Why Hatton Can Shock Tszyu
25.05.05 - By Robin York: As the big fight draws closer, opinions could not be more divided on the outcome of this summer's epic showdown between Manchester's undefeated star Ricky "The Hitman"…
Boxing Archive: May 2005
Historical Boxing247 coverage published in May 2005.
“The Contender” Keeps Fighting In Las Vegas, July 5
LOS ANGELES, May 25 – Don’t just look to the sky for fireworks this summer, as due to popular demand, Contender Partners will keep the Independence Day holiday going on Tuesday, July…
Interview with Luan Krasniqi
25.05.05 - By Fabian Weber, Boxing.de - On May 28 European heavyweight champion Luan Krasniqi will face US giant Lance Whitaker in a WBO world title eliminator. The winner of this explosive…
Andre Ward Added To Tarver-Johnson Undercard
LOS ANGELES, May 25 – 2004 US Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward, unbeaten as a pro at 3-0, will put his gold medal reputation on the line in a featured undercard bout…
Julio Diaz Returns On June 7
25.05.05- Former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion Julio Diaz of Coachella, Calif., fights for the first time since his attempt at the World Boxing Council 135-pound title when he meets Marco Angel…
Kostya Tszyu Talks About Ricky Hatton
25.05.05 - In a match-up that has the makings of a classic, IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Kostya Tszyu (31-1, 25 KOs, 1 ND) will defend against enormously popular, undefeated hometown favorite Ricky…
Pound For Pound List On The Verge Of Change?
25.05.05 - By Chris Acosta: If Winky Wright feels inclined to call himself the sports best fighter, I would understand wholeheartedly. After all, he hit the great Felix Trinidad with so many…
Sharkie’s Machine: “The Contender” Finale
25.05.05 - By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: Tuesday night at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas Nevada, it was show time for the finalists of the new reality/boxing television program, “The Contender,” which aired…
Could The Heavyweight Division Actually Be Getting Interesting?
24.05.05 - By Chris Acosta: That seemed like a reasonable title to this piece until I remembered that John Ruiz was reinstated as WBA champion thanks to the failed drug test of…
Slone Unviels Limited Edition Hatton vs Tszyu Print
24.05.05 - Vlad Warton, the promoter of Kostya Tszyu, has commissioned Boxing Hall of Fame Artist Richard T. Slone to paint the upcoming super fight between Kostya Tszyu and Ricky Hatton. Warton…
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