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British and Commonwealth featherweight champion Nicky Cook kept his undefeated streak and hopes of a world title fight alive by knocking out opponent Dazzo Williams in two short rounds last night in England. Cook, who is unbeaten in twenty-five fights, came out strong and looked to end matters early, which …

Once again fight fans, you know that SaddoBoxing.com is on the rise when one of the top trainers on the planet takes the time to return this writer’s phone call, even though he is right in the middle of the busiest time of “fight week,” making sure his fighter is …

Dino Duva: We are really excited about this July 2 event for a number of reasons. One, we are obviously thankful to SHOWTIME for giving us the support to put this great fight together. SHOWTIME was the initial supporter for Samuel Peter’s escalation to prime time television and we really …

By Curtis McCormick Watch “Lightweight Bragging Rights” live along with a replay of Kevin McBride’s historic dismantling of Mike Tyson on Setanta Sports this Sunday, starting at 7:45pm in the UK and Ireland. Commonwealth Lightweight king Kevin “Bulldog” Bennett has embarked on a mission to tear the British Championship from …

The legendary Roberto Duran, who celebrated his 54th birthday on Thursday, was on a national conference call to promote the June 24th Team Freedom pay-per-view fight headlined by Yory Boy Campas vs. Matt Vanda. The fight will emanate from the Target Center in Minneapolis, and will also feature a celebration …

Three World Titles on Line at United Center on Aug. 13 WBC Interim Heavyweight Championship: Former World Heavyweight Champion Hasim “The Rock’ Rahman vs. No. 2-Ranked Contender Monte “Two Gunz’ Barrett. CHICAGO—Promoter Don King has scheduled another blockbuster card that will feature three world title fights—and two additional heavyweight matches …

WBA light flyweight world champion Roberto “The Spider” Vasquez will make the first defense of his championship against an opponent to be determind in his native Panama on August 8. Vasquez knocked out Beibis Mendoza in ten rounds to capture the WBA title in April of this year. To date, …

Former light welterweight world champion Miguel Angel Gonzalez will return to the ring for yet another title shot on the Don King card being planned for August. Gonzalez’s last fight came last year in a challenge to then undisputed welterweight champion Cory Spinks. The super championship rule dictates that although …

Amazingly, Irish journeyman fighter Kevin McBride might be on the verge of challenging for a world championship having disposed of former world heavyweight champion, and now apparently retired fighter Mike Tyson. McBride survived Tyson’s meager offerings and a few illegal tactics as Tyson’s desperation ended with him quitting at the …

Ricky Hatton made a special guest appearance on a British fight show recently to give his unique analysis on potential foe Miguel Cotto’s WBO title defense against Mohamad Abdulaev. But it became apparent that Hatton is well aware that his name is closely linked with that of WBC/WBO lightweight champion …

Scott Harrison may get his wish and be able to test himself against the world’s greatest featherweight fighter, Juan Manuel Marquez. In a great showcase earlier this month, Harrison obviously impressed Showtime chief Jay Larkin in his fourth round stoppage of Michael Brodie as Larkin insists that he is quite …

The promotion is titled, “Who’s the Daddy?” British heavyweight Matt Skelton aims to prove that the holds the answer to that question his fists. After a verbal barrage from opponent Danny Williams, Skelton has fired back and claims that it Williams that will not be able to stand the heat …