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Amir “Hardcore” Mansour Interview – “I’m Definitely The Most Avoided Heavyweight Out There!”

James Slater - August 23, 2013

Unbeaten southpaw heavyweight Amir Mansour believes he is the best kept secret in the heavyweight division today. » Read Full Article

Cleverly and Barker: Heartbreak In Wales, Tears Of Joy In Atlantic City!

James Slater - August 18, 2013

What a rollercoaster night of emotions British boxing fans experienced last night! » Read Full Article

The Top Heavyweights Of 21 Years Ago Vs. Today’s Top-10: Who Wins?

James Slater - August 17, 2013

How fit and healthy is today’s heavyweight division? Did we fight fans have a better time of it in previous decades, or are today’s big men holding up the “glamour division” in good stead? » Read Full Article

Now Who’s The Best American Heavyweight?

James Slater - August 10, 2013

Which fighter has the best chance of bringing at least a slice of the heavyweight title back to America, the country that once all but owned the belts for decade after decade? » Read Full Article

“Colonel” Bob Sheridan Says The Klitschkos “Need David Tua”

James Slater - August 5, 2013

As fans will possibly be aware, heavyweight powerhouse David Tua, arguably one of the best fighters never to have captured a major title, will be back in action later this month, when the 40-year-old will tangle with Russian giant Alexander Ustinov. » Read Full Article

Gennady Golovkin-Curtis Stevens: Get Ready For A BANG!

James Slater - August 4, 2013

As fans may have read, middleweight ruler (begging the pardon of Sergio Martinez) Gennady Golovkin is shopping around for a November challenger, with a December fight also pencilled in. » Read Full Article

Chris Arreola: A “Nightmare” Of A Fight For Seth Mitchell?

James Slater - August 3, 2013

You’ve got to hand it to former football player Seth Mitchell. » Read Full Article

Jesus Soto Karass: Give This Man A World Title Shot!

James Slater - July 28, 2013

Last night in San Antonio was quite simply boxing at its very best. » Read Full Article

Fans Brace For Another Round Of “Rocky” – Sly To Return As Balboa In “Creed”

James Slater - July 26, 2013

Do we really need another addition to the superb but, some would say worn out, “Rocky” series? » Read Full Article

Carl Froch-George Groves WBA/IBF title fight confirmed for later this year; date and venue to be announced soon

James Slater - July 23, 2013

It’s official: Carl Froch will defend his WBA and IBF super-middleweight titles against unbeaten countryman George Groves later this year at a venue in the UK to be determined soon. » Read Full Article