Month: January 2005

NEW YORK (Jan. 7, 2005) – Blue-collar boxer Christopher “The Mechanic” Smith will attempt to dismantle David Estrada in an IBF elimination bout for the No. 2 ranking Friday, Jan. … Read more

07.01.05 – Highlights from the best and most memorable fights of the year will be shown when SHOWTIME presents “SHOWTIME BOXING: Best Of 2004” on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at … Read more

07.01.05 – In a matchup the fans, media – and fighters themselves — have been demanding for many months, the two lightweight boxers recognized as the most talented in the … Read more

07.01.04 – By Tom Donelson: Last year Baby Joe Mesi was an “enigma wrapped in a riddle” as his opponents consisted mostly old fighters on their last legs or the … Read more

07.01.05 – Promoter Art Pelullo/Banner Promotions will present a sensational championship fight card on Friday, January 28, 2005, in the Pend O’reille Pavillion at Northern Quest Casino, located at North … Read more

07.01.05 – “Watch out, this pretty boy can fight” is the warning WBU World Cruiserweight title challenger Rich LaMontagne has sent to champion Enzo Maccarinelli ahead of their fight at … Read more

06.01.04 – WHO NEEDS PBS? ESPN2 will redefine the term “educational television” on Jan 21 when “Friday Night Fights Main Events Special Edition” features four boxers on its broadcast who … Read more

06.01.05 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum announced today the newest class of inductees to enter the Hall. Living inductees include featherweight and super featherweight champion Bobby … Read more

06.01.04 – By Steve Mckenna: THE retirement of Manchester boxer Anthony Farnell, at the age of 26, sparked only a couple of headlines in the British press. It’s probably because, … Read more

06.01.05 – It was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva that two of the world’s finest Welterweights, Kermit Cintron and Antonio Margarito, will headline the Feb 18 edition … Read more