Month: November 2005

04.11.05 – By Gabriel DeCreas: A previous article published on East Side Boxing titled, “Possible Fights in 2006” hinted at some of the matchups that might come to blows in … Read more

04.11.05 – By Izyaslav “Slava” Koza: Anybody who reads my stuff knows that I pour dirt and stomp on poor John Ruiz every chance I get. Logically speaking, his recent … Read more

04.11.05 – Featherweight great Naseem Hamed has heaped praise upon newly-crowned IBF light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton ahead of ‘The Hitman’s pending unification battle with WBA titleholder Carlos Maussa on November … Read more

04.11.05 – Photo: Tom Casino / Showtime – JEFF “LEFT HOOK’’ LACY (20-0, 16 KOs): “Scott and I agreed that whoever won the title first would give the other a … Read more

03.11.05 – By John Way: Ever since his flogging of Arturo Gatti, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather jr. has been haunted by the twin specters of Zab Judah and boxing writers … Read more

03.11.05 – By Gabriel DeCrease – The only problem with Oscar De La Hoya is that he is not as good-looking as me. -Ricardo Mayorga —- Perennial fan-favorite and clean-cut … Read more

New York, November 3-Ireland’s sensational John Duddy (12-0, 11 KO’s) will put his unblemished record on the line and returns to the Big Apple spotlight when the blossoming middleweight contender … Read more

03.11.05 – Interview by Ike Enwereuzor: Ike: How long have you been preparing for this fight with Rafael Marquez? Mabusa: About 3 to 4 months. We have done all our … Read more

03.11.05 – By Peter Cameron: It’s not exactly The Thrilla in Manilla but Vitali Klitschko’s November 12 date with Hasim Rahman does represent the biggest heavyweight fight of 2005. Those … Read more

WOBURN, Mass. (November 3, 2005) – Former World Junior Olympic champion Marvin “Too Much” Cordova, Jr. (5-0, 4 KOs) steps up in class November 19 when he fights junior welterweight … Read more