The 20th anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues on Saturday, April 1, when “Relentless” Lamon Brewster defends his WBO heavyweight title against Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich. The 12-round world title fight at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, is promoted by Don King Productions and …
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: David Haye – Lasse Johanesen
Click for larger image© Stefan ChristouSaddo Boxing EBU champion David Haye and Lasse Johanesen today spelt out their intentions in the final press conference before their European Cruiserweight title fight in York Hall this Friday (24 March), while manager Frank Maloney insisted the fight will go ahead, blaming boxing’s “undercurrents …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Hasim Rahman – James Toney
Click for larger image© Curtis ChristensenSaddo Boxing The stakes were high for everyone involved. Hasim Rahman was on a quest to once again become the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, James Toney had the chance to become a five weight class champion, promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank laid …
Read More »Boxing Info: Johansen Promises Long Night For Haye
Undefeated cruiserweight Lasse Johansen will cut a menacing figure at London’s historic York Hall this Friday, March 24 when the tall, hammer fisted Dane must wade through a venomous sea of rabid David Haye supporters before he can climb through the ropes to challenge for the European title currently held …
Read More »Boxing Info: Chuck Bodak.com Goes Online!
www.chuckbodak.com has been designed so that fans, friends and family can send personal messages to the legendary American cutman. At age 90, Chuck has about 75 years experience in the boxing game! Today, Chuck spends most of his day making jewelry and working on other art projects, but those who …
Read More »Boxing Analysis: What’s Next For Joe Calzaghe?
For a man who supposedly just had his career defining fight, Joe Calzaghe now has the chance to make perhaps any fight in the world at super middleweight or light heavyweight, if he wishes. Fresh off the back of one of the most stunning performances ever to have been witnessed …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Chris Byrd – Wladimir Klitschko II
IBF Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd’s first title defense and fight from under Don King’s promotional thumb will be a rematch in Germany with Wladimir Klitschko, scheduled to take place on April 22 at the SAP Arena in Mannheim. This is very curious. One has to wonder what is going on …
Read More »John Ruiz: juiceless Toney a different fighter
Team Ruiz collectively feels that James Toney’s listless performance last Saturday night against Hasim Rahman strengthen former two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz’ lawsuit against Toney.
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Hercules Kyvelos – Frank Houghtaling
**Massive Photo Gallery of Whole Boxing Card** Click for larger image © Nathan Whitchurch / Saddo Boxing On Friday night, Pugnacious Promotions pulled off another quality fight card in Albany, NY, with a sold out show at the Armory. In attendance were renowned fighters Billy Costello, Livingstone Bramble, Otis Grant, …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: John Duddy – Shelby Pudwill
On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, promoter Irish Ropes put together a magnificent fight card that would that would have been enjoyed by all fight fans, Irish or not. The promotion, “Irish Express” played to a packed house in the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York with …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Palm Bay Amateur Boxing Bash
The Road Toward the Golden Gloves and Beyond Golden Glove and Junior Olympic hopefuls tuned up at a local show at the Palm Bay Recreational Center in Palm Bay, Florida on Saturday. Over 100 boxers registered and a total of 21 bouts were put on for an excited and raucous …
Read More »Open Letter from Stevie Johnston to Ricky Hatton
Dear Ricky, I have all the respect in the world for you and what you’ve accomplished in boxing. You are a true champion with a big heart. I’m writing this letter to call you on some of the comments you made a few weeks ago as a guest on ESPN.
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