It is rumored that WBC heavyweight champion will finally return to the ring after what will be an almost one year absence to face WBC number one contender Hasim Rahman. Rahman secured his place earlier this month with a twelve round decision win over perennial contender Monte Barrett in a lackluster fight. Klitschko has not…
Doubt has overshadowed the possibility of Joe Calzaghe’s WBO/IBF super middleweight unification showdown with American Jeff Lacy four months before the proposed bout is to even take place. Calzaghe is rumored to be dissatisfied with his potential payment for the fight and is wrangling over the placement of the fight, stating that other events in…
Teenage boxing sensation Amir Khan will follow up his professional debut, made in July in his hometown of Lancashire with another professional outing in quick succession. Khan made swift work of getting rid of first opponent David Bailey’s challenge, and he will have the chance to impress a wide audience once again as he makes…
Senior Vice President/General Manager, Sports & Event Programming for SHOWTIME Networks Inc. Ken Hershman has named Chris DeBlasio to Director, Sports Communications. In addition, Hershman promoted communications staff members Ivy Moon and Minerva Martinez to Manager, Sports Communications. DeBlasio and his team will be responsible for media relations and PR outreach for SHOWTIME Championship Boxing,…
World recognized female boxing champion, author, motivational speaker, and Adidas spokesmodel star Laila Ali announced today that she has hired Harlan J. Werner and Damon Bingham of the sports marketing and entertainment company, Sports Placement Service, Inc., to represent her for all of her marketing endeavors both in and out of the boxing ring as…
Seemingly ending the promotional woes of Manny Pacquiao at the hands of former handler Murad Muhammad, Pacquiao has reportedly signed a promotional agreement with Gary Shaw Productions. Shaw is one of the major promoters in the fight game today, having already secured big fights for growing stars such as Jeff Lacy and established champions such…
Against an as of yet unspecified opponent, WBO featherweight champion of the world Scott Harrison will return to the ring in defense of his crown later this year. In Glasgow, Harrison will hold court to his new challenger, whomever it will be on October 1, the same night that Stateside, Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver…
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 title shot is unclear. He…
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 champions will not provide an…
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 world annual convention to be…
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 2006â€, said promoter, Brian Halquist. “We have signed the best boxers in the area in 2005, including Walter Wright (8-1), David…
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 of well trained boxers. How…