By William Mackay: Amir Khan is excited about the prospects of getting a rematch with IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, and has reportedly offered him a new bigger financial deal and feels that the fight is almost there, according to Sky Sports News.
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Orlando Salido may need a KO to beat Juanma on March 10th
By Dan Ambrose: It’s never a good sign when you see a champion like WBO featherweight champ Orlando Salido (37-11-2, 25 KO’s) having to travel to his opponents’ home town to fight. Salido, 31, will be traveling to San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 10th to fight a rematch with Juan Manuel Lopez (31-1, 28 KO at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente.
Joe Louis contributions to Black History – Pt 4
By John F. McKenna (McJack): “He can run but he can’t hide.” It is a quote that has been used numerous times and even President Bush incorporated the quote into one of his speeches a few years ago.
Joe Louis contributions to Black History – Pt 3
By John F. McKenna (McJack): If it was possible Schemeling, who was not a Nazi, was under even more pressure than Louis. The return fight finally took place on June 22, 1938. Adolph Hitler placed a call to “Herr Max” while he was in his dressing room.
Joe Louis contributions to Black History – Pt 2
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Louis, because of his temperament, just like baseball great Jackie Robinson over a decade later, had no trouble living by the “Commandments” set out for him.
Quigg stops Arthur, looks terrible; Munroe destroys Saez
By William Mackay: On Saturday night, British super bantamweight champion Scott Quigg (24-0, 17 KO’s) had to shockingly get up off the deck after getting knocked down by 32-year-old challenger Jamie Arthur (18-6, 4 KO’s) in the 4th round to come back later and stop him with a left hook to the body that turned Arthur round completely in their fight at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, Lancashire, UK.
Muhammad Ali trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90 – Breaking news
By Eric Thomas: With sadness, boxingnews24.com regrets to tell you that Angelo Dundee, 90, died today in Tampa, Florida. Dundee previously trained boxing greats Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman, Carmen Basilio, and worked recently as a consultant to Oscar De La Hoya. The boxing world will miss Dundee.
Martin Murray looks to the future and reflects on World title draw
By Ian Aldous: After taking Felix Sturm (36-2-2) to the limit on December 2nd 2011 in Mannheim, Germany for the WBA Super World middleweight title, undefeated British and Commonwealth champion, Martin Murray has truly established himself on the World stage.
Quigg vs. Arthur this Saturday: Frampton needs to steer clear of Scott
By Scott Gilfoid: British super bantamweight champion Scott Quigg (23-0, 16 KO’s) will be fighting this Saturday night in defending his title against Jamie Arthur (18-5, 4 KO’s) at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, Lancashire, UK.
Thomas Oosthuizen vs. Serge Yannick on March 3rd
By William Mackay: Unbeaten International Boxing Organization (IBO) super middleweight contender Thomas Oosthuizen (17-0, 12 KOs) will be defending his title against Serge Yannick (14-1, 7 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round bout on March 3rd at the Emperor’s Palace, in Kempton Park, Guateng, South Africa.