Whilst Jean Marc Mormeck and Wayne Braithwaite were attempting to unify titles, British starlet David Haye was having thoughts of a duke out with European champion Alexander Gurov. Long-reigning WBO title holder Johnny Nelson is looking to put the finishing touches to a career that’s had plenty of ups and downs with a domestic dust…
Translated from Spanish to English by Sergio Martinez. “I hope that he is true to his word and stands in front of me and trades punches so that we can give the fans what they deserve, which is a great fight. I know that I will win this fight and hope that people watch it…
Translated from Spanish to English by Sergio Martinez. “On May 7, everyone will be witnesses to a tremendous fight that will end with my arm raised in victory. This fight might last one round, six rounds, or ten rounds, but it will be a knockout victory for me.â€-Jose Luis Castillo. On May 7, 2005, live…
Hello again fight fans and thank you for joining us here at SaddoBoxing.com once again for our weekly rundown of the coming week’s action in the world of boxing. Without further ado, we shall begin our preview by looking at Tuesday’s action, which sees Antonio Cermeno vs. Jose Zerpa. Cermeno, the Venezuelan hitman and former…
Click for larger image© Paul Speak My training is going superb. I started training camp a month earlier than before. Ive been able to start my weight training earlier and my timing and Fitness levels are Razor sharp already. Also starting training a month earlier than normal I’m a full 12lbs lighter than I would…
“Team Gatti,†“Team De La Hoya,†and “Team Morales.†The term “team†is very common on the jackets of corner-men, cut-men, and other personnel of a fighter’s entourage, yet boxing is the ultimate individual sport. Yes, fighters are often accompanied by several people to weigh-ins, media conferences, and the walk into the ring, but once…
Round one: Both fighters come out in the orthodox stance. Fana is using his jab and moving around the ring. Barrera, using a fast pace, sticks a one-two combination followed by a left hook to the body and to the head as Fana backs away using his jab, and dances around the ring. Barrera, employing…
As I was sitting here on my couch watching “Father of the Bride†on HBO, just to kill the time before the Barrera vs. Fana show starts, I got to thinking about an e-mail I received from a SaddoBoxing.com reader named Mark. Damn! We as fans are privileged to have so many great fighters that…
The wait is finally over for “Vicious” Vivian Harris. On June 25, 2005, “Vicious” Vivian will defend his WBA light welterweight title as a co-main event on the Gatti-Mayweather fight card in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He is happy and ready to defend. If all things continue to work out for the champion, there’s even…
Some believe that no fight is a formality, while others state that Barrera is wasting precious time by taking on a mandatory obligation against the little known entity of Mzonke Fana. However you perceive this fight, what is certain is that if by any chance Barrera loses, many great fights will evaporate into thin air….
What does a world title shot symbolize to a fighter? For most, it is the pot of gold at the end of their respective rainbows, a chance to gain fame, riches, and a new life. Of course, in reality, that is not always the case, but it is a universal pipe dream that fuels young…
Round one: Anchondo starts by moving around the ring as Barrios is sizing him up. Barrios lands a jab to the face followed by a right hand to the body. Anchondo is in complete “boxing mode,†looking for chances to counter, as Barrios aggressively stalks him. “La Hiena†lands a straight right hand down the…