“Pega fuerte” (English translation: “he hits hard”) said Henry Porras of Carl “The Cobra” Froch, while he was in his corner after the first round of their super middleweight fight televised as the co-main event of Oscar de la Hoya’s Boxeo De Oro on HBO Latino tonight. I was studying …
Read More »Bute Stops McCrary.
Romanian super middleweight star Lucian Bute moved his record to twelve wins without a loss tonight in his native Romania with a fourth round stoppage of Donnie McCrary. Fighting before his home fans in Galati, Romania, Bute continued the form that has become his trademark throughout his performances in his …
Read More »Miguel Angel Cotto: Conference Call Quotes.
“We are live from New York City right now. Madison Square Garden, the world’s most famous arena held a sensational press conference today with Miguel Cotto, “Kid Diamond,” Mohamad Abdulaev, and Joel Casamayor, to promote their up and coming bouts that will be televised on HBO,” said Lee Samuels of …
Read More »Abdulaev to Fight for World Title.
5 years after his sensational gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Mohammad Abdullaev (Muhammadqodir Abdullaev) from Uzbekistan will challenge Miguel Cotto in a highly anticipated world championship fight on June 11 at Madison Square Garden of New York. “This will be a historical fight on an …
Read More »CES Signs Ralston.
Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. has signed Buffalo middleweight “Lightning” Les Ralston (14-1, 7 KOs) to a promotional contract, CES president Jimmy Burchfield officially announced today. “We’re building our stable of fighters by signing some of the best prospects in boxing” Burchfield said. “Les Ralston has a lot of potential …
Read More »Kostya Tszyu Open Workout Photos
Tszyu demonstrated his gruelling training regime in Sydney’s busiest thoroughfare, in a purpose-built boxing ring and gym. The Russian-born pigtailed pugilist warmed up in First Fleet Park, Circular Quay, before making an historic run up Pitt St at, accompanied by full police escort. “I’m very pleased to bring this show …
Read More »The Big Debate: Antonio Margarito vs. Kermit Cintron.
On April 23, 2005, live on ESPN from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Antonio Margarito and Kermit Cintron will lock horns with each other for the right to be called the WBO welterweight champion of the world. This is one of those fights that creates such excitement, that debates …
Read More »“Iron” Mike Tyson: Could it be?
Once again, the wheels for Mike Tyson to make a point in the heavyweight division are spinning. Who can forget the young Mike Tyson, the man who studied every angle and part of boxing? The Mike Tyson that defeated Trevor Berbick in two rounds to become the youngest heavyweight champion …
Read More »ESPN Pay-Per-View Quotes.
The highlight of the press conference was when one of the Roman-clad Caesars models brought a tray of food to Cintron as Cintron spoke at the podium. Cintron said he is on weight so he is able to eat whatever he wants. The tray held a 12 oz steak, two …
Read More »The State of British Boxing: Williams-Skelton is on!
Frank Warren this week confirmed that a bout between Brixton bomber Danny Williams (32-4-27 KOs) and British heavyweight champion Matt Skelton (16-0-15 KOs) has been made. The two are set to battle it out for domestic supremacy at the M.E.N Arena, Manchester, as part of Sports Network’s tantalizing June show, …
Read More »Powell and Foreman on Shobox.
Four undefeated fighters will put their perfect records on the line when “ShoBox: The New Generation” returns to Connecticut on Friday, May, 6, 2005. The main event will feature “ShoBox” veteran Sechew Powell against Cornelius Bundrage in a 10-round middleweight showdown. In the co-feature from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, …
Read More »NER Signs Trinidad.
Puerto Rican lightweight Juan “Golo” Gomez-Trinidad (23-4, 16 KOs) has signed a promotional contract with NER Promotions, NER president Rick Brutti announced today. The 30-year-old Trinidad is a cousin of the great Felix “Tito” Trinidad. “The Trinidad name is one of the most respected in boxing and we’re very happy …
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