Drunk – Punch Love: Cintron vs Estrada
21.04.06 - By Jarrett Blakeley: When I arrived at the Palm Beach County Convention Center there was a buzz in the air. I knew this was going to be a great night…
Boxing Archive: April 2006
Historical Boxing247 coverage published in April 2006.
Boxing Writers Association of America To Honor Sylvester Stallone
NEW YORK - April, 21-Sylvester Stallone, creator and star of the award-winning motion picture "Rocky," will receive an unprecedented honor from the Boxing Writers Association of America. Stallone will receive the first…
Mayweather Now Training Red-Hot Briggs
20.04.06 - Even though he was already NABA, and NABO Heavyweight Champion, and world rated at #7 WBC, #11 WBA, #6 WBO and #10 IBF, Shannon Briggs says he knew he needed…
ESB Speaks with Ivaylo Gotzev – The Manager of Sam Peter and Sergei Liakhovich
20.04.06 - Interview by Geoff McKay: Ivaylo Gotzev is a man that knows talent when he sees it. After spending time scouring the amateur ranks for up and coming fighters, he has…
Clampitt & Fiorentino in televised world title fight
PROVIDENCE (April 20, 2006) – Two of the premier women prizefighters in the world, Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (16-3-1, 7 KOs) and Missy “The Fury” Fiorentino (13-1, 6 KOs), headline the “Let…
Cintron Stops Estrada in 10th
20.04.06 - By Jeff Bastasini: On Wednesday night, welterweight Kermit Cintron (26-1, 24 KO’s) knocked out David Estrada (18-3, 9 KO’s), in the 10th round of an IBF eliminator for the title…
Garcia vs Rivera Title Fight Revives Ethnic Rivalry
20.04.06 - WORCESTER, Mass.— World Boxing Association super welterweight champion Alejandro “Terra” Garcia defends his title against former world champion and local favorite Jose Antonio Rivera, reviving the legendary Mexican-Puerto Rican rivalry…
Joe Calzaghe On Lacy, Jones and Manfredo
20.04.06 - As speculation continues to mount surrounding the selection of "Super" Joe Calzaghe's (photo by Tom Casino) next opponent, the Welsh Wizard goes into his scheduled July 8 outing at Cardiff's…
Mario Lopez Named Hall of Fame Parade Grand Marshal
CANASTOTA, NY – APRIL 20, 2006 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today popular actor Mario Lopez has been named Grand Marshal of the 17th Annual Boxing Hall of Fame…
Mike Mollo Signs With DKP, Fights On May 6 vs Williamson
20.04.06 - CHICAGO — Legendary promoter Don King has signed undefeated Chicago heavyweight prospect Mike Mollo (15-0, 9 KOs) to a promotional agreement. Mollo will make his debut under the DKP banner…
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