During what was supposed to be a press conference to announce a contest between veteran heavyweight contender Lance “Mount” Whitaker and undefeated prospect Sultan Ibragimov at Gallagher’s Steak House in Manhattan, an impromptu, sustained no holds barred brawl broke out between the principals. The trouble started when Whitaker took exception Click for larger image© David…
Click for larger image Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt was looking forward to finishing off 2005 in a big way, with a win over undefeated Gisselle “Magic” Salandy on Wednesday, November 23rd. Her desire to defend her IWBF world lightweight title, however, was overshadowed by a hand injury suffered last Thursday evening in sparring. The extent…
Okay folks, it’s that time of year again. Naseem Hamed has announced his intention to return to the ring “sometime” next year. I’ve read the interviews, listened to the audio and heard the testimony of “experts” rating his chances of a return to former glory but its now time for the joke to stop. Being…
Before his unanimous win over Verno Phillips in June of this year, Ike Quartey was on hiatus for more than five years. But with a renewed confidence and determination, the veteran from Ghana is determined to earn a title shot and become world champion once again. Quartey is set to do battle against Carlos Bojorquez…
Whenever there are relatives in the same sport, they are constantly compared to one another. In racing there was Dale Earnheart Sr and Jr, while in the sport of tennis, Serena and Venus Williams come to mind. In boxing over the last twenty odd years in there has been the Mayweather brothers, Floyd Sr, Roger…
Yusef Mack dominates Christian Cruz to retain the USBA Super Middleweight and UBA Light Heavyweight Titles! Last Thursday in Philadelphia, Shuler Promotions put on a show from that city’s First District Plaza with the main attraction being undefeated, rising contender Yusef Mack. The local man was hoping to stay busy after a proposed bout with…
James Toney: As you know I signed a contract to fight you for your IBA World Heavyweight Title, December 1st on Fox Sports’ Best Damn Sports Show, Period. (Later moved to December 15th ) This was a fight that you claimed to be a “Stay Busy†fight. Now I have learned that our fight has…
“GLOBAL WARFARE†BEGINS A MONTH EARLY AS IBRAGIMOV AND WHITAKER BRAWL AT NEW YORK PRESSER It was supposed to be your typical boxing press conference, an opportunity for the media to meet with the participants of Warrior’s Boxing Promotions’ December 15th card at the Hard Rock Live Arena, and discuss the highly anticipated “Global Warfare 
© Tom Casino/Showtime Popular arguments that intend to discredit Mike Tyson and question his status as a living legend and all time great fighters have nearly always included the fact that he never beat a great fighter. However, it must be stated that during the time that Tyson reigned, he fought the best competition available…
A forlorn figure watched longingly from the shadows as his team-mate stood illuminated on the Olympic podium, about to receive his Gold. It was a bittersweet moment if ever there was one. How could he, at least outwardly, not be happy for Audley? After all, they were not only countrymen but friends. If his face…
IBF Light Welter Champion Ricky Hatton is counting down the hours until he meets WBA Champion Carlos Maussa in the ring and “The Hitman” won’t have to wait long wait for the chance to add the Colombian’s title to his trophy cabinet. The two square off next Saturday on a Fight Academy promotion from the…
By Brian Kirwan Click for larger image© Red Corner Promotions Nathan Briggs recently moved in just around the block from the Broncos Leagues Club in Red Hill, Brisbane where on Friday November 11 he made his return to the boxing ring after a 13 month lay off. He looked an imposing figure decked out in…