Want to destroy boxing? Create a federal commission
14.04.05 - By JE: For more than 40 years there have been those in and around the boxing world who have called for the creation of a federal (U.S.) commission to oversee…
Boxing Archive: April 2005
Historical Boxing247 coverage published in April 2005.
Carl Froch makes US debut on GBP “Boxeo De Oro”
LOS ANGELES, April 14 – As one of Hollywood’s hottest night spots, The Avalon is the place to be seen for those wishing to experience a night to remember. But on Thursday,…
Done Deal! – Jeff Lacy-Robin Reid is on
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (April 14, 2005) -- After stalling out earlier today, the negotiations between IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy and the IBF's top-rated contender Robin Reid reached a successful conclusion…
O’Neil Bell Battles Dale Brown for IBF Cruiserweight championship
14.04.05 - For seven years, O’Neil Bell has waited for one moment in his boxing career - a chance to shine on the world stage and fulfill a dream. For Dale Brown,…
Oscar “El Torito” Diaz Heading into Crossroads
14.04.05 - Exciting junior welterweight prospect Oscar “El Torito” Diaz, promoter Dino Duva and legendary manager/trainer Lou Duva are now available for interviews regarding Diaz’ upcoming battle with rugged Jessie Feliciano on…
Wladimir Klitschko-Eliseo Castillo Analysis
14.04.05 - By Darrell La Montre: On April 23rd Wladimir Klitschko (43-3 39 ko’s) will step between the ropes and face an undefeated Cuban fighter named Eliseo Castillo (18-0-1 14 ko’s). Klitschko…
Three Olympians, Holguin headline April 29 GBP Fight card
14.04.05 - Former 2000 Mexican Olympian and now super bantamweight World Contender, Daniel Ponce De Leon, will headline "Night of the Olympians," an exciting nationally televised fight card on Friday, April 29th,…
Fight Managers Declare War!
14.04.05 - If the fight between WBO World Featherweight Champion Scott Harrison and Michael Brodie on Friday 3 June at the M.E.N Arena is anything like the war of words between their…
Soviet Legends: The Tale of Vyacheslav Lemeshev – Part 1
13.04.05 - By Izyaslav “Slava” Koza and Andrei “The Shark” Nikolaev: Unfortunately, human memory cannot compete with a good photograph or video on which we record the most wonderful moments of our…
James Toney Eager To Fight John Ruiz
13.04.05 - Gaze into the dark, deep-set eyes of James "Lights-Out" Toney and one gets the impression he's starting as a Great White Shark - pure in purpose, devoid of fear -…
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