WLAD IS BAD!!!!!! KLITSCHKO DESTROYS RAY MERCER
30.06 - By Tom Vosicky: The probable future Heavyweight Champion of the World put on a flawless display of brutal precision tonight in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Wladimir Klitschko (39-1, 36 KOs) gave Merciless Ray Mercer everything he could handle and more that he could not in a display of precision boxing rarely seen in the Heavyweight division. continue
Merciless Klitschko Dispatches Mercer
29.06 - By Aidan Monaghan: With brutal power, sizzling speed and ruthless efficiency Wladimir Klitschko pounded a very tough and brave Ray Mercer to a pulp on Saturday night to retain his WBO heavyweight title in Atlantic City, New Jersey. continue
Jim De Pierro: Klitschko-Mercer Prediction
28.06 - By Jim De Pierro: If ever there was a time for Wladimir Klitschko 38-1 (35 KOs) to shine now is it as he prepares to take on Ray Mercer 30-4-1 (22 KOs) this Saturday night in Atlantic City to be broadcast live on HBO in front of an American audience. continue
What Would You Do If You Were Bernard? 28.06 - By Ross Enamait: Plenty of trash talking has transpired between Roy Jones and Bernard Hopkins. Each guy has called the other out and each guy claims the other is scared to fight. I've noticed some fans shift gears suddenly criticizing Hopkins for avoiding this potential mega fight. continue
Letter from Kostya
28.06 - By Kostys Tszyu: I leave to Russia next week to assist with members of the Australian Amateur boxing team. I think it will be a great two weeks and the boys will learn great things from this trip. Since arriving back home from Vegas I have been taking it easy, relaxing with my family and friends. continue
Time Tunnel: Jersey Joe Walcott; The Long, Long Journey
27.06 - By B.R. Bearden: They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. And to climb a mountain that first step is always up. It is the willingness to continue to trudge upward despite pain and fatigue, regardless of heartbreaks and failure, which can mark the difference between the contender and the champion. Yet for one Joseph Arnold Cream, better known by his ring name of Jersey Joe Walcott, the climb to the top didn't run straight up, but rather wound round and round the mountain. continue
PACQUIAO WANTS UNIFICATION, TAPIA!
27.06 - By Dennis Principe: MANILA, Philippines - Current IBF jr. featherweight champion Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao wants to unify all major titles in his division before invading the featherweight ranks. According to Pacquiao's chief trainer Lito Mondejar, they are carefully studying all their options including the possibility of unifying the jr. featherweight division. continue
Interview: The Klitschko Brothers 27.06 - Could you give us some opening thoughts? Tommy Brooks: I’ve worked with a lot of great champions. I think by far these guys are the brightest stars I have had the opportunity to work with. I see a lot of great things happening with these guys. continue
Antwun Echols Interview: Echols - On the Brink of Success
26.06 - By Phillip Przybylo: Some fighters go entire careers hoping, wishing, and praying for that one title shot. Antwun Echols earned two of them. Unfortunately, he had to fight the current top dog in boxing, Bernard Hopkins, both times. continue
Promoters, Wake Up And Give Micky Ward What He Deserves! 26.06 - By Ross Enamait: I am one of the guys that constantly preach about the greatness of boxing. I'm quick to tell you all the positives that the game has; how its helped me, all the people that this game has positively influenced, kids it has kept off the streets, etc. To be fair, I suppose that I must also write of the negatives, because clearly some exist? continue
Sharkie’s Machine: Barrera vs. Morales Part II
25.06 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada, the long anticipated sequel to Barrera vs. Morales was finally here. Would it be a candidate for ‘fight of the year’ honors? From what we all remember, the first fight was one of the best fights of the 21st Century, the rematch would have to be tremendous. continue
Wladimir Klitschko: No Pulse Wladimir? 25.06 - By Steve Trellert: There seems to be two main schools of thought amongst boxing writers and commentators regarding WBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko. One school states that Wladimir has never had a real gut check where he has faced adversity and demonstrated heart and courage to get out of it. continue
Looking Ahead at the Fights this Week 25.06 - By Grey Johnson: Well, since this is my first column at Eastside Boxing, I probably should introduce myself. My name is Grey Johnson, and I've been a huge fan of the sweet science for a couple of years now, and I jumped at the chance to write down my views about the sport.
Krasniqi vs Saleta on Klitschko-Donald Undercard in Dortmund 24.06 - Dortmund – It’s 40 years ago since Dortmund held a European heavyweight championship with German participation. On 24 February 1962 Welshman Dick Richardson defended his EBU title successfully against German challenger Karl Mildenberger by knockout in round 1. continue
Ex-Amateur Foes Call Out Viloria!
24.06 - By Dennis Principe: Brothers Glenn and Nonito "Flash" Donaire, Jr. of the Philippines believe that newly-crowned WBC Youth champion Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria is being hyped-up by allowing him to feast on nondescript, characterless fighters. continue
Barrera Less Than Impressive In Rematch
23.06 - By Ed Ludwig: It was not a war but it was a very entertaining battle nonetheless. Marco Antonio Barrera (55-3 39 KO's) defeated WBC Featherweight champion, Erik Morales (41-1 31 KO's) by a twelve round unanimous decision. continue
Barrera lucky to gain revenge in rematch 23.06 - Murali Para: I do not think I am alone in saying that the Barrera-Morales II fight in Las Vegas was somewhat underwhelming. Billed as "For Pride and Honour", it was proclaimed as the biggest featherweight contest ever in terms of its gate of some 15,000. continue
Kohl: It was Ross Greenburg who wanted a cheaper opponent than Grigorian
21.06 - After the lightweight unification fight between IBF champion Paul Spadafora, 35-0, and WBO title holder Artur Grigorian, 34-0, scheduled for August 17 in the US, was called off tonight Klaus-Peter Kohl of Universum Box-Promotion, the promoter of Grigorian, expressed his disappointment today. continue
What Really Happened in the Jack Johnson-Stanley Ketchel Fight?
20.06 - by B.R. Bearden: On Oct 16th, 1909, a crowd of 10,000 gathered in Colma, California, to watch a boxing contest between heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, "the Galveston Giant", and middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel, "the Michigan Assassin". continue
Lawrence Clay-Bey Joins Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing
20.06 - Legendary boxer turned promoter, Sugar Ray Leonard, Chairman of Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing and Bjorn Rebney, CEO and President of Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing, announced the signing of Heavyweight Lawrence Clay-Bey of Bloomfield, Connecticut. continue
John Ruiz set for July 27 date with Kirk Johnson 19.06 - Don King Productions Inc., in association with Duva Boxing LLC and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino present a world championship tripleheader at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Saturday, July 27. continue
THE STATE OF THE GAME IN GERMANY 16.06 - By Olaf Schröder: In a time that every sports fan seems to care for nothing else but football, it makes sense to have an in-depth look at the sport of boxing in Germany. The season break allows for taking a breather, but at the same time everybody prepares to jump back into the ring, both literally as well as figuratively. Here then is a run-down of the status quo of all weight division in Germany. continue
Lampley, Merchant & Co. And The Cotton Controversy
16.06 - Aidan Monaghan: There's almost nothing like a conspiracy to generate headlines and to occasionally keep those who try to advance them employed. Yet its no secret that there were two obvious and noteworthy performances last Saturday night in Memphis - those of Lennox Lewis and of referee Eddie Cotton. continue
Interview: Commonwealth champion James Armah 16.06 - Ike Enwereuzor: Unbeaten commonwealth lightweight champion James "Bkom Fire" Armah of Ghana now(12-0) 6KO's speaks about his last fight. We ran into Armah at the Lewis-Tyson fight in Memphis, TN. The commonwealth champion won his last fight on June 4, by points against Chris Bertten in London. He's what Armah had to say.....continue
BEN RABAH WINS AUSTRALIAN LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE!
15.06 - By Tony Nobbs: In a bout between two Sydney Olympians,Team Fenech's Noefel Ben Rabah (Tunisia, 8-1,4 ko's) captured the Vacant Australian Lightweight Title with a split decision over Kassim Adam (Uganda,4-1-1,1 ko) at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney last night. continue
Vitali Klitschko and Larry Donald: Opponents but no rivals
14.06 - Atlantic City – On July 20 Dr. Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBA international heavyweight title against American Larry Donald at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. This week Klitschko and Donald met in Atlantic City where the German based Ukrainian is currently preparing for his upcoming fight together with his coaches Fritz Sdunek and Tom Brooks. However, it wasn’t the first meeting of Donald and the older Klitschko brother. continue
Time Tunnel: Lewis/Tyson in Historical Perspective 13.06 - by B. R. Bearden: Watching Lewis easily dismantle Tyson, I found myself considering the state of the heavyweight division and where the current crop of champions and contenders rank historically. continue
Mercer vs Klitschko - Is There A Ray Of Hope?
12.06 - By Ed Ludwig: On June 29th Ray Mercer (30-4-1 22 KO's) will step into the ring against the current WBO Heavyweight Champion, Wladimir Klitschko (38-1 35 KO's). continue
Lennox Lewis: ‘Go East Old Man’
12.06 - By Steve Trellert: With Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis’ dominance and destruction of Mike Tyson complete, it would now seem the perfect time for Lennox to put on a cowboy hat and ride out of Memphis west towards the sunset. After all, what else could he possibly accomplish that would enhance his future legacy further? continue
Punch-Drunken Stupor: All Aboard the “Big Deal” Bandwagon 11.06 - By Jonathan David Morris: Shortly after he dispatched Mike Tyson last Saturday night, something about Lennox Lewis occurred to me: He’s never had a nickname. None that I can remember, anyhow, save for Double-L. Certainly none of note. continue
What happens now - The Mike Tyson BBQ Grill?
11.06 - By Kenny Giles: It's a harsh statement, but fair. The ending of 'Rocky' saw Apollo Creed and Mr. Balboa exchange dialogue along the lines of, "ain't gonna be no rematch" met by the response "don't want one" continue
Justice Prevails in Memphis 10.06 - Walter C. Donovan, III: It feels good when the right thing happens. Even before Lennox Lewis dumped Mike Tyson for the count in the eighth round to retain his undisputed heavyweight title Saturday night in Memphis, the good guy thrashing the bad guy with piercing jabs, whistling uppercuts, and pulverizing right crosses was…Continue
Klitschko Bros Not Surprised by Lewis’ One-sided Victory Over Tyson
10.06 - World Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko and his brother, Vitali, a former WBO heavyweight champion and current No. 2 contender, both picked Lennox Lewis to defeat Mike Tyson in their fight tonight in Memphis. continue
Sharkie´s Machine: A Myth Crumbles While The Truth Rumbles
10.06 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr: Saturday night at “The Pyramid” in Memphis Tennessee, the heavily hyped and long awaited showdown between Iron Mike Tyson (49-3-0/2NC-43 KO’s) and Lennox Lewis (39-2-1-30 KO’s) finally happened.. continue
Lennox Lewis Cements A Legacy of Greatness 09.06 - By Cliff Clark: Fighting with a cold fury, Lennox Lewis battered challenger Mike Tyson into an eighth round stoppage Saturday night in Memphis, TN. Lewis won every round by a wide margin. continue
MICHAEL GERARD TYSON: A PUGILISTIC OBITUARY 09.06 - By Adeyinka Makinde: Memphis, Tennessee is a city that is rich in culture and history. It is the home of Blues music deity W.C. Handy and Rock n'roll king Elvis Presley, both of whose legacies are preserved respectively in the garishly constructed tourist Mecca's of Beale Street and Graceland. . continue
Lennox Lewis - New Millennium Champion 09.06 - By Ben Yap : Although this fight did not turn into the classic that I had hoped it would, it was an important fight in the history of boxing and it accomplished two things. continue
The Eve of Lewis-Tyson 08.06 - By Murali Para: On the eve of probably the biggest fight of my generation, the temperature is soaring within the boxing fraternity. continue
Briggs KO´s Mailata in 4 07.06 - By Tony NObbs: WBC number 16 Lt Heavyweight Paul "Hurricane" Briggs (16-1, 13 ko's) retained his OPBF Title for the second time by stopping Mandatory Challenger American Samoan Seiaute Mailata at 1.40 of round four at the Southport Sharks AFL Club on the Gold Coast last night. continue
Mr. Lazy and the Loon: Conclusion 07.06 - By Steve Trellert:With Experience (particularly recent), Stamina, and Mental Toughness favoring Lennox Lewis, it would seem easy to conclude Iron Mike as a write-off this Saturday night, right? Wrong! continue
The Psychology Of Lewis & Tyson 07.06 - By Aidan Monaghan: Admit it, although an examination of the x's and o's regarding the Tyson/Lewis match-up can surely generate hours of interesting debate, its the state's of mind and personalities of at least one, if not both combatants that has captured the attention of even the non boxing public. continue
Time Tunnel: The Real McCoy
06.06 - by B. R. Bearden: It is ironic that the fighter for whom the phrase "The Real McCoy" was coined should have been such a dishonest shyster par excellence. continue
The Home of Elvis Presley Rocks to Lewis-Tyson
06.06 - By Tony Nobbs: The home of Elvis Presley will be rockin' to a different and more thunderous beat on Saturday night when former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Iron Mike Tyson (49-3-2NC with 43 KOs) attempts to dethrone reigning Heavyweight King Lennox Lewis (39-2-1, 30 KOs) at the Pyramid Arena in Memphis, Tennessee. continue
The Lewis/Tyson Disaster Survival Kit 05.06 - By Jonathan David Morris: India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan. Turn on the news or pick up the paper, it's nothing but India and Pakistan. Enough already. continue
Holyfield-Rahman Recap
05.06 - By Don Deane: Yeah so punctuality isn't my most prominent quality, but it shouldn't be too late to analyze the fight between Evander Holyfield and Hasim Rahman. continue
Fouling must be ended! No more ifs and butts
04.06 - Janne Romppainen: It’s often said that a fighter can win a fight not only by using his fists but by using his head too. Well that is true, but it is not supposed to be done as literally as Evander Holyfield does in his fights. continue
MUNDINE DISPATCHES OBAH!
03.06 - By Tony Nobbs: Anthony Mundine took his record to 13-1, 10 ko's with an impressive six round stoppage of a very game but outclassed Darren Obah (19-4,12 ko's) to retain his PABA Super Middleweight Title at the E.G Whitlam Centre in Liverpool, Sydney tonight. continue
Sharkie’s Machine - Heartbreak and Headache for Rahman 03.06 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: This Saturday in Atlantic City N.J. former one-time Heavyweight Champion Hasim Rahman (35-3-0-29 KO’s) faced former, four-time World Champion, Evander Holyfield (37-5-2-25 KO’s), in a 12 round Heavyweight Eliminator bout to determine the WBA’s mandatory challenger for the winner of John Ruiz vs. Kirk Johnson.continue
Tyson, Lewis and referee Eddie Cotton
03.06 - By Aidan Monaghan: The third and potentially most crucial man in the ring during next weeks Mike Tyson/Lennox Lewis bout will be referee Eddie Cotton. continue
Lewis Vs Tyson - The Time Has Come 02.06 - by B.Yap: On November 22nd, 1986, Mike Tyson, at the age of 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion ever in the history of the sport by knockout over then WBC champion Trevor Berbick. continue
The Big "L"
02.06 - by J.R. Reyes: When I try to relate to a fighter and the pressure he faces, I remember back to the hot summer days in Houston, when I was a middle schooler and became very interested in basketball. I would practice day or night, rain or shine. continue
Dorin Dominates Balbi In Rematch 01.06 - By Ed Ludwig: Leonard Dorin (21-0 7 KO’s) successfully defended his WBA Lightweight crown with a twelve round unanimous decision over Raul Balbi (49-6-1 33 KO’s). continue
