I have seen many things in this sport. I’ve seen a lot of great champions come and go, promoters putting on the first one hundred million dollar shows, upsets of the century, fights thrown, world titles bought and everything else in between. With the days of boxing just being boxing gone, everything has to be…
In a sport that is recognized universally as the “sweet scienceâ€, all too often the end for most fighters is usually very bitter. In the case of “Fast†Freddie Cadena the ending for this prospect could simply be described as tragic. It isn’t unusual to hear of fighters going off the deep end. Most often,…
As Dmitriy “Star of David” Salita knuckles down and enters training camp for his December 15, 2005, bout at the Hammerstein Ballroom, he takes time out to speak about the intense regime of his training camp in the Poconos and his focus as he enters into his last match of the year. ” It’s focus…
***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 championship to photograph or a…
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 fight in Germany and how…
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 Roberto Duran, one of the…
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 Sam are boxing here in…
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 fighter to ascend to world…
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 now on a waiting list…
**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 Respectâ€, the much anticipated middleweight championship rematch between Jermain Taylor and Bernard Hopkins. Unfortunately for those in attendance, and particularly, those paying for the fight on PPV at…
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 with decision victories. Also on…
“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 having lost to only two…