Berto will not be fazed or intimidated by the magnitude of the moment

07/23/2015 Joshua Brannon

With his purported upcoming fight against an undefeated ring legend who made more money per minute (6 million plus) in his last fight than most aspiring pugilists could ever hope to make for their entire career, 31 year old Andre Berto (30-3 23 KO) comes into his bout with 38 year old all time great Floyd “Money” Mayweather (48-0 26 KO) as perhaps the greatest underdog in the history of the sport.

And that’s definitely to take nothing away from Berto’s career accomplishments. Berto is a 3 time World Champion in the 147 Pound division, he has held the coveted WBC Welterweight title and defended it five times, against four former world champions in a span from 2008-2011 in which he was seen as a can’t miss future superstar of the division. Then along came another Mayweather opponent named Victor Ortiz who simply would not be denied his moment in the sun and shocked the world in early 2011 with a major upset of Berto for his world title.

continue

Malignaggi: Has The Hunger Back / Ready For Garcia

07/23/2015 Olly Campbell

He is more comfortable behind the comms mic these days, and hasn’t been in a boxing ring since the four round beatdown in April last year at the hands of Shawn Porter, but Brooklyn’s Paulie Malignaggi returns on August 1st in a 12 round non-title bout against Danny Garcia on a PBC on ESPN card, and has said via fighthubtv that he has the bit back between his teeth again.

Malignaggi was due to box on the Khan/Algieri undercard back in May against the unheralded Danny O’Connor but withdrew through injury and now takes on the far tougher task of Garcia – who himself has been criticised for recent performances against Lamont Peterson and Mauricio Herrera – and is debuting at 147 lbs.

continue

Photos: media workout – Danny Garcia & Steve Cunningham plus quotes

07/23/201507/22/2015 Premier Boxing

Two of Philadelphia’s top fighters held a media workout Tuesday as Danny “Swift” Garcia (30-0, 17 KOs)and Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham (28-7, 13 KOs) prepared for their respective Premier Boxing Champions headlining events in August.

Garcia, who was joined by his father and trainer Angel, will be looking for his record fifth main event victory at Barclays Center on Saturday, August 1 when he takes on former world champion, Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (33-6, 7 KOs) in a 12-round welterweight battle on Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN at 9:00 p.m. ET/6 :00 p.m. PT.

continue

Personal Pride At Stake For Andy Lee & Billy Joe Saunders

07/22/2015 Olly Campbell

September 19th sees a massive night for British & Irish boxing when WBO middleweight champion Andy Lee defends his title against mandatory challenger Billy Joe Saunders at Thomond Park in Limerick, Ireland.

Today saw the London presser to promote the historic contest between the two southpaws – which is already developing into the classic boxer v puncher narrative – and will see two men of traveller origins contesting a version of the world title for the very first time.

Talking about what the fight means to him, unbeaten former Olympian Saunders, said;

continue

Fury: Don’t Be Surprised If Klitschko Pulls Out & Wants To Reschedule /Sympathy For Price

07/22/201507/22/2015 Olly Campbell

Tyson Fury is being naturally cautious going into his world heavyweight challenge to undisputed champion Wladimir Klitschko. The fight is due to take place in Dusseldorf, Germany on October 24th, yet Fury isn’t going to believe it until he actually sees the champion in the opposite corner.

Talking to iFLtv and evidently referencing David Haye, who twice signed – and twice pulled out – of fighting the Manchester born fighter, Fury said;

“When you’re three months away from a fight, these idiot’s they automatically get injuries don’t they? When things aren’t going right for them in training camp they pull out.

continue

George Groves v Badou Jack Moved To Mayweather Undercard?

07/22/201507/22/2015 Olly Campbell

It’s looking like WBC 168 lb mandatory George Groves may have to wait a little bit longer for his opportunity to dethrone new champion Badou Jack, with the mooted August 22nd date reportedly being moved to the Mayweather v Bero under card on September 12th.

Before the August date was announced, “Money Team” member Jack had hinted the fight would take place on Floyd’s Vegas under card, and now Showtime exec Chris DeBlastio has confirmed the broadcaster doesn’t have an event scheduled for the 22nd.

continue

Klitschko: ‘Fury Is Saying & Doing Things He Will Regret Later On’

07/22/201507/21/2015 Olly Campbell

Long time lineal heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko thinks it is going to be a case of “been there, done that” when he fights giant 6ft 9″ challenger Tyson Fury in Germany on October 24th, comparing his loquacious challenger’s antics to that of David Haye, who famously taunted the brothers numerous times in the lead up to his 2011 loss to Wladimir.

Haye more than came up short that night and failed to back up his pre-fight boasts, blaming his lackluster performance on a broken toe, yet Wladimir feels Haye came out the other side a ‘better person’, having learned a valuable lesson in humility, and Dr.Steelhammer today said to iFLtv that he expects this fight to play out much the same way.

continue

The Doors Are Closing For David Price / No Chance Of Joshua Fight

07/21/2015 Olly Campbell

Last weekend in Germany the rebuilding of David Price failed spectacularly when he was knocked out cold by German based Turk, Erkan Teper, ostensibly ending any hopes he ever had of reaching world level.

The former Olympic medalist has never really recovered from the two devastating, back-to-back losses to Tony Thompson in 2013, and following the fight there were murmurings that he could still provide a credible test for some of the young British heavyweights coming through, such as Hughie Fury or Anthony Joshua.

continue

Andre Berto it is!

07/21/201907/21/2015 Vitali Shaposhnikov

In the sport of boxing, securing a bout against the PPV king Floyd Mayweather Jr., is an equivalent of winning the lottery. Not only does it elevate one’s stock so to say, but it most certainly guarantees a tremendous payday.

Sometimes the rivals crossing the ropes against Mayweather Jr. are those who had long been aiming and clawing their way to the top, just to get a crack at the undefeated boxing superstar. This isn’t always the case though, because other times, the champion surprises all with his unpredictable decision on who he decides to fight next.

continue

Klitschko vs Fury – ‘Klitschko Has As Much Charisma As My Underpants’ – Tyson Fury

07/21/201507/21/2015 Olly Campbell

There were some colourful scenes earlier today at the inaugural press conference to officially announce October 24th’s WBA/WBO/IBF heavyweight title clash between dominant lineal champion Wladimir Klitschko and mandatory challenger Tyson Fury, with the Brit sounding the warning – “I am the new blood in the division.”

6ft 9″ Fury was in confident mood when addressing the assembled media, insisting that he will present a challenge the long reigning champion is yet to see, referring to the Ukrainian as ‘boring’.

continue