Europe:
James Slater
Mike Casey
Mark Gregory
Sebastian Swiecznik
Adeyinka Makinde
Michael Klimes
Jim Dorney
Andrew Walker
Andy Olsen
Neil Thompson
Neil Goodman
United States:
Frank Gonzalez Jr
Wray Edwards
Vivek Wallace Geoffrey Ciani
Ted Sares
Vanessa McConnell
"Old Yank" Schneider Paul McCreath
Yero Moody
John Martinez
Trish Kilcullen
P.H. Burbridge
Paul Strauss
Cesar Pancorvo
Nick Mathur
Matt Yanofsky
Taj Eubanks
Karl E. H. Seigfried
Gabriel DeCrease
Mike Dunn
South America:
Jaime Castro Núñez
Photos:
Wray Edwards
Peter Mark Heintzelman
Pacquiao/De La Hoya Press Tour Wrap Up
Los Angeles (October 12, 2008)…Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao’s dreams came true this week as they stormed the country from coast to coast to announce their upcoming December 6th mega-fight appropriately titled “The Dream Match” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View. continue l
6 comments Peter Quits & Dawson's Speed too much for Tarver 12.10.08 - By Paul Strauss -- Klitschko-Peter Photo Gallery -- This was one night when "Two + Two is actually One Sided". Vitali Klitschko fought tall, like the giant he is. He kept his hands low, especially his left, which enabled him to throw left jabs, hooks, shovel hooks, uppercuts, etc, from many different angles. Samuel Peter remained relatively stationary, which allowed Vitali to take target practice. Every time Peter would tense up to unload, he would find that Vitali had already moved out of range. Or, at other times, when he tried to rush into range, he would run into a Vitali right, plus a few more lefts thrown in for good measure.
It would be accurate to say that Vitali looked very good, especially after such a long lay off, and that Peter looked lethargic and frustrated. Vitali made the fight, and Peter helped him do so by cooperating with Vitali's game plan. Right from the beginning Peter was rocked, and the process continued with each and every round, so much so that realistically Peter did not win one round.
Klitschko/Peter Post Fight Press Conference:
As the end neared, both of Peter's eyes were swollen, and it was obvious that he was incapable of mounting any kind of sustainable attack. continue l
107 comments What Has Happened To Our Heavyweights? 12.10.08 - by Bill Calogero, TheDailySports.com - Photo by Sumio Yamada -- After retiring as a Champion, a four year layoff and a plethora of injuries, Vitali Klitschko became the new WBC Heavyweight Champion last night from Berlin Germany after the former champ, you know, the guy who came into the fight AS the Champion, refused to get off his stool prior to the start of the ninth round of the scheduled twelve-round contest. Vitali joins his brother as the owners of four of the five major belts that define the World Heavyweight Champion(s). This is the first time in history that two brothers own pieces of the title at the same time. Together, they now currently hold the IBF, WBC, WBO and IBO Heavyweight Titles. The only one they do not have is the WBA, which is currently held by Valuev and Chagaev, but that’s another story. I say great, for “them”. As for the state of the Heavyweight Division, all I can say is “What has happened to our Heavyweights?. continue l
91 comments News: Universum congratulates The Klitschkos, Theophane to take on Zab Judah?
The entire team of Universum Box-Promotion has congratulated Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko after Vitali won the WBC heavyweight belt on Saturday night. Promoter Klaus-Peter Kohl, who signed both to their first professional contract in 1996 and worked with them until 2004, said "My dream that both brothers are world champions at the same time also came true on Saturday. I started to dream this a little bit more than twelve years ago. When I recall from our start time in 1996 until now, I am deeply impressed by the sporting and personal development of both. I congratulate Vitali and Wladimir wholeheartedly on the fulfillment of their dream.. continue l
7 comments The Best In The World At Heavyweight And Light-Heavyweight Now Decided? by James Slater, photo by Sumio Yamada --Two fighters put on truly dominant performances in their respective weight classes last night, as heavyweight Vitali Klitschko made believers out of many that he is the world's best big man, and light-heavyweight Chad Dawson did likewise down at 175-pounds. The 37-year-old Klitschko proved to be way too much for Samuel Peter, shutting him out for 8-rounds before making the 28-year-old quit on his stool. And 26-year-old Dawson proved way too fast and powerful for Antonio Tarver, widely out-pointing and knocking down the 39-year-old over 12-impressive rounds. So, is it now clear who the world's best heavy and light-heavyweights are? It sure looks like it.
It's hard to see anyone beating Vitali Klitschko. Showing no rust at all after an almost four year layoff, "Dr Iron Fist" looked as good as ever. Yes, Peter proved to be a major disappointment and last night's Berlin fight was, at least to this writer, a dull affair, but that doesn't take anything away from the fact that Vitali is the best in his division. continue l
59 comments Sharkie's Machine: Dawson Beats Tarver by a Mile 12.10.08 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr., photo by Tom Casino: Former IBF/IBO titlist Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KO’s) met the future of the Light Heavyweight division Saturday night in Las Vegas and his name is Chad Dawson. Dawson (27-0-1NC, 17 KO’s), who now holds three title belts in the WBC, IBF and IBO titles is about as close to being a unified champion as one can be in pro boxing these days.
Dawson didn’t just beat Tarver, he took him to school, out-boxing Tarver and capping things off in the twelfth round with a knockdown, when a Dawson left hand set Tarver off balance and his glove touched the canvas in trying not to fall. The final scores were 118-109 and 117-110 twice, all in favor of “Bad” Chad Dawson, who was just too good—for Antonio Tarver. continue l
28 comments Bernard Hopkins Began His Career With A Loss, Will He End His Career With One Too?
by James Slater - Exactly twenty years ago yesterday (October 11th), after having been released from prison, a young, 23-year-old Bernard Hopkins had his first pro boxing contest. He lost, on points over four rounds, to one Clifton Mitchell in a bout that took place in the light-heavyweight division.
No-one could have possibly known it then, but Hopkins would one day carve out a career for himself as a true great. continue l
12 comments Berlin Beat Down: Klitschko Makes Peter Quit! 11.10.08 - By Ted Sares -- Klitschko-Peter Photo Gallery -- Showing few signs of ring rust after being out of action nearly four years, Vitali Klitschko, now 36-2, won the WBC heavyweight title by forcing Sam Peter to quit on his stool after eight dominate rounds.
The first round (which would be the exemplar for the rest of the fight) went something like this: Peter swings wildly with his left hook and misses continually, while Vitali lands accurate shots from long range, using the jab to set them up in classic fashion. Repeadtedly, he mixes things up by landing sneaky left hooks which knock Peter off balance. It was a great round for Dr Iron Fist.
The speed-challenged Peter inexplicitly continues to fight the wrong fight by boxing the big iron-chinned Ukrainian without trying to get inside where his best opportunities lie. For his part, Vitali used his superior height and reach, and potshots to keep the poorly prepared and uninspired Nightmare at bay. continue l
676 comments Vitali Klitschko WBC Champ, As Sam Peter Quits After Eight Rounds!
by James Slater - Tonight, In Berlin, Germany, 37-year-old Vitali Klitschko battered a disappointing Samuel Peter to defeat after eight pretty dull rounds. Making history as he and his brother, Wladimir, are now the first boxing brothers to simultaneously reign as heavyweight world champions, "Dr Iron Fist" won every round on his way to making defending WBC champ quit on his stool at the end of eight boring rounds. continue l
49 comments Peter-Klitschko, Tarver-Dawson Results LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 12, 2008) – Phot by Tom Casino / Showtime - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING presented a special, history-making world championship double-header on Saturday night. Many wondered how Vitali Klitschko (36-2, 35 KOs) would look in his first fight in nearly four years. Wonder no more. The 37-year-old heavyweight regained his World Boxing Council (WBC) title with a marvelous eighth-round TKO over Samuel Peter (30-2, 23 KOs), televised on tape delay from the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany. It wasn’t much of a contest as Klitschko fought tall and used his precise left jab to keep Peter from closing the distance. His consistent jab, along with stiff over hand rights proved too much for Peter. Behind on all cards, Peter quit on his stool after the eighth. Klitschko’s victory marked the first time the boxing world has seen two brothers hold heavyweight titles simultaneously. Klitschko’s younger brother, Wladimir, is the IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion.
In the second world championship fight on SHOWTIME, it was out with the old and in with the new as “Bad” Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) won a 12-round unanimous decision against the veteran Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KOs), live at The Pearl Theater at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. continue l
3 comments Las Vegas Heat: Dawson over Tarver Decisively 11.10.08 - By Ted Sares, photo by Tom Casino / Showtime - This one was a great stylistic match up with both light heavyweights highly skilled and ring smart. Dawson has never lost and Tarver has never been stopped.
In the third round, a fight broke out when Antonio Tarver started catching Bad Chad Dawson with some nice uppercuts and straight lefts, but Dawson’s hand speed and tremendous combos to the body were the story. Dawson is a body puncher extraordinaire and his early work began to slow the Champion down.
Dawson took off the sixth round perhaps to tire Tarver out and show that he could take any magic Tarver had to offer. Dawson came back strong in round seven with brutal body shots generated by great hand speed. continue l
147 comments Klitschko Claims Title When Peter Quits On Stool After 8 11.10.08 - By Joe Mills -photo by Sumio Yamada -- Vitali Klitschko’s three year journey has culminated in his regaining of the WBC Heavyweight championship with an impressive 8th round retirement of Samuel Peter. Klitschko displayed little in the way of ill effects resulting from his lengthy exodus from the ring, barely losing a minute of this one-sided clash.
Vitali entered Berlin’s imposing 02 World Arena with holographic renderings of past greats including George Foreman and former foe Lennox Lewis looking on, and while it will take more than this evening’s showing to put his name among them he displayed excellent championship credentials in the fight. continue l
14 comments Solis Stops Welliver Odlanier Solis is new WBC international heavyweight champion. “La Sombra” beat Chauncy Welliver by t.k.o. Referee Daniel Van de Wiele stopped the one-sided fight in round 9. “Of course, Solis can still improve”, says promoter Ahmet Öner. “But it was a very convincing victory and he showed that he is capable of achieving great things. Winning the international title was an important step for him. Welliver is a tough guy; he had never been stopped before.”
The Olympic gold medallist and three-time world amateur champion dominated his opponent as clearly as Vitali Klitschko did in the main event stopping Samuel Peter in the 9th and winning every round on the way. New WBC heavyweight champion Klitschko has to defend his belt against Solis’ stablemate Juan Carlos Gomez now. continue l
8 comments Dawson v Tarver: what does it mean for the light-heavyweight division?
by Mark Gregory - Whichever way you cut it, the light-heavyweight division has a rather odd look about it. According to The Ring, it is a division ruled over by Britain’s own Joe Calzaghe with the second in command being the man he narrowly defeated earlier in the year, the wily veteran Bernard Hopkins. What is slightly unusual about this state of affairs – quite apart from neither fighter being a career 175lber and both being in the twilight of their careers – is that neither man has ever held a recognised world title at the weight, and nor have they really shown any ambition to fight for one. continue l
36 comments Dawson-Tarver, Peter-Klitschko: Keys To Victory and Fight Predictions 11.10.08 - By Vivek Wallace: Between tonight and December 6th, the world of boxing will gradually escalate to high levels as fight fans prepare to see a Fall season to remember. With everyone from Pacquiao and De La Hoya, to Pavlik and Hopkins, to Jones and Calzaghe, nearly every headlining talent in the sport will be on display.
Serving as the opening act, tonight Showtime presents a twin headliner that strays away from the action packed lower weight classes, instead opening a fresh can of heavyweight and light heavyweight action. In a pre-recorded showdown from Germany, fight fans will first see the return of Ukranian great Vitaly Klitschko (35-2, 34KO's), as he get set to square off against WBC heavyweight champion Samuel 'Nigerian Nightmare' Peter (30-1, 23KO's). In the evenings headlining event - taking place in the light heavyweight division - fight fans will see a showdown between a man many view as the future of the light heavyweight division, "Bad" Chad Dawson (26-0, 17KO's), and the weight classes current IBO/IBF champ, Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver (27-4, 19KO's). continue l
414 comments It's On, The Rubber-Match Everyone Wants To See - Holt Vs. Torres III
by James Slater - In great news that all fight fans will surely be extremely happy about, the hugely anticipated rubber match between light-welterweights Kendal Holt, 24-2(13) and Ricardo Torres, 32-2(28) is on for December 13th, probably at The Boardwalk Hall, New Jersey. ESPN. com broke the news, and revealed that Top Rank president Todd duBoef informed them just yesterday evening that the third and deciding fight was on. The bout will air as a special edition of Showtime's "ShoBox The Next Generation.. continue l
30 comments Nathan Cleverly Looks Superb As He Out-Points Tony Oakey
by James Slater - Last night, in Liverpool, U.K, unbeaten 21-year-old Welshman Nathan Cleverly won the biggest pro test of his career so far as he clearly and impressively out-pointed 32-year-old Tony Oakey of Hampshire. Winning the vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title, the gifted Cleverly prevailed by scores of 119-110, 117-111 and 116-112. Improving to 13-0(3), the stylish youngster looks a future star. While tough campaigner Oakey, who has now lost two in a row, fell to 25-4-1(7). continue l
2 comments Tarver/Dawson Weigh-In Photos 10.10.08 - Photos: TOM CASINO/SHOWTIME - WEIGHTS: Antonio Tarver came in at 174 lbs. Chad Dawson tipped the scales at 174 lbs.
ODDS: The Palms race and sports book has the younger Dawson favored at -240 while the more experienced Tarver sits as the underdog at +190.
Those who are thrill seekers will have a magnificent opportunity of finding it, witnessing everything that these two giants do. Some will watch them live, whereas others, the vast majority, will do it through the TV broadcast in different parts of the planet, Mexico and the U.S.A. among them. continue l
340 comments Kelly Pavlik Gets National Spotlight, HBO To Replay Pavlik/Taylor I, Tarver/Hopkins
Ohio's favorite boxer, Kelly Pavlik, will be in the national spotlight next Tuesday night, October 14 when ESPN's only primetime newsmagazine show, E:60, airs an in depth story on him at 7:00 PM (ET) on ESPN. Reporter Jeremy Schaap spent lots of time with Pavlik and his boxing family and is willing to do interviews with any media who might be interested in hearing about the piece - and things that might not make the final cut due to time restraints. continue l
9 comments 'Call Em Out Fridays': Antonio Tarver - Is The Magic Man Out Of Tricks?
10.10.08 - By Vivek Wallace: In this week's 'Call Em Out Fridays' installment we analyze the worth of a man whose mere name alone has been known to open a dialogue filled with everything from extreme niceties, to less-than-vague vulgarities. Despite vast accomplishments in the sport, the only act many want to see from this 'Magic Man' is one that requires him to disappear. It's a bit hard to decipher how it is that such emotions can be evoked from what most would have to agree is a very talented source, but that hasn't seemed to stop the wave of words that often flow in his direction. Like any of my other 'Call Em Out Friday' segments, we take a look at three perspectives to keep non-biased vibe. The 'Supportive' perspective, the 'Critics' Perspective, and after I toss in mine (which is more neutral), we open the debate for you, the reader to chime in as well. So with no further ado, we break down the man simply known as Antonio 'Magic Man' Tarver...... continue l
41 comments Chad Dawson Workout Photos; Antonio Tarver Workout Quotes 10.10.08 - PHOTOS: TOM CASINO / SHOWTIME
Chad Dawson worked up a sweat on Thursday in his last workout before his clash with IBF/IBO 175-pound champ Antonio Tarver Saturday on Showtime (at Johnny Tacco’s Gym, Las Vegas) -
Tarver and Dawson battle for light heavyweight supremacy on Saturday, Oct. 11, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (9 p.m. ET delayed on the West Coast).
Tarver-Dawson will be promoted by AT Entertainment and Gary Shaw Productions in association with Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas from The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino. continue l
15 comments Don King Wants To Promote Another Heavyweight Rumble In Africa; Peter Vs. Klitschko II
by James Slater - Promoter extraordinaire Don King, the man who set up the huge happening that was "The Rumble In The Jungle" over thirty years ago, wants to stage another big heavyweight fight in Africa. King, while speaking with Setanta Sports recently, said that if his fighter Samuel Peter can win on Saturday night in Germany against Vitali Klitschko, he will look to promote a Peter rematch with Wladimir Klitschko. And the legendary promoter said he'd very much like to stage the fight in Peter's home country of Nigeria. continue l
16 comments Malignaggi special Columbus Day Parade guest in New York City
NEW YORK (October 10, 2008) – No. 1 world rated junior welterweight contender Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) briefly returns home this weekend from his Las Vegas training camp, where he is preparing for his November 22nd showdown against Ricky Hatton to determine the world’s No. 1 junior welterweight boxer, to be honored in Monday’s annual Columbus Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City. continue l
82 comments Does Boxing need Floyd Mayweather Jr., Or Does He Need Boxing? By Robert Jackson: Welterweight Champion Antonio Margarito while being interviewed by Bob Papa in regards to whom he would fight next, was asked whether a 'lifeline' had been thrown out by his team to Floyd Mayweather Jr, to arrange a fight between the two men. Margarito responded and I'm paraphrasing 'Mayweather refused to fight me before so why would he fight me now?', he then outlined his plan to rematch Miguel Cotto in mid 2009.
In pursuit of a 3rd match between Manny Pacquiao & himself at whatever weight, Juan Manuel Marquez stated after defeating Joel Casamayor that he had defeated the 'best' lightweight in the world and that Floyd Mayweather Jr was the best fighter, denying Pacquiao's P4P #1 status. continue l
411 comments Will Tye Fields Ever Fight Again?
by James Slater - Spare a thought for poor Tye Fields. Going into his last fight in June, against Monte Barrett, the big guy was a heavyweight who was beginning to get himself a little attention and respect. Promoter Bob Arum, for one, was telling people that the 6'8" southpaw was a legitimate contender and a capable fighter. Getting it wrong for once, the usually astute Arum must have felt more than a touch embarrassed after seeing what "Two Gunz" did to "Big Sky" in less than a minute. continue l
19 comments Pavlik/Hopkins Conference Call Transcript
Lee Samuels: We’re here with the champ, the world middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik. He’s in Youngstown with his trainer Jack Loew. They’re both here on the call and we’re talking about the big fight with - against Bernard Hopkins, October 18, Atlantic City Convention Hall. It’s called “Unstoppable.” It’s live on HBO Pay-Per-View. And Kelly’s been training very, very hard for this event which he’ll talk about. At this time Hall of Fame promoter, Bob Arum. Bob? continue l
14 comments Boxing: Chico Vejar: Quintessential ‘50s By Ted Sares:
Boxing survives – and always will -- because its values are as old school as black-‘n’-white trunks: character and pain -- as heroic as a man taking care of his family – just not too sexy.
--Joe Rein
Francis “Chico” Vejar fought through the decade of 1950, ending his great career with a win over Wilf Greaves on March 27, 1961. But it was during the mid-50s that he did his best work.
Chico, out of Stamford, CT., was point counterpoint to another ‘50s fighter by the name of Chuck Davey, a good looking college kid who also had a successful career finishing at 42-5-1. Davey was a white collar favorite if ever there was one, just as Chico was pure blue collar. continue l
75 comments Jameel McCline-Mike Mollo - Will "Big Time" Get Back On The Winning Track?
10.10.08 - by James Slater - Set to box on Don King's big November 7th card in China, are heavyweights Jameel McCline and Mike Mollo. Both men are capable of fighting in an exciting way and the bout that is up on BoxRec as a WBC heavyweight title eliminator may well be one of the fun fights of the year. continue l
15 comments Zab Judah Added To Calzaghe-Jones Card?
by James Slater - According to a couple of sources, Zab "Super" Judah has been added to the huge Joe Calzaghe-Roy Jones Junior bill that takes place at the legendary Madison Square Garden on November 8th. It is not yet known who the 30-year-old former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion will face, but Judah's addition to an already exciting-looking night of boxing is certainly a welcome one. According to BoxRec, Judah will engage in a 12-rounder down at light-welterweight. continue l
50 comments Fight Breakdown: Vitali Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter By Zhenyu Li, photo by Y.Nesterenko -- In perhaps the best clash the heavyweight division could produce, for the time being, and a fight that could possibly shape the division's future landscape, the emeritus WBC champion Vitali Klitschko is attempting to make a spectacular return on Saturday following a 46-month hiatus from the ring when he squares off against the current WBC titleholder Samuel Peter at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany.
As an independent Chinese boxing scribe on the roster of ESB, I'll try to break down the fight in an unbiased fashion, in terms of strengths and weaknesses of both fighters and the predicted outcome.
Vitali Klitschko
Advantages: Physique: One of the most imposing presences in the current heavyweight scene, Vitali Klitschko has 7 inches' edge in height and 3 inches' advantage in reach over the Nigerian mauler, which stands out as a major factor in any fistic battle. continue l
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12.10.08 - By Paul Strauss -- 
12.10.08 - by Bill Calogero, TheDailySports.com - Photo by Sumio Yamada -- After retiring as a Champion, a four year layoff and a plethora of injuries, Vitali Klitschko became the new WBC Heavyweight Champion last night from Berlin Germany after the former champ, you know, the guy who came into the fight AS the Champion, refused to get off his stool prior to the start of the ninth round of the scheduled twelve-round contest. Vitali joins his brother as the owners of four of the five major belts that define the World Heavyweight Champion(s). This is the first time in history that two brothers own pieces of the title at the same time. Together, they now currently hold the IBF, WBC, WBO and IBO Heavyweight Titles. The only one they do not have is the WBA, which is currently held by Valuev and Chagaev, but that’s another story. I say great, for “them”. As for the state of the Heavyweight Division, all I can say is “What has happened to our Heavyweights?. 
by James Slater, photo by Sumio Yamada --Two fighters put on truly dominant performances in their respective weight classes last night, as heavyweight Vitali Klitschko made believers out of many that he is the world's best big man, and light-heavyweight Chad Dawson did likewise down at 175-pounds. The 37-year-old Klitschko proved to be way too much for Samuel Peter, shutting him out for 8-rounds before making the 28-year-old quit on his stool. And 26-year-old Dawson proved way too fast and powerful for Antonio Tarver, widely out-pointing and knocking down the 39-year-old over 12-impressive rounds. So, is it now clear who the world's best heavy and light-heavyweights are? It sure looks like it.
12.10.08 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr., photo by Tom Casino: Former IBF/IBO titlist Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KO’s) met the future of the Light Heavyweight division Saturday night in Las Vegas and his name is Chad Dawson. Dawson (27-0-1NC, 17 KO’s), who now holds three title belts in the WBC, IBF and IBO titles is about as close to being a unified champion as one can be in pro boxing these days. 
11.10.08 - By Ted Sares -- 
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 12, 2008) – Phot by Tom Casino / Showtime - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING presented a special, history-making world championship double-header on Saturday night. Many wondered how Vitali Klitschko (36-2, 35 KOs) would look in his first fight in nearly four years. Wonder no more. The 37-year-old heavyweight regained his World Boxing Council (WBC) title with a marvelous eighth-round TKO over Samuel Peter (30-2, 23 KOs), televised on tape delay from the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany. It wasn’t much of a contest as Klitschko fought tall and used his precise left jab to keep Peter from closing the distance. His consistent jab, along with stiff over hand rights proved too much for Peter. Behind on all cards, Peter quit on his stool after the eighth. Klitschko’s victory marked the first time the boxing world has seen two brothers hold heavyweight titles simultaneously. Klitschko’s younger brother, Wladimir, is the IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion.
11.10.08 - By Ted Sares, photo by Tom Casino / Showtime - This one was a great stylistic match up with both light heavyweights highly skilled and ring smart. Dawson has never lost and Tarver has never been stopped.
11.10.08 - By Joe Mills -photo by Sumio Yamada -- Vitali Klitschko’s three year journey has culminated in his regaining of the WBC Heavyweight championship with an impressive 8th round retirement of Samuel Peter. Klitschko displayed little in the way of ill effects resulting from his lengthy exodus from the ring, barely losing a minute of this one-sided clash.
Odlanier Solis is new WBC international heavyweight champion. “La Sombra” beat Chauncy Welliver by t.k.o. Referee Daniel Van de Wiele stopped the one-sided fight in round 9. “Of course, Solis can still improve”, says promoter Ahmet Öner. “But it was a very convincing victory and he showed that he is capable of achieving great things. Winning the international title was an important step for him. Welliver is a tough guy; he had never been stopped before.”
11.10.08 - By Vivek Wallace: Between tonight and December 6th, the world of boxing will gradually escalate to high levels as fight fans prepare to see a Fall season to remember. With everyone from Pacquiao and De La Hoya, to Pavlik and Hopkins, to Jones and Calzaghe, nearly every headlining talent in the sport will be on display.
10.10.08 - Photos: TOM CASINO/SHOWTIME - WEIGHTS: Antonio Tarver came in at 174 lbs. Chad Dawson tipped the scales at 174 lbs. 
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10.10.08 - PHOTOS: TOM CASINO / SHOWTIME
By Robert Jackson: Welterweight Champion Antonio Margarito while being interviewed by Bob Papa in regards to whom he would fight next, was asked whether a 'lifeline' had been thrown out by his team to Floyd Mayweather Jr, to arrange a fight between the two men. Margarito responded and I'm paraphrasing 'Mayweather refused to fight me before so why would he fight me now?', he then outlined his plan to rematch Miguel Cotto in mid 2009.
By Ted Sares: 
By Zhenyu Li, photo by Y.Nesterenko -- In perhaps the best clash the heavyweight division could produce, for the time being, and a fight that could possibly shape the division's future landscape, the emeritus WBC champion Vitali Klitschko is attempting to make a spectacular return on Saturday following a 46-month hiatus from the ring when he squares off against the current WBC titleholder Samuel Peter at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany.