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Boxing News July 2002
Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! Issue 5
31.07 - By Mike Samuels: The drum keeps on-a’ roll-n’….or something like that. That’s right! That kickass writer at Eastsideboxing.com (me, of course) is back to drop the record FIFTH issue of Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! continue
Who is your pound for pound king?
30.07 - By Yousef Faroniya: Boxing has long been obsessed with a mythical ranking which rates boxers against each other with considerations being made according to weight. This has been a great way for people to give their opinion to who the best boxers are, and who isn't. continue
And the winner is...John Ruiz!
29.07 - By Ben Pierce: No boxing fans, I am not speaking of last nights fight between John Ruiz and Kirk Johnson, but instead the possible Emmy nomination Ruiz should receive for the Best Actor in a Sporting Event. continue
Ruiz vs. Johnson - Painful To Watch
28.07 - By Ed Ludwig: The dreams of Kirk Johnson (32-1-1 23 KO's) becoming the WBA Heavyweight Champion went down the drain along with the thirty dollars I had to cough up to watch this farce called a fight. continue
Ex-WBC Champ Tunacao KO´s Russian in 4!
27.07 - By Dennis Principe : CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former WBC Flyweight champion Malcolm “Eagle Eye” Tuñacao proved that he deserves another crack at the world title when he stopped Russian superflyweight champion Kakhar Sabitov in the fourth round at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in this city. . continue
Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! Issue 4
27.07 - By Mike Samuels: Back by popular demand yet again, the fans just can’t seem to keep their traps shut (and that’s a good thing)! This week we dive right into various topics. From the legacy of Bore Jones Jr., to the beginning rumors of negations between the Ukrainian Giant and Lennox Lewis, and whaddya’ know, Mike Tyson has managed to mingle his way in this puppy! continue
What is Larry Holmes Thinking?
26.07 - By Ross Enamait: Larry Holmes is one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. He had perhaps the best jab in the history of the heavyweight division. Larry Holmes began his professional boxing career in 1973. He is a legend to this game. continue
Heavyweight Weekend: What will Happen?
26.07 - By Jim De Pierro: Lennox Lewis is apparently determined to retire with the belts by pricing himself out of existence with an outrageous demand that he be paid 30 million dollars for a rematch in one of the most one sided heavyweight title fights in recent memory. continue
The Heavyweight Breakdown
25.07 - By Walter C. Donovan, III: There's boxing…then there's heavyweight boxing, a multi-million dollar lottery consisting of big men and even bigger risks. Great risks, great rewards, the ultimate reward being crowned as undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. continue
John Ruiz and Kirk Johnson: Battle for Respect.
25.07 - By Steve Trellert: According to the World Boxing Association, this Saturday's fight between incumbent WBA Champion John Ruiz and Challenger Kirk Johnson is a battle for the Heavyweight Championship of the World. continue
What Next In The Heavyweight Division?
25.07 - By Alexander Venn: Lennox Lewis has stated earlier this month that he is only interested in a re-match with Tyson, but would this be wise, given the Brownsville brawler’s antics in his last re-match? continue
Let's Focus On the Greats
24.07 - By Ross Enamait: The boxing community drooled for months over the Mosley - Forrest rematch. We all knew it was coming and were sure to tune in this past Saturday. Sure the fight came and went without the action we hoped, but it was still great to see two of the best fighters today so willing to get in the ring and do battle. So what is the problem you ask? continue
Mosley and Judah: The Return
24.07 - By Don Deane: In two consecutive weekends we were treated to the returns of two great former champions. Love him or hate him, Zab Judah is a great fighter, and Shane Mosley is a pound for pounder. continue
Looking Ahead at the Fights This Week
23.07 - By Grey Johnson: Told ya. Well ok, it wasn't really a spectacular win for Forrest, but I personally thought he deserved to win more than Mosley did. Sugar Shane disappointed me with his approach to fighting Vernon. continue
Sugar Comes Up Short
22.07 - Ringside Report by Phillip Przybylo: All of the hype leading up to the most intriguing match-up of the year did little to impress spectators at Conseco Fieldhouse Saturday night. It was not exactly the most exhilarating welterweight contest in recent memory. continue
Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! Issue 3
22.07 - By Mike Samuels - They’re still biting at the reputation of Lewis. They’re still swinging for the fences at yours truly, and now with Vernon Forrest’s complete performance against the Sugar man in the books, a whole new fire has been lit. One fan even goes as far as questioning Ali’s legacy! And what about Butterball and Grandpa Holmes? It’s time to let the fans speak! continue
Sharkie’s Machine: No Ifs Ands or Butts About It
22.07 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: Mosley-Forrest II reminded me of Barrera-Morales II -- where hype exceeded expectations. It was a good fight, but not a great fight. It was an interesting drama of guts, glory and redemption. continue
Forrest bursts Mosley's bubble again
21.07 - By Murali Para: Last night's rematch between Vernon Forrest and Shane Mosley was for the WBC and IBF portions of the welterweight championship of the world, and was held in the Conseco Field House in Indianapolis, where some 18,000 fans gathered in eager anticipation. continue
Forrest vs. Mosley - The Viper Neutralizes Sugar
21.07 - By Ed Ludwig: Vernon Forrest (35-0 26 KO's) successfully retained his WBC Welterweight title over "Sugar" Shane Mosley (38-2 35 KO's). The rematch took place at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indiana and after witnessing a stinker I would think that this was fought in an outhouse. Forrest won via unanimous decision. continue
Briggs-Kelly Signed For Sept 18
21.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Rod Waterhouse, trainer of OPBF Light Heavyweight Champion Paul "Hurricane" Briggs (16-1,13 ko) announced yesterday that his charge has signed to fight former World Title Challenger Glenn "Kunga" Kelly (28-1-1,15 ko)at the Horden Pavilion in Sydney on September 18. continue
Nathan Sting Impresses Hometown Fans!
21.07 - By Tony Nobbs: At Thursday night's weigh-in for his 10 round Clash with Indonesia's pocket sized Dozer Tobing on the follwing evening's Taylor-Ajadarto U/C at the Southport RSL Club, IBF # 13 Bantamweight contender Nathan Sting declared to me that he was "going to steal the show", just as he had done in October 2000 when he recaptured the Australian Bantamweight Title from Johnny Binge on the Anthony Mundine-Heath Stenton undercard in Melbourne. continue
TELLY BOOST FOR MIHALY KOTAI
20.07 - RTL Klub, Hungary's biggest television company, has this weekend committed to support the country's current top fighter, WBC International superwelterweight champion Mihaly Kotai. continue
SHANNAN TAYLOR WINS PABA SUPER WELTER TITLE!
20.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Former WBC Welterweight Tile Challenger Shannan Taylor captured the vacant PABA 154 lb Title at the Southport RSL on the Gold Coast, by a TKO in the ninth round over tough Indonesian Harman Ajadarto on Friday night. continue
You Da Man, Lennox!
20.07 - Paul Barker: And to think there was a time I was saying it about Tyson: "You da man, Mikey!" What was I thinking? Like so many others, I was a dyed-in-the-wool Tyson fanatic back in the eighties and nineties. He was like no fighter I'd ever seen before, an unstoppable juggernaut who annihilated his opponents with a ferocity akin to a jungle beast's. continue
Krasniqi one kg lighter than Saleta
20.07 - Dortmund – At the official weigh in at Westfeld Casino in Hohensyburg near Dortmund challenger Przemyslaw Saleta weighed one kilogram more than European champion Luan Krasniqi. continue
Is Mike Tyson a Future Hall of Famer?
20.07 - By Yousef Faroniya: Mike Tyson has had a tumultous career which seems to be nearing an end. The most controversial sports figure, and the former "baddest man in the planet" has been at the top of the hill, as well as the bottom in his 17-year boxing career. continue
Let's Not Forget The Other Rematch On Saturday
19.07 - By Ross Enamait: Finally, the time is here for two of the best rematches in boxing. For those fans excited about the Mosley - Forrest rematch, let's not forget the rematch between light heavyweight contenders Eric Harding and Antonio Tarver. continue
Vengeance is Sweet, Sugar Sweet
18.07 - By Jim De Pierro: I know everybody reading this article is reading it for my opinion on what will happen when Shane Mosley (38-1 35 KOs) will attempt to avenge his only loss to Vernon Forrest (34-0 26 KOs) who holds wins over Mosley in both the pro ranks and as an amateur. I always believe in saving the best for last so you will either have to read my opinion on some light-heavyweight action this weekend or skip down a couple of paragraphs. continue
Nathan Sting Ready To Show Class On Friday Night
17.07 - by Tony Nobbs: IBF Rated Bantamweight Nathan "The Real Thing" Sting (22-6-1, 11 ko's) faces former Indonesian Bantam Champ Dozer Tobing (given as 22-7-1, 9 ko's) in a scheduled ten rounder on Friday night at the Southport RSL on the Gold Coast on a Jamie Myer Fox sports promotion. continue
“Come Out Joppy”!
My name is Evans Ashira Oure, "The African Warrior". I am the former undefeated IBA world middleweight champion and current WBA international middleweight Champ, ranked # 11 in the world by the WBA . 21-0 as a professional, with 11 knockouts. continue
McBride-Minus headline MSFNNE boxing card at The Roxy
17.07 - BROCKTON, Mass. - Irish heavyweight champion Kevin "The Clones Colossus" McBride (26-4-1, 21 KOs) and Bahamian title-holder Reynaldo Minus (16-11, 14 KOs) battle Friday night, July 26 in the 10-round main event, on the fifth Mohegan Sun FightNight New England series show, at The Roxy nightclub in Boston. continue
Looking Ahead at the Fights This Week
16.07 - By Grey Johnson: Ah yes, it looks like another quiet week ahead for boxing fans until Saturday night. Shane Mosley vs. Vernon Forrest provides an interesting rematch. Personally, I like Vernon to take another win over Mosley. continue
Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! Issue 2
16.07 - By Mike Samuels : Everyone has a say in the, what seem to be, never-ending trials and tribulations of Lennox Lewis and Vladimir Klitschko. Does Lennox need to starch the big Ukrainian giant to "cement his legacy?" continue
Step Up To The Plate, Kirk
16.07 - Paul Barker: As much as I admire the abilities of my fellow Canadian, Kirk Johnson, am I alone in thinking that he's being groomed WAY too cautiously? continue
MUNDINE WINS IN 3!
16.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Just like he did in his brother Lester’s four round TKO loss to Calvin Grove in 1996, Keith Ellis walked into to the ring at Melbourne’s Vodafone Arenalast night halting the former IBF 130 lb Champ’s bout with Super Middleweight Anthony Mundine at the 2 minute mark of round three. continue
Sharkie’s Machine: The Not-So-Super Return Of Zab Judah
15.07 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: This past Saturday in Tunica Mississippi, Zab Judah, the southpaw from Brooklyn N.Y. made his return to the ring after a six-month suspension to face Omar Weis, a middle of the road type fighter who’s claim to fame was exposing Hector Camacho Jr., who at the time was mysteriously rated #1 contender by the WBC. Weis is an Argentine fighter who is accustomed to being on the wrong end of decisions in close fights. continue
OLYMPIC CHAMP HARRISON NOW 6-0
14.07 - By A.J. Venn: A-Force' Audley Harrison's 6th pro fight was his most exciting yet, and the Olympic Gold medallist continued to show flashes of world class. continue
Philip Holiday In Great Shap For Jawad Kaliq!
13.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Former IBF Lightweight Champion Philip "No Deal" Holiday (36-5-1,21 ko's) journeys to England next week to challenge Jawad "Too Seek" Kaliq (18-1-1, 12 ko's) for the IBO Welterweight Championship in Kaliq's hometown of Nottingham on July 27.
Vitali Klitschko injured, but event in Dortmund still on
12.07 – Bad luck for Dr. Vitali Klitschko. Just one week in front of his fight against American Larry Donald he suffered a slipped disc in training. Klitschko was scheduled to defend his WBA international heavyweight title on July 20 at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund against Donald. continue
Furious Friday Mail Bag
12.07 - By Mike Samuels: Why does Chris Byrd deserve a shot at Lennox Lewis before the man (Klitschko) that dominated him inside the ring? How can Lewis be considered a great champion when he hasn’t beaten anyone in their prime? continue
Lennox Lewis offends Klitschkos, Wladimir and Vitali react
10.07 - Hamburg – Ten days after Dr. Wladimir Klitschko’s impressive victory over Ray Mercer in Atlantic City and another ten days before Dr. Vitali Klitschko’s showdown against Larry Donald in Dortmund WBC and IBF champion Lennox Lewis all of a sudden began to speak publicly. continue
Is Lennox Lewis Afraid of The Ukrainian Giant?
10.07 - By Mike Samuels: Lennox Lewis is by far the best heavyweight of the nineties.
It simply can't be argued. He has beaten the likes of Riddick Bowe (Yeah, he showed how yellow he was, but that's not the fault of Lewis), Ray Mercer, Tony Tucker, James Smith, Frans Botha, Michael Grant, David Tua and the best heavyweight of the late eighties, Mike Tyson continue
Interview with Peter Manfredo Jr.
10.07 - By Ed Ludwig: I recently had the pleasure of speaking with rising Jr. Middleweight star, Peter Manfredo Jr. The native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island will be back in the ring on July 26 against an opponent to be announced. continue
Nifty Footwork: Lewis Sidesteps Klitschko
10.07 - Aidan Monaghan: In an interview with SKY Sports, Lennox Lewis revealed Monday that he is not interested in a championship bout with emerging heavyweight superstar Wladimir Klitschko stating that such a fight would be a "waste of my time", that Klitschko isn't "tough enough" and thus he would "knock him out". continue
Scoring the Rounds
07.07 - By Steve Trellert: With the Floyd Mayweather-Jose Luis Castillo and Marco Antonio Barrera-Erik Morales II decisions still fresh in our minds as gifts bestowed by Boxing Judges, I feel a sudden urge to create my own criteria in terms of how scoring should work. In order of priority: continue
Looking Ahead at the Fights this Week
08.07 - By Grey Johnson: Well, hello boxing fans, hope you enjoyed your week off. I was happy to see that the Grant-Williams fight ended up not counting towards either fighter's record, but the fight shouldn't have occurred in the first place. continue
Time Tunnel: Roy Jones, Jr. down in The Garden
07.07 - By Kenny Giles: On Saturday, July 18, 1998 I was in New York - a long way from my home in the North of England. I was midway through a two week holiday touring East Coast America with my girlfriend who, it has to be said, has little or no interest in Boxing whatsoever. continue
Trinidad Retirement a Ploy?
07.07 - By Dennis Principe: Last weekend former three-time world champion and future boxing great Felix “Tito” Trinidad of Puerto Rico decided to retire from boxing after his camp was unable to secure rematches against undisputed middleweight champion Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins and WBC jr. middleweight champion Oscar “Golden Boy” Dela Hoya. continue
The British Super Middleweight chronicles 07.07 - By Paul Concannon - Part 1: The Road to Calzaghe: September the 21st 1990, White hart Lane, London; the Super-Middleweight division is very much in it's infancy and barely a mirage on the global fistic landscape yet Englishmen Chris Eubank and Michael Watson are about to wage a brutal but ultimately tragic battle for the vacant WBO 12 stone title. Eubank would end the torrid affair in round twelve after rising from a stinging knockdown in the previous round. Watson, ahead on all three cards, will collapse into coma. continue
Ruiz vs. Johnson - Is Captain Kirk Ready To Set Sail?
05.07 - By Ed Ludwig: The pride of North Preston, Nova Scotia will be far from home come July 27th. That is when Canadian Heavyweight, Kirk Johnson (32-0-1 23 KO's) will challenge the reigning WBA Champion, John Ruiz (37-4-1 27 KO's) from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. continue
Fireworks in Indy: Forrest-Mosley II
05.07 - By Mike Samuels: America's independence will have been celebrated some three weeks ago, but the boxing fans around the world - especially in the state of Indiana - will still be anxious and filled with paranoia until the bell rings and Shane Mosley steps back into the ring for the most anticipated rematch of the summer with "The Viper" Vernon Forrest. continue
Ingemar Johansson: Ingo's A No-No
05.07 - By Jeff Day: Now, I'm not one to cast aspersions on the good people at the International Boxing Hall of fame, but it strikes me that induction is becoming a little diluted. The vast majority of the fighters honoured in the "Modern" section, nobody in their right mind could argue with. continue
Time Tunnel: The Origins of Boxing Terms and Traditions
04.07 - By B.R. Bearden: With the 4th of July here, and Americans celebrating their history and heritage, I thought it might be interesting to reflect back on boxing's history. First, I thought I'd see what important bouts occurred on the 4th of July in the US. continue
Interview: John Ruiz
04.07 - by Ike Enwereuzor: WBA heavyweight champion John "Quietman" Ruiz of Chelsea, Mass now (37-4-1) 27 KO's made his professional debut August 20, 1992 beating Kevin Parker by 4th round decision in Atlantic City, NJ. Ruiz is currently at Poconos Pa getting ready to make his title defense against undefeated No.1 heavyweight mandatory challenger Kirk "Bubba" Johnson (32-0-1 23 KO's) on July 27, 2002 at Mandalay Bay Casino Las Vegas, NV. continue
Equal Pay For Equal Work
03.07 - By Don Deane: People appreciate boxing for many reasons, some for the sheer savagery of it, others for the artistry that actually is the sport. But one often overlooked quality of boxing is the need for its older participants to stay in the sport way beyond their logical years. continue
Lennox Lewis Needs Wladimir Klitschko
02.07 - By Ross Enamait: Lennox Lewis lived with the shadow of Mike Tyson looming over his shoulder. Lewis so desperately wanted to be remembered among the great heavyweights but had yet to defeat the media magnet Mike Tyson. continue
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