Boxing aficionados are in for a double treat this week, Mark Wahlberg’s movie ‘The Fighter’ hits the big screen and Steve ‘Mr Boxing’ Bunce’s excellent thriller ‘The Fixer’ is back in the bookshops, resplendent in it’s new cover, having gone to it’s second print. … [Read more...] about Steve Bunce’s Thriller ‘The Fixer’ Reprinted – In The Shops Now!
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Jimmy Tibbs: ‘Colin Lynes Could Fight For Another World Title’
When Jimmy Tibbs says that former IBO Light Welterweight World Champion Colin Lynes, whose next fight is on Saturday 12th February 2011 at Olympia in Liverpool, could campaign for a second world crown, this time at Welterweight, only a boxing philistine could possibly doubt the man’s words. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Tibbs: ‘Colin Lynes Could Fight For Another World Title’
Gary’s Monday Morning Kissing Head Banging Trainer 1-31-11
By Gary Purfield The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on Chris Arreola, the Bradley-Alexander fight, and other news and reports. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Monday Morning Kissing Head Banging Trainer 1-31-11
Chris Arreola Under 250 Done in 1 on ESPN Friday Night Fights
By Gary Purfield Chris Arreola 30-2 (26 KO) making his second consecutive appearance on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights made short work of his overmatched challenger Joey Abell 27-5 (26 KO). Arreola scored a first round knockout after landing a monster straight right. … [Read more...] about Chris Arreola Under 250 Done in 1 on ESPN Friday Night Fights
If Mayweather Jr can read, he should read Manny Pacquiao’s new book
By Superstar Billy Graham "I've been to Don King press conference before, and it seems like he takes hours. So I told myself that I'm going to bring a book this time. I might fall asleep on stage, and I needed something to distract me a little bit," said Bradley. … [Read more...] about If Mayweather Jr can read, he should read Manny Pacquiao’s new book
MMA Fighter Nick Diaz wants Boxing Match with Mayorga or Vargas
On Saturday night January 29, Strikeforce welterweight mixed martial arts champion Nick Diaz will fight Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos on Showtime, but it seems the Stockton, California native is overlooking his tough title defense and planning ahead for a future fight in boxing. … [Read more...] about MMA Fighter Nick Diaz wants Boxing Match with Mayorga or Vargas
Tim Bradley vs. Devon Alexander Preview and Breakdown
By Gary Purfield Fighters: Tim “Desert Storm” Bradley 26-0 (11 KO) WBO Junior Welterweight Champion vs. Devon Alexander “The Great” 21-0 (13 KO) WBC Junior Welterweight Champion Where: The Silverdome Pontiac Michigan When: Saturday January 29, 2011 10pm TV: HBO World Championship Boxing Last fight: Tim Bradley won a Unanimous Decision over Carlos Abregu … [Read more...] about Tim Bradley vs. Devon Alexander Preview and Breakdown
Toks Owoh Vs. JJ Ojuederie Headline ‘Unleash The Fury’ At York Hall, March 5th
Steve Goodwin celebrates his first year as a boxing promoter with two huge shows in March, the first, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 5th March 2011, is headlined by Toks Owoh versus JJ Ojuderie and is supported by no less than fourteen bouts featuring the cream of the Capital’s upcoming young fighters. … [Read more...] about Toks Owoh Vs. JJ Ojuederie Headline ‘Unleash The Fury’ At York Hall, March 5th
Former Heavyweight Challenger & Unbeaten Lightweight Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Former heavyweight challenger Chris Arreola (29-2, 25 KOs, WBC #5, IBF #7), who slugged it out with Vitali Klitschko for the world title 16 months ago, and undefeated lightweight prospect Mike Dallas Jr. (17-0-1, 7 KOs, WBC #21) are featured in scheduled 10-round, co-main events on ESPN's Friday Night Fights at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on ESPN2. The card is presented by Goossen … [Read more...] about Former Heavyweight Challenger & Unbeaten Lightweight Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Leon ‘Solid’ Williams: “Turba’s Gonna Get Crushed”
Streatham’s Leon ‘Solid’ Williams gets his first outing, under the Frank Maloney promotional banner, when he faces Blackpool based Slovakian Richard Turba at Brentwood Leisure Centre, Essex on Saturday 5th February 2011, on the undercard of Jamie Arthur vs Jason Booth Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title clash. … [Read more...] about Leon ‘Solid’ Williams: “Turba’s Gonna Get Crushed”
Dutch Cruiser Mitchell Balker Beats Nick Okoth In London, Looks For Next UK Fight
On Saturday night London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker got the first UK win under his belt, after beating Battersea’s fighting fireman Nick ‘The Ox’ Okoth, at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Capital Punishment’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about Dutch Cruiser Mitchell Balker Beats Nick Okoth In London, Looks For Next UK Fight
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott Shows His Support For Mitchell Balker.
Former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott popped into the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town to wish Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker success in his first London fight, against Nick ‘The Ox’ Okoth at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Capital Punishment’ at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London this Saturday. … [Read more...] about Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott Shows His Support For Mitchell Balker.
Frank Maloney Signs Leon ‘Solid’ Williams – ‘Solid’ Added To 5th Feb Show
Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams has signed a promotional contract with Frank Maloney. ‘Solid’ also secured his first fight, at the Brentwood Leisure Centre on the 5th February, under the Frank Maloney banner. … [Read more...] about Frank Maloney Signs Leon ‘Solid’ Williams – ‘Solid’ Added To 5th Feb Show
Contender Again Manfredo Wins on FNF from Key West: Round by Round Analysis
By Gary Purfield Going to go with round by round coverage of the main event of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. No room for hindsight or second guessing, my thoughts and score each round with one minute to write it out and then back to the fight. Only thing changed later is spelling and minor grammar as if doing live. … [Read more...] about Contender Again Manfredo Wins on FNF from Key West: Round by Round Analysis
Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne Set ‘To Strike Up A Storm’ In Dublin On Jan 30th.
Sensational, unbeaten (14-0 with 6 wins by KO), Light Welterweight prospect Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ left his London base earlier today to travel back to Dublin, where he is set to fight a yet to be named opponent at the Dolphil promotions event at the Citywest Hotel on Sunday the 30th January 2011. … [Read more...] about Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne Set ‘To Strike Up A Storm’ In Dublin On Jan 30th.