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ESPN Friday Night Fights will kick off the first of 29 boxing cards in 2010 on Friday, Jan. 8. In its 12th season, Friday Night Fights will feature a consistent high-definition telecast on ESPN2 in addition to complimentary coverage on ESPN Deportes and ESPN360.com. As in 2009, this year’s studio portion of the telecast will feature a rotating quartet of analysts. The four are Bernard Hopkins, ESPN.com columnist Dan Rafael, Bernardo Osuna and BJ Flores. Brian Kenny will primarily serve as host from the studio. continue l
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Anthony Mundine's decision to forego a quest for the International Boxing Organization’s junior middleweight title next week in Australia is his own – and not based on undue influence or conflict from the IBO – according to its president, Ed Levine. Mundine had been scheduled to meet Robert Medley for the IBO’s vacant 154-pound championship on Jan. 11 in Sydney, but the fight – if held at all – will no longer be for the IBO belt and is more likely to be fought at middleweight, Levine said. A Jan. 6 report in the Sydney Morning Herald cited Mundine's displeasure with the IBO stemming from review of his May defeat of Daniel Geale for the organization’s 160-pound title – which Mundine relinquished upon requesting sanction for the 154-pound bout with Medley. continue l
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CORK, Ireland (Jan. 5, 2010) – Photo by Brendan Galbraith / ESB - Unbeaten Cuban bantamweight Alexei “The Hurricane” Acosta, now fighting out of Ireland, will cross the Atlantic Ocean later this month to prepare for his United States pro debut in 2010.
The 21-year-old Acosta defected from Cuba in 2008 and signed a managerial contract with Cork, Ireland-based Gary Hyde, president of Nowhere To Hyde Promotions.
The thrilling, power-punching Acosta made his pro debut September 13, 2008, knocking out Krastan Krastanov in the second round of their fight in Cork. Fighting exclusively as a pro in Ireland and Great Britain, Acosta has stopped all nine of his opponents, the last this past November, via a second-round stoppage of Sean Hughes (15-9-1) on Belfast.
“I’ve always dreamed of becoming world champion as a professional,” 2006 Junior World champion Acosta explained in fluent English, “but that that was never going to be possible if I stayed in my native Cuba. The hardest thing for me was leaving my family behind in Cuba, especially my son, Michel. My dream is going to become a reality soon, when I go the United States and win the world title in six or seven more fights.. continue l
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by James Slater - Chances are, if you asked ten people to give you their opinion on whether or not former WBO 200-pound champion Enzo Maccarinelli would have a good chance at defeating current WBO ruler Marco Huck, eight, nine or maybe even all ten people would tell you the Welshman would have next to no chance. But the big-hitting 29-year-old, who returned to winning ways with a smashing one-round win back on December 5th, has made it clear he wants his old belt back, and that means a fight with the German-based "Kap'n'" Huck. continue l
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by James Slater - The great Dwight Muhamad Qawi, formerly Dwight Braxton, turns 57 today. One of the finest light-heavyweights and cruiserweights of the 1980s, Qawi gave fans some truly unforgettable fights during a pro career that began way back in 1978 and ended twenty long years later. Who can forget, for example, Qawi's sensational 15-round rumble with fellow great Evander Holyfield - a fight that has the distinction among many as being the best ever in the history of the cruiserweight division!
After learning how to fight in prison, the man who would go on to achieve worldwide fame as "The Camden Buzzsaw" turned pro. In April of '78 in Washington D.C., after having had no amateur career, Dwight boxed a six-round draw with a guy named Leonard Langley. Following the draw, and then a points win and then a points loss, the 25-year-old romped to a straight 18 wins; during which time he captured the WBC 175-pound world title. Beating the legendarily-tough Matthew Saad Muhamad, via a 10th-round TKO in 1981, Braxton soon after changed his surname to Qawi; due to how he'd adopted the Muslim faith. continue l
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by James Slater - Some people don't like David Haye, they say he talks too much, is crass at times and disrespectful to his opponents. Other people do like Haye, and they says he is charming, funny and he only uses trash-talk to sell tickets the way any other fighter proficient in that particular art form does. But one thing that all fans must agree on is the fact that Haye is capable of being brutally honest at times.
How else can one explain his recently admitting that he will "always have a suspect chin." Imagine almost any other fighter saying something like that! Okay, some fans, or critics, will say the current WBA heavyweight champion has no option but to admit his chin is suspect, due to the way he has been decked and stopped in his pro career; but many a fighter would be loathe to admit to such a weakness. continue l
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By Brandon Desmond - Looking back, there were many other fights between 2000 and 2009 that were excellent in their own right and should be considered for the title of “Fight of the Decade.” But Corrales vs. Castillo I, in my opinion, takes the cake hands down. Furthermore, in terms of the action in the ring, the dramatic finish, and the controversy that surrounded the bout, an argument can be made that it may have been the greatest fight in the history of Boxing.
May 7th, 2005. I was sitting on my couch, excited as hell about the Showtime Championship Boxing card about to show on my TV. So excited, in fact, that I decided to attempt to persuade my then girlfriend (Now, wife) to actually sit down and watch the fight with me. That night, Diego “Chico” Corrales and Jose Luis “El Temible” Castillo set out to unify the WBO and WBC Lightweight titles, as well as the Ring Magazine Lightweight Championship, by battling each other in the ring. And battle they did. continue l
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Danny Williams says he has been inspired by youth ahead of his British heavyweight title defence against Sam Sexton on Frank Warren's Night of the Champions extravaganza. Williams, a veteran of the fight game, spent Christmas working with young talent James DeGale and their mutual trainer Jimmy McDonnell. And the 36-year-old, who has vowed to go out on a high by knocking out Sexton, admits that their joint training sessions have given him a new lease of life. "James is an inspiration," said Williams, who will defend his Lonsdale belt at Wembley Arena on February 13 live on Sky Sports.
"Having spent a few days with him in camp I can see why he won an Olympic gold medal. continue l
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by Jenna J -- Click here to listen to the show -- Be sure to join us for our first show of 2010. As always, this week's 54th edition of On the Ropes will start at its regularly scheduled time, 6pm Eastern Time. You can listen live by clicking “play” on the player or enter our chat on the blogtalk message board; you can also call into the show at (646)716-5404.
On the Ropes is is back to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of boxing! Join me Jenna J, the Hostess, along with my master Producer Geoffrey Ciani (aka-Rummy) and my Co-Host, Nick Powers.
Topics for Discussion
• Will the mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather take place?
• The controversy surrounding the Olympic style drug testing
• Pacquiao’s defamation suit against the Mayweathers and Golden Boy Promotions executives
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by James Slater - All set to take place later this year in the latest instalment of the brilliant "Super Six" tournament, are Germany's Arthur Abraham and Andre Dirrell of the U.S. A fascinating fight on paper, most fans and experts seem to think the unbeaten Armenian-born warrior with the lethal punching power will get the win. But given his slick skills and his somewhat awkward style, Dirrell cannot in any way be written off.
Abraham, who will be having just his second fight up at a full 168-pounds, will surely have watched a tape of Dirrell's last fight, his close, debatable decision loss to Britain's Carl Froch. Dirrell, nicknamed "The Matrix," gave Froch all sorts of problems as the WBC champion tried to figure out his switch-hitting opponent's style of fighting. And Abraham may well have some concerns that he too will wind up looking less than impressive against the 18-1(13) 26-year-old - even if he will not admit it. continue l
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (January 4, 2010) – Fox Sports en Español and Top Rank announced today the launch of an exciting new boxing series – “Top Rank Live.” The two-hour broadcast will air live on Fox Sports en Español on Saturdays, three times per month, beginning at 10 p.m. ET. The series will debut on Saturday, January 16, 2010, from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. At least one show per month will originate directly from Mexico. continue l
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Jason S. (Orlando, FL): Roy Jones jr. recently sided with Manny Pacquiao about the steroid controversy. How do you take his comments on the matter (if you have actually heard his comments)?
Vivek W. (ESB): I was able to read the comments Roy Jones jr. made on the issue, and my thoughts on his perspective are probably different from most. One thing I've learned about Roy Jones jr. is that regardless of how much he talks at times, if you actually stop to listen at what he's saying, rather than cast it off because he's the source, you will learn that Roy is an extremely intelligent man. I've heard Roy speak on several topics with an intelligence that goes far beyond the surface. That being said, in this case, I think clearly it was more a matter of what he was asked, as opposed to him siding with anyone, or letting his ego get in the way of his judgment of anyone. continue l
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by James Slater - Former WBO light-welterweight champion Kendall Holt, last seen losing a highly competitive fight with Timothy Bradley in April of last year, is set to return to action in February. According to BoxRec, "Rated R" will meet the once-beaten Tim Coleman on Feb. 20th at a venue to be determined.
Holt, 25-3(13) has had his share of out-of-the ring problems since the points loss to Bradley, but the 28-year-old remains one of the 140-pound division's most recognisable names. continue l
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(DUBLIN, CALIF.) – Newly crowned WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Andre Ward (Oakland, Calif.) has enjoyed a meteoric ascent to the top of the boxing world, and on Wednesday, January 6, the 25-year-old titlist will share his formula for success with local youth at two Bay Area Juvenile Detention Centers. The presentations will take place in conjunction with Knock Out Dog Fighting 501 (c)(3), a charity Ward has partnered with in an effort to combat the nationwide problem of dog fighting and animal abuse. continue l
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by James Slater - With various web sites reporting how the WBA have ordered a fight between their "real" 140-pound champion Amir Khan and their interim champ at the weight in Marcos Rene Maidana, it looks like 23-year-old Khan will either face the lethal puncher in his next fight or vacate the title. I don't have any inside info regarding the way Khan's mind works, but my hunch tells me the talented and proud fighter will not want to give up his title just like that.
Yes, some have suggested Khan will look for a bigger named, yet safer opponent to fight next, probably in America - Paulie Malignaggi, Zab Judah and even the faded-looking Jose Luis Castillo have been mentioned as potential opponents - but giving up a world title is no little thing. Khan was immensely proud when he took the WBA crown from Andriy Kotelnik back in the summer of last year, and he loves being a recognised world champ. continue l
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By Michael R. Cumberbatch - There have been a lot of articles written and things said regarding steroids and testing containing erroneous information. Fighters, promoters, writers and everyone else who holds an opinion has weighed in. Later in the article I would like to share excerpts of an interview I recently conducted with one of the world’s leading Scientist on the issue of Blood Doping, steroid testing and research, Dr. Don Catlin.
The ownest should not be on any one fighter to negotiate adequate steroid testing (random, unannounced, encompassing both blood and urine). Ring size, glove sizes, venues and purse splits should be left up to negotiation. Ensuring the playing field is equal every time two fighters step in the ring should not be left to across the table haggling. continue l
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By Luke Orem - We enter into a new decade with boxing rising out of the subconscious of casual fans and back into the mainstream. We have negotiations taking place for a mega fight, which stands to make both fighters in the area of 40 million dollars each. The buzz around this fight has only been heightened by a steroid controversy that seems as if it’s been thrown in as pure fight hype. We have exciting fighters in most of the weight divisions and the emergence of David Haye as a title holder in the heavyweight division does ignite a certain spark we have all been waiting for, for some years. Boxing does look promising and even strong right now. continue l
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Christian Cruz - Let’s spare ourselves from the disappointment of watching the potential biggest boxing match since Leonard – Hagler transform into a legal fight, with an angry Pacquaio who looks like there’s no stopping him in pursuing a slander case against both the Mayweather camp and Golden Boy Promotion, which is representing Mayweather for this negotiation.
It seems that both Mayweather and Pacquiao are making it difficult to give us the best fight of 2010. As we begin the new year with no sign that the fight will push through, here’s a wish list of other boxing matches we desperately need to see this year.
Paul Williams (38 -1-0) vs Sergio Martinez (44-2-2) II
Though we already know that these guys are competitors who do not hold back in every round, nobody expected their first fight to be that competitive and action-packed. The back and forth battle all throughout the fight, the drama of having to get up from a knockdown to score your own knockdown, and the seemingly controversial decision, the rematch of these boxers is the one fight boxing fans, casual or not, should wait for. continue l
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by James Slater - Warriors Glen Johnson and Yusaf Mack are both looking forward to their IBF light-heavyweight title fight elimination bout that will take place on the January 30th card topped by Mosley-Berto. A shot at current IBF 175-pound ruler Tavoris Cloud awaits the winner, and the two veterans are in confident mood; Mack especially.
And though the unbeaten and much younger Cloud (age 27 and with a record of 20-0(18) would, in my opinion, prove to be too much for either guy, Mack and Johnson do not agree. But who will win the elimination bout? continue l
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The upcoming card topped by welterweights Shane Mosley and Andre Berto is really looking like a well stacked one. According to BoxRec, the latest fight to be added to the January 30th card is an intriguing light-welterweight match-up between former WBA 140-pound champ "Vicious" Vivian Harris and unbeaten Argentine Lucas Martin Matthysse.
The last time we saw 31-year-old Harris in action, the former titlist was being carried out of the ring. The victim of a hard, unintentional head butt in his August fight with Noe Bolanos, Harris was unable to continue seconds into the 2nd-round, the bout being declared a No-Contest. continue l
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by James Slater - Arguably the first genuine super-fight in the making taking place in this new year of 2010, the WBA and WBC welterweight unification battle between "Sugar" Shane Mosley and the undefeated Andre Berto is to be shown live in the U.K on Sky Sports. Great news, then, for British fight fans, the potential classic will make a most welcome new year present.
Live from The Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the match-up between the 38-year-old likely future Hall of Famer and his 26-year-old rising star of an opponent will answer a lot of questions: how will the year-long layoff endured by Mosley affect him? Will the pressure of his first really big event affect Berto? Will the fight be a chess-match type affair, or a slugfest? Thanks to Sky, these questions and more will be answered right there in the living room of U.K fans lucky enough to have access.
Fans everywhere have missed the dazzling skills of the fabulous Mosley, 46-5(39). Despite his best efforts, "Sugar" was unable to land a fight, any fight, in 2009 after his shockingly brilliant upset win over Mexico's Antonio Margarito. continue l
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Jaime Castro-Núñez - IBF light welterweight titleholder Juan Urango of Monteria, Colombia will appear on March 6 against newly crowned WBC light welterweight champion Devon Alexander of Missouri. “I’ll fight Alexander in March, it’s gonna be an interesting fight and I’m ready to battle,” said the hard-hitting, who just came back from his native Monteria after a 2-week vacation in which he took the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. On December 20, newspaper El Tiempo declared the two-time IBF champion “Colombia’s Sportsman of the Year.”
“I am honored to hold the IBF world title for the second time, but I think the fans deserve to find out who is the beast at 140. I call out the champions to help me unify the titles in our weight class and give boxing fans the holiday present they deserve” –expressed the 29-year-old fighter shortly after returning to the US. Devon Alexander, 22, captured the WBC belt in August by defeating Junior Witter at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, CA. l
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By Per Ake Persson: Will it be former WBA champ Manny Siaca, Jr, who will replace Edison Miranda as opponent for WBO supermiddle king Robert Stieglitz January 9 in Magdeburg? Well, at least he is one of the candidates and Puerto Rican paper El Nuevo Dia writes that there are talks although no deal was struck yet. Siaca, Jr, is in training - according to the paper with a fight against Australian Danny Green in sight - and weighs in just above the supermiddle limit and the fighter´s father, trainer and manager tells El Nuevo Dia they are ready to go if an agreement in regards of the financial terms can be met. continue l
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by Jaime Castro-Núñez - The first month of the year seems to be a good time for 28-year-old super middleweight challenger Edison Miranda (33-4-0, KO’s 29) of Buenaventura, Colombia, now fighting out of Los Angeles. It was in January 2008 and 2009 when he knocked out both David Banks and Manuel Esparza, respectively. January 9, 2010 was the date in which “Pantera” would face WBO titleholder Robert Stieglitz. Unfortunately, he was struck with the flu and the bout had to be canceled. While recovering from the ill, Edison looks ahead to an unforgettable, action-filled 2010 in which the belt will belong to him.
Thanks to Mrs. Marylyn Aceves, the WBO NABO super middleweight titleholder took some time off early today to speak with me. Here is what he had to say:
Jaime Castro-Núñez: Edison, first of all, thanks for your time. How do you feel?
Edison Miranda: Let me start by saying I was in perfect conditions to fight Robert Stieglitz, but suddenly I started to feel bad, my stomach hurt. So my trainers Joe Goossen and Ricky Funes bought some medicines that worked well at the beginning. Then I went to spar and at the end of the session I felt very bad, with fever and nasal congestion. continue l
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NABA light heavyweight champion Yusaf Mack, 28-2-2 (17), is ready to go for his January 30th showdown against former IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson, 49-13-2 (33). This fight will be a IBF title elimination bout, with the winner earning a shot at IBF champion Tavoris Cloud, 20-0 (18), for his belt. Speaking of his upcoming bout, Mack states “This will be a strong boxing match. I want to prove to everybody that I am the best. I am in the best shape of my life. I have new people behind me, I’m getting stronger and better. continue l
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by James Slater - Over the Christmas holidays, news broke of how former linear and WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs's recent 1st-round comeback win over journeyman Marcus McGee was changed to a No-Contest due to how the 38-year-old was found to have been using an "illegal substance" during the bout. Briggs who had another fight pencilled in for early 2010 according to BoxRec, now has no upcoming fight at all. Does this mean, then, that due to the trouble he is presumably in because of what happened after the McGee fight, that Briggs' latest comeback has ended after just one fight? continue l
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by James Slater - Ultra-exciting puncher Juan Manuel Lopez will have his featherweight debut on January 23rd, as he challenges WBO 126-pound ruler Steven Luevano. The bomber who blasted out around 20 of his super-bantamweight opponents on the way to becoming the WBO ruler at 122-pounds, had a much tougher time than expected last time out, as he barely survived the determined challenge of Rogers Mtagwa (who, of course, faces future-planned Lopez foe Yuriorkis Gamboa on the Jan. 23rd bill in New York).
Hanging on when desperately hurt in the final round of an absolute thriller, the southpaw from Puerto Rico somehow made it through and kept his perfect record. The title was given up, however, as the 26-year-old made it clear he had struggled to make 122 for the last time - even saying how his weight draining had made the Mtagwa fight tougher than it should have been. Now, against the talented and durable Luevano, also a lefty, Lopez is looking at grabbing his second "world" title, as well as getting himself another KO.
But while a devastating KO over the WBO champ who will be making his sixth defence would be highly impressive as well as a performance that would go a ways towards making fans forget about his almighty struggle with Mtagwa, it will likely prove hard for Lopez to get one. continue l
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by James Slater - 36-year-old Mexican great Juan Manuel Marquez is pencilled in to fight again on May 1st, in Las Vegas (according to BoxRec), but there is much uncertainty about who the lightweight/light-welterweight will face. We have all read about how former 140-pound king Ricky Hatton, rumoured to be back in training for a 2010 ring return, has been in talks to face "Dinamita," but nothing has been officially announced. While warrior Michael Katsidis, the interim WBO lightweight champion (Marquez holds the "real" WBO belt) is hoping it will be he who faces the Mexican legend next, in a fight that will decide who is the main man at 135-pounds.
Indeed, in a recent interview with The Daily Telegraph in Australia, Katsidis' manager and trainer Brendan Smith has said how his fighter is concentrating on Marquez, and is ignoring any stories relating to how Hatton may get the fight instead of him. continue l
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Former IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve 'USS' Cunningham, who will be facing Matt 'Too Smooth' Godfrey early in 2010 for the title he held until December ‘08, has branched out by opening a gym - Sweat Studio 24 - in Glenolden, PA.
Following his magnificent victory over Wayne 'Big Truck' Braithwaite, in the IBF Cruiserweight final eliminator, in July '09, Steve, and his wife and manager Livvy, decided to open their own gym. A few months later they found a suitable home for their new venture and got to work fitting it out. continue l
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Click here to view PDF file of the complaint -- On December 30, 2009, pound-for-pound boxing champion Manny Pacquiao filed a lawsuit in Nevada federal court against Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Floyd Mayweather, Sr., Roger Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions, LLC, and Golden Boy Promotions executives Oscar de la Hoya, and Richard Schaefer for making false and defamatory statements accusing Pacquiao of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The complaint is attached. The lawsuit claims the Mayweathers, de la Hoya, and Schaefer knew that Pacquiao has never taken performance-enhancing drugs, knew their statements were false, but made them anyway out of "ill-will, spite, malice, revenge, and envy."
Pacquiao has retained Daniel Petrocelli of the Los Angeles-based law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. About the filing of the complaint, Petrocelli stated: "Manny Pacquiao's achievements come from God-given talent and an indefatigable work ethic -- not steroids. He cannot and will not allow others to deliberately misrepresent his years of hard work and tarnish his reputation."
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by James Slater - The decade is just one day away from coming to an end, and on web sites and in publications everywhere, boxing writers have been giving their choice or choices for the fight or fights of the decade that was 2000 to 2009.
There have been some truly great fights over the past ten years, and as such picking a list of just five or ten is a most difficult task. Picking just one is damn near impossible. However, I have managed to choose a winner when it comes to fight of the last decade, as you will have gathered from the title of this article. continue l
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CORK, Ireland (Jan. 5, 2010) – Photo by Brendan Galbraith / ESB - Unbeaten Cuban bantamweight Alexei “The Hurricane” Acosta, now fighting out of Ireland, will cross the Atlantic Ocean later this month to prepare for his United States pro debut in 2010.
by James Slater - The great Dwight Muhamad Qawi, formerly Dwight Braxton, turns 57 today. One of the finest light-heavyweights and cruiserweights of the 1980s, Qawi gave fans some truly unforgettable fights during a pro career that began way back in 1978 and ended twenty long years later. Who can forget, for example, Qawi's sensational 15-round rumble with fellow great Evander Holyfield - a fight that has the distinction among many as being the best ever in the history of the cruiserweight division!
By Brandon Desmond - Looking back, there were many other fights between 2000 and 2009 that were excellent in their own right and should be considered for the title of “Fight of the Decade.” But Corrales vs. Castillo I, in my opinion, takes the cake hands down. Furthermore, in terms of the action in the ring, the dramatic finish, and the controversy that surrounded the bout, an argument can be made that it may have been the greatest fight in the history of Boxing.
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by James Slater - All set to take place later this year in the latest instalment of the brilliant "Super Six" tournament, are Germany's Arthur Abraham and Andre Dirrell of the U.S. A fascinating fight on paper, most fans and experts seem to think the unbeaten Armenian-born warrior with the lethal punching power will get the win. But given his slick skills and his somewhat awkward style, Dirrell cannot in any way be written off.
Jason S. (Orlando, FL): Roy Jones jr. recently sided with Manny Pacquiao about the steroid controversy. How do you take his comments on the matter (if you have actually heard his comments)?
by James Slater - With various web sites reporting how the WBA have ordered a fight between their "real" 140-pound champion Amir Khan and their interim champ at the weight in Marcos Rene Maidana, it looks like 23-year-old Khan will either face the lethal puncher in his next fight or vacate the title. I don't have any inside info regarding the way Khan's mind works, but my hunch tells me the talented and proud fighter will not want to give up his title just like that.
Christian Cruz - Let’s spare ourselves from the disappointment of watching the potential biggest boxing match since Leonard – Hagler transform into a legal fight, with an angry Pacquaio who looks like there’s no stopping him in pursuing a slander case against both the Mayweather camp and Golden Boy Promotion, which is representing Mayweather for this negotiation.
by James Slater - Arguably the first genuine super-fight in the making taking place in this new year of 2010, the WBA and WBC welterweight unification battle between "Sugar" Shane Mosley and the undefeated Andre Berto is to be shown live in the U.K on Sky Sports. Great news, then, for British fight fans, the potential classic will make a most welcome new year present.
by Jaime Castro-Núñez - The first month of the year seems to be a good time for 28-year-old super middleweight challenger Edison Miranda (33-4-0, KO’s 29) of Buenaventura, Colombia, now fighting out of Los Angeles. It was in January 2008 and 2009 when he knocked out both David Banks and Manuel Esparza, respectively. January 9, 2010 was the date in which “Pantera” would face WBO titleholder Robert Stieglitz. Unfortunately, he was struck with the flu and the bout had to be canceled. While recovering from the ill, Edison looks ahead to an unforgettable, action-filled 2010 in which the belt will belong to him.
by James Slater - Ultra-exciting puncher Juan Manuel Lopez will have his featherweight debut on January 23rd, as he challenges WBO 126-pound ruler Steven Luevano. The bomber who blasted out around 20 of his super-bantamweight opponents on the way to becoming the WBO ruler at 122-pounds, had a much tougher time than expected last time out, as he barely survived the determined challenge of Rogers Mtagwa (who, of course, faces future-planned Lopez foe Yuriorkis Gamboa on the Jan. 23rd bill in New York).