Month: June 2004

07.06.04 – By MIKE DUNN: For those interested in knowing more about the life and times of one of the most enigmatic and troubled heavyweight champs, the book “The Devil … Read more

05.06.04 – In a bout in which he had his way throughout, IBF No. 2 contender Verno Phillips registered a sixth-round TKO over late substitute and IBF No. 15 contender, … Read more

05.06.04 – Oscar De La Hoya, looking fat and out of shape, was awarded a close decision by the judges tonight in Las Vegas. However, many at ringside seemed to … Read more

05.06.04 – By Vincent van der Steen: Tonight, Oscar ‘the Golden Boy’ De la Hoya – 36-3 (29) – will make an attempt at capturing a piece of the world … Read more

05.06.04 – By Paul Ruby – thepaulruby@hotmail.com – Arturo Gatti is perhaps the most exciting fighter of the last 15 years. Like Joe Frazier, Gatti has appeared in Ring Magazine’s … Read more

05.06.04 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today popular 5-time world champion Johnny “Mi Vida Loca” Tapia will attend festivities planned for the 15th Annual Hall of Fame … Read more

05.06.04 – Middleweight contender Ray “Hallelujah” Joval, ranked #2 by the IBF, has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with DiBella Entertainment, president Lou DiBella announced today. The 36-year old was … Read more

05.06.04 – By Nat Kerr – kerr@ureach.com – Tonight German middleweight Felix Sturm faces the daunting task of defending his WBO title against one of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters — … Read more

04.06.04 – By Frank Lotierzo – GlovedFist@Juno.com – Oscar De La Hoya is a fighter that most boxing fans have a strong opinion on. Either they love him or hate … Read more

04.06.04 – By Daniel Baguley: This Saturday two meteorites will begin their collision course and I for one believe that only one man’s legacy can be destroyed on impact. Foregoing … Read more