Archive for January, 2010

By Jim Dower: Middleweight contender John Duddy (28-1, 18 KO’s) continued with his comeback with a 1st round stoppage win over 2nd tier opponent Juan Astorga (14-4-1, 9 KOs) tonight at the Madison Square Garden, New York, New York. Duddy, 30, unloaded on Astorga with heavy shots at the start of the fight and caused [...]

Boxing results from the Madison Square Garden, New York, New York: Chris Algieri UD 6 James Hope Jorge Diaz TKO 1 Tommy Atencio

By Dave Lahr: Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promotions were quick to select Joshua Clottey to fight as a replacement opponent for Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13th at the Dallas Cowboy stadium, in Arlington, Texas. There’s no way of knowing how many boxing fans will be traveling to Texas to see the fight and [...]

Boxing results from the Kugelbake Halle, Cuxhaven, Niedersachsen, Germany: Mahir Oral MD 8 Fabio Liggieri Felix Diaz TKO 3 Bronislav Kubin Konstantin Airich MD 8 Alexey Mazikin Ondrej Pala UD 8 Robert Hawkins

By William Mackay: Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, according to Dan Rafael of ESPN, is looking at matching World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) up against one of the following opponents for his debut fight in the United States on April 10th: Juan Manuel Marquez, Paulie Malignaggi, or Juan [...]

By Dennis Broadhurst: Manny Pacquaio is the main attraction in boxing just now, his image may or may not have been damaged by numerous accusations of steroid or PED use but let’s face it: Pacquiao is boxing at the moment. Everyone wants to see Manny fight. It may be a one sided humiliation (Oscar De [...]

By Dave Lahr: According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (36-1, 32 KO’s) could be facing light middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (44-2-2, 24 KO’s) in a fight that would be taking place on April 17th. HBO could possibly have International Boxing Federation super middleweight Lucian Bute fighting in a double header. [...]

By Jim Dower: Although Manny Pacquiao and his team feel that they did the right thing by not agreeing to take random blood tests within 24 days of the failed March 13th fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., I think Pacquiao may have made a mistake by not sticking it out and continuing to negotiate with [...]

By Jason Kim: International Boxing Federation light flyweight champion Brian Viloria (26-3, 15 KO’s) was hospitalized last night after collapsing in the dressing room following a 12th round TKO loss to Colombian Carlos Tamara in Manila. Viloria controlled the fight through eight rounds, landing effectively with powerful quick combinations. However, Viloria began to fade by [...]

By William Mackay: Super middleweight contender Allan Green (29-1, 20 KO’s) will be stepping in to replace recently beaten Jermain Taylor in the Super Six tournament. Green, 30, has the unfortunate luck of having to face unbeaten Andre Ward who is coming off a sensational 11 round technical decision win over former World Boxing Association [...]

Carson Jones says “Let him Fight!” – Carson Jones is slated to face Antonio Margarito on March 13th, pending Texas approval of Margarito’s application for a boxing license. There has been a loud public outcry opposing Margarito’s reinstatement from concerned fans and boxing figures.

Today is a historical day at Golden Boy Promotions,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “We believe in Saul and I know for a fact that he will be a star of tomorrow.” “I’m very happy to become a member of a great company like Golden Boy Promotions and I will [...]

Reno — Undefeated middleweight prospect Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales 9-0, 8 KOs will fight to keep his unblemished status on January 29th. Gonzales will be facing ring veteran Dumont “Dewey” Welliver in a six round bout under the highly anticipated super-middleweight IBF eliminator bout between Jesse Brinkley and Curtis “Showtime” Stevens at the Grand Sierra Resort [...]

On January 29th Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22 KOs) will be in the national spotlight once again as he faces off against Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2, 15 KOs) on ESPN II’s “Friday Night Fights”. The fight is for the IBF. #2 contender spot. The WBC-USNBC super-middleweight title, currently held by Brinkley, will also be on the [...]

Sebastian Sylvester (32-3, 15 KOs) will make the first defence of his IBF Middleweight Title against Billy Lyell after a positive drug test has KOed Pablo Navascues. The Spaniard was tested positive for banned substances during a random training check in January. “We have a zero-tolerance policy as far as doping is concerned and we [...]

Boxing results from the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines: Carlos Tamara TKO 12 Brian Viloria Donnie Nietes TKO 10 Jesus Silvestre Jimrex Jaca KO 5 Ramadhan Weriu Jason Pagara MD 10 Eddy Comaro

BOSTON (Jan. 22, 2010) – Hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy brought a touch of his Philadelphia fighting to Boston last night, defeating former Cuban amateur standout Richard “El Tigre” Abril by a 10-round split decision, in the “Boston Pop” main event at The Roxy.

Boxing results from the Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom: Jamie McDonnell 12 SD Ian Napa Ashley Sexton KO 1 Usman Ahmed

By Dave Lahr: Manny Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum doesn’t sound like he’s ready to give in any about the random blood tests for a future fight between his fighter World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. In an article at the Manila Bulletin, Arum, 79, said this: “If Mayweather wants to [...]

By Jim Dower: Former World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Kendall Holt (25-3, 13 KO’s) will be facing South African Kaizer Mabuza (22-6-3, 13 KO’s) on February 27th, in an elimination bout at the Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The winner of the fight will be the mandatory challenger for [...]

By Esteban Garduno: Former WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (37-6, 27 KO’s) should be allowed to get his boxing license back and fight on the undercard of the March 13th fight between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey at the Dallas Cowboy stadium, in Arlington, Texas. Margarito has done his time, paid his [...]

By Eric Thomas: According to the Los Angeles Times, talks between World Boxing Association welterweight champion Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather are going remarkably well, much smoother than the failed talks between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather which collapsed recently for their failed March 13th fight. The adviser for Mayweather, Leonard Ellerbe, says [...]

Boxing results from the Centro de Convenciones Atlapa, Panama City, Panama: Luis Alberto Rios draw 11 Carlos Melo Ameth Diaz UD 9 Cesar Soto

By Sean McDaniel: 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist for Britain James DeGale (5-0, 3 KO’s) thinks that World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) would have done well if he had stayed with his promoter Frank Warren. Khan recently left Warren to sign with American promotional company Golden Boy Promotions in an [...]

NEW YORK (Jan. 22, 2010) – Promoter Cedric Kushner, president of Gotham Boxing, Inc., announced today that David “Tuanamator” Tua’s last fight will air Jan. 25 (8 PM/ET & 12 midnight) on MSG Plus. Tua (49-3-1, 42 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBO, fought Shane “Mountain Warrior” Cameron (23-1, 20 KOs) for the WBO [...]

Super middleweight contender Peter “THE PRIDE OF PROVIDENCE” Manfredo Jr. will break camp this weekend and hold two public workouts in The Shops Concourse at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, just one week ahead of his NABF World Title bout against Matt “THE PREDATOR” Vanda set for Friday, January 29th in the Mohegan [...]

By Kevin Fleck: March 13th 2010, the atmosphere thick with expectation, the crowd packed with the now familiar celebrity faces, the grand boxers of yesteryear and the rapturous crowd; all drowning in a concoction of pre-fight nerves, and noise not heard since the great Rumble in the Jungle, nearly half a century ago.

By Chris McHugh: I know most of you have no interest in the better-late-than-never clash between Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins, but I’m hoping a few of you might just change your minds once you have read my article. Don’t get me wrong, I can see why a vast amount of people are refusing [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 22) – Golden Boy Promotions, one of the world’s leading boxing promotional companies, is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to promote undefeated Mexican boxing sensation and WBC Youth Welterweight World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, who will seek a world title shot at 147 pounds in 2010. The [...]

On January 29th, Star Boxing’s rising welterweight prospect, Raymond “Tito” Serrano (11-0, 6KO) will put his unbeaten record on the line when he takes on Ronnie “The Natural” Warrior Jr. (13-2-1, 4KO) at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV. Serrano-Warrior, scheduled for eight rounds in the welterweight division, will be the co-feature [...]