Month: January 2006

25.01.06 – By Jim Amato: At one time, Buster Mathis Sr. of Grand Rapids, Michigan was the best amateur heavyweight in the world. This was in 1964, after he had … Read more

25.01.06 – Hennessy Sports promoted Matthew Thirlwall believes that his stunning win over former English champion Donovan Smilie in front of the SKY Sports cameras at the York Hall in … Read more

WOBURN, Mass. – Two of the brightest, most exciting prospects in pro boxing, “Ireland’s” John Duddy (14-0, 13 KOs) and Yuri Foreman (19-0, 7 KOs), will be in action February … Read more

25.01.06 – Newly emerged Duva Boxing heavyweight contender Brian “The Beast” Minto, 23-1 (14 KOs), will return to action against veteran Andy “Sandman” Sample, 33-12-2 (22 KOs), this Friday night, … Read more

25.01.06 – by Eric B. Thompson: Day Two: Yargh. Yargh and yargh again. Didn’t really need that double whiskey nightcap in the lobby with your Welsh mates, did you? Bit … Read more

25.01.06 – Inteerview by Per Ake Persson: EBU heavy champ Paolo Vidoz defends the title January 28 against Cengiz Koc in Berlin. I caught the champ at home in Gorizia … Read more

25.01.06 – By James Slater: Nothing did give, in the ring that is. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the mind of Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi. This did give … Read more

25.01.06 – Undefeated teenage sensation Jorge Paez Jr. highlights an internationally televised card presented by Zanfer in association with Sycuan Ringside Promotions Feb. 11 in Mexicali, Mexico. Paez Jr., the … Read more

25.01.06 – Former two-time world champion Virgil Hill of Pleasantville, N.J., and undefeated, No. 1 contender Valery Brudov of Russia meet for the vacant World Boxing Association cruiserweight championship on … Read more

25.01.06 – By Dino Alvarado: On January 21st, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (40-3-2, 31 KO’s) scored a dominating victory over Erik “El Terible” Morales (48-3, 34 KO’s), possibly forcing an end … Read more