Nov 2 2008 by Blair Wood, Wales On Sunday GOODBYES are always emotional, but, as he savours the respect and adulation he has always craved, Joe Calzaghe insists pride and not pain will characterize his swan song next weekend. Presuming Calzaghe honours his retirement promise after Saturday’s superfight with Roy Jones Jnr, Wales will, without doubt, be bidding a fond … [Read more...] about Boxing: Calzaghe planning to cap career with a farewell to remember
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Chavez Jr. dominates rematch with Vanda
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. left no doubt with his performance Saturday night. Chavez dominated his 10-round super welterweight fight against Matt Vanda from start to finish for the unanimous decision victory at Mandalay Bay. It was a rematch of their July bout in Hermosillo, Mexico, where Chavez took a controversial split decision, a victory some felt was the … [Read more...] about Chavez Jr. dominates rematch with Vanda
Darchinyan stuns boxing world with historic win
Australia's Vic Darchinyan was at his brutal best in Los Angeles today, scoring a stunning knockout victory in his historic super flyweight world title unification bout against Mexican champion Cristian Mijares. Darchinyan knocked Mijares down with a vicious uppercut in the first round and finished him off in the ninth with a powerful left. Read Story Discuss this topic … [Read more...] about Darchinyan stuns boxing world with historic win
THOM LOVERRO: Boxing a ‘niche’ sport? Not in this area
Boxing is on the ropes in the national sports landscape, often described by observers these days as a "niche" sport. If so, that niche is in the suburbs, where boxing is far from down for the count. In the D.C. area, in particular, the sport is thriving as spectator event: Five shows will be staged locally in November, the first one Saturday night at the Patriot Center. … [Read more...] about THOM LOVERRO: Boxing a ‘niche’ sport? Not in this area
World’s worst boxer throws in the towel on lucrative career as human punchbag(TimesOnline)
Boxing fans will gather in Birmingham on Friday night to witness the final fight of a man who should be remembered for ever as Britain’s most spectacular sporting loser. Even in the crowded gallery of British sporting failures, the career of Peter Buckley stands apart. Beside his record, the ski-jumping career of Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards appears only moderately … [Read more...] about World’s worst boxer throws in the towel on lucrative career as human punchbag(TimesOnline)
Caplan: How to build an MMA promotion
Many have tried and many have failed to become viable competitors to UFC in the sport of mixed martial arts. Sam Caplan says if somebody is going to come along and be successful on that front, here's what they should and shouldn't do. www.cbssports.com/boxing/story/10996522 … [Read more...] about Caplan: How to build an MMA promotion