The night of April 23 approaches as a crossroads for many of the fighters participating in the evening’s festivities. Perhaps no greater example exists than between the heavyweight forces of Calvin Brock and Jameel McCline, former spar-mates set to collide in a significant match-up. Having failed in two previous title attempts, McCline, by his own…
Wladimir Klitschko made a commanding statement in his latest return to the ring by stopping opponent Elicier Castillo in four rounds tonight in Germany. The Ukrainian giant and brother of WBC champion Vitali Klischko has had a great deal of difficulty lately, getting stopped by both Corrie Sanders and Lamon Brewster, but has since gotten…
Since the inception of the sport of boxing, up and coming fighters have taken part in the by now traditional activity of champion baiting. This usually happens in the giddy period experienced by the prospect after a win, usually over a faded ex-champion or a journeyman of the type that are repeatedly defeated by better…
British welterweight champion David Barnes tried his hand at international competition last night in Barnsley, England and was very nearly burned for his troubles. The Manchester man went twelve-rounds with quality African visitor Ali Nuumbembe, but only showed flashes of the shrewd southpaw style that has won him the coveted Lonsdale Belt this year. Barnes’…
Minnesota featherweight prospect Jason “The American Boy†Litzau made his ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights, and Caesar’s Palace debut with a vicious fifth-round TKO over the tough, but out-classed Idelfonso “Poncho†Martinez. Litzau showed great potential, awesome hand-speed, and solid power in both hands, as he unloaded some heavy leather on Martinez, who, coming into…
Former world featherweight champion Derrick Gainer completed his fall from grace with a failed bid to recapture his old belt in the steamy Britama Arena in Jakarta, Indonesia. Gainer, who held the belt through three defenses from 2000 to 2003, was unable to wrest the prize from the firm grip of current belt-holder Chris John….
Colombia’s Juan Urango, the stocky, Tyson-like light welterweight now fighting out of Spain reintroduced himself to the boxing fraternity tonight with a stoppage win over Francisco Campos. The fight went five rounds with the extremely powerful Urango dominating the action until he managed to draw the proceedings to a conclusion with the knockout. Urango retains…
What happens when a “Southern Disaster” meets Friday “The Thirteenth?” Not much at all unfortunately. Former hot heavyweight contender continues to let down in his career of late. Guinn once sent shockwaves throughout the heavyweight ranks with sensational showings against Michael Grant and Duncan Dokiwari, however, of late, Guinn’s fortunes have taken a surprising downturn….
Welterweight contender Paul “The Punisher” Williams scored the highest profile win of his career tonight with a ten-round decision win over Terrance Cauthen. The fight was held at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California as the main event. As detailed in our exclusive preview “This Week in boxing,” Williams is noted for his advantageous…
Featherweight prospect Jason Litzau made the next move in his fledgling career tonight at Caesar’s Palace by stopping Idelfonso Martinez at the beginning of the fifth round tonight. It was quite obvious that Litzau was too powerful a proposition for Martinez early on and the Laredo, Texas native took a pounding for the duration until…
Russian heavyweight cousins Timur and Sultan Ibragimov both achieved wins tonight in Atlantic City. Timur Ibragimov retained his undefeated record with a ten-round unanimous decision over David Polk and Timur Ibragimov scored an eleventh round stoppage over Zuri Lawrence. The Ibragimov name is steadily gathering notoriety in boxing circles and as long as both fighter…
Lightweight contender Jose Armando Santa Cruz retained his undefeated streak tonight at the Cicero Stadium in Illinois when he stopped former world-class contender Justin Juuko in the third round. Juuko, who has been in with such notable world-class operators as Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Diego Corrales looked to be on a drastic downward spiral when…