30.11 - By Adeyinka Makinde: The saga of modern boxing, the sport of sanitised brutality continues into a new century. This in itself is something of an achievement, for many powerful interests have over the preceding decades taken the view that the existence of the sport, is inherently antithetical to the values held sacred within a functioning civilized society and still agitate for it's obliteration. continueHBO Hedging Against a New Dark Age for Boxing? Part II 30.11 - By Steve Trellert: The Heart and Soul of Boxing is in fear, mortal fear. A fear that is in essence a fear of nothingness and obscurity. A fear of an impending vacuum in our beloved sport. The cause of this terror? Quite simply the retirement of the Heavyweight Champion of the World, Lennox Lewis. continue
Double Philippine (PBF) championship tonight
30.11 - by Dennis Principe: An explosive double Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) championship will be on tap tonight as jr. lightweight champion Rex Marzan and flyweight king Celso Danggud risk their titles versus separate opponents at the Alabang Elementary School covered court in Muntinlupa City. continueLiving up to the hype, Kessler dominates Thobela 30.11 - By Carsten Rylander: Long touted as an exceptional prospect by his countrymen, Danish super middleweight Mikkel Kessler (now 30-0, 22 KO) dropped the prospect-tag and inched closer to a future world title shot with an impressive unanimous decision over South Africa's popular "Rose of Soweto", Dingaan Thobela (now 40-10-2, 26 KO) in Copenhagen. continue
29.11 - By Jim De Pierro: This Saturday’s “Fistful of Dollars” PPV, where eight heavyweights (Tim Witherspoon, Derrick Jefferson, Anthony Thompson, Jeremy Williams, Gerald Nobles, Paolo Vidoz, Ray Austin and Maurice Harris) will participate in a 3 round single elimination tournament with the winner getting $100,000, is so gimmicky I think this thing might actually work and be really successful in generating PPV dollars. continueOPBF # 1 CASTAÑARES BATTLES JAPANESE IN EXHIBITION BOUT 29.11 - by Dennis Principe: Boxing disciples in Carmen can take a glimpse of the punching prowess of ALA Boy standout Dindo "Diesel" Castañares as the reigning RP jr welterweight king figures in a two-round, no-holds-barred exhibition bout with Japanese prospect Noriharu Iwatani of Osaka.. continueVitali Klitschko Could Lose "Hands Down"
28.11 - Diego Rodriguez: It appears that Vitali Klitschko, the bigger, older brother of rising star Wladimir Klitschko, earned himself a title shot against the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Lennox Lewis, in his next bout. continueBritain's All Time Heavy Top Ten
28.11 - By Jeff Day: This article may cause some amusement to my esteemed American readers, but I feel there is a place on this, the world's number one website, for a ranking of Britain's all time top ten heavyweights. continueLOVEMORE NDOU BACK IN ACTION AFTER QUINNONES SETBACK! 28.11 - by Tony Nobbs: South African born Lovemore Ndou (31-5-1, 19 KO) steps into the ring for the second time this month when he meets Thailand's Saknirun Twins Gym (15-7, 7 KO) for the IBF Pan Pacific Super Lightweight Belt at Melbourne Festival Hall on Friday night.continue Station Casinos Sports Books Post Odds on CKP´s "Fistfull of Dollars" 28.11 - Race and sports books at Station Casinos properties in Nevada have established lanky southpaw Anthony Thompson as a 2-to-1 favorite to win Cedric Kushner Promotions’ $100,000, winner-take-all “Fistful of Dollars” heavyweight tournament, which will be televised live on pay-per-view this Saturday, Nov. 30, from Atlantic City, N.J. continueGAB TO DO MORE BOXING SEMINARS IN THE PHILIPPINES
28.11 - By Dennis Principe: The Games and Amusement Board (GAB) plans to have more boxing seminars next year in different parts of the country after conducting two successful workshops in two different provinces this month. continue Angel Hernandez vs JC Candelo Fight For IBF No.1 Ranking Dec 13
28.11 - The rematch between Angel Hernandez and J.C. Candelo, which will headline a sensational double championship fight card, will not only be for the North American Boxing Federation super welterweight championship, but an eliminator for the International Boxing Federation's No. 1 ranking, as well. continue DONAIRE WINS WBO TITLE!
27.11 - By Dennis Principe: Filipino-American boxer Glenn “The Filipino Bomber” captured the vacant WBO Asia Pacific flyweight crown after decisioning veteran Wangpanom Vor Saktawee of Thailand last November 22 at the University of Guam. continue Bernard Hopkins returns to the well again...
27.11 - Ben Pierce: It has been over a year now since Bernard Hopkins defeated Felix Trinidad and became the undisputed Middleweight champion of the world. Hopkins was at the peak of his career, something he had fought and struggled for so many years, had finally been achieved. continue WBA: Klitschko remains No. 3 contender 26.11 - WBA Press Release: We like to inform that the World Boxing Association released its new ratings on November 25. As you will notice, these ratings correspond to the SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2002 period. We want to make it clear that this is an exceptional case since ratings are always made on a MONTHLY BASIS. continueCan we really count on Ring Magazine champions to be real?
25.11 - Diego Rodriguez: Since Ring Magazine has decided to create its own ranking system and its own recognized champions, I have been relieved of all the alphabet garbage that continues to make no sense to anybody these days.continueBOOK REVIEW: JOE LOUIS AND JESSE OWENS 25.11 - By Adeyinka Makinde: There are few biographies that opt to feature a parallel chronology of the lives of two people. Such are the demands placed on the author to deliver a meaningful enough summation on one character that the addition of a second seems at once a daunting, near impossible concept. continue
PHILIPPINE “RUMBLE” RESULTS
25.11 - Dennis Principe @ rinngside: ORMOC CITY, Southern Leyte, Philippines – Philippine bantamweight contender Ricky Gozo seems at home in the featherweight division after winning a lopsided 10-round decision over Colong Tahuson Sunday night at the Ormoc City Superdome in this city. continue
Sharkie’s Machine: Ward-Gatti II - The Exception To The Rule 24.11 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: Once again, the Pride of Lowell Massachusetts battles the Thunder from Jersey City N.J. in a battle of two of the truest warriors of our era in Boxing. In this age of predictable mismatches, overpaid under-achievers and classless loudmouths who taunt more than they fight, Gatti and Ward are the exception to the rule. continue
Vitali Klitschko Knocks Out Larry Donald in 10th Round 24.11 - Vitali "Dr. Iron Fist" Klitschko convincingly cleared the final hurdle to a 2003 showdown with WBC/IBF Heavyweight Champ Lennox Lewis by retaining his WBA International heavyweight title with a 10th-round knockout over Larry Donald Saturday night at Dortmund, Germany. continue
Season's Greetings: The Fight Fans Wish List
24.11 - By Don Deane: Tis the season to be jolly, and spend insane amounts of money on gifts for people you see once a year. Just kidding, I'm not that cynical. But the point of gift giving is putting our thoughts into material items to show people how much we care.
Wlodarczyk retains IBF Intl 190 lbs title! 24.11 - Unbeaten prospect Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk can count himself lucky after scoring a TKO 12 victory over Ismael "Cool" Abdoul in Opole, Poland. Abdoul frustrated the local favourite with stiff jab, and was well on the way to point win, when Wlodarczyk floored him with thunderous left hook in round twelve. continue
Mosley regroups at 154 lb 24.11 - By Clinton Mollett - Oh how the mighty have fallen....just last year the world was at his feet, fans worshipped him, world champions feared him, experts of pugilism praised him and pilgrims from near and far were hypnotized by his dazzling hand speed and incredible skill. continue
Mike Tyson Returns To Showtime Boxing Against Clifford Etienne Feb 22 23.11 - Press Release: Former undisputed heavyweight champion and current WBC No. 4 contender Mike Tyson returns to SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, when he takes on IBA Heavyweight Champion and WBO No. 5 contender Clifford Etienne. continue
Camacho Jr. Turns Down Sharmba Showtime Showdown 23.11 - Press Release: It is a great time for boxing in the junior welterweight division with the top-rated contenders fighting each other. Well...almost all the top-rated contenders..continue
Ward-Gatti II and Klitschko-Donald Predictions 22.11 - By Jim De Pierro: Everyone reading this column undoubtedly wants to know my feelings on what will happen when two of boxings most exciting fighters Mickey Ward and Arturo Gatti lace up the gloves for a second time. continue
Klitschko vs Donald: Vitali's Time To Shine 22.11 - By Paul Barker: Poor Vitali Klitschko. He's a whole inch taller than his brother Wladimir, yet so often in the latter's shadow. I submit their respective upcoming fights as a fer instance - everyone's buzzing about Wladimir Klitschko and Jameel McCline, but largely ignoring the damn-near-as-intriguing match-up between Vitali Klitschko and Larry "The Legend" Donald. continue
Arturo Gatti Vs Micky Ward: How Calm Will It Be After The Storm
22.11 - By Chris Curry: Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward gave us one of the most thrilling and classic fights of all time to the start off the 21st century. Gatti has fought fights that many fighters would have never come back from. continue
Gatti v Ward II… will it live up to its expectations and should it?
22.11 - By Janne Romppainen : Let’s face it. The big rematch between Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales earlier this year wasn’t a bad fight at all. In fact, it was a beautiful display of boxing skills by two great fighters. continue
Heavyweight Showdown in Curacao: Hersisia vs Sandivares
22.11 - When undefeated Dutch heavyweight Richel Hersisia climbs into the ring on November 30 at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom on Curacao, the island on which he was born and lived until his teenage years, he will oppose the most threating opponent of his entire boxing career so far when duking it out with Argentinian puncher Eduardo Sandivares over 12 scheduled rounds. continue
Bobby Pacquiao Keeps Philippine Title
21.11 - by Dennis Principe @ ringside: Philippine Superfeatherweight champion Bobby Pacquiao successfully retained his title by decisioning former RP Featherweight king Baby Lorona, Jr. Wednesday night at the Casino Filipino Amphitheater in this city. continue
DAVID TUA TO FACE RUSSELL CHASTEEN ON "FISTFUL OF DOLLARS" 20.11 - Press Release: Highly-ranked heavyweight David Tua (41-3, 36 KOs), is back to the scene of his most recent triumph - a convincing 30-second knockout of former two-time heavyweight champion Michael Moorer last August 17 - when he returns to the ring in a special added attraction 10-round heavyweight contest...continue
David Tua searches for competition
20.11 - Wes Moore: The ever changing Kushner Fistful of Dollars promotion took on a little more flavor this week with the apparent addition of David Tua versus Tennessee trial horse Russell Chasteen. Tcontinue
IBF Strips Roy Jones
20.11 - Paul-John Ramos: In another outrageous move that is sure to fan the self-lit flames over boxing's alphabet groups, the IBF announced earlier today that Roy Jones Jr., undisputed world champion at 175 pounds and arguably the world's best pound-for-pound fighter, has been stripped of his title by the East Orange, New Jersey organization. continue
Mangubat Stakes WBC IN'TL Flyweight Crown 20.11 - By Dennis Principe: WBC International Flyweight king Randy Mangubat of the Philippines tries to improve his chances of fighting for the regular world crown as he defends his title against old nemesis and compatriot Bert Cano tonight at the Casino Filipino Amphitheater in this city. continue
Results from Kjellerup, Denmark
19.11 - ALLAN VESTER W 12 Lawrence Ngobeni: After coming up short in shots at the world and European title, Vester got back to the basics and completed his comeback by regaining his old Intercontinental title with a unanimous decision over dangerman Ngobeni. continue
Thin End of the Wedge in Nottingham: Khaliq vs Dzuman
19.11 - By S.Noble: It wasn't quite the rip-off Britain beloved by tabloid headline writers, on Saturday night in Nottingham, but it wasn't exactly a fair return on the service provide either. continue
Sharkie’s Machine: Morales Outclasses Ayala 18.11 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr: Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Erik “El Terrible” Morales showed the world the difference between a very good fighter and a world-class fighter. continue
Featherweight Division: Top heavy, but still no clear king
18.11 - By Ron Widelec: Twice now, Marco Antonio Barrera (56-3) and Erik Morales (42-1) have battles each other in the ring; first in 2000, and again in 2002. The first fight was won by Morales, but many felt that Barrera should have won. . continue
ECHOLS SAYS NO TO NEW ENGLAND MATCHUP ON NOV. 24TH
18.11 - Press Release: The world’s #1 rated contender and NABF & NABA super middleweight champion Antwun Echols has pulled out of his scheduled fight with former NABF & NABO super middleweight champion Scott “The Sandman” Pemberton. continue
Virgil Hill Wins at Home
18.11 - Paul-John Ramos: Grand Forks, North Dakota - The open spaces of North Dakota are still hosting a championship contender after Virgil Hill's convincing twelve-round unanimous decision win over Joey DeGrandis at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Sunday evening. continue
Tszyu: "I do not need to prove anything to Sharmba Mitchell"
18.11 - In response to recent headlines that Sharmba Mitchell called Tszyu a "bum", Kostya Tszyu, Undisputed Super Lightweight World Champion, has said the following:"I believe the reason why he [Mitchell] said this was to try to upset me and try to make me angry so that I will fight him... continue
Time Tunnel: The Jones/Ruiz Fight and Where it Ranks Historically 17.11 - by B. R. Bearden: As we all wait to see how Roy Jones Jr. will get out of fighting John Ruiz, we have to wonder at the historical significance if this fight should happen. How important a fight is it? What does it really mean for Roy's legacy? Where must it be ranked among the great clashes between light heavyweights and heavyweights? Does it rank at all or is it just rank? continue
The Time Tunnel: Remembering Clay-Cooper
16.11 - By Jeff Day: There can't be that many sports that have the kind of folklore that boxing has. Of course, there is so much material for a fight fan to work with. The fact is at times it's difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction, myth or reality. continue
"God Forbid If Winky Were In Oscar's Tournament And He Won"
16.11 - Press Release: Oscar De La Hoya, the reigning WBC/WBA super welterweight champion, is looking to make history by fighting IBF jr. middleweight champion WINKY WRIGHT in a unification bout. continueCan The Doctor Supply Smelling Salts For The Sweet Science? 16.11 - By K.Carter: Boxing, one of the oldest forms of sport, still has its serious fans, but it needs to rediscover and cater to the casual fan. We all read about the crooked activities of promoters and the ABC sanctioning bodies. We witness seemingly rigged judging and bizarre officiating. continue Paolo Roberto wins "Battle of the Baltic"
16.11 - By Denzel Ivarsson: A "Modern Sports & Events" promotion held in Mariehamn, Finland Saturday night billed as "the Battle of Baltic" saw 33-year-old former WBC/WBO title challenger, Paolo Roberto (28-3-1) out pointing Raul Eduardo Bejarano, (23-6-2) of Argentina to secure the WBC international welterweight title. continue Jaca Retains Philippine Title 16.11 - By Dennis Principe: SURIGAO CITY, Philippines – Philippine superbantamweight champion Jimrex Jaca successfully defended his title by earning a tough 12-round decision win over veteran Joel Junio last Friday at the Surigao Del Norte Provincial Gym in this city. continueAllan Vester a lucky winner in Kjellerup, Friday night!
16.11 - By Denzel Ivarsson: Danish welterweight Allan Vester (22-3-1) won a controversial decision over Lawrence Ngobeni (28-4-1) of South Africa in Kjellerup on Friday night to win the IBF intercontinental welterweight belt.. continue Morales vs Ayala: Boxing Fans In Canada Shut Out!
16.11 - By Ed Ludwig: How I miss the days of my beloved sport on network television. Boxing fans in Canada have been let down by the cable companies therefore the highly anticipated bout between Erik Morales vs. Paulie Ayala will not be shown.continueWeekend Predictions and reflection on last weeks fight
15.11 - By Jim De Pierro: Well fight fans once again it is fight time and its time for me to look in my crystal ball and tell you the future of what is going to happen this weekend.. continue Zsolt Erdei to bullfight El Toro De Baradero
15.11 - Dortmund – Hungarian Zsolt Erdei will have to get past a bull in his next fight. On November 23 the undefeated light heavyweight contender takes on Juan Carlos Jimenez from Paraguay, a man nicknamed “El Toro De Baradero”.
Antonio Tarver Draws Cartoon To Help Former Champ 13.11 - Consensus number one light heavyweight contender Antonio Tarver has made no bones about his desire to fight current champion Roy Jones Jr. And now the former Olympian has taken his pen to paper with a satirical cartoon about the champion and his current situation involving John Ruiz, Don King, and Murad Muhammad. continue
Women's Boxing: Act Two 13.11 - By Bernie McCoy: F Scott Fitzgerald wrote "There are no second acts in America" and most of us who have lived for more than a couple "score and seven" know from experience that second chances are few and far between. continue
From the cheap seats…
12.11 - Ben Pierce: Once again we look back over the happenings in and around boxing over the last week. We have the press conference that was, but wasn't, Arum and King fighting it out in the courtroom, Hopkins and Dibella doing the same, Roy Jones playing some hoops and even some decent boxing action. Here's how I saw it, from the cheap seats… continue
Boxing’s Baddest: The Fans Speak! V. 1 Issue 14 12.11 - By Mike Samuels: Roy Jones Jr. and Johnny Ruiz are finally goin’ to get it on! March 1st, 2003, is the current date for things to happen, but what really will go down? And just why am I such a "Jones hater?" Could it be true? continue
Elimination time for Holyfield, Byrd, Tua and Rahman 11.11 - By Clinton Mollett: To ruffle up a few feathers in the heavyweight division, boxing's Lord of the Rings Don King waved his magic wand and got Lennox Lewis to vacate his IBF title.
Camacho Jr vs Fred Ladd on Nov 22
11.11 - World-ranked Hector Camacho Jr., who's promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions, faces his most experienced opponent to date, hard-hitting Fred Ladd, Friday, Nov. 22, in the welterweight, 10-round main event on a card in Lemoore, Calif. continue
Brodie makes sound defence and calls out Naseem!
10.11 - By Murali Para: Last night in Manchester, England, WBC/IBF#6 featherweight Michael Brodie put on a resilient display of boxing to come through his fight against 21-year-old Mexican domestic champ, Luis Fuente. continue
Philip "No Deal" Holiday Continues Comeback
10.11 - By Tony Nobbs: The comeback of former IBF Lightweight boss Philip "No Deal" Holiday continued successfully on Friday night in Melbourne, Australia when the 30 year old won a ten round split decision over 33 year old Australian Super Lightweight Title holder Fred Kinuthia.. continue
Mitchell Outpoints Phillips, Lacy Wins Decision over Thompson 09.11 - In a crossroads bout featuring two former 140-pound world champions, Sharmba Mitchell kept alive his hopes of a world title shot by taking a majority 10-round decision over Vince Phillips Saturday on SHOWTIME. continue
O'Neil Bell Survives Knockdown, KOs Arthur Williams
09.11 - By Paul-John Ramos: Las Vegas, Nevada - Highly-regarded cruiserweight O'Neil Bell retained his NABF title and picked up the vacant USBA version as he forced a ninth-round stoppage of journeyman Arthur Williams in the Stratosphere Hotel's outdoor pavilion. continue
Casino Filipino Hosts WBC INT'L Title Fight 09.11 - By Dennis Principe: Casino Filipino-Parañaque, one of the most prestigious gaming areas in the Philippines today, hosts another thrilling boxing special on November 20, 2002. continue
Weights from the Coca-Cola Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma City
09.11 - Former 140-pound world champions Vince Phillips and Sharmba Mitchell each weighed 141 pounds Friday for their important 10-round fight Saturday on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT). continue | Sharmba Mitchell Interview | Vince Phillips InterviewWinky Wright To Make Pro Debut As TV Commentator 08.11 - IBF jr. middleweight champion WINKY WRIGHT, will make his television broadcasting debut on tomorrow night's show, headlined by the Sharmba Mitchell - Vince Phillips / Jeff Lacy - Ross Thompson rumbles, in Oklahoma City, OK. continuFloyd Mayweather added to "Real Fights!" 08.11 - Undefeated WBC lightweight champion, FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JR., has been added to "Real Fights!" the the November 9 pay-per-view extravaganza. Spadafora sparred with Mayweather not too long ago, in a legendary session that had "The Pittsburgh Kid" shellacking Pretty Boy Floyd from pillar-to-post..continue Mihaly Kotai vs Ruben Perez Nov 16 in Las Vegas 07.11 - After a final meeting in Budapest yesterday with manager Olaf Schroeder and promoter Krzysztof Zbarski, who came especially for the occasion from their respective homes in Germany and Poland, Hungary's top professional boxer Mihaly Kotai has today boarded his plane to Las Vegas, where the unbeaten superwelterweight will open a new chapter of his so far explosive career when he makes his American debut in the "Mecca of Boxing" on November 16. continueRoy Jones, Jr. - Bad Career Move? 07.11 - By Ricky Town: From the startling robbery of Roy Jones, Jr. at the Seoul Korea Olympics to the many so-called unworthy opponents, Roy Jones, Jr. has done it his way. continue
From the Scandinavian fight scene
07.11 - By Teddy Stenmark: Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported recently that professional boxers will be allowed to compete at the Olympics from the 1st of January 2003. This was decided at the AIBA World Congress held in Cairo just recently. continue
Klitschko Brothers: Important Fights in Near Future
06.11 - Press Release: A young man many are calling the future of the heavyweight division, World Boxing Organization (WBO) Champion Wladimir “Steelhammer” Klitschko begins sparring today in Hamburg, Germany, for his eagerly anticipated Dec. 7 mandatory title defense against WBO No. 1 contender Jameel “Big Time” McCline on HBO at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. continue
Paul Briggs: "The Thing In My Favour Is I Will Fight Anyone"
06.11 - By Tony Nobbs: OPBF Lt Heavyweight Champion Paul Briggs (17-1, 14 KO) will be in action in Melbourne on a show which will also showcase the return to Australia of Heavyweight Jimmy Thunder on December 6. continue
Interview with Norwegian bantamweight prospect Reidar Walstad
06.11 - By Teddy Stenmark: Former amateur bantamweight star Reidar Walstad seems to have been in boxing forever but the stylish Scandinavian, who turned professional and made his debut on his 25th birthday 16th of March this year. continue Epifanio Mendoza Added To "Real Fights" Card Nov 9
06.11 - Press Release: The 10-round middleweight bout between 2000 U.S. Olympic Bronze medalist and undefeated middleweight JERMAIN TAYLOR, 11-0 (7 KOs), and JOHNNY RIVERA, 12-3-1 (7 KOs), from Puerto Rico, will replace the Raul Balbi-Antonio Ramirez bout as the opening rumble of "Real Fights!" continueWBO honors Michalczewski and the Klitschkos
05.11 - Press Release: Dariusz Michalczewski had all reasons to be happy when he attend the latest WBO convention in Panama last weekend. The long time WBO light heavyweight champion was awarded “Best WBO world champion of all times” by the World Boxing Organization committee. continue Would the old-timers really stand a chance today?
05.11 - By Janne Romppainen: One of the cases which are never closed is the discussion about how the old ring legends would fare against the stars of today. Could Jack Dempsey do to Lennox Lewis what he did to Jess Willard? continueInterview with trainer Brian Mathiasen of Denmark
05.11 - By Teddy Stenmark: He is unquestionably one of the best boxing-trainers in Denmark and has the full respect from his few but extremely talented fighters. continue Michael Grant returns Nov 7
04.11 - Press Release: Heavyweight contender Michael Grant, who's promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions, meets James Walton on a benefit card Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. The 6-foot-6 1/2-inch Grant enters the fight with a record of 35-2 with 26 knockouts. continue Michael Grant: The Long Road Back
04.11 - By Wes Moore: The questions really began to come after April 29, 2000 for Michael Grant. Was he pushed too hard, too fast? Was he too protected in first fights? Is his chin suspect? Then came his next fight on July 21, 2001 and the questions resurfaced. continue
Williams-Millett, Barrera-Tapia Recap
04.11 - By Ron Widelec: The night went pretty much as planned, and everything that should have happened did happen. Marco Antonio Barrera helped cement his claim to being the best featherweight in the world, while former silver medal-winning Olympian, and rising start, Ricardo Williams, showed that he is steadily developing into a promising professional. continue
03.11 - By Murali Para: Although no belt was officially on the line, last night's bout between Marco Antonio Barrera and Johnny Tapia was eagerly anticipated. And not without good reason, as it proved to be an entertaining - if not spectacular - fight between 2 fine multi-weight champions who are good friends outside the ring. continueMundine Stops Thornberry in 11! 03.11 - By Tony Nobbs: Anthony Mundine captured the WBA Fedelatin Super Middleweight Title by stopping tough Ricky Thornbery at 1 min.15 of the eleventh round in an excellent fight in front of a packed audience of an estimated 5000 on the Gold Coast tonight. continue Marines to present 1st Ted Williams award to boxer Micky Ward
02.11 - Press Release: The Semper Fidelis Society, comprised of former United States Marines, will present pro boxer "Irish" Micky Ward with the first Ted Williams Globe & Anchor Award. continueOne Punch Ends Jorrin´s Title Reign 02.11 - By Paul-John Ramos: One minute and twenty-eight seconds was all that Oscar Larios needed to avenge his controversial loss to Willie Jorrin for the WBC Super Bantamweight Title in January of last year. continue Interview with undefeated Swedish brawler Milan Mirkovic
02.11 - By Teddy Stenmark: Swedish pro-boxer Milan Mirkovic (9-0-0, 9KO) is an unusual guy! Every time you speak with him he always assures us journalists that his boxing career is just for fun. He doesn't need it for a living. He is a businessman and has his pro-boxing career more or less as a hobby. continue From the Scandinavian fight-scene
02.11 - By Teddy Stenmark: I recieved mail from fight manager Henrik Risum a few days ago and he wrote that he was letting his fighter, middleweight Anders Peder Hoyer Jensen (4-2-0, 3KO) go. Risum told me, strictly off the record that Jensen had gone behind his back and spoken with other promoters and managers. continue No Doubt: Ricardo Williams Ahead of the Game
01.11 - By Phillip Przybylo: The sweat glistening on his face seems only to inspire him. He shows no signs of fatigue, no signs of stopping. continue
Virgil Hill Vies For IBC Title Against Joey DeGrandis Nov 17 01.11 - Press Release: Former three-time world champion Virgil Hill of Bismarck, N.D., meets Joey DeGrandis of Boston for the vacant International Boxing Council cruiserweight title Sunday, Nov. 17, in Grand Forks, N.D., on the monthly “Everlast Heavyweight Explosion” card promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions and televised live nationally by Fox Sports Net. continueInterview: Sharmba Mitchell, Vince Phillips, Ross Thompson, Jeff Lacy
01.11 - Mitchell (49-3, 29 KOs), Phillips (44-6-1, 32 KOs), Thompson (25-6-1, 17 KOs) and Lacy (11-0, 10 KOs) discussed their upcoming fights on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at 10 p.m. ET/PT from the Coca-Cola Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.. continue
N'DOU SENDS CASAMAYOR SCURRYING FOR ASYLUM!
01.11 - Press Release: Now you see it, now you don't. That is what happened with the deal Gary Shaw, promoter of Phillip N'Dou, 28-1 (27 KOs), struck with Team Freedom and Cedric Kushner, the promoters of former WBA super featherweight champion Joel Casamayor, 27-1 (17 KOs), for a showdown between the top-rated super featherweight contenders. continue
Time for Tua vs Rahman II is here 01.11 - By Steve Trellert: The time for David Tua vs Hasim Rahman the sequel has come, and there is tremendous impetus for establishing the rematch now. Of course one obvious reason is the fact that the first fight ended on a note of high controversy. continue
The Time Tunnel: Knowing When to Hang Up the Gloves
01.11 - by B. R. Bearden: The adage "can't see the forest for the trees" means to overlook the obvious because of fixation on the immediate. In boxing, the most short-sighted man is the great fighter who can't see he's over-the-hill. continue
