Standing seven feet tall and weighing 300 plus pounds, Russian heavyweight (I’ll say) Nicolai Valuev is the proverbial man mountain. Despite his obvious physical attractions, Valuev has remained somewhat of an unknown quantity. Although fighting mainly in his native Russia, and of late, his adoptive Germany, he has also travelled well, winning fights in Australia,…
It’s just days away – the 12 round IBF championship showdown that will crown a new king in the cruiserweight division on Friday, May 20 at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Both O’Neil Bell and Dale Brown, are ready for the fight of their lives. “I’ve had a great camp and I’m…
WBA jr. welterweight champion Vivian Harris will headline the June 25 “Thunder & Lightning†undercard when he defends his crown against Carlos Maussa in a 12 round co-feature bout, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. HBO Pay-Per-View will broadcast the bout live, beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT. Harris (25-1-1, 17 KO’s)…
DiBella Entertainment has signed unbeaten junior welterweight sensation Dmitriy “Star of David” Salita (21-0, 12 KO’s) to an exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today by Salita and DBE president Lou DiBella. Salita.at will make his fourth appearance on the Big Apple stage when he headlines Broadway Boxing Presented by Mohegan Sun on Thursday night,…
It is a sobering thought, but perhaps Felix Trinidad’s reign of fire through the middleweight divisions would never have existed had he taken on Ronald Wright all those years ago. Of course, Trinidad devised another course, as did so many others, except Fernando Vargas, and the consensus is that even the “Ferocious†one required a…
Kevin “The Clones Colossus†McBride spard in spirited fashion with Terrance Lewis at Petronelli’s Gym, where he’s preparing for his June 11 bout against Mike Tyson, 9PM ET/6PM PT distributed by Showtime PPV. -Kevin also amped up the conditioning with some jumping rope and shadow boxing. Quotes from Kevin McBride (5/16/05, Petronelli’s Gym, Boston, MA)-
Maloney Promotions officially announce the new date for the much-anticipated British and Commonwealth Lightweight title showdown between Graham Earl and Kevin Bennett as Sunday, June 19th. Historic York Hall in London’s East End will host the fight card, which will now include popular British Southern Area Lightweight titlist Rob Jefferies. Other attractions include the British…
When I think about the fights that I have witnessed, a select few jump immediately to mind. The kind of fight where you learn more than just how skilled a man is, it’s the kind of fight that strips a fighter to his core and displays it for all to see. We have all watched…
An eclectic group of guests are scheduled for this week’s editions of the New England Ringside radio show, Thursday and Saturday evening, live from Boston. Norman “Stoney†Stone, John Ruiz’ fiery manager/head trainer, undefeated welterweight prospect “Nasty†Nick Morganelli and matchmaker John Beninati are guests on Thursday’s two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show –…
Unbeaten middleweight prospect Jason LeHoullier puts his perfect 15-0 record on the line Friday night (May 20) in the eight-round main event on “Friday Night Fights,†Knockout Boxing’s inaugural professional show, at the National Guard Armory in Dorchester (MA). LeHoullier (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Portland (ME), squares off against Cleveland veteran Rashaan Blackburn….
What would you like to say to all of your fans in Chicago who are planning to attend your fight this weekend at the United Center against World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster? “Come and support me on Saturday night. I will make you proud.†How do you feel about fighting in your adopted…
There are reports abound that Felix “Tito” Trinidad has announced his retirement en route back to his home in Puerto Rico. Trinidad is reportedly making this decision in accordance with a pact made with his father/trainer who feels that he should retire having been admittedly infeffective as Trinidad Jr’s. cornerman against Ronald Wright this past…