Power Gets British Title Shot, Watson Makes Debut.

On Friday at the famed London and Castle Centre in South London, unbeaten prospect Martin Power faces former Commonwealth Super Flyweight champion Dale Robinson for the vacant British Bantamweight title and sterling amateur Craig Watson makes his professional debut against seasoned Irish journeyman Willie Valentine. Power, 16-0 (7), is coming …

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Brewster-Golota Final Quotes.

“Relentless” LAMON BREWSTER. “Praise the Lord. This is my calling. This is my destiny. Ring the bell.” ANDREW “Powerful Pole” GOLOTA. “On Saturday May 21, there will be a new WBO heavyweight champion. There is no question if I don’t win, because if I don’t win it will be over …

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Brewster-Golota Build-up Information.

World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion “Relentless” Lamon Brewster will defend his crown against Andrew “Powerful Pole” Golota when Chicago hosts its first heavyweight world title fight in 24 years on Saturday at the United Center. Tickets priced at $35, $75, $100, $200, $300 and $500 are still available and can …

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Las Vegas the City of Dreams.

Las Vegas never ceases to amaze me. I spent so much time there during Lennox Lewis’ career but I hadn’t been since the David Tua fight in 2000, except when I popped out last November to watch the third Barrera – Morales bout with my WBO Featherweight champion Scott Harrison. …

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Expressway Jam in Boston.

2000 Ecuadorian Olympian Luis Hernandez (12-2, 6 KOs) headlines “Expressway Jam,” presented by NER Promotions, Friday night, June 3 at Freeport Hall (IBEW) in Dorchester (MA). Hernandez is matched against Bahamian welterweight Jerome Ellis (3-2-1, 3 KOs) in the eight-round main event. “Hernandez is one of the South American fighters …

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The State of British Boxing: Can He? Yes He Khan.

It is official. Athens 2004 Olympic lightweight Silver medalist Amir Khan is to turn professional with none other than Frank Warren as his promoter and manager. The not so shocking announcement came in the immediate aftermath of the eighteen-year-old prodigies’ rousing 19-13 triumph over amateur legend, Mario Kindelan, last Saturday …

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Brewster/Briggs Quotes.

“Relentless” Lamon Brewster Quotes Taken After His Media Workout at the United Center in Chicago – May 17, 2005. “I’m coming here to take care of business and give Chicago a great show. There hasn’t been a heavyweight title fight here in 24 years. I’m a Midwest guy. People from …

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Ruiz Officially Reinstated.

Team Ruiz was notified yesterday by the World Boxing Association that it has reinstated John “The Quietman” Ruiz as WBA heavyweight champion, effectively immediately. WBA letter: “Based on the actions of the New York State Athletic Commission and the test results on which the Commission relied, the WBA must vacate …

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