IBF light heavy champion Bernard Hopkins continued his assault against the aging effects of time, once again turning back the clock to post a victory over a much younger opponent, in this case Karo Murat, last night at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. In contrast to the somewhat defensive and reserved …
Read More »The Acid Test: Is It Special K Or Just Ordinary Kell?
Is ‘Special K’ as special as we were once to believe? Welterweight Kell Brook got off to such a great start, and looked like such a prospect. After all , the young lad came from the same gym in Sheffield that made household names of Prince Naseem Hamed, Ryan Rhodes, …
Read More »Bernard Hopkins vs. Karo Murat: A Glorified Tune Up Fight?
The IBF light heavyweight belt is on offer tonight at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall as Karo Murat of Germany challenges Philadelphia based Champion Bernard Hopkins. At first blush Murat, 25-1-1 (15), seems to be unqualified for the task and further review confirms that but a look at the IBF light …
Read More »Irish Elite Squad Experiences Ups And Downs In Kazakhstan
The Irish Elite squad are due to arrive home from the 17th AIBA World Elite Men’s Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan via Dublin Airport on Sunday. Jason Quigley and Joe Ward will be bringing home silver and bronze from the 100-nation tournament.
Read More »The Pre-Fight Buildup That Won’t Die: Bernard Hopkins vs. Karo Murat
The six fighters that will be featured on the Showtime Championship Boxing telecast this Saturday night gathered with media members at Caesars Atlantic City to discuss their respective matchups. Bernard Hopkins, Karo Murat, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, “King” Gabriel Rosado, Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder and Nicolai Firtha answered questions candidly …
Read More »Etches, Mendez Play Spin The Bottle With Weight Classes
Adam Etches will now face Alexandre Mendez for the vacant IBF super-middleweight youth title at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena tonight. Originally the Yorkshireman was to defend his middleweight crown against the Brazilian banger, but questions over Mendez’s weight has prompted the IBF to sanction the contest 8lbs north.
Read More »Kell Brook Vows To Live Up To “Special One” Moniker
Kell Brook has vowed to prove he’s ready for his IBF Welterweight title shot when he takes on former World champion – Vyacheslav Senchenko, at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield tonight, live on Sky Sports. Brook tackles the Ukrainian conqueror of British boxing hero Ricky Hatton, with IBF king Devon …
Read More »Karo Murat Out To Make Bernard Hopkins Look His Age
Karo Murat has fired a warning shot to Bernard Hopkins on the eve of their world title showdown in Atlantic City, telling the legendary fighter he’s going to make him look all of his 48 years. The Philadelphian prizefighter etched his name into the history books long before he broke …
Read More »Hopkins, Murat Make Weight For IBF Title Clash
Ahead of their IBF light heavyweight title clash this evening at Boardwalk Hall In Atlantic City, champion Bernard Hopkins and challenger Karo Murat hit the scales, along with the principal boxers on the bill. IBF Light Heavyweight Championship, 12 rounds Bernard Hopkins: 172.5 lb Karo Murat: 174 lb
Read More »Al Bernstein Gets Induction Honor
Boxing broadcaster extraordinaire Al Bernstein will be inducted into his third Hall of Fame this year on Saturday night, November 9 during the 9TH annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Dinner in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The other CBHOF Class of 2013 inductees are former …
Read More »Wilder Looks Past Klitschko Brothers To Fury Fight
Heavyweight knockout sensation – Deontay Wilder, has earmarked a world title clash with one of the Klitschko brothers early next year before crossing the Atlantic to take care of brash-talking Tyson Fury. The ‘Bronze Bomber’, who has sent shockwaves through the heavyweight division after laying out all 29 of his …
Read More »AWE Ready To Televise Brook vs. Senchenko In America
This Saturday afternoon a very important Welterweight bout will take place as IBF number-one ranked Kell Brook (30-0, 20 KO’s) will take on number-eight ranked and former WBA Welterweight champion, Vyacheslav Senchenko (34-1, 23 KO’s) The 12 round elimination bout will top a terrific four bout card that will be …
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