"The Sweet Science: The Boss" “The Sweet Science: The Boss”, a documentary on Kevin “The Boss” Reynolds, focuses on Reynolds’s career in 2007, where he won a match against Canadian fighter Frank White to become the #1 ranked cruiserweight boxer in Canada, a position that had him in line for a shot at the Canadian title. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: “The Sweet Science: The Boss”
Interviews
PACQUIAO VS. MARQUEZ A ROBBERY? ON WHAT BASIS DID MARQUEZ WIN?
By Don Donatello Many boxers, trainers, and their promoters will employ the crying game after a loss. It' part of the game. The crying is meant to misdirect the fans into thinking that their fighter did not legitimately lose the fight. Because prize fighting is to attract the paying fans, hence, the name, a boxer must build and maintain his fan base so he can economically … [Read more...] about PACQUIAO VS. MARQUEZ A ROBBERY? ON WHAT BASIS DID MARQUEZ WIN?
English Title Shot For Ochieng This Wednesday?
Sensational Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng looks set to challenge for his first Championship title this coming Wednesday, at the Matchroom Sport promoted ‘Battle of Essex’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about English Title Shot For Ochieng This Wednesday?
BERNARD HOPKINS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Bernard Hopkins, WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion “I chose to continue to fight and defend what I worked so hard to get.So why not get all of the benefits of what I’ve been doing for 20-something years and then walk away when it’s time? … [Read more...] about BERNARD HOPKINS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Interview With Choi Tseveenpürev – Talks Gamboa, Asiku, Patavikorngym and much more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Two time Featherweight Champion of the World Choijiljavyn Tseveenpürev, better known to British fans simply as ‘Choi’, is set to face WBC Asia Champion Bandung Patavikorngym at the Spencer Fearon and Ciaran Baynes Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘This is Hard Knocks' event at York Hall in London this coming Friday. … [Read more...] about Interview With Choi Tseveenpürev – Talks Gamboa, Asiku, Patavikorngym and much more
VIDEO: Oscar De La Hoya Admits to Contemplating Suicide, Adultery, And Abusing Drugs
In an interview with Spanish station Univision Oscar De La Hoya admits that the struggle with his substance abuse is the biggest fight of his life, even tougher than battling his former opponents Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, and Fernando Vargas in the ring all at the same time. Oscar also admitted the infamous cross dressing photos of him were indeed real, not … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Oscar De La Hoya Admits to Contemplating Suicide, Adultery, And Abusing Drugs
Watch Victor Ortiz On CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight”
To help bring more focus to the September 17 "Star Power" Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz fight, Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy promotions and WBC Welterweight champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz will be guests on the popular CNN talk show "Piers Morgan Tonight." … [Read more...] about Watch Victor Ortiz On CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight”
Interview with Pound-for-Pound Boxing Queen Holly Holm
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 4, 2011) – Boxing’s Pound-for-Pound Queen, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm, has thoroughly exhausted the list of leading North American challengers, so her promoter, Lenny Fresquez (Fresquez Productions) looked across the Atlantic Ocean to challenge Europe’s premier boxer, French superstar Anne Sophie Mathis. Holm-Mathis will headline the … [Read more...] about Interview with Pound-for-Pound Boxing Queen Holly Holm
Pat McAleese Interview – Talks Title Shot This Weekend, Ryan Toms, Lee Noble, Fran Gonzalez
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro This Saturday Newmarket Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese gets a much deserved shot at the BBBofC Southern Area title, on the undercard of the highly anticipated British and Commonwealth Heavyweight title clash between Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury, at the Wembley Arena in London. … [Read more...] about Pat McAleese Interview – Talks Title Shot This Weekend, Ryan Toms, Lee Noble, Fran Gonzalez
Brian Viloria Interview By Mark F. Villanueva
By Mark F. Villanueva We may be many things to different people at the same time, and a collective perception of us by a certain crowd could change by time's passage. But you don't just start off with a glittering amateur record by winning a number of world titles in the process, land an honorable seat at the U.S. Olympic Boxing team, win a world title as a professional … [Read more...] about Brian Viloria Interview By Mark F. Villanueva
Interview With Promoter Spencer Fearon – Talks World Title For Choi, Nathan Graham, Darren Hamilton and much more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro There’s a real buzz around the London Boxing scene at the moment thanks to the plethora of new young promoters strutting their stuff. … [Read more...] about Interview With Promoter Spencer Fearon – Talks World Title For Choi, Nathan Graham, Darren Hamilton and much more
Interview – Kevin Mitchell On This Weekend’s Showdown With John Murray
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro At long last the highly anticipated showdown between Dagenham’s ‘Mighty’ Kevin Mitchell and Manchester’s John Murray will finally take place this weekend, albeit in Liverpool and not the ExCel in London which was to originally host this career defining fight. … [Read more...] about Interview – Kevin Mitchell On This Weekend’s Showdown With John Murray
Denis “Mama’s Boy” Douglin Returns and the Mystery of the Big Deal When the “0” Goes
By Gary Purfield Many things about modern day boxing anger the current boxing fan. Between fighters not fighting on a regular basis, too many title belts, suspicious judging in certain fights, and a myriad of other topics, one notion seems too often overlooked. Why is it such a big deal when a rising fighter or current star loses their unbeaten record. … [Read more...] about Denis “Mama’s Boy” Douglin Returns and the Mystery of the Big Deal When the “0” Goes
Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in May, at the O2 Arena, George Groves and James DeGale may have been the headliner but without doubt the true star of the show was a youngster from Hertfordshire, Billy Joe Saunders. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
Junior Witter Interview – Junior Talks Prizefighter, Lynes, El Maachi Plus More
Interview by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Last week I was fortunate enough to catch up with one of the UK’s most decorated Champions - former multi British, Commonwealth, European Union, European, WBF, WBU and WBC Light Welterweight Champion - Junior Witter at the Prizefighter-Welterweights II promo shoot at the Sky Television Studios in Osterley. … [Read more...] about Junior Witter Interview – Junior Talks Prizefighter, Lynes, El Maachi Plus More