Khan't Touch This
John Murray produced a breathtaking display to stop Lee Meagre in the fifth round and win the vacant British Light-weight title. The fight billed as a local derby was touted as a fight of the year contender, and neither fighter disappointed.
Right from the first bell, both fighters traded punches, Meagre deciding that going toe-to-toe with Murray was a smart strategy. It wasn’t, and it backfired spectacularly. For all the heart and bravery that he possessed it wasn’t the sensible thing to do. Instead of fighting Murray he should have boxed him. More..
Klitschko Wins in Lacklustre Bout
Klitschko’s win over Sultan Ibragimov in early 2008 was a dominant performance by the consensus top heavyweight in the world. However when pitted against a completely overmatched opponent in Ibragimov, Klitschko was content to simply outpoint and outlast the inferior Ibragimov rather than strive for the knockout. Whether Klitschko was afraid he might relive another embarrassing knockout at the hands of a southpaw or perhaps he just wanted to play it safe, we’ll never know. But when Klitschko faced top contender Tony Thompson on Saturday, both he and the boxing public knew he had to put in a spectacular performance to redeem his last bout.More..
No Second Chance For Torres
In the wildest fight of the year, Kendall Holt (24-2, 13 KOs) scored a spectacular first round knockout over reigning world super lightweight champion Ricardo Torres (32-2, 28 KOs) to seize the WBO belt on Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas.
This fight took place ten months after a controversial ending to their previous encounter.
Torres came out fast and knocked down Holt twice. However when Torres came in for the finish, Holt connected with a huge right hand that knocked Torres out cold. Torres was staggered by an unintentional headbutt just prior to Holt landing the coup de grâce. The bout lasted just 61 seconds. Torres had scored an eleventh round stoppage of Holt in a chaotic atmosphere ten months ago in Barranquilla, Columbia, but Holt returned the favor with interest, leaving Torres hanging motionless from the bottom rope.
The Universum fighters showed an impressive performance in front of a enthusiastic crowd of 5.500 at the GERRY WEBER Stadion in Halle/Westfalen
Felix Sturm und Randy Griffin both started the rematch fight much more aggressive then in their first meeting in October 2007 at the GERRY WEBER STADION in HalleWestfalen. At that time Sturm kept the belt after a spectacular 12 round battle with a draw.More..
Open Letter From Chris Smith
This is an open letter from The Mechanic Chris Smith to Top Rank, Star boxing, Hall of Fame promotions and Los Leones.
First and foremost the Top Rank matchmaker promised me a rematch with Jesus Soto Karass. I recently found out that Karass is now fighting David Estrada. More..
Lee Meager - John Murray
Lee Meager is putting friendship aside when he takes on John Murray for the vacant British Lightweight Title at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan on Friday 11th July 2008 on a Hennessy Sports in association with GoldenPalace.net event.
The two Manchester lightweights are part of the same Hennessy Sports stable and know each other from numerous sparring sessions together. More..
Casamayor vs Marquez September 12th
Mexico celebrated its independence from Spain on the historic date
of September 16, 1810 and over the years, this day has grown to become a special day of celebration,
especially in the world of sports and entertainment. This year, the boxing world will celebrate
Mexico’s Independence Day when reigning Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion Joel “El
Cepillo” Casamayor meets former two-division World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday, Sept. 13 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. in a 12-round championship bout that celebrates the best of the sweet science and two of its greatest practitioners.More..
Carl Froch - Jermain Taylor Purse Bids!
Carl Froch has now got his hard-earned shot at the vacant WBC super-middleweight title against Jermain Taylor later this year but hopes his co-challenger doesn't bottle out of it.
Undefeated British champion Froch has been elected to fight American Taylor, the former undisputed middleweight champion, for the prestigious vacant WBC title after Joe Calzaghe vacated the belt rather than fight mandatory challenger Froch.More..
Esham Picked Apart
Esham Pickering was denied the chance to claim the Lonsdale title outright after he was beaten by Matthew Marsh, at York Hall, Bethnal Green.
Pickering (33-7), who hails from Newark was out pointed on all three judges scorecards. Marsh (10-1) looked the more comfortable fighter throughout and in only his 11th professional bout outclassed his more experienced opponent on the way to claiming the British super bantamweight title.More..
Speaking to the South Wales Argus, Joe Calzaghe announced that he would no longer be managed under Frank Warren's Sports Network. Calzaghe has made his intentions known for some time that he would go down the management route and begin his own promotional career. One final fight awaits with Roy Jones Jnr for Calzaghe now.
"I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on, My intention is to fight Roy Jones Jr, a four-weight world champion fighter," More..
We start our round up in the midlands with Wayne Elcock (19-3) retaining his British middleweight title after the fight was brought to a halt in the second round because of a deep cut under the eye of Darren Mcdermott (15-1-1). Mcdermott had started the fight brightly and was causing the champion problems with his straight jab, but a nasty clash of heads ended the fight with the ringside doctor telling the referee to stop the fight to the relief of Elcock’s camp and the dismay of McDermott’s camp who thought that they could have stopped the bleeding if given time. Surely a rematch must be the first thing on both fighters mind, as neither was able to show there true potential.More...
Where's Winky Wright?
I’ve always regarded Ronald “Winky” Wright as one of the decade’s greatest fighters. Fans of boxing often criticize the defensive-minded southpaw for his lackluster style of fighting, but I find myself marveling at Wright’s ability to simultaneously pressure and outbox an opponent.
The problem that has plagued Wright’s career was that everyone wanted him to earn his big paydays, but they just didn't’t want to pay to see it.
In fact, Wright’s career has some eerie similarities in comparison with the career of fellow elite southpaw, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. More..
The self proclaimed “King” Arthur Abraham (27-0) destroyed a tough and durable Edison Miranda (30-3). All his trash talking and mind games were left out of the ring when King Arthur stepped in the ring and had Miranda out in just over ten minutes, an easy nights work some might suggest. Round four ended the mystery surrounding Edison Miranda’s ranking and ability on the world scene.More...
Manny Pacquiao - David Diaz Transcript
Buildup to Manny Pacquiaos 's attempt at David Diaz's WBC Lightweight title is well under way, with both fighters recently taking time out from their training schedule to talk about their upcoming bout.
Manny Pacquiao is coming off a controversial win over Juan Manuel Marquez and opting to move up in weight, rather than taking on the tough counter attack style of Marquez. Manny Pacquiao Call Transcript
David Diaz first defense of his WBC lightweight belt was with Erik Morales. The former three division champion Erik Morales wanted to be the first Mexican to win a four weight division belt.
Morales knockdown the 31 years old Diaz in the first round and seems to be winning the first half of the fight. But Diaz whose face was swollen, recovered in the second half. David Diaz Call Transcript
STAR BOXING'S MIDDLEWEIGHT RAYMOND JOVAL SET TO GO TO BATTLE AGAINST JAMES MCGIRT JR
Former IBO Middleweight Champion of the world Raymond Joval (37-4 16 KO's) will face off against rising prospect James "Buddy" McGirt Jr. (18-1 9 KO's) on July 25th at the City Center in Saratoga Springs, NY in the 10-round main event. The fight which will be aired on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights," will also mark the opening week of the 2008 Saratoga Race Track Season. This will be the fourth annual, "Night of Future Champions," card held in Saratoga Springs.More..
Yusuf Mack - NABA Boxer of the Month
Yusaf Mack was once considered one of the hottest prospects in the sport, he was being lined up as a potential opponent for Joe Calzaghe. Then Alejandro Berrio ripped his world apart, literally kissing his dream of a world title shot goodbye, when kissing him on the forehead before hurting, stopping and exposing him as a weight drained, badly prepared, Super Middleweight.
Yusaf came back, to beat a limited, Jose Juan Vazquez before taking yet another gamble, against tough world title contender, Librado Andrade. Once again, despite a good start, his stamina and poor preparation let him down, when his legs gave out in the 7th round with barely a punch landing.
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Jon Thaxton - Juan Carlos Diaz Melero
Hennessy Sports in association with GoldenPalace.com are proud to announce that Private Negotiations with Mr Ricardo Sanchez Atocha of Rimer Box have been successful and purse bids were cancelled with the EBU on Tuesday morning, both parties have agreed that Juan Carlos Diaz Melero will come to the UK and fight British Lightweight champion Jon Thaxton for the vacant Prestigious European Lightweight title. The fight will take place this September in Norwich, both the venue and date will be confirmed in the coming weeks.More..
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Lockett Ready To GoWorld middleweight title challenger GARY "The Rocket" LOCKETT heads to Atlantic City on Sunday with the aim of pulling off the biggest shock since Lloyd Honeyghan beat Donald Curry. Over 20 years ago (September 27, 1986), also in Atlantic City, Curry was the undisputed and unbeaten welterweight champion and rated as the world's best pound for pound fighter. Nobody gave Honeyghan a chance of beating Curry, but the Ragamuffin Man destroyed him inside seven rounds. And Like Honeyghan, nobody is giving Lockett a chance but he reckons the world is in for a big surprise. And after a red hot media workout today he promised to return to Wales with the titles More... |
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Hatton's Homecoming to RememberRicky Hatton came out victorious in a convincing 12 round demolition of the Hispanic causing pain, Juan Lazcano. Hatton gave the crowd of just under 58,000 one last chance to see the Hitman, before he begins his campaign in America to fight Floyd Mayweather and didn't disappoint. Amazing the crowd with a brutal onslaught on Lazcano for 12 rounds, Hatton showed no signs of any physical or mental scars from his knock out defeat in December. Elsewhere on the undercard the Magic Man Paulie Malignaggi overcome a broken right hand and an audacious hairstyle to win a split decision win against previous IBF Light Welterweight champion Lovemore N'Dou. Exclusive Interviews and post fight reaction! |
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Schaefer "Something Historical for Mosely!"Two Dice Boxing caught up with Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, who spoke of the delayed matchup between Judah - Mosely. Schaefer claimed that Mosely would not appear on any undercard fight for the scheduled De La Hoya - Mayweather 2 fight, but he would be part of something historical and ground breaking. More information will be made available in the coming weeks. Click Here for full interview |
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Enzo Lands Loew Blow!Furious Enzo Calzaghe, the reigning "Trainer of the Year," has launched a stinging attack on world middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik's trainer Jack Loew after Loew bad mouthed his son Joe - and top-rated middleweight title contender Gary Lockett. |
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Dino Duva- No Fight In LondonDino Duva, promoter of WBC heavyweight champion Sam Peter, has denied a claim made by promoter Frank Warren that there is a deal in place for Peter to face either Matt Skelton or Audley Harrison at London's O2 Arena on July 12th. "I am stating that as of now, there is no deal," Duva wrote in an email, "I am working on different options right now for Sam for July, and a fight in the UK is one of them." He also wrote "If there were a deal, it would be done and announced by Duva Boxing." Warren said he reached the agreement with Don King, who also owns a share of the promotional rights to Peter. |
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Hatton Fitness Worries?Just for the doubters, over the past few days there have been a number of speculative stories about Ricky Hatton’s fitness and well-being.
There has been no denial from team Hatton that Ricky picked up a virus for a short period, but he was so far advanced in his training that he was already preparing to cut back.
Boxing and sports aficionados will know that super-fit athletes can easily pick up viruses and Ricky has simply followed medical advice and briefly cut back, but we can confirm that all is well and Ricky is back on course and cleared by his doctor. More.. |
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Guzman Drops Title - Targets CampbellJoan Guzman has dropped the WBO super featherweight title in a bid to move up weight to tackle the reigning lightweight champion Nate Campbell and in effect canceling the scheduled matchup with Alex Arthur in May. Prompting Guzman's rise in weight, Alex Arthur had now become the WBO super - featherweight champion. Guzman will be fastracked up the WBO ranking system and has been installed as the no.1 contender. "The WBO has assured Sycuan that Guzman will in fact become the number one contender at 135 pounds," stated Sycuan matchmaker Sean Gibbons.More.. |
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Cotto - Margarito July 26th - Las VegasWelterweight titleholder Miguel Cotto will face Antonio Margarito on July 26 in an HBO PPV bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The fight will officially be announced during a four-city media blitz next week. They'll kick off the promotion with a news conference Monday in Mexico City followed by a stop Tuesday in Los Angeles, Thursday in New York and Friday in San Juan. The fight will mark Cotto's first bout in Las Vegas since he knocked out Randall Bailey in a junior welterweight title defense on the December 2004 undercard of the Vitali Klitschko-Danny Williams heavyweight fight. TICKETS NOW ON SALE |
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De La Hoya Targets MayweatherIn front of 25,000 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Los Angeles, Oscar De La Hoya out pointed and outclassed the Contender challenger Steve Forbes to come within touching distance of a rematch of with arguably the pound for pound champion of the world, Floyd "Money" Mayweather .CompuBox Stats and more.. |
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McCullough Saves a Life!
Former WBC Bantamweight World Champion Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCullough was making his way back home yesterday on a flight from Montreal, Canada, accompanied by his wife and manager Cheryl and their daughter, when mid-flight a female passenger summoned help for her friend who had suddenly lost consciousness. McCullough, instinctively sprang into action jumping across the isle to the woman's aid. |
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Boxings Big Three
Mayweather Leaves Boxing
Napa Targets Super Flyweight Division
The Underrated Mike Tyson...
