carson City, California. Gonzalez, 33-4 (28), took a departure from his normal slugging style and engaged Montiel, 32-2-1 (24), in a …
Read More »Saturday Night Roundup
There were some good small hall bouts last night across the globe, so come along as we dive right in! In the southern US city of Louisville, Kentucky, legendary three weight world champion Sumya Anani once again came up short against the woman who brought the brilliant career of “The …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Jhonny Gonzalez – Fernando Montiel
The headline for tonight’s fight on HBO “Boxing After Dark” Series reads; “A Mexican Storm is Rising.” This headline could become a reality when WBO Bantamweight champ Jhonny Gonzalez takes on Fernando Montiel in what could turn out to be quite an exciting match up at the Home Depot Center …
Read More »Ricky Hatton To Challenge Winner Of Castillo – Corrales 3
WBA Welterweight Champion Ricky Hatton will sit ringside in Las Vegas next Saturday for the third bout between Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales, intending to challenge the victor of this epic trilogy. “Ricky has flown out to Vegas for the Corrales and Castillo fight,” said Ray Hatton, manager and …
Read More »Froch Defends British And Commonwealth Boxing Crowns In Thriller
Gary Woolcombe Stops Gilbert Eastman On Undercard Brian Magee climbed off the deck in the first round of his challenge to British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch last night on a Maloney Promotion at York Hall in London but the Irishman was gunned down in the eleventh by …
Read More »DiBella Announces Broadway Boxing Replay Dates
DiBella Entertainment has announced the airdates for the May 19 installment of the extremely -popular Broadway Boxing Presented by Turning Stone Resort & Casino headlined by Spanish Harlem’s Edgar “El Chamaco” Santana (17-2, 12KO’s). In the main event, the Puerto Rican star squares off against Tomas Barrientes (27-9-1, 17 KO’s) …
Read More »Minto vs. Batchelder New Main Event On Duva Boxing Bill
Kendall Holt injured his hand in sparring, forcing him to the sidelines, so Duva Boxing and Star Boxing have quickly put together an action-packed heavyweight brawl for the main event on Rumble at the Trop set for Friday night, June 9, at the Tropicana Casino And Resort in Atlantic City, …
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