Archive for December, 2011

By Leon Watts: Many people have heard of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali. His greatest achievements were not only in the ring, as philanthropist, social activist, and truly one of the most inspiring athletes of any generation, this iconic fighter stands among some of the most memorable names in sports history.

By John F. McKenna (McJack): The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has confirmed that they will hold an investigation into the circumstances around the controversial fight between former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) and new IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s).

By Juan dela Cruz: All boxing fans around the globe were on the edge of their seats when talks about possible Pac-Money fight started to circulate among sports enthusiasts. They were very eager to see who the real pound for pound king is.

By James Hardiman: After reading a few articles recently that suggest World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2-40 KO’s) and younger brother Wladimir (56-3-49 KO’s) are cherry picking from the 2nd tier fighters, I cant help thinking that the champs are being unfairly criticized and it seems that the ‘Klitschko Curse’ has made [...]

SAN ANTONIO (December 28, 2011) – Undefeated World Middleweight Champion and the Son of the Legend, JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ, JR., and Top-Five pound-for pound fighter and three-division world champion NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE will headline a world title doubleheader, Saturday, February 4, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Chávez Jr. will be taking on [...]

BOCA RATON, Florida (December 28, 2011) – Super middleweight contender “Dangerous” Dyah Ali Davis (20-2-1, 9 KOs) is fighting his way out of the long shadow cast by his father, Howard Davis Jr., who captured a gold medal and was selected Outstanding Boxer of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.

By Chris Williams: If Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum’s main objective is to make the most money possible for the next fight for Pacquiao, then a fourth fight between him and Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s) is the direction they need to go in because Marquez will bring in more money than [...]

By William Mackay: In perhaps a knock at the referee and judges that ruled against Golden Boy Promotions potential mega star Amir Khan recently, Oscar De La Hoya is pushing for new training for judges and referees in boxing to improve their skills.

By Jason Kim: World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Dmitry Pirog (19-0, 16 KO’s) is reportedly interested in facing WBA Super World middleweight champion Felix Sturm (36-2-2, 15 KO’s) next on April 13th, and is even willing to travel to Sturm’s home country of Germany to make the fight happen.

By Sean McDaniel: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) hasn’t ever faced a come forward type of fighter with the power and the head movement of what he’ll be facing in challenger Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) on February 18th at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany.

By Scott Gilfoid: WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KO’s) laid down the roadmap to his door to IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (29-0, 24 KO’s) if he wants to earn a shot against him by telling the 31-year-old Bute he needs to get off his back and fight some A level [...]

By Scott Gilfoid: Former WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s ) has a nice little mismatch on his hands against Britain’s Matthew Macklin (28-3, 19 KO’s) on March 17th next year at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.

By Allen Fox: WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-0-1, 31 KO’s) was facing a critical dilemma recently that you characterize as Chavez Jr. being caught between a rock and a hard place after he’d used up his voluntary defense of his WBC title by taking a soft fight against Peter Manfredo Jr.

By Sean McDaniel: I recently watched the old fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Ricky Hatton from 2007, and I was appalled at how Hatton was kept from fighting on the inside by the referee Joe Cortez that worked the fight.

By Dan Ambrose: WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO’s) is saying that he’ll give Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KO’s) a rematch after the Hopkins was ordered by the World Boxing Council to fight Dawson again after the California State Athletic Commission overturned Dawson’s 2nd round TKO win upon appeal by Hopkins’ promoters [...]

By Dan Ambrose: Marcos Maidana (31-2, 28 KO’s) is going to really regret his choice of facing former IBF/WBC light welterweight champion Devon Alexander (22-1, 13 KO’s) in his next fight on February 25th at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.

By Scott Gilfoid: 37-year-old Darryl Cunningham (24-2, 10 KO’s) is looking forward to being in the spotlight against Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO’s) on Friday night on SHOWTIME.

By William Mackay: Trainer Freddie Roach sees IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson as the best possible choice for his fighter WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao’s next fight.

By Scott Gilfoid: Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO’s) is looking to accomplish big things in 2012 with his comeback, which starts this Friday night against Darryl Cunningham (24-2, 10 KO’s) on SHOWTIME.

By Scott Gilfoid: Former WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch was soundly beaten by WBA super middleweight champion recently in the Super Six finals bout.

By Sean McDaniel: In the latest boxing news, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) is talking about sticking around for as much as two more years before he finally calls it quits on his boxing career.

By William Mackay: Amir Khan may not have to wait long to get his rematch with IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, because Peterson says he wants to fight Khan and shut him up by knocking him out this time around.

MEXICO CITY,MEXICO- As part of their “Kids Drug Free” Program, WBO Super Champion Juan Manuel Marquez, President Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel and the World Boxing Organization made a donation today in Mexico City to the children of Hogares Providencia of Father Chinchachoma in Coyoacan.

By William Mackay: Amir Khan was just exposed by Lamont Peterson in a 12 round decision loss, yet Khan still is talking about wanting a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and sees the loss to Peterson as just a momentary blip in his career.

By Jimmy M: This is my first time writing an article. I am on my winter break and I made a commitment to myself that I would write a “blog” of my thoughts in the world of boxing. As we all know, Nonito Donaire will be fighting Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. on February 4, 2012. This [...]

By Scott Gilfoid: SHOWTIME has saved the best for the last of the year with this Friday’s excellent fight card with Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO’s) vs. Darryl Cunningham (24-2, 10 KO’s) and Jermain Taylor (28-4-1, 17 KO’s) vs. Jessie Nicklow (22-2-3, 8 KO’s). Both Taylor and Dirrell are coming off of head injuries suffered [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Dec. 27, 2011) – Tired of being earmarked by the contenders in the 135-pound division, reigning North American Boxing Federation (NABF) lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy has a direct response to the challengers questioning his credentials, specifically No. 2-ranked Dannie Williams, who threatened Tuesday to “hurt” Lundy if the two should face one [...]

Photo: Casino/SHOWTIME – By Scott Gilfoid: Instead of beating up on Carl Froch again or facing unbeaten but still unproven IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute next, WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KO’s) will likely face his No.1 ranked WBC mandatory challenger Anthony Dirrell (24-0, 21 KO’s) next in the first quarter [...]

LOS ANGELES, December 27 – The Friday, Jan. 6 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME promises to kickoff 2012 in a big way. Larry Holmes, also know as the “Champ,” who honed his skills working as a sparring partner with impressive fighters such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Earnie Shavers and Jimmy Young, [...]

By John F. McKenna (McJack): Former World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) set the bar high prior to his title unification fight with WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) last July 2. Haye basically got his title shot with Wladimir through his gift of self promotion.