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Fight fans will get the chance to see the twenty-first century flyweight incarnation of Jake Lamotta on Wednesday night, when Australia’s own “Raging Bull” Vic Darchinyan defends his IBF and IBO flyweight titles against Colombian Jair Jiminez at the Entertainment Centre in Sydney. Exactly what Jiminez did to deserve a …

Let the record reflect that this debate is only big because of the collective girth of the combatants involved. Briggs-Mercer holds little relevance in the championship picture of 2005, but it is the best that the division can manage this week. That is not to say that these two former …

In view that Wayne McCullough has been not only one of the most courageous fighters –honoring his Irish blood– but also an extraordinary example in his private life, the World Boxing Council has decided to appoint him World Ambassador for Peace and Good will in Sports, at the WBC’s upcoming …

Battle at the Boat’s 7th Year! (Tacoma, WA) The Battle at the Boat boxing series, the Northwest’s most successful series, has announced dates for the 2006 season. “We are very excited to continue into 2006”, said promoter, Brian Halquist. “We have signed the best boxers in the area in 2005, …

Joan Guzman will start his journey into the featherweight division against Terdsak Jandaeng, on August 26. This move up to featherweight from junior featherweight is a combination of elevating his boxing legacy and a clever test to see if he is prepared to enter the reality of a wealthy division …

Traditionally the boxing season kicks in again when September approaches. Big bouts are made as well as new stars so what can we expect in the coming months? In the heavyweight division it seems that finally WBC king Vitali Klitschko is back and ready to defend against Hasim Rahman on …

It’s been almost 25 years since Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. crossed paths for the first time, and from their first fight as 13-year-old amateurs, they have been indelibly linked in the minds of boxing fans and each other. But on Saturday, October 1st, at the St. Pete Times …

On Monday, August 22, Luan Krasniqi moved his training camp to Rottweil, his hometown in the south of Germany in the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg. Here the 34-year-old WBO number one ranked Krasniqi will complete his preparation for his heavyweight title fight against the two years younger and reigning World Boxing …

Rocky Juarez came into his bout with Humberto Soto bearing a pristine record. The twenty-five-year old’s resume boasted twenty-three fights and twenty-three wins while considered by many the best up-and-coming featherweight in the division. After going twelve rounds and losing by unanimous decision to Soto, a replacement for injured WBC …

Once again fight fans we welcome you to an edition of the “TKO Boxing show,” the boxing talk show renowned throughout the boxing industry bringing you the hottest interviews and in-depth discussions on the latest boxing developments. Humberto Soto stole the show on Saturday night with his hard-fought win over …

Saturday night in Biloxi, Mississippi saw Ann Wolfe outfight nemesis Valerie Mahfood to defend her IBA light heavyweight title and move into position to set a shocking precedent in her next bout. The thirty-four-year- old from Waco, Texas won her second contest over Mahfood, who handed Wolfe her only career …

Fernando Vargas beat Javier Castillejo over ten rounds last night in Rosemont, Illinois but the former IBF Light Middle Champion faded down the stretch, allowing the Spaniard to survive two knockdowns and actually thrive in the latter part of the bout. “El Feroz” pledged to be more defensive last night …