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 …
Read More »Klitschko Surgery Successful.
Vitali Klitschko underwent successful back surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion should be able to fight again in September, according to Bernd Boente, Personal Manager, Klitschko Brothers. The 35-minute operation was performed by Dr. Hyun Bae, who removed a small spur from Klitschko’s …
Read More »Marquez-Polo Quotes.
Opening Comments. Marquez: I had a great preparation. My training has gone very well. I am looking forward to this fight and I think the people will really enjoy it. I am looking forward to giving them a great fight. Polo: I know it will be a real tough fight …
Read More »Froch-Porras Weigh-In.
Both Carl Froch and Henry Porras scaled inside the super middleweight Championship limit of 12 stone this afternoon, even though their top of the bill ten-round showdown on the HBO Latino promotion at the Avalon venue in Hollywood tomorrow night is a non title affair. Nottingham lad Froch – who …
Read More »\”Ring of Fire\” Video Footage.
The story of the third and final bout between Emile Griffith and Benny “Kid” Paret stands long in the memory for so many reasons. At first, I encountered it as a young boxing fan learning about boxing history; reading this particular chapter about a world welterweight title fight ending tragically …
Read More »This Week in Boxing.
Prepare yourselves this week for a bumper edition of “This Week in Boxing” beginning on Thursday in the super middleweight division. England’s Carl Froch is known as “The Cobra,” and indeed, his forked tongue precedes his boxing appearances these days as his many taunts and challenges to the world’s top …
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