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***Photo book priced at $50 with all proceeds to aid former champion; Blackburn assisted by Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood in charitable effort*** Las Vegas, December 6-Boxing Writers Association of America 2002 Good Guy of the Year Teddy Blackburn is always ready for a good fight, whether it is a world …

On the first Universum Box-Promotion show next year, scheduled for January 7, undefeated heavyweight sensation Alexander Dimitrenko, 20-0 (12), will take on American veteran Rob Calloway, 56-5-1 (43), at Zenith of Munich, Germany. Boxing.de contacted the man from St. Joseph, MO, and found out what he expects from his first …

Cedric Kushner, R. Paniagua and Star Boxing Present Boxeo Caliente! All star boxing and musical entertainment will provide the knockout combination when R. Paniagua, Inc and Cedric Kushner Promotions, STAR BOXING presents “Boxeo Caliente” on Friday night, December 9, at the historic Paradise Theater in the Bronx. Legendary Boxing champion …

W.B.F. World Lightweight Champion, Jon Thaxton will demonstrate his power and technique during a four round exhibition of pad work at this Sunday’s first ever professional boxing promotion at the Lava & Ignite nightclub. Jono who came up with the idea said “Although I’m really pleased that Earl, Jacko and …

As Hennessy Promotions’ star attraction, Carl Froch has taken British boxing by storm since his pro debut several years ago and in less than twenty bouts has already secured the British and Commonwealth titles. The highly skilled unbeaten fighter is hands down the best bet to become the next British …

After besting Raymond Joval in 2004, a fighter that Fernando Vargas had some issues with quite a few months ago, Australia’s Sam Soliman secured the IBF’s number one contender position by way of a wide twelve round unanimous decision against Fernando Zuniga back in July. The man from Melbourne is …

**With Boxing Photos** Click for larger image © Mark DeSisto / SaddoBoxing.com This past Saturday night the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV hosted “No Respect”, the much anticipated middleweight championship rematch between Jermain Taylor and Bernard Hopkins. Unfortunately for those in attendance, and particularly, those paying for …

Once again it was fight night in Philly last Friday night as Promoter Veronca L. Michael returned to the Legendary Blue Horizon to host the yearly Children’s Holiday show to benefit kids in need. This show also benefited youngsters Max Alexander and Steve Upshur Chambers who saw their stock rise …

“Sugar” Shane Mosley was once one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. He was a top three pound for pound champion. He racked up win after win by either quick knockout or one sided decision; he was “Sugar” in the ring. Now bearing a 41-4 (35) record after …

IBF # 1 Middleweight Sam Soliman relaxed in his hotel room in LA, had this to say about his upcoming fight on the weekend against Winky Wright. “Everything has gone Wright for me in preparation for this bout. Plenty of lead up time – quality sparring – time to acclimatise …

Due to an injury to his left hand, junior welterweight contender Juan Urango has been forced to withdraw from his bout on the December 15th “Global Warfare’ card at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, Florida. The injury, suffered during training, will sideline the unbeaten knockout artist for …

Sölden, Austria – On Tuesday, Dec. 13, two European top heavyweights will go to war at a peaceful location. At the idyllic holiday resort Soelden in the middle of the beautiful Austrian Alps hard hitting Spotlight heavyweight sensation Vladimir Virchis takes on Michael Sprott, a former British champion and owner …