Boxing Interviews Archives

Ex-Klitschko Manager Bernd Bönte Talks Tyson Fury

July 8, 2020 by ESB | Leave a comment

Boxing Interviews - Interview by Frank Schwantes, box-sport.de: Mr. Bönte, you already got to know Tyson Fury when he was still a sparring partner of Wladimir Klitschko. What impression did he make on you as a person then - and what impression does he make today?

Interview by Frank Schwantes, box-sport.de: Mr. Bönte, you already got to know Tyson Fury when he was still a sparring partner of Wladimir Klitschko. What impression did he make on … Read more

Stevenson vs Caraballo ESPN Media Conference Call Transcript

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 by Top Rank

Boxing Interviews - Evan Korn (Media Relations Director, Top Rank): First off, I want to thank all the media for hopping on this call as we bring back world-class boxing on Top Rank on ESPN. We kick things off Tuesday, June 9, from the MGM Grand Conference Center Grand Ballroom with one of the sport’s most dynamic young stars, WBO featherweight world champion Shakur Stevenson, who is testing the waters in a 10-round super featherweight bout against Puerto Rican contender Felix “La Sombra” Caraballo.

Evan Korn (Media Relations Director, Top Rank): First off, I want to thank all the media for hopping on this call as we bring back world-class boxing on Top Rank on … Read more

David Higgins Interview

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 by Logan Savory

Boxing Interviews - No 2 ranked WBO heavyweight Joseph Parker and his manager David Higgins have more than just boxing in common.

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No 2 ranked WBO heavyweight Joseph Parker and his manager David Higgins have more than just boxing in common. The Kiwi pair have carved an eight-year working relationship which has … Read more

Happy Birthday Monte Barrett – “Two Gunz” Turns 49

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by James Slater

Boxing Interviews - The term, roller-coaster career is a commonly used one yet it is wholly appropriate in describing the fun and largely exciting ring exploits skilled New York slugger Monte Barrett engaged in over his 18 years in the pro ring. Known as “Two Gunz,” Barrett, not an especially large heavyweight, would go down, get back up, give his all, and he would often follow up a poor performance with an impressive one; sometimes a career reviving one.

The term, roller-coaster career is a commonly used one yet it is wholly appropriate in describing the fun and largely exciting ring exploits skilled New York slugger Monte Barrett engaged … Read more

Joseph Parker Interview

May 30, 2020May 16, 2020 by Logan Savory

Boxing Interviews - Joseph Parker has revealed he was out of shape when he headed into camp for the biggest fight of his life and has vowed not to make the same mistake in the future.

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Joseph Parker has revealed he was out of shape when he headed into camp for the biggest fight of his life and has vowed not to make the same mistake … Read more

Q & A With Unbeaten Cruiserweight Ryan Rozicki

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by ESB

Boxing Interviews - Ryan Rozicki : I really like to engage against my opponents and break them down round by round, I do however see myself as a puncher brawler. Once the bell goes my only thought is to knock my opponent out.

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How important is it for you to establish yourself as more than just Canada’s #1 cruiserweight? My goal as an amateur was to turn pro and be the champion of … Read more

GB Boxing Update: Rob McCracken focuses on the positives

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by England Boxing

Boxing Interviews - In an exclusive interview, GB Boxing’s Performance Director, Rob McCracken, reflects on recent events and talks about how the organization is continuing to support the boxers and keep them on track to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo which are now scheduled to take place in 2021.

In an exclusive interview, GB Boxing’s Performance Director, Rob McCracken, reflects on recent events and talks about how the organization is continuing to support the boxers and keep them on … Read more

Jose Ramirez looking to unify the 140-lb division

April 16, 2020April 13, 2020 by Top Rank

Boxing Interviews - WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose Ramirez is staying ready. The 2012 U.S. Olympian has not fought since knocking out Maurice Hooker last July in a title unification bout. He was supposed to fight Viktor Postol Feb. 2 in China (Feb. 1 prime time in the U.S.), but it became the first major bout to be impacted by COVID-19. The May 9 makeup date in Fresno also fell by the wayside.

WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose Ramirez is staying ready. The 2012 U.S. Olympian has not fought since knocking out Maurice Hooker last July in a title unification bout. He … Read more

The “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” Chronicles—Ike Ibeabuchi (Heavyweights Vol. II)

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Jeff Meyers

Boxing Interviews - Ikemefula Charles “Ike” Ibeabuchi (pronounced “Ee-bay-uh-boo-chee”) Ikemefula was born in 1973 in Isouchi, Nigeria, and competed from 1994 to 1999 in the heavyweight division where he finished with a perfect (20-0-0, 15 KOs) record. If there was any heavyweight with the skill and power to become the dominant heavyweight in his era, it was Ibeabuchi—had he possessed the concomitant mental strength to fulfill that promise.

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woulda, coulda, shoulda An expression of dismissiveness or disappointment concerning a statement, question, explanation, course of action, or occurrence involving hypothetical possibilities, uncertain facts, or missed opportunities. Wiktionary – Wiktionary: … Read more

Lomachenko on Teofimo Lopez: “He Holds My Belt”

April 7, 2020April 6, 2020 by Top Rank

Boxing Interviews - Unified lightweight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko is riding out the COVID-19 pandemic in his native Ukraine, but the three-weight kingpin is chomping at the bit to get his hands on the division’s leading names, including IBF world champion Teofimo Lopez, WBC world champion Devin Haney and Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

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Unified lightweight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko is riding out the COVID-19 pandemic in his native Ukraine, but the three-weight kingpin is chomping at the bit to get his hands on … Read more