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Boxing News August 2002
Michael Spinks v Larry Holmes: A Look Back
31.08 - Mike Samuels : Upsets are a part of boxing, and if anyone knows a thing or two about them it's Larry Holmes. Holmes' streak of upsets, and or screw jobs, is most recently brought up with the name of Brian Nielson, in which Holmes lost a controversial decision on foreign ground a few years back. continue
CHRISTY MARTIN TO TAKE ON MIA ST. JOHN NOV. 8
30.08 – Long-time rivals and wildly-popular women’s boxing stars Christy Martin and Mia St. John have agreed to fight each other for the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) “Pound-for-Pound” world championship, Friday, Nov. 8, organizers announced on Thursday. continue
Another Alphabet for Pro Boxing
30.08 - by Ricky Town: Just when you thought you had seen the last alphabet soup of professional boxing, here comes the USA. If Sen. John McCain has his way, it won't be the WBA, WBC or IBF but the USA that will call the shots for pro boxing. continue
GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS INKS WILLIAM "THE CONQUEROR" ABELYAN
29.08 - It's official. GARY SHAW PRODUCTIONS, LLC, is ready to pick a fight. Shaw, who recently received his license to promote in Nevada and New Jersey, among other jurisdictions, announced today the signing of his first fighter to his new company's roster -- NABO featherweight champion WILLIAM "THE CONQUEROR" ABELYAN. continue
Why the super-middleweight title needs to be unified
28.08 - By Murali Para: One of the most salient differences between the title fights we see today and those of yesteryear is that, while it was not at all unusual to have only one champion per division in the 50s and 60s, the weight classes today are cluttered with the numerous 'world champions' favoured by each of the various sanctioning bodies. continue
Attila Levin Headlines CKP Card Sept 8th
28.08 - Highly regarded heavyweight Attila "The Hun" Levin of Pembroke Pines, Fla., returns after a four-and-one-half-month layoff to headline the main event on the Cedric Kushner Promotions monthly "Everlast Heavyweight Explosion" card televised nationally by Fox Sports Net Sunday, Sept. 8 continue
Bernard Hopkins: The Executioners Song
27.08 - Ben Pierce: The undisputed, unified, Middleweight champion of the world made an appearance last Saturday evening at Roberto Clemente Walker stadium, in Puerto Rico, during the boxing card billed: "The Battle of the Little Giants". continue
Fields replaces Maskaev at Bridgehampton on Aug 31
27.08 - Heavyweight Sedreck Fields meets former International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion Al Cole in the 10-round main event of “Summer Punch,” a benefit card promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions Saturday, Aug. 31, in Bridgehampton, N.Y. Fields replaces Oleg Maskaev, who withdrew after injuring his back Saturday. continue
Fighter of the Year - Vernon Forrest
27.08 - By Paul Barker: It's about time this guy got some respect. Hats off to the World Boxing Hall of Fame for selecting Vernon "The Viper" Forrest as their 2002 Fighter of the Year. Believe me, if I owned a hat, it would be off right now. It's not every day a boxing institution can be commended for enlightenment and good taste! continue
The Good and the Bad get Ugly
27.08 - By Clinton Mollett: 2-Time World Champion Fernando 'bad ass' Vargas has promised to brutalize clean cut good boy Oscar De La Hoya and turn their upcoming fight in to an all out bloodbath. continue
"Golden Boy" Donny Lalonde Begins Comeback In October
27.08 - By Ed Ludwig: The road back for the original "Golden Boy" Donny Lalonde (38-4-1 32 KO's) begins on October 2nd in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion has been away from the ring since May 1998 when he defeated Kevin Pompey. With only five fights in the last ten years it will be a slow and difficult road back. continue
British Boxing
27.08 - Sean Campbell : What a state British Boxing is in. There is no way we can keep up with the American fighters of today. We have only one very good fighter and that is Lennox Lewis. In the heavyweight division alone USA have the likes of Tyson, Holyfield, Byrd, Ruiz and McCall. continue
WINKY WRIGHT, INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MISERY!
26.08 - A winning percentage in excess of 93% and a victory by knockout ratio of over 58%! Not to mention two world junior middleweight championship reigns. How many world champions can boast that kind of record, especially when you consider that 41% of these fights took place on foreign soil?!! continue
Results from Skagen, Denmark
26.08 - CHRISTIAN BLADT W 8 Andrzej Butowicz (Poland), Welterweight: Ex-European welterweight king Bladt returned to outpoint lanky Polish southpaw Butowicz after conceeding his title last April to Michel Trabant. Giving away height, Bladt dominated most parts of the fight, but failed to really solve the long-armed puzzle in front of him. Time and again, Butowicz was able to surprise Bladt with his awkward stand-up style, landing clean combos, though couldn't sustain the pressure long enough to make it count on the scorecards. The Dane's record now stands at 23-2-1 (6). continue
Head Gear for Pro Boxers?
26.08 - by Ricky Town: Oh no, not again. Not another casual bleeding heart liberal trying to harm and hurt our pugilistic sport. The idea of pro boxers using heard gear is an outraged. continue
Cintron destroys MacKillop on Showtime
25.08 – With a packed house watching the action, World Boxing Organization (WBO) No. 8 welterweight Kermit “The Killer” Cintron quickly disposed of his opponent, Ian MacKillop in the second round today on SHOWTIME. continue
Dark Words From Naseem Hamed May Have Come To Destroy Him
24.08 - By Chris Curry: "I am going to be a legend" I recall the words. Loud, brash a phenomenon with a license to thrill. Just what has happened to the one time little Arab Kid, from above the corner shop in the steel city of Sheffield, who so strongly believed "I will never be beaten". continue
Back to Work for The Klitschko Brothers
22.08 - Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko have returned to Germany and begun "slight training" after a two-week vacation spent with family and close friends on the southern Italian island of Sardinia.
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African Warrior Evans Ashira Signs with Don King!
22.08 - Undefeated WBA International middleweight champion Evans "The African Warrior" Ashira has signed a three year deal with the biggest, most successful, and most powerful, boxing promoter in the world; Don "Only In America" King! continue
Floyd Mayweather Sr.: Father, son and holy cow!
22.08 - By Ben Pierce: As the showdown between Oscar De la Hoya and Fernando Vargas approaches the pre-fight hype begins and it seems De la Hoya trainer, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has become the primary spokesman for team De la Hoya. continue
Joey DeGrandis headlines Aug. 30 pro boxing card in Taunton
22.08 - South Boston-native Joey DeGrandis (29-5, 13 KOs) fights in Massachusetts for the first time in five years when he headlines the sixth Mohegan Sun FightNight New England pro boxing show, promoted by Cappiello Promotions, Friday night, August 30 at the Roseland Ballroom in Taunton. continue
DZUMAN KEEPS ACTIVE WAITING FOR WORLD TITLE CHANCE
21.08 - By Olaf Schroeder: Undefeated IBO Intercontinental champion Roman Dzuman, certainly one of Europe's best prospects in the welterweight division, has decided to stay busy in the ring while waiting for a shot at IBO world champion Jawaid Khaliq later this year. continue
WBC #1 Peñalosa stops Tanaka; all set for WBC champ Tokuyama
21.08 - By Dennis Principe: WBC International superflyweight champion Gerry Peñalosa of the Philippines displayed his newfound confidence and readiness to reclaim lost glory by stopping Seiji Tanaka of Japan in the 7th round at the Neil Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. continue
Rosy Future For Iron Mike?
21.08 - Paul Barker: Just when we're ready to write Mike Tyson off, there arises a very real possibility of him becoming heavyweight champion again! Apparently, WBA king John Ruiz is among those ready and willing to take him on. The only seeming obstacle to this match-up is everybody's favorite prickly haired promoter, Don King. continue
The Real Deal's Broken Wheel
21.08 - By Steve Trellert: How do you spell determination and fortitude in boxing? Two words: Evander Holyfield. Conquer the Cruiserweight Division. No problem. continue
Toney Kayos Robinson, Forbes Gets Split Verdict Over Santos
20.08 - By Kent Appel: I couldn't help but think as I sat ringside Sunday at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California how sluggish former middleweight and super-middleweight champion James Toney of Ann Arbor, Michigan looked for almost five rounds against number ten ranked IBF cruiserweight contender Jason Robinson of Haywood, Illinois. continue
Champs Corner
20.08 - Ron "Champ" Miller: Hello fight fans!!!!!!Your favorite scribe is back on the scene. Whether you like it or don't like it.... continue
Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! Issue 8
19.08 - Mike Samuels: This week’s issue is filled with remarks on Oscar De la Hoya’s career and status, as well as some views concerning the Ukrainian giants themselves. So get to reading. I promise it’ll last more than thirty seconds, unlike Michael Moorer. continue
Time Tunnel: Old Time Fighters Vs. Today's Fighters
19.08 - by B. R. Bearden: In boxing discussions often the argument rises over current boxers versus the fighters of the past. Are today's fighters better, as some claim, because of superior diets and training techniques? Is a modern, air-conditioned gym with snazzy training equipment more able to turn out a quality fighter than a dingy old New York gym of the past? continue
Stéphane Ouellet: The Downfall
19.08 - By Benoît Lelièvre: First of all, I want to say that in no way, this article is a sign of disrespect towards Stéphane Ouellet. I think he had a great talent, but he's now lost on the path of life. In the beginning of the 90's, boxing was a dead sport in Canada. continue
SOLOMON HAUMONO SIGNS WITH DON KING!
19.08 - By Tony Nobbs: Undefeated Australian Heavyweight prospect Solomon Haumono (8-0, 8 ko) has signed a 3 year deal with promoter Don King. The 6'3 Haumono, a former National Rugby League star now trained by the highly regarded Charlie and Chris Gergan,leaves for the U.S shortly and is due to make his U.S debut next month. continue
Thell Torrence Announces Debut of Platinum Promotions
19.08 - Hall of Fame trainer Thell Torrence and partners Greg Gulli, Tony Mora and Chris Hashemi announced today the debut of Platinum Promotions. Their first event will be held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Samís Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas. continue
Calzaghe Retains Title - Santos keeps Crown on Decision over Takaloo
18.08 - Britain's longest reigning world champion, unbeaten Joe Calzaghe, retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super middleweight title and proved he was "King Of The Castle" by pitching a 12-round shutout en route to winning a lopsided decision over No. 3 contender Miguel Jimenez Saturday on SHOWTIME (photo: Tom Casino / Showtime). continue
Tua Terminates Moorer In Quick Fashion
18.08 - By Ed Ludwig: David Tua (41-3 36 KO's) disposed of Michael Moorer (43-3-1 34 KO's) in thirty seconds of the first round and in doing so sending a strong message to the rest of the Heavyweight division that the "Terminator" is back. continue
Interview: Mike Kizza
18.08 - Ike Enwereuzor: Entertaining African Super featherweight champion Mike "Bomber" Kizza now (15-2) 10KO's captured the 130 pounds title on July 7 at Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala, Uganda over Macho Kiwanuka. continue
Roy Jones Jr. - A worthy scapegoat?
18.08 - By Murali Para: Roy Jones has often been described as the most gifted boxer of the modern era. He has won world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions since turning pro in 1989. continue
Tua-Moorer and other fight predictions for this Weekend
17.08 - By Jim De Pierro: Once again boxing fans are stuck with the quandary of whether to watch the Showtime card of Calzaghe vs. Jimenez or HBO card of Moorer vs. Tua this weekend as both shows are scheduled to begin within 15 minutes of each other. continue
THORNBERRY WINS FEDALATIN BELT & SETS UP MUNDINE SHOWDOWN!
17.08 - By Tony Nobbs: In a fierce contest fought in good sportmanship, local favourite Ricky Thornberry captured the WBA-Fedelatin Super Middleweight Belt with a unanimous 12 round decision over fellow veteran Ramon Britez from Argentina at the Ipswich Basketball Stadium in Queensland last night. continue
Exclusive Interview With Ronald "Winky" Wright
17.08 - By Ed Ludwig: Today I had the pleasure of speaking with IBF Jr. Middleweight Champion, Winky Wright. On September 7th Wright (43-3 25 KO's) will defend his championship against Bronco McKart (45-3 29 KO's) in what will be their third meeting. continue
Triple Header in Berlin: A Boxing Queen, a Trabant and a Black Panther
17.08 - A very uneven Trio will step into the ring on Saturday at Berlin’s Estrel Convention Center. Regina Halmich, jr. flyweight world champion since 1995 and Michel Trabant, European welterweight king since April, are going to defend their title belts whereas undefeated former WBC cruiserweight world champion Juan Carlos Gomez will make his next approach to the heavyweight division continue
Toney Puts Title Shot On The Line Against Robinson
16.08 - by Kent Appel: The Pechanga Resort and Casino is the scene of a cruiserweight elimination match this coming Sunday, August 18 between former middleweight and super-middleweight champion James Toney of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Jason Robinson and of Haywood, Illinois. continue
WBC #2 Rubillar eyes another shot at world title!
16.08 - By Dennis Principe: REIGNING WBC International light-flyweight champion Juanito Rubillar of the Philippines plans to follow the footsteps of world champion Manny Pacquiao and ex-world superflyweight king Gerry Peñalosa when he faces Takayuki Korogi of Japan on August 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii. continue
Manny Pacquiao - Pride of the Philippines
16.08 - Paul Barker: They couldn't have chosen a more appropriate fighter for the Tyson/Lewis undercard. Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao was exposed to a bigger audience at that event than at any other in his career, and it was exposure he richly deserved. continue
Champs Corner
16.08 - Ron "Champ" Miller: Hello fight fans!!!!!!!!I'm back and looking toward's this weekend's action. But first things first...... continue
Tua vs Moorer - A Southpaw Showdown
16.08 - By Clinton Mollett: Get set for the annihilation of a former World Heavyweight Champion... Michael Moorer in a futile attempt to jump the queue for a shot at the Heavyweight Championship has decided to bite the bullet by signing to fight I.B.F No.3 and NABF Champion David 'The Tuaman' Tua. continue
Routine For Calzaghe
14.08 - By Jeff Day: The career defining fight that Joe Calzaghe desperately wants and needs, appears no nearer coming to fruition. This Saturday night (17 August), at Cardiff Castle, Wales, the Welshman makes the 11th defence of the WBO super-middleweight title he won from Chris Eubank nearly five years ago. continue
Looking Ahead at the Fights This Week
14.08 - By Grey Johnson: I guess I want to start off by taking about my adventures of watching boxing in front of the television last Friday. ESPN2 featured Michael Stewart vs. Brad Jensen in the opener. continue
NEVER GIVE IN! Fernando Vargas v Oscar De la Hoya
13.08 - By Ben Pierce: It was Harrows, a private school for boys in Great Britain. The headmaster of the school prepared the boys as they were about to hear a great orator. He told them to listen carefully, to take notes, to capture every word. continue
Richel Hersisia vs Antoine Palatis on Aug. 23
13.08 - Having never previously fought a southpaw in his 13-fight pro career (all wins, 11 by KO), Dutch heavyweight hotshot Richel Hersisia takes a bit of a gamble when tackling just that in his first eight-rounder on August 23 in the most northern Danish city of Skagen. continue
Éric Lucas, From Underdog to Champion
12.08 - By Benoît Lelièvre: Since Éric Lucas has been crowned the WBC super middleweight champion in July of 2001, I heard plenty of different comments about him. What pissed me off is, as soon as I cross the border I hear this comment too often: paperchamp. continue
Time Tunnel: Dave Sands: 1926-1952
09.08 - By Tony Nobbs: This Sunday, August 11, marks 50 years since the passing of Australia's greatest ever fighter Dave Sands. While the term "greatest" is debated by fights fans today, there is no denying that the Aboriginal from the Dhungutti people on the North Coast of NSW is this nations most unfortunate and tragic and his accomplishments cannot be paid tribute enough. continue
Kirk Johnson Files Official Appeal With The WBA For Disqualification Loss
09.08 – Heavyweight contender Kirk Johnson, through his promoter Duva Boxing of Totowa, New Jersey, has filed an official appeal with the World Boxing Association (WBA) with regard to what he feels were unfair events and a violation of a World Boxing Association championship rule during his disqualification lost to heavyweight champion John Ruiz on July 27 in Las Vegas. continue
BOXING DIALOGUE – AN INTERVIEW WITH RON LIPTON
08.08 - By Adeyinka Makinde: New York born Ron Lipton has lived and breathed boxing for as long as he can remember. In the early 60’s as a homeless seventeen-year-old son of recently divorced parents, he literally sought refuge amongst the boxing gymnasiums that proliferated Manhattan Island; meeting and sparring with legendary figures such as Dick Tiger and Rubin Carter. He competed in the 135-147lb class in Golden Gloves and AAU tourneys, winning three Golden Gloves titles and losing only three times in forty-two contests. continue
‘Sweet, Sweet’ Crimes
08.08 - Mike Samuels: It’s amazing how sports have changed. The Golden Years have passed us all in the younger generation, and instead, we are brought up by the million-dollar lawyers, the candy cane trials of professional athletes, and the opinion that if you have money nothing is impossible. continue
Late Bloomin' Jameel McCline
08.08 - Paul Barker: It's the wave of the future. Whether we're talking baseball, football, hockey, or lawn darts (ha ha), the trend is toward bigger, stronger - but not necessarily more skilled - athletes. continue
PACQUIAO TITLE DEFENSE SET ON OCT. 12!
07.08 - Dennis Principe: IBF superbantamweight champion Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao is set to defend his title against 4th ranked contender Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym (36W-2L, 22 KO’s) of Thailand on October 12. continue
Who are the real champions...
07.08 - Ben Pierce: Let me first say that as a die-hard boxing fan, I hate it when some television sportscaster, newspaper, magazine or website writer, wants to try and tell me who the real champions of boxing are. I know who they are and so do most boxing fans. continue
It Takes The Wright Man To Unify Th Jr Middleweight Title!
06.08 - Sometimes, all it takes is a little luck. Being at the right place at the right time to open the door when opportunity knocks. But luck will only take you so far. Especially in the brutal sport of boxing. Unifying the jr. middleweight title? It takes the WRIGHT man for that job. continue
Has Naseem Hamed Missed The Boat?
06.08 - Alexander Venn: “I am going to become a Legend!“ - This was Naseem Hamed’s bold statement after giving Cardiffs’ Steve “The Cinderella Man” Robinson a boxing lesson and winning the WBO World Featherweight title in 1995. continue
Third Wave Heavyweights upon us
05.08 - By Steve Trellert: Over a decade ago the Heavyweight Division was hit by a Tsunami not seen since the glory days of the early to mid 1970's. Since then the sea has calmed with two impending tidal waves becoming little more than a limp ripple. continue
The Time Tunnel: 75th Anniversary of "The Long Count"
05.08 - by B. R. Bearden: "The Long Count." It’s been 75 years since the phrase was attached to the second fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. Even the most casual boxing fan probably knows it involved a knockdown and an "eight count" that went for about twice that long. Dempsey failed to regain the title and Tunney would retire as heavyweight champion. But there was much more to the story. continue
Earnie Shavers: Welcome To The Big Time
05.08 - A Book Review By Rick Renald : Certain things in life are pretty much guaranteed. By now, most of us realize everyone has a story to tell. In life, there will be shortcomings and downfalls laced like razor sharp thorn bushes on everyone's path. continue
FREITAS WINS DECISION OVER ATTAH, ECHOLS WINS IBF ELIMINATOR
04.08 - – In a battle of unbeaten boxers, crowd-pleasing World Boxing Organization/World Boxing Association (WBO/WBA) 130-pound Champion Acelino “Popo” Freitas successfully defended his titles with a unanimous 12-round decision over WBO No. 1 contender Daniel “The Prophet” Attah Saturday on SHOWTIME. continue
Brewer Survives Underdog Assault
04.08 - Paul-John Ramos: He has lost two split decisions to Sven Ottke in Germany. He has been knocked out by Antwun Echols after sending Echols down three times in the prior round. Charles Brewer has found strange ways to lose, and it nearly happened again in his sloppy six-round TKO win over Scott Pemberton at Foxwoods Hotel and Casino on Friday. continue
You Have Spoken!
04.08 - By Yousef Faroniya: The East Side Boxing readers have spoken! After writing "Who is Your Pound for Pound King" and posting my rankings and my reasons, I was met with the passionate opinions of some of readers of the column. continue
"X" tremely Stubborn
03.08 - Mike Samuels: If you don't know who Bernard Hopkins is, well, that's not entirely shocking. But let's say you've never witnessed him fight, you don't order pay per-view telecasts, and you stopped watching boxing after Larry Holmes pummeled Muhammad Ali. The best way to get a grasp on the mug of Bernard Hopkins is to pull out a new edition dictionary and look up the world stubborn.
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Interview: Johnny "Mi Vida Loca" Tapia
02.08 - By Chris Curry: Johnny Tapia is one of the most colourful and exciting fighters in the world today. Like everyone, Johnny has a story to tell. His "Mi Vida Loca". Crazy life. From the moment Johnny Tapia was born on February 13th 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, life set him tasks that many of us would never experience. continue
De La Hoya - Vargas Now We're Talkin' Superfight!
02.08 - Paul Barker: As much as fight fans are salivating over this upcoming bout, I think Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas want it more! Vargas, for all his public badmouthing of The Golden Boy, has admitted to it being his dream fight, while De La Hoya must be beside himself with joy at this opportunity to shut Vargas up. continue
Juan Carlos Gomez wants to make Heavy impression
01.08 - Berlin – Many visitors of the Universum event at Estrel Convention Center will be looking forward to watching a certain pugilistic fighter on August 17: Juan Carlos Gomez, one of the most entertaining fighters in boxing. continue
Looking Ahead at the Fights this Week
01.08 - By Grey Johnson : The heavyweight division is a near total disaster. There, I said it. After watching ten boring rounds of Ruiz-Johnson a few nights ago, I came to an obvious conclusion: both Ruiz and Johnson were the loser of that fight. continue
Irish Replies
01.08 - By T. Kaye: For The Reader: J.Probsts article was intended to draw an anaolgy between the Gerry Cooney-Larry Holmes Heavyweight Title Clash of 1982 and any potential Lewis-Klitschko bout. continue
Why we need to see Lewis-Klitschko
01.08 - By Murali Para: Right now Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko are almost universally rated as the 2 best heavyweights in the world. Their careers and accomplishments to date are, of course, very different indeed. With his recent demolition of the once-awesome Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis has cemented his status as the most consistent and successful heavyweight of the last 10 years. continue
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