Former undisputed heavyweight king Lennox Lewis is considered to be the first and only great super heavyweight. An Olympic gold medalist, Lewis captured the heavyweight crown on three separate occasions and retired on top with a record of forty-one wins, two losses and one draw. Does anyone seriously think Vitali …
Read More »Number One–Primo Carnera.
A birth occurs commonplace on every moment, on everyday in every corner of the earth. The spinning planet offers few explanations of life, tragic or heralded. On Christmas day, we receive a reminder of an ancient metaphor of birth. Although birth appears ordinary, no person replicates another. Birth never repeats …
Read More »The Current State of Boxing.
Did you know that boxing is in the midst of its worst period since, well, ever? If you’re a boxing fan in the purest sense, you’re probably shaking your head. If you’re not shaking your head, or at least employing some other method of objection, you’re probably a more casual …
Read More »Coming Alive in 2005.
The Best to Come in Boxing’s Rising Stars. As the saying goes “out with the old and in with the new,” so applies this saying to boxing. But let’s not get it twisted, this year alone, we have witnessed some of the most exciting and upsetting moments in boxing. Changing …
Read More »Merry Christmas From Saddoboxing.com!
It has been only three months since this main news section of the site underwent a drastic overhaul and I am happy to say that the response to it from our team, the boxing industry and fans alike proved to be just as powerful. In that short time, we have …
Read More »Middleweights on a Scale.
The Middleweight division has always been economical when in comparison to the other weight divisions. A weight class with Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Robinson, Thomas Hearns, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and a whole list of other quality boxers. The current Middleweight division is home to Felix “Tito” Trinidad, Jermain …
Read More »Corrales-Castillo Announced.
In a matchup the fans, media – and fighters themselves — have been demanding for many months, the two lightweight boxers recognized as the most talented in the world will square off when World Boxing Organization (WBO) Champion Diego “Chico’’ Corrales takes on two-time World Boxing Council (WBC) Champion Jose …
Read More »Ingredients to Achieve Greatness.
The Three D’s of Boxing: What it Takes to Succeed. What does it take to become the best? Is it the strength, the heart, a perfectly chiseled frame, the hand speed, the stamina or that devastating left hook? Or just the will to be the best? There are many possible …
Read More »Warren Disputes Muhammad’s Claims.
Promoter Frank Warren has responded to comments made yesterday by Murad Muhammad claiming that he has offered IBF World Light-Welterweight Champion Kostya Tszyu a four-fight deal including a showdown with Ricky Hatton in Sydney. “Our position on this matter is very clear,” started Warren. “I have negotiated solely with Kostya …
Read More »Ruiz Lashes Out at Byrd.
“Any time, any place, and he can bring the ref”-John Ruiz. World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) has responded to derogatory remarks recently made about him by International Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Chris Byrd (38-2-1, 20 KOs). “I’ll fight Byrd any time, any place, …
Read More »Glen Johnson: On Top of the World.
Glen Johnson strode confidently towards the ring to face Antonio Tarver. Gone was the wide-eyed bemusement etched across his face just three months ago before his defeat of Roy Jones Jr. Johnson was still a humble figure and diligent in preparation, but this new swagger of his, topped by a …
Read More »Estrada’s Debut a Hit.
The much anticipated pro debut of 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada two weeks ago (Dec. 10) at Foxwoods Resort Casino was the first step on his mission to prove to the boxing world that he’ll be an even better pro than amateur. In his first fight as a …
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