By John F. McKenna (McJack) The Ring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s) has become increasingly frustrated in his inability to land a big money fight against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) who has been calling out for quite some time. Recently in his frustration he referred to the 8 division and pound for pound champion as a … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez shows his frustration
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Yvan Mendy Still WBF Champion
In front of a noisy crowd at the Salle Marcel Cerdan in Thourotte, France, World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Light Welterweight Champion Yvan Mendy retained his title on Friday night with a fourth round stoppage over challenger Tarik Madni from Belgium. … [Read more...] about Yvan Mendy Still WBF Champion
Watch Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Live on Showtime
Showtime presents Strikeforce MMA: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal lightweight championship fight. The Strikeforce mixed martial arts event will take place at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California on Saturday December 17, 2011 and televised on Showtime. … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Live on Showtime
Watch Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch Live
Showtime presents the Super Six World Boxing Classic championship final between WBA 168-pound champion Andre Ward and WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch on Saturday December 17, 2011 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Watch Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch Live
Klitschko says Chisora will be a tough fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) who faces Britain’s Derek Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) on February 18, 2012, says that Chisora may be the toughest fight of his career. He followed up those comments by saying that he rates Chisora’s chances of beating him at “50/50”. … [Read more...] about Klitschko says Chisora will be a tough fight
Tyson Fury talks about son’s fight for life
My baby boy's fight for life. Tyson tells of torment. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PAT SHEEHAN - THE SUN - THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury talks about son’s fight for life
Fight Report: Selby And O’Meara Retain Titles, Saunders and Turner Impress In Style.
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Frank Warren knows a thing or two about putting on a top class fight night and boy has he put some great shows on over the years. Usually his real all action extravaganzas are reserved for the bigger venues around the country, places like the O2, Excel, M.E.N., Echo Arena etc. however last night the King of British Boxing pulled out all the stops … [Read more...] about Fight Report: Selby And O’Meara Retain Titles, Saunders and Turner Impress In Style.
Khan wants fight results overturned
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
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