By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) has filed an official complaint over the refereeing of last Saturday nights controversial loss to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Khan wants fight results overturned
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Roach’s fortunes change in 2011
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 2011 will probably not be a year that five time Trainer of the Year and recent Hall of Fame inductee Freddie Roach will fondly remember. The perception at the beginning of 2011 was that anything Freddie Roach touched turn to gold. What a difference a year makes. … [Read more...] about Roach’s fortunes change in 2011
Klitschko fight opportunity of a lifetime for Chisora
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Zimbabwe born British heavyweight Dereck Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) will have the opportunity of a lifetime when he faces WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) on February 18, 2012. The surprise announcement was made yesterday that Vitali will put his WBC title on the line by facing Chisora instead of his anticipated match up with … [Read more...] about Klitschko fight opportunity of a lifetime for Chisora
Roy Jones Jr. New UBO Champion
Roy Jones Jr. made the first step towards a world championship in his fifth weight class on Saturday night, when he won the vacant Universal Boxing Organization™ Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title with a clear unanimous decision over former ”Contender” participant Max Alexander at the Atlanta Civic Center. … [Read more...] about Roy Jones Jr. New UBO Champion
Michael Maguire’s Return Bought Forward, Faces Najah Ali On Wednesday
Sensational Super Flyweight prospect Michael Maguire’s much anticipated return to the ring has been bought forward and will now take place on the undercard of the Queensberry Promotions event, headlined by the Lee Selby versus John Simpson British and Commonwealth title clash, at York Hall this coming Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Michael Maguire’s Return Bought Forward, Faces Najah Ali On Wednesday
Vitali will fight Chisora in February
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The MailOnline is reporting that WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) will defend his title against Britain’s Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) on February 18, 2012 in Munich, Germany. … [Read more...] about Vitali will fight Chisora in February
All Change For Turner – McCauley Out, Frontin In This Wednesday
In the World of pro boxing nothing, but nothing, is set in stone until the very moment you actually enter the ring on fight night. So many things can, and do, go awry that it’s definitely a matter of be prepared for any occurrence, especially a last minute change of opponent, which is just what has happened to Welterweight prospect Freddie Turner this week. … [Read more...] about All Change For Turner – McCauley Out, Frontin In This Wednesday
Amir Khan underestimates Lamont Peterson
By John F. McKenna (McJack) New IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) fought the fight of his life last night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. to win a narrow albeit controversial decision over former champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Amir Khan underestimates Lamont Peterson
Watch HBO Boxing Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson Live
HBO World Championship Boxing presents a junior welterweight title showdown between champion Amir Khan of Bolton, England and challenger Lamont Peterson of Washington, D.C. also on the televised card is a heavyweight fight featuring undefeated American heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell versus tough veteran Timur Ibragimov, and the rebroadcast of last weeks Miguel Cotto vs. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson Live
Watch UFC 140: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Live on YouTube PPV
The Ultimate Fighting Championship comes back to Toronto, Canada on December 10, 2011 with a world championship light-heavyweight title fight featuring the undefeated young champion Jon "Bones" Jones versus the former UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida. UFC 140 will be held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto and will feature a stacked undercard. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 140: Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida Live on YouTube PPV
Live UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida Fights on Facebook and ION
UFC 140: Jon "Bones" Jones vs. Lyoto Machida is a light-heavyweight title fight and pay-per-view MMA card taking place on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. … [Read more...] about Live UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida Fights on Facebook and ION
Peterson looking to shock Amir Khan
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Mandatory IBF challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) is looking to shock not only IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) but the boxing world as well when they do battle tonight at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. Peterson is a huge underdog but he feels that the fact that he will have home field advantage will … [Read more...] about Peterson looking to shock Amir Khan
Roach wants Amir Khan to shut Bradley’s mouth
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) faces mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) Saturday night at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. Khan has repeatedly stated that he wants to make his fight with Peterson his last at light welterweight. Amir’s plans are to move up to Welterweight, have one or two … [Read more...] about Roach wants Amir Khan to shut Bradley’s mouth
Freddie Roach says Floyd Mayweather has flaws that can be exploited
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Trainer Freddie Roach is a five time Trainer of the Year and Hall of Fame trainer as well. Roach is also known to be a great ring tactician and a master at exploiting the weaknesses in opponents his fighters face. Roach trains eight division titlist WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) and even after his controversial win … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach says Floyd Mayweather has flaws that can be exploited
British Title Shot Is A Golden Opportunity For Me Says Murphy
Just thirteen days ago Ben Murphy successfully defended his BBBofC Southern Area Lightweight Title, with a magnificent fourth round stoppage of Tony Owen at the Coronet Theatre in Southwark, London. … [Read more...] about British Title Shot Is A Golden Opportunity For Me Says Murphy