By John F. McKenna (McJack) Apparently the anticipated fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) and former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) is one step closer to becoming a reality. … [Read more...] about Team Klitschko makes offer to Haye
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Mansour vs. Mendoza: Don’t Blink!
When Amir Mansour and Epifanio Mendoza square off for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental Heavyweight title on Saturday December 2 at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover, Delaware, it is one of those fights where the spectators better keep their eyes open at all times. … [Read more...] about Mansour vs. Mendoza: Don’t Blink!
Khan confident he can beat anybody
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) who defends his title belts against mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) on December 10 in Washington, D.C. is confident that he can defeat any opponent he faces. … [Read more...] about Khan confident he can beat anybody
Haye confirms Klitschko talks
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) has confirmed that that discussions are underway for him to fight WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) in March 2012. Haye announced his retirement just six weeks ago on October 13 which was his 31st birthday. Just last week Haye’s long time manager and adviser Adam … [Read more...] about Haye confirms Klitschko talks
Title Shot For Nathan Weise, Faces Steve O’Meara On 14th December
One of the most exciting young prospects from Johnny Eames’ always excellent TRAD TKO stable, ‘Sugar’ Nathan Weise, gets his first taste of Championship action - when he challenges West Drayton’s Steve O’Meara for the Southern Area Light Middleweight title on December 14th. … [Read more...] about Title Shot For Nathan Weise, Faces Steve O’Meara On 14th December
New WBF Champions Crowned In Poland and France
Saturday November 26 was another busy WBF championship fight-night, as new champions were crowned in Poland and France. … [Read more...] about New WBF Champions Crowned In Poland and France
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao talks ongoing?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum disclosed on Sunday that he is holding talks with investment groups who are interested in staging the Mega bucks match with undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquaio (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao talks ongoing?
Roy Jones: Alexander Get’s KO’ed The First Time He Slips Up
"I am ready and I am sharp. I have a whole new plan. I'm gonna shock the world with my agility and skill level," says Roy Jones, Jr. ahead of his December 10 showdown with Max Alexander in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about Roy Jones: Alexander Get’s KO’ed The First Time He Slips Up
Watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Kermit Cintron and Broner vs. Rodriguez Live on HBO
HBO Boxing After Dark presents a dual site world championship double header featuring a WBC junior middleweight title fight between champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Kermit Cintron and WBO super featherweight vacant championship bout between Adrien Broner and Vicente Rodriguez. … [Read more...] about Watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Kermit Cintron and Broner vs. Rodriguez Live on HBO
Povetkin wants Klitschko
By John F. McKenna (McJack) “Regular” WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) wants to take on WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s). The WBA title was declared vacant when Wladimir was elevated to the super WBA title last summer after his victory over David Haye. Povetkin then won the “regular” WBA title when he won a … [Read more...] about Povetkin wants Klitschko
Williams Predicts Nightmares For Conquest On Jan 13th
Earlier today Francis and George Warren officially announced that British Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams will defend his newly acquired title, against Southern Area champion Tony ‘Conqueror’ Conquest, at York Hall in London on Friday 13th January 2012, and broadcast live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky 456 & Virgin 546). … [Read more...] about Williams Predicts Nightmares For Conquest On Jan 13th
Big Fight Preview: Lee Selby-John Simpson British And Commonwealth Title Clash
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro New kids on the block, Francis and George Warren, have pulled out all the stops to ensure that their 14th December Queensberry promotions event, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London - and broadcast live on BoxNation (Sky platform ch. 456) - is a fitting finale to a rather excellent year of British Boxing in the Capital. … [Read more...] about Big Fight Preview: Lee Selby-John Simpson British And Commonwealth Title Clash
Sergio Martinez looking to fight Mayweather
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 36 year old Argentinean The Ring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s) is turning towards WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) after repeatedly failing in his efforts to lure WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) into the ring. … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez looking to fight Mayweather
Haye vs. Klitschko fight hangs on TV deal
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The manager for the Klitschko brothers, Bernd Boente has confirmed from Vitali’s training camp in the Austrian Alps that talks are ongoing for a showdown between former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Haye vs. Klitschko fight hangs on TV deal
Big Fight Preview – The Edge Of Glory For Ali Adams
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in March this year 20 year old Olivia Goodwin became the youngest ever person to be licensed as a promoter by the British Boxing Board of Control, a couple of months later, on the 4th June, she made history again by promoting her first event, the massively successful ‘Search and Destroy’ headlined by Ryan Barrett versus Geoffrey Munika for the … [Read more...] about Big Fight Preview – The Edge Of Glory For Ali Adams