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.
Read More »Boxing Info: David Haye Vs Lasse Johansen
Five days to go till the explosion On Friday night David Haye defends his European title for the first time against the unbeaten Danish cruiserweight Lasse Johansen at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. With fifteen wins all by stoppage for Haye and ten wins inside the distance in fourteen …
Read More »Boxing Info: Anthony Thompson Vs Darnell Boone – Victor Ortiz Vs Freddy Barrera
For Anthony Thompson, his message is clear. “I want to step up and fight guys in the top 10,” the promising super welterweight said. “I hope to fight for a world title soon. I am confident in my ability and I will be ready.’’ Thompson (20-1, 15 KOs), of Philadelphia, …
Read More »Boxing Info: Sherman Williams vs. Adenilson Rodrigues March 31 in Tampa
Caribbean heavyweight champion Sherman “The Caribbean Tank” Williams (28-10-2, 15 KOs) takes on Adenilson “Maguilinha” Rodrigues (18-3, 14 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature March 31 for the vacant NBA Intercontinental heavyweight championship at the new Ybor City Multi Fight Complex in Tampa, Florida.
Read More »Boxing Result: Rahman – Toney Ends In Draw, “The Rock” Keeps WBC Title
Hasim Rahman managed to keep his title in Atlantic City last night as the Baltimore man produced his most active performance in years, outworking James Toney, particularly in the last round, to force a draw on the scorecards. The challenger was more accurate in his efforts but one ringside official …
Read More »Boxing Preview: James Toney – Hasim Rahman
This Saturday James “Lights Out” Toney, 69-4-2 (43), challenges Hasim “Rock” Rahman, 41-5-1 (33) for the WBC Heavyweight Championship of the world at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Given the current state of the heavyweight division since the departure of Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis, Toney – Rahman is the …
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