Andy Lee, Kronk Irish middleweight boxing star, put on a master-class performance against a tough and credible Michael Walker on Friday evening in the main event of the ‘Windy City Fight Night’ boxing showcase at the UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL. Lee took control of the fight from the opening bell, with his superior boxing skills…
With an enthusiastic crowd backing two of the Beltway Area’s gutsiest pugilists, longtime rivals Jesse Nicklow and Julius Kennedy fought to a thrilling ten round majority draw in the main event of “Baltimore Bad Boys†last Friday evening at the Du Burns Arena. In what many ringsiders declared as Maryland’s Fight of the Year, both…
Andrey Kudriavtsev, mandatory challenger for the European Lightweight title has told Hennessy Sports “I am in an excellent shape and come to England to win the fight.†Kudriavtsev arrives in Manchester this week ahead of his 2nd European title challenge when he takes on Manchester’s John Murray at the Robin Park Arena, Wigan on Saturday…
Shane Mosley and Sergio Mora engaged in a light middleweight bout last night at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, producing a 12 round draw in a bout that looked more like a track and field event than a boxing match. Mora’s strategy entailed running from the 39 year old Mosley and clinching whenever the former multi-weight…
In a much much difficult than expected title defense, WBC lightweight king Humberto Soto kept his belt despite an ambitious showing from challenger Fidel Monterrosa Munoz at Estadio Banorte in Culiacan. Munoz, who had fought several times as a light welter after turning pro at light middle, used his height and strength advantage to keep…
Last night at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park, IBO welterweight champion Lovemore N’dou showed challenger Bongani Mwelase that fights are won in the ring, not pre-fight press conferences. The previously undefeated southpaw Mwelase made many headlines during the media build up when he declared that he would become the first boxer to KO the 39…
WBC lightweight kingpin Humberto Soto leads the way on a good fight card tonight from Estadio Banorte in Culiacan, Mexico. Soto, 52-7-2 (32), is making the third defense of the lightweight crown after retaining the WBC super feather strap on three occasions and at age 30, “La Zorrita” is at the height of his powers….
© Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Shane Mosley returns to the squared circle for the first time since losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr, taking on Sergio Mora in a light middleweight 12 rounder at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Mora is really a middleweight, as evidenced by his 157 pound showing…
IBO welterweight champ Lovemore N’dou heads back to the ring tonight, putting his belt at risk against challenger Bongani Mwelase at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa. At age 39, N’dou, 47-11-2 (31), is still going strong as evidenced by his performances last year that saw “The Black Panther” defeat Phillip N’dou on points…
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing World-ranked welterweight Freddy “El Riel’’ Hernandez is one step closer to a future world title shot against Andre Berto following his convincing fourth-round TKO victory over Mike Anchondo on ShoBox: The New Generation on ShowtimeFriday night from Buffalo Bills Casino. A poised and relaxed Hernandez controlled the entire scheduled…
© Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos / Golden Boy Promotions Former multi-weight world champion Shane Mosley clashes with Sergio Mora, headlining a card tonight at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Light middleweights, 12 rounds Shane Mosley: 154 lb Sergio Mora: 157 lb
Tickets to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito world championship fight are on sale today, Saturday, September 18. Cowboys Stadium will be configured for over 50,000 fans for Pacquiao vs. Margarito, with elevated floor seating similar to NBA games. Pacquiao and Margarito, of the Philippines and México, respectively, collide in the most exciting and intriguing…