Month: January 2004

16.01.04 – Kenny Ellis has been the most active middleweight contender in the world. In 2003, Ellis fought seven times going 6-1. His only loss was to Kingsley Ikeke for … Read more

16.01.04 – Often compared to Mike Tyson for his devastating power inside the ring, and unpredictability outside of it, the excitement surrounding James Toney as the next great heavyweight is … Read more

16.01.04 – Francisco “Panchito” Bojado, the recently crowned WBC Continental Americas and IBA junior welterweight champion, battles Emmanuel Clottey in a 10-round bout, the co-feature on the Arturo Gatti/Gianluca Branco … Read more

16.01.04 – Carlos Kalinchuk @ ringside – In the main event of the evening, Kazakhstan’s Nurhan Suleyman 13-0 (5KO’s) beat out a Unanimous Decision against tough Welterweight Jesus “Mapachito” Soto-Karas … Read more

16.01.04 – Statement issued by Mr Matthew Watt of Sports Management Australia regarding the postponement of Kostya Tszyu vs. Sharmba Mitchell II: “It is with considerable regret that based on … Read more

16.01.04 – Unless their fight ends in a draw, either “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr. (19-0, 9 KOs) or Sherwin Davis (17-0, 11 KOs) will be the new … Read more

16.01.04 – Interview by John Garfield, courtesy of Fightworld.us: Hidden away in a non-descript mini-mall in Hollywood, behind what looks like the dark tinted windows of a rapper’s limo, is … Read more

16.01.04 – In the opening telecast of the year on “ShoBox: The New Generation,” undefeated Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith captured the vacant USBA/WBC Continental Americas and NABO welterweight titles with … Read more

16.01.04 – By John Garfield, courtesy of Fightworld.us: In the early 70’s in New York, I watched a stocky, young welterweight in the Novice finals of the New York Golden … Read more

15.01.04 – By Keith Terceira: The IBF has sent to us an explanation as to the payment of $20,000 from the Pacquiao-Barrera purse. It gives us an understanding as to … Read more