Manager Philippe Fondu believes European light-middleweight champion Sergey Rabchenko could soon earn the right to box for a world title. The European Boxing Union has this week nominated Italy’s Emanuele Della Rosa to face the Ricky Hatton-trained Belarussian within the next six months.
Read More »Kell Brook Performs Welterweight Prizefighter III Draw
Welterweight World title challenger Kell Brook performed the draw for Prizefighter Welterweights III at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton on Saturday January 19, with Mark Thompson and Rob Hunt kicking off the action live on Sky Sports. The Special One challenges Devon Alexander for the IBF crown in Detroit on …
Read More »Could Mayweather Be Heading For A Pacquiao Style Fall?
After the seemingly indestructible Manny Pacquiao was gunned down by long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez this past December, Floyd Mayweather Jr is now alone atop the mythical pound-for-pound mountain, but is “Money May” headed for a similar fate? For years, Mayweather and Pacquiao shared the spotlight on their multi-division parallel …
Read More »Hanks Hampered, Hand Injury Scraps February 2 Show
World ranked and undefeated heavyweight Joe “The Future” Hanks suffered a hand injury in training yesterday causing the cancellation of his February 2 main event showdown with Richard Carmack, which had been set for the Times Union Center in Albany, NY, it was announced today by Star Boxing.
Read More »Heavyweight Hopeful Miller Gets Big Chance On NBC Telecast
On Saturday January 19th, live from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, undefeated heavyweight Jarrell Miller (4-0 4 KOs) will face off against Joey Dawejko (7-1-1 3 KOs) of Philadelphia in a scheduled four rounder. The fight will be part of the NBC Sports Networks televised lineup, which includes …
Read More »Can Hopkins Turn Back The Hand Of Time Against Cloud?
It’s hard to believe that Bernard Hopkins is still lacing up the gloves at 48 years of age but even more remarkable is that the Philadelphian is engaging in a world title fight against one of the top men in the division, Tavoris Cloud. The pair square off on March …
Read More »Viking Invasion: Kessler vs. Froch 2 Heads For Britain
Matchroom Sport and Sauerland Promotion are delighted to announce that Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler will fight in Britain. The huge super middleweight rematch is the fight of the year in boxing and the two sides are delighted that terms have been agreed on the biggest fight on British soil …
Read More »Broner, Rees Go On Record About Their WBC Title Clash
Adrien Broner puts his WBC Lightweight title at risk against European and British champion Gavin Rees at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall On February 16. Recently, Broner and Rees spoke with members of the media concerning their upcoming clash. Adrien Broner: Hey, what’s going on everybody? You all know what to …
Read More »Looking For A Meaningful Fight, Chambers Reaches Out
Welterweight contender Steve Upsher Chambers is looking for an opportunity to take on anyone in the Welterweight division. Chambers of Philadelphia has a record 24-2-1 with six knockouts is looking to rebound from a disappointing eight round unanimous decision defeat to former world champion Luis Collazo on October 20th in …
Read More »Dallas Jr Vows To Bring The Fire To Las Vegas
Super Lightweight contender Mike Dallas Jr. (19-2-1, 8 KOs) is about to face the toughest challenge of his professional career when he steps in the ring with power puncher Lucas Matthysse (32-2, 20 KOs) on Saturday, Jan. 26. The 12-round championship bout will air live on Showtime Championship Boxing and …
Read More »Youthful Welter Eggington Aiming For Prizefighter Record
Sam Eggington has his sights set on becoming a record breaker after entering the line-up for Prizefighter Welterweights III at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton on January 19, live on Sky Sports. The 19 year old will be the youngest ever winner of the eight-man, one night tournament in the …
Read More »Fox Defeats Kennedy In Maryland, Remains Undefeated
On Saturday night at the Rosecroft Raceway, Maryland native Alantez “Sly as A” Fox (9-0-1, 4 KOs), remained undefeated with a dominating unanimous decision victory against fellow instate rival Julius Kennedy (7-3-1, 3 KOs). The 6’5 undefeated junior middleweight prospect used his reach, slick boxing skills and body punching ability, …
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