Earlier today Michael Katsidis and his manager Brendon Smith issued a statement saying that an agreement had been reached with Graham Earl and that the long awaited rematch of their epic 2007 encounter will take place in Queensland, Australia later this year. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl – We’re finally there, Earl-Katsidis II Agreed
Godfrey at Crossroads against Kayode
PROVIDENCE (June 2, 2011) – World cruiserweight title challenger Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (20-2, 10 KOs) finds himself at the crossroads of his professional career, preparing for his June 10 10-round main event throw-down against undefeated, ultra-hyped Nigerian knockout artist Lateef “Power” Kayode for the vacant NABA title, live on ShoBox from Chumash Casino in Santa … [Read more...] about Godfrey at Crossroads against Kayode
Ryan Barrett – I Will Still Be Champion On Saturday
On September 11th 2010 Ryan ‘Mr Attitude’ Barrett comprehensively destroyed Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, in just one minute and thirty six seconds, to be crowned the International Masters Lightweight Champion. … [Read more...] about Ryan Barrett – I Will Still Be Champion On Saturday
World Champion Beibut Shumenov has special interest in Erdei-Mitchell fight
LAS VEGAS (June 1, 2011) – WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KOs), preparing for his third title defense this summer, has a special interest in Saturday night’s fight in Atlantic City between past world champions Zsolt “Firebird” Erdei and Byron “Slama from ‘Bama” Mitchell. … [Read more...] about World Champion Beibut Shumenov has special interest in Erdei-Mitchell fight
Allen & Bernardo continue winning ways for Boxing 360
NEW YORK (June 1, 2011) – A pair of unbeaten Boxing 360 fighters, Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen and Eudy “AK47” Bernardo, continued their winning ways this past weekend, respectively, by capturing one title and retaining another. … [Read more...] about Allen & Bernardo continue winning ways for Boxing 360
Liakhovich invites Helenius Into ‘The White Wolf’ Den
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (June 1, 2011) – The delayed return of former world heavyweight champion and 1996 Bellarusian Olympian, Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich is on July 16 as the Bellarusian Olympian takes on highly-touted, undefeated Robert “The Nordiac Nightmare” Helenius in Munich, Germany. … [Read more...] about Liakhovich invites Helenius Into ‘The White Wolf’ Den
Undefeated Junior Middleweight and Former Featherweight Challenger on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra, will originate from Tampa, Fla. June 3 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 when undefeated junior middleweight Yudel Jhonson (10-0, 7 KOs) and former featherweight world title challenger Walter Estrada (38-14-1, 25 KOs) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Al La Carte Pavilion describing … [Read more...] about Undefeated Junior Middleweight and Former Featherweight Challenger on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Interview – Yassine El Maachi Talks Prizefighter
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro On Tuesday 7th June the season finale of the highly successful Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter series takes place at York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about Interview – Yassine El Maachi Talks Prizefighter
Amateur Star William Cayzer To Pro-Debut On June 4th
This Saturday William Cayzer’s childhood dream will come true, as the eighteen year old from Eltham in South London is set to make his professional debut at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in London on June 4th. … [Read more...] about Amateur Star William Cayzer To Pro-Debut On June 4th
UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON, PLAYBOY HIGHLIGHT BATTLE AT THE BOAT 81 ON SATURDAY
TACOMA, Wash. – Undefeated heavyweight “Vicious” Vincent Thompson will be joined by Playboy Playmates Bridget Marquardt, Stacy Fuson, Hiromi Oshima and Pilar Lastra at Battle at the Boat 82: Fight Night to the Playboy Mansion Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. … [Read more...] about UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON, PLAYBOY HIGHLIGHT BATTLE AT THE BOAT 81 ON SATURDAY
Manny Pacquiao is the best pound for pound fighter in the world
By Neil It seems to me that to be considered the best pound for pound fighter a boxer has to be in a weight class below light heavyweight. The original best pound for pound fighter had to be Sugar Ray Robinson. He fought all takers (a prerequisite) and was simply outstanding. Also, Roy Jones Jr. not only beat the best boxers in his own weight class but kept moving up in … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao is the best pound for pound fighter in the world
Teenager O’Callaghan Gets Another Stern Test, Faces Scriven on 4th June
This Saturday Islington teenage boxer Brett O’Callaghan makes his second professional outing, against the experienced Nottingham battler Matt Scriven, at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on the 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Teenager O’Callaghan Gets Another Stern Test, Faces Scriven on 4th June
Dan Woodgate – Someone’s In Trouble On June 4th
Minster, Kent’s exciting Light Heavyweight prospect Dan ‘Woody’ Woodgate is set for his fifth professional outing, at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Dan Woodgate – Someone’s In Trouble On June 4th
Interview: Jimmy Tibbs On Colin Lynes and Prizefighter – Welterweights II
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro During his half a century in boxing Jimmy Tibbs has done it all, a highly decorated amateur and professional boxer, manager and promoter, but of all his pugilistic talents he is without doubt best know as the UK’s most successful boxing coach and fight strategist. … [Read more...] about Interview: Jimmy Tibbs On Colin Lynes and Prizefighter – Welterweights II
Ricky Burns Interview – Ricky talks about Nicky Cook, Roman Martinez, Mzonke Fana and more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Last Friday I was lucky enough to sit down and have a chat with the highly likable WBO Super Featherweight Champion of the World Ricky Burns, who is set to defend his title for the third time against Nicky Cook at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on the 16th July. … [Read more...] about Ricky Burns Interview – Ricky talks about Nicky Cook, Roman Martinez, Mzonke Fana and more