Colorful boxing manager Norman “Stoney” Stone today announced his retirement from his Massachusetts home. Stone had been two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz’ manager and cutman for the past 20 years dating back to Ruiz’ amateur days. “I’m done,” Stone said. “I’m tired of boxing and last week’s bad decision was the last…
Memorandum by Tim Lueckenhoff, Presidentof the ABC In order to properly ensure the health, safety and welfare of boxers and to effectively regulate professional boxing in the United States, it is mandatory to ensure that the imposition of a medical suspension by one boxing commission is reciprocally enforced by all other boxing commissions. See, 15…
Click for larger image© Simon ShawSaddoBoxing.com World Exclusive Interview with European Cruiserweight Champion David Haye, and IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Clinton Woods, who announces that he will fight Roy Jones in Sheffield, England in May! After David Haye’s stunning forty seven second knockout victory over Alexander Gurov last Friday night on a Fight Academy promoted…
It is perhaps the most talked about potential fight today and almost definitely the most wanted, featuring two undefeated champions both in their physical primes. Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather is the fight that everyone is hoping to see as the highlight of next year. In one corner would be the man who destroyed American…
The first Saturday of every month belongs to SHOWTIME, and 2006 promises to be no different for America’s No. 1 boxing network, now in its 20th year on the air. Following a spectacular 2005, the network that consistently offers fans the best match ups in boxing begins the New Year with an exciting world championship…
WBC & WBO No. 8/WBA No. 11 Welterweight Contender Joel Julio vs Junior Middleweight Contender Robert “The Doctor†Kamya Unbeaten Bantamweight Contender Raul “The Cobra†Martinez vs. Bantamweight Contender Andres “Andy Boy†Ledesma Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, At 11 p.m. ET/PT From Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois Not yet 21 years old, talented, hard-hitting Joel Julio…
With “Winky†Wright solidifying the right to face Jermain Taylor, the stage is now set for two of the best jabbers in boxing, in my opinion, to face each other, and for “Winky†to become undisputed once more. Two Saturday nights ago at the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT, Wright earned that position with a…
Too Smooth” Godfrey punching way to breakout year in 2006 PROVIDENCE (December 20, 2005) – USNBC cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (10-0, 4 KOS), already rated No. 27 by the World Boxing Council, has outgrown his native New England and he plans on making more noise nationally in 2006.
Johnny Nelson and Enzo Maccarinelli, Britain’s top two cruiserweights, will finally get it on to find out who is the best in the division. Sheffield’s long-time ruler Nelson will put his WBO crown on the line against Maccarinelli’s WBU belt on Saturday 4 March at the M.E.N Arena as chief support to the sensational WBO/IBF…
Danny Williams and Matt Skelton will clash at the ExCeL London on Saturday 25 February to finally answer the question of who really is the best heavyweight in Britain with the winner going on to challenge for a world title. With Audley Harrison now out of the British and World title scene following his dismal…
Click for larger image© Paul Speak Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your support in 2005. 2006 promises to be even more exciting! Ricky, Campbell and all at Team Hatton
Jean-Marc Mormeck has often been asked when fighting in the United States, why he has yet to adopt an intimidating nickname like so many other boxers do. The good-natured Frenchman responded to such a question at a press conference prior to his SHOWTIME-televised unification win on April 2 in Worcester, Mass., that he would take…