On Saturday May 21, the once great Roy Jones Jr. was knocked out again in a lackluster cruiserweight fight versus Denis Lebedev in Moscow. The 42-year-old Jones Jr. didn't do much in the ring against the younger Russian fighter, all throughout the fight Jones had the look of a shot fighter, he looked like a man who was tired and sleepy. There was no more sting in his punches … [Read more...] about Video: Roy Jones Jr. Knocked Out in the 12th Round by Lebedev
Watch HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal Rematch LIVE
On HBO Saturday May 21, Bernard Hopkins will step into the ring at 46-years-old to challenge the current WBC light heavyweight champion 28-year-old Jean Pascal in an anticipated rematch and a possible history making event, because if Hopkins wins the title he would surpass former heavyweight champion George Foreman as the oldest boxer to ever win a world title -- Foreman won … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal Rematch LIVE
Watch Cleverly vs. Kuziemsk, James DeGale vs. George Groves Live
Undefeated Welsh WBO light heavyweight boxing champ, Nathan Cleverly (21-0, 10 KOs), will defend his new title (Juergen Braehmer the original opponent was stripped of his WBO title after withdrawing from the fight last minute due to injury) against replacement opponent Poland's Aleksy Kuziemski (21-2, 5 KOs) at the O2 Arena (Millenium Dome), Greenwich, London, United Kingdom on … [Read more...] about Watch Cleverly vs. Kuziemsk, James DeGale vs. George Groves Live
(Video) NFL Football Player Ray Edwards Wins Boxing Debut
As the NFL Lockout drags on, football player Ray Edwards a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings made his professional boxing debut on Friday May 20, 2011 at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. Edwards is the second football player to step into the boxing ring during the 2011 NFL lockout, the other is Tommy Zbikowski of the Baltimore Ravens, but unlike Edwards, … [Read more...] about (Video) NFL Football Player Ray Edwards Wins Boxing Debut
MIKE PEREZ CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER LAST WEEK
NEW YORK (May 19, 2011) – Undefeated lightweight Mike “The Artist” Perez overcame the challenge of Ira Terry during the May 13 edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate,” making it look easy with a third round knockout, and demonstrating his carácter in earning a resounding 87 percent of fans’ votes cast via text message and on Univision.com. The Puerto Rican boxer enters the … [Read more...] about MIKE PEREZ CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER LAST WEEK
TLC’s Cake Boss on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights features a “Fight Plan” segment each week prior to the main event where analyst Teddy Atlas shows what each fighter must do to win, using a generic “body” to illustrate fighter strategies. This Friday, Atlas will show his “Fight Plan” using “The Cake Boss” (Buddy Valastro) of TLC fame. … [Read more...] about TLC’s Cake Boss on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Still Standing – Second Fight In A Month For New Boy Sam
Less than a month after winning his debut professional fight Plumstead’s Sam Standing is primed and ready for more action at Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Still Standing – Second Fight In A Month For New Boy Sam
Real ‘Homecoming’ for Whitley
HOLYOKE, Mass. (May 19, 2011) – Battle-tested boxer Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (24-25-3, 11 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in nearly four years to headline a pro boxing show in his hometown of Holyoke, “Homecoming,” June 25 at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke. … [Read more...] about Real ‘Homecoming’ for Whitley
Interview: John Wayne Hibbert Talks Prizefighter, Witter, Lynes, El Maachi and more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro With seriously big names, such as former World Champs Junior Witter and Colin Lynes and former British Champion Kevin McIntyre, grabbing all the headlines in the build up to the highly anticipated Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter - Welterweights II, which takes place at York Hall on Tuesday 7th June, I decided to buck the trend a bit, well my … [Read more...] about Interview: John Wayne Hibbert Talks Prizefighter, Witter, Lynes, El Maachi and more
Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th
On Sunday evening Carshalton Welterweight Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor scored his first professional win, over Luton’s Duane Grimes, which sets him up nicely for his upcoming showdown with former WBF Intercontinental Welterweight title challenger James Todd, at Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headlined event at York Hall on Saturday 4th June … [Read more...] about Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and Main Events Return to New Jersey on May 20
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra, will originate from Newark, N.J. May 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 when former junior middleweight world title challenger Joel “El Predador” Julio (36-4, 31 KO’s, WBC#33) and undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “The World Kid” Ali (12-0, 7 KO’s) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and Main Events Return to New Jersey on May 20
Double Joy For Balker: Faces Miles On June 4th Ahead of October Title Shot
London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker has had a double helping of good news this past week. First his manager-coach Johnny Eames negotiated for him to fight Hari Miles on the Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headliner at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Double Joy For Balker: Faces Miles On June 4th Ahead of October Title Shot
Watch Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham & Pacquiao-Mosley Replay on Showtime
Tonight on SHOWTIME, Super Six tournament leader and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre "S.O.G." Ward will defend his WBA Super-middleweight belt against Armenian power puncher "King" Arthur Abraham at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The winner of tonight's Ward vs. Abraham semifinal bout will meet the winner of the June 4th Carl Froch versus Glen Johnson semifinal … [Read more...] about Watch Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham & Pacquiao-Mosley Replay on Showtime
LIBRADO ANDRADE CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER
This Friday Ira Terry and Mike Perez Battle for the Cinturón Tecate Title on Solo Boxeo WHO: While Aaron Pryor Junior defeated Librado Andrade by way of majority decision over ten rounds during the May 6 edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate”, fans chose Andrade as the boxer with the most character on the ring. He secured 75 percent of all votes cast via text message and … [Read more...] about LIBRADO ANDRADE CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER
Ring 8 Notebook, Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY
NEW YORK, NY (May 13, 2011) – Award-winning boxing writer and television announcer, Steve Farhood, and “Light’s Out” star Holt McCallany will be special speakers at Tuesday night’s (May 17), starting at 7 PM/ET) for RING 8’s monthly meeting at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City. … [Read more...] about Ring 8 Notebook, Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY