Ward, Gatti Autographed Bats To Be Auctioned On Ebay Nov 4, Proceeds To Benefit Gerald McClellan
31.10 - Press release: Fight fans eager for jr. welterweight sluggers Micky Ward (38-11, 27 KO's) and Arturo Gatti (34-6, 28 KO's) to slug it out at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on November 23 can bring home a souvenir commemorating the legendary, highly-anticipated rematch. continue Anthony Thompson on Gatti-Ward card Nov. 23
31.10 - Press Release: Anthony “The Messenger” Thompson of Philadelphia, Cedric Kushner Promotions’ highly regarded, undefeated welterweight, returns to action Saturday, Nov. 23, in Atlantic City, N.J., on the HBO-televised Arturo Gatti-Mickey Ward card. continue Shields says nobody has a chance against the Klitschkos 31.10 - Press Release: Forget Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. The best heavyweight fighters in the world are the Klitschkos. This is what Ronnie Shields believes, a legendary trainer who was inducted into the „World Boxing Hall of Fame“ a few days ago. continueFrom the cheap seats... 30.10 - Ben Pierce: Here we are again, as promised, bringing you my birds eye view of all the happenings in the boxing world as viewed from the nose bleed section... continue Former WBC Champ Gabe Ruelas Calls Out Acelino Freitas 30.10 - Press Release: Former World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Gabriel Ruelas still has a lot of fight left him. continueAlbert Rybacki stops Tony Dodson 30.10 - By S. Noble: On the undercard of the Jason Cook title defence in Maesteg Albert Rybacki put on a career best performance to stop Tony Dodson the tough British supermiddleweight.continueThe Thunderbox fight nights are getting more serious: is that good or bad?
30.10 - By Janne Romppainnen: The Thunderbox fight cards have divided opinions strictly ever since they were started couple of years ago. continue Sinan Samil Sam to defend European title against Danny Williams
29.10 - Press Release: Hamburg - European heavyweight champion Sinan Samil Sam will face a very dangerous foe right in his first title defense. continueSharmba Mitchell vs Vince Phillips - Who will win and land Tszyu rematch?
29.10 - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - T-minus 12 days before former world champions and current top-10 junior welterweight contenders SHARMBA MITCHELL and VINCE PHILLIPS, rumble in front of thousands of fans at the Coca-Cola Arena in Oklahoma City, OK, and in front of millions of viewers as the main event on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing, Saturday, November 9, at 10 P.M. EST/ 10 P.M. PST. continueInterview: Wayne "The Pocket Rocket" McCullough 29.10 - by Chris Curry: "The Pocket Rocket" certainly lives up to his name. With vigorous non-stop punching, Wayne McCullough generates excitement and thrills every time he steps into the ring and was credited by Ring Magazine as having the best chin in boxing. continue Dennis Holbaek: "You can keep Pittsburgh. I love Philly!" 29.10 - When IBC lightweight champion DENNIS "THE MENACE" HOLBAEK is introduced before he rumbles with "The Pittsburgh Kid," IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora, on REAL FIGHTS!, the pay-per-view extravaganza, Saturday, November 9..continueBarrera-Tapia Preview
29.10 - By Ron Widelec: If asked to list the top 10 most exciting fighters of last 10 years, most would place Marco Antonio Barrera and Johnny Tapia somewhere on that last. continue The $100,000 Question: Thunderbox or Thunderjunk?
29.10 - By Wes Moore: The mind of Cedric Kushner has produced a new spawn of his sometimes-laughable Thunderbox series. continuePromoter Kohl is planned to be inducted into the “Hall of Fame”
28.10 - Los Angeles - Klaus-Peter Kohl of Hamburg’s Universum Box-Promotion is one step away from the greatest honor of his career as promoter and manager. The 58-year-old German is planned to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. continue
Ndou Eyes Spadafora´s IBF Lightweight Belt After Quinones Fight Nov 3
28.10 - By Tony Nobbs: The entertaining Lovemore "Panther" Ndou (31-4-1,19KO) steps into the ring for the third time on November 3 when he faces Californian Steve "Mongoose" Quinones (28-6-1, 11 KO) in a crucial ten rounder on the undercard of Montell Griffin-George Khalid Jones continue
Hussein Scrapes Past Asiku!
28.10 - By Tony Nobbs: Australian fans were treated to a fantastic local battle between two World Class prospects on Friday night as WBC # 4 and IBF # 6 Super Bantamweight Nedal "Skinny" Hussein (27-1,14 KO) survived a few anxious moments on his way to winning a unanimous decision over Ugandan born "Action" Jackson Asiku continue
Interview: Belfast Boxing Coach John Breen
28.10 - By Chris Curry: Trainer of five world champions, Belfast Boxing coach, John Breen has spent most of his life involved in Boxing. John runs "Breens Gym" located in the heart of the city centre of Belfast, Northern Ireland. continue
Pacquiao stops foe in 1st round! 27.10 - By Dennis Principe: DAVAO CITY, Philippines – As expected, IBF superbantamweight champion Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines registered another brutal knockout win in his latest title defense by finishing contender Faphrakorb Rakkiatgym of Thailand in less than a round last night at the Rizal Memorial Colleges Gym in this city. continue
Mourad Louati: From Champion to Champion Trainer
27.10 - Moments before he made the walk to the ring with his unbeaten heavyweight terror Richel Hersisia to guide him to his 15th straight pro win on October 11 in Denmark, trainer Mourad Louati walked the same way, but in different company. continue
Manfredy Out of November 9 Bout 26.10 - A cut above the left eye has forced ANGEL MANFREDY to withdraw from his IBF lightweight title elimination bout against Victoriano Sosa, one of four main events on REAL FIGHTS!, the pay-per-view extravaganza, Saturday, November 9, in Chester, WV. continue
Antonio Ramirez ready to give Raul Balbi a "Real Fight!" 26.10 - ANTONIO RAMIREZ, the dynamo from the Dominican Republic, will replace the injured Juan Gomez-Trinidad as the opponent for former world champion Raul Balbi, in "Real Fights!" - the pay-per-view extravaganza featuring four main event bouts, Saturday, November 9. continue
Johnson Over Wheeler for USBA Lightweight Title
26.10 - By Paul-John Ramos Mashantucket, Connecticut - Veteran Levander Johnson kept his thin world title hopes alive by unseating Julian Wheeler from the USBA lightweight title via majority decision on Friday evening. continue
Charles Murray Back on Tapia-Barrera Undercard Nov 2
25.10 - After some confusion, former IBF junior welterweight champion Charles "The Natural" Murray is back on the card and will fight undefeated WBO Latin American Junior Welterweight Champion Kelson "The Brazilian Knockout Artist" Pinto in one of the two featured 10-round undercard bouts for "La Batalla De Los Guerreros" on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at the MGM Grand Arena. continue
Roy, Roy, Roy...Oh Boy!
25.10 - Mike Samuels: ATTENTION: To all the young boxers who just can't seem to get noticed, the young guys who can't seem to get that "big break" or get that "one fight" under their belts, and to all the dreamers who seem to beat up on everyone but never hear a word from Don King or Bob Arum, relax and take a seat. The solution is simple. Become hated. continue
Interview: Johnny Tapia 24.10 - They may be light as feathers, but there is nothing lightweight about the highly anticipated 12-round bout between two of boxing’s biggest little men, five-time world champion Johnny Tapia and four-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera. continue
Interview: Marco Antonio Barrera 24.10 - Four-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera (55-3, 39 KOs) and five-time world champion Johnny Tapia (52-2-2, 28 KOs) will collide on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas. . continue
Roy Jones Jr - The Art of Fighting without Fighting 23.10 - By Clinton Mollett: Rather than having to duck his opponents punches Roy simply ducks his opponents altogether. The 3-Time Divisional Champion talked about possible matches at Heavyweight with Buster Douglas and Evander Holyfield a few years ago only to back down in a hail of excuses to why he didn't follow through. continue
The Bigger They Are: Super-Sized Heavyweights Then and Now 23.10 - by B. R. Bearden: It is pointed out again and again how much bigger the heavyweights are now days. The top men seem larger than the top men of bygone eras, giving the appearance of an age when the smaller great champions of the past would be better suited to cruiser weight or even light heavyweight. continue
Exclusive Interview: Montell "Ice" Griffin 23.10 - By Ed Ludwig: I had the pleasure of speaking with former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Montell "Ice" Griffin. He is currently in training camp preparing for his battle with George Khalid Jones. continue
George Foreman one of 7 inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame 22.10 - By Sam Gregory: On Friday George Foreman was one of 7 inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonies took place at the new Crowne Plaza and Commerce Casino in Commerce Calif. continueSosa: "I'm Going to Knock Manfredy Out of the Park!" 22.10 - The big question is, will the referee signal for the bell to start the fight or will he yell "Play Ball!?" Dominican national lightweight champion VICTORIANO SOSA predicted a "home run-style" knockout against former WBU champion ANGEL MANFREDY when they rumble, Saturday, November 9, on the pay-per-view extravaganza "Real Fights!" continue
Hey Roy: If You're The Best, Start Acting Like It!
22.10 - By Walter C. Donovan: Roy Jones versus WBA heavyweight titlist John Ruiz is a bout that may actually happen. Amazing. No, not because Ruiz outweighs Jones by more than fifty pounds, or that Jones has displayed immense trepidation in accepting the bout. continue
Klitschko stable mates looking for their break through
21.10 - Before WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend his crown against #1 contender Jameel McCline on December 7 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas three of his stable mates will step into the ring on the undercard: Russian heavyweight prospect Alexander Dimitrenko, undefeated cruiserweight contender Alexander Petkovic and Steven Küchler. continue
From the cheap seats...
21.10 - By Ben Pierce: This column will be a weekly look at all the news and happenings in the boxing world and present my view, from the back of the bus...from the cheap seats! continue
Big Actions for the Games Big Men
21.10 - By Ron Widelec: Finally after a long lull in heavyweight action, the sports big names are beginning to pick up the pace. After watching the last major heavyweight bout, Kirk Johnson v. John Ruiz, even the most optimistic fans could not help but worry about the future of the heavyweight division. continue
Toronto Pays Tribute To The Greatest!
20.10 - By Ed Ludwig: The CFL football game between the Toronto Argonauts and the Ottawa Renegades brought out the fans and celebrities. continueHarris Stops Hurtado to Capture WBA 140-Pound Title
20.10 - Lightly regarded Vivian Harris scored a startling, upset second-round TKO over defending champion Diosbelys Hurtado to win the WBA super lightweight title Saturday on SHOWTIME. In other televised bouts, top featherweight prospect and 2000 Olympic silver medallist, Rocky Juarez, and his stablemate, lightweight Juan Diaz, remained undefeated. continueInteresting night of Boxing in Esbjerg October 25th!
19.10 - By Teddy Stenmark: The Palle-card in Esbjerg October 25th contains quite a few interesting fights for us hardcore fight-fans to enjoy! IBC/IBF Int. champion Michael Rask (28-2-0, 11 KO) is topping the bill in a title-fight against Alfonso Mosquera (15-2-0, 6 KO) of Panama. continue
Another Big Win for Baby Joe 19.10 - Paul-John Ramos: Buffalo, New York - 16,000 fans of heavyweight Joe Mesi witnessed a pivotal moment in his career as he scored a TKO of faded David Izon at nine seconds of the ninth round in the HSBC Arena. continue
Antonio Margarito, Vernon Forrest and yet another champion vs joe shmoe 18.10 - By Don Deane After Saturday night's thumping of Danny Perez on Showtime, many people got their first look at the skill level of Antonio Margarito. Because his last two appearances on television were marred by a head butt (vs Daniel Santos) and an early stoppage (vs Antonio Diaz), Margarito was not able to showcase his tenacity and stamina over 12 rounds.continue
Julio Pablo Chacon vs Scotland's Scott Harrison on Saturday
19.10 - By Chris Curry: The Featherweight division has once again sparked a flame. Prince Naseem Hamed brought class and excitement during the 1990's and was responsible for the Featherweight elite's paydays. continue
Predictions on Mesi-Izon and Hurtado-Harris
17.10 - By Jim De Pierro: Joe Mesi 23-0 (21 KOs) vs. David Izon 27-4 (23 KOs): Baby Joe Mesi, is he the great white hope or just another dope? Most people who seem to venture an opinion on Mesi see him as another cream puff waiting to get exposed. continue
Mihaly Kotai: US Debut in November in Las Vegas! 17.10 - WBC International superwelterweight champion Mihaly Kotai will receive the biggest boost of his professional career so far when the Hungarian, rated # 15 WBC and # 5 EBU, crosses the Atlantic to make his US debut next month. continue
Is that you Tuaman? 16.10 - By Steve Trellert: Within each human being exists a kind of natural affinity for nostalgia, a yearning for a time and place in the past that can somehow be brought forward to the present. Boxing is no exception to this and in fact carries a disproportionately large contingent of those holding a candle for the hope beyond hope resurrection of a fighter back to his peak.continue
Exclusive Interview: "Cool" Vince Phillips & "Captain" Cassius Green 16.10 - By Ed Ludwig: I had the pleasure of speaking with former IBF Jr. Welterweight Champion Vince Phillips and his trainer "Captain" Cassius Green. Phillips who is coming off a big win over the previously undefeated Nick Acevedo earlier this year is in California preparing for his November 9th showdown with Sharmba Mitchell.continue
Showtime Boxing Triple Header on October 19th
16.10 – WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Diosbelys “El Kid Santiago” Hurtado will make his first title defense when he meets “Vicious” Vivian Harris Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
Is Roy Jones’ opposition really that bad? Part two 15.10 - Last week I wrote about Jones’ opposition and how he has done against challengers whom some consider being good enough to prove Jones is the best fighter in the world while others see just a bunch of averages in them. As some pointed out, the big question might not be who Jones has fought but also who he could have fought. So here is a short listing of fighters that some or many think could have defeated Jones or at least they had deserved a chance of trying it. continue
Interview: Diobelys Hurtado, Vivian Harris! 15.10 - WBA Super Lightweight Champion Diobelys "El Kid Santiago" Hurtado will make his first title defense when he meets "Vicious" Vivian Harris Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. continue
Interview: Rocky Juarez, Juan Diaz, Shelley Finkel 15.10 - Question: Rocky, what do you know about Hector Acero-Sanchez? Juarez: I never new anything about Sanchez before this fight. I watched videos of him and studied him some on film. I do not watch too much because it is never the same thing when you get into the ring. From what I know, he is very experienced, a former world champion, and a great opponent.continue
Hatton vs Smith: British Board of Control to meet on Nov 5 15.10 - Dave O'Swan: The British boxing board of control are due to meet in London on November 5th for a special meeting to decide on the action needed to be taken after the Ricky Hatton versus Stephy Smith fight ended in chaos. continue
Of bad odds for Little Heavyweights 14.10 - Ron Widelec: After watching the recent China Smith - Saul Montana rematch, I felt the need to vent a bit about the current situation that exists between the Heavyweight and Cruiserweight divisions; namely, the flow of cruiserweight fighters that try their hands (and chins) in the heavyweight ranks. continue
Richel Hersisia - King of the Caribbean? 14.10 - After getting rid of Kenyan journeyman Chris Sirengo, knocking him out cold in three rounds to become only the second man after Henry Akinwande to beat the African inside the distance, on Friday in Denmark to collect his 15th straight pro win (12 inside the distance), vaunted Dutch powerpuncher Richel Hersisia now shoots for his first professional title on November 30. continue
Wade "Pit Bull" Clout stops Dale Hawke!
14.10 - By Tony Nobbs: Local favourite Wade "Pit Bull" Clout (142lb, record 13-6, 8 KO) stopped late sub "Diamond" Dale Hawke (142 lb, record 5-3-2, 5 KO) at 2 minutes 12 of round two at the Fairymeadow Sports Club in Wollongong, NSW on Friday night. continue
Klitschko-McCline: The Earth Will Tremble
13.10 - By Paul Barker: I have to admit, this fight really intrigues me. First of all, it'll be like sitting through a revival of "Godzilla vs. Megalon," the combatants are that freakin' huge. And what a test for the up-and-coming Jameel McCline! He'd better be at the top of his game when the two "get it on" December 7. continue
Vernon Forrest: Do not yet crown him. The throne still remains empty
13.10 - By Fred De La Riva: On a cool October night while the Anaheim Angels were moving one step closer to the American League crown, across the freeway at the Arrowhead Pond, Antonio Margarito was eager to solidify his claim to the welterweight throne.continue
Roman Dzhuman challenges Jawaid Khaliq on Nov 16!
13.10 - By Olaf Schroder: "November 16 is the day. What happens that night will have an effect on the rest of my life - and I know what I must do," were the words of Roman Dzhuman, a top-ranked welterweight from Lvov in the Ukraine, when it was announced last week by his promoter Krzysztof Zbarski that the unbeaten 26-year-old will finally challenge IBO world champion Jawaid Khaliq on that day. continue
Margarito Wins Decision Over Perez, Morel Kos Denkaosaen in 11th
13.10 - WBO Welterweight Champion Antonio Margarito successfully defended his title for the first time when he easily outpointed No. 3 contender Danny Perez Saturday on SHOWTIME. In an exciting battle of unbeatens in the co-feature, Eric Morel impressively retained his WBA flyweight title with an 11th-round knockout over No. 1 contender Kaowichit Denkaosaen. continue
Results from Thisted, Denmark: Bladt wins, Hersisia Ko´s Sirengo 13.10 - Hometown favourite Bladt, 24-2-1 (6), re-entered the title picture - after conceeding his European belt earlier in the year - by regaining his old IBF Intercontinental championship when he overcame French co-challenger Carlier with a unanimous technical decision after eight rounds. continue
Exclusive Interview: Lesra Martin 12.10 - By Ed Ludwig: While in Vancouver recently to promote the new documentary "The Journey Of Lesra Martin" I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with Lesra at the Hotel Vancouver. The film, directed by Cheryl Foggo and produced for the National Film Board of Canada by Selwyn Jacob, was part of the Vancouver International Film Festival. continue How far can the British Featherweights go? 12.10 - By Murali Para: At the moment the featherweight division probably has more depth than any other in the U.K. There is a balance between seasoned campaigners like McCullough and Hamed, looking to re-establish their credentials after a hiatus, and young, hungry lions like Brodie and Harrison, seeking to make their mark on the world scene for the first time. continue
Wayne Braithwaite Victorious in Italy 12.10 - Paul-John Ramos: Two days ago, Roy Jones Jr. seemed to have a strong excuse for not fighting Dariusz Michalczewski. But along comes an emerging cruiserweight contender who proves that it is possible, however high the odds, for an American fighter to win in Europe. continue
Wladimir Klitschko Verses The All Time Greats-Bout Number five 12.10 - By Kent Appel: Over the last several years the Klitschko Brothers have gained notice on the international boxing scene as among the best talent to come along in quite some time. Both seem destined to win a major heavyweight title, maybe even at the same time. continue
The ban of professional boxing in Sweden has to go!
11.10 - By Teddy Stenmark: The hard reality of not being able to fight in their own homeland, takes the toll of quite a few talented Swedish Boxers. The ban of professional boxing in Sweden has nothing but negative effects for the many talented youngsters that try their luck abroad. continue
Cosme Rivera vs Pedro Saiz Nov. 8
11.10 - Two-time champion Cosme Rivera of Mexico and Pedro Saiz of New York City clash in a 12-round title bout for the vacant United States Boxing Organization junior welterweight championship on the Cedric Kushner Promotions card televised nationally by Telemundo Friday, Nov. 8, at Club Amazura in Jamaica, N.Y. continue
Sykes-Williams in main event on CKP Fox card Oct 20 11.10 - Taurus Sykes of Bronx, N.Y., faces Sherman Williams of Miami Beach, Fla., in the main event on Cedric Kushner Promotions' monthly "Everlast Heavyweight Explosion" card televised live nationally by Fox Sports Net Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. continue
Interview: Antonio Margarito, Danny Perez, Eric Morel
10.10 - WBO Welterweight Champion Antonio Margarito will defend his title for the first time when he faces WBO No. 3 contender Danny "Dynamite" Perez in a rematch Saturday, October 12, 2002, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING. In the "Latin Fury II" co-feature from The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif., Eric "Little Hands Of Steel" Morel will make the fourth defense of his WBA flyweight title when he takes on Kaowichit Denkaosaen. continue
"Real Fights": Trinidad Returns! Raul Balbi vs Juan Gomez-Trinidad 10.10 - A dynamite rumble between top-rated contender JUAN "GOLO" GOMEZ-TRINIDAD, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and former world champion RAUL BALBI, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been added to the Saturday, November 9, pay-per-view extravaganza, "Real Fights!" at the Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort. continue
William Joppy defends WBA middleweight crown in Tokio
10.10 - Three-time WBA Middleweight Champion William Joppy stopped the game Naotaka Hozumi in the tenth round with Referee John Coyle of England halting the action at 2:48. The pro Hozumi crowd at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall sensed that their challenger had enough and none objected to the stoppage, as Joppy had Hozumi on the verge of going down and thoroughly beaten. continue
Saleta expects tough fight against Turkish Samil Sam
09.10 - Schwerin – Next Saturday the spectators at Sport- und Kongresshalle in Schwerin, Germany, will get to see two competitive and probably highly exciting European championships. German light heavyweight sensation Thomas Ulrich will challenge European 175 lb. champion Yawe Davis and Turkey Sinan Samil Sam will challenge reigning European heavyweight champ Przemyslaw Saleta. continue
Three months of excitement, My commercial for the heavyweight division 09.10 - By Wes Moore: The end of the year often brings little activity and a sense of closeout in the heavyweight division. This year is shaping up for a fine finish because as many as fifteen top caliber fighters are scheduled for action in the last three months of the calendar year. The schedule will most likely open up to offer several other top quality contests. continue
Gary Shaw adds Mabuza & N'Dou to November 9 Card
09.10 - A great card has been elevated to a superstar event with the addition of two international stars to the November 9 card headlined by a super welterweight showdown of former world champions, Sharmba Mitchell and Vince Phillips, and 2000. U.S. Olympian Jeff Lacy's first title shot, against WBC Continental Americas super middleweight champion Ross Thompson. continue
Boxing needs a national standard 08.10 - by Sam Gregory: 43 year old Greg Page fought his first professional fight over 22 years ago in his home state of Kentucky. He fought his last fight in Kentucky in March of 2001. He held several titles over the 22 years. continue
Real Reform: A real life example
07.10 - Ben Pierce: Most times when we think of reform in boxing we think of controversial decisions by judges and the ranking of boxers or even some of the promoters involved in our sport. These are all legitimate concerns and things that need to be addressed to bring credibility back to boxing. continue
Is Roy Jones’ Opposition Really That Bad?
07.10 - By Janne Romppainen: From the today’s superstars and long-reigning champions of boxing, nobody is getting nearly as much criticized about his choice of opponents than the light heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr He has been blamed on skittering the best fighters, facing only stiffs, tomato cans and anything but real competition ever since he came up from the middleweight division. continue
From Haïti, to Canada to international stardom: Joachim "Tijoa" Alcine
07.10 - by Benoît Lelièvre: Due to uncontrollable circumstances, i've been away from my writings since the Lucas Vs Sheika fight. I'm back...with a new canadian fighter to introduce to you. Well, he's not fully canadian, but canadian ground made him what he is today. I'm talking about the Haïti born fighter Joachim "Tijoa" Alcine. continue
Abdulaev Stops Lopez / Chagaev-Calloway Bout ends in Technical Draw
06.10 - Undefeated, hard-hitting junior welterweight and 2000 Uzbekistan Olympic Gold Medallist, Mohamad Abdulaev, served notice that he is one of the division's top young prospects when he scored a sensational first-round knockout over Juan Antonio Lopez Saturday on SHOWTIME. continue
Boxings Baddest: The Fan’s Speak! V2. Issue 3 05.10 - Mike Samuels: It’s been a few weeks since the fans have been able to let out their views on this STILL crazy world of boxing. Since the last issue Fernando Vargas has been doping up, Mayweather and Castillo’s rematch is now off until God knows when, and October is looking to be the biggest month of boredom in boxing in some time, with almost nothing happening worth while. continue
Audley Harrison scores second-round KO
05.10 - By Dave O' Swan: So, that heavyweight juggernaut Audley Harrison rolled into Liverpool's Olympia, finally picking up speed, before knocking out American Wade Lewis - 43 seconds into round two. continue
Kassim Ouma Batters Darrell Woods
04.10- By Paul-John Ramos: 23-year-old Kassim Ouma may not have arrived at stardom quite yet, but there is always something to be learned from brush-up fights such as his first USBA Junior Middleweight Title defense against Darrell Woods on Friday evening. continue
"Socktoberfest" to feature four fight cards in three weeks 04.10 - SHOWTIME boxing will celebrate its own "Socktoberfest" in October by televising four fight cards in three weeks. Kicking off the month-long "festival of fisticuffs" will be the network's final "ShoBox: The New Generation" telecast of the year on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. continue
No Test For Audley Harrison 03.10 - By Jeff Day: The latest instalment in the career of Britain's Olympic champion Audley Harrison takes place this Saturday night (October 5th), against America's Wade Lewis in Liverpool, England.. continue
Hersisia warming up for title shot? 03.10 - When rising Dutch heavyweight Richel Hersisia steps back into the ring this month for Danish promoter Anders Vester it could well be as a prelude of a looming title chance later this year. continue
Davarryl Williamson: Sense of Urgency and Surprise 03.10 - By Steve Trellert: Viewing a Boxing Schedule can be both an experience of heightened anticipation or a moment of bitter frustration, particularly in regards to the Heavyweight division. The big boys clearly get the greatest exposure and would easily win a 'name as many fighters as you can from each division' competition amongst both casual and veteran boxing fans. continue
Mosley vs. Campas: The Sugar is not so sweet 03.10 - By Ben Pierce: It appears that Shane Mosley 38-2-0 (35) is making his move up to the Junior Middleweight division as promised, but his choice of foes shows his lack of confidence after suffering two straight losses. Mosley, left reeling after two straight defeats at the hands of Vernon Forrest has decided that a tune up fight is in order. continue
