Month: June 2006

14.06.06 – MICHAEL KLIMES: The Similarities: A month a go (in my last piece for ESB) I wrote that Joe Calzaghe’s career was somewhat of a disappointment, due to a … Read more

13.06.06 – By James Slater: The magnificent performance by Bernard Hopkins this past Saturday must also stand as a very fine boxing comeback. More than a few had written off … Read more

13.06.06 – By Troy Ondrizek: Now I know that the reviews of Saturday night’s fights have been done to death. Several competent writers have more than adequately portrayed every round … Read more

New York, NY – June 13 – U.S. Boxing fans will have their first chance to see WBA heavyweight boxing champion “The Beast from the East” Nikolai Valuev. Fans will … Read more

BROOKLYN (June 12, 2006) – Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (21-1, 5 KOs) suffered a fractured right cheekbone during last Saturday’s title fight against World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion … Read more

12.06.06 – By David Douse: Like the song says, some days are diamonds and some days are stones. Ask Antonio Tarver today about a hard time not leaving you alone … Read more

12.06.06 – By Kent Appel: Mike Quarry lost his final fight, one for his life, Sunday June 11, 2006, he was 55 years old. Quarry, a contender for the light … Read more

12.06.06 – By Jeff Bastasini: Notre Dame football player, Tommy Zbikowski, taking part in his first professional fight, made short work of his opponent, Robert Bell, 32, stopping him in … Read more

12.06.06 – By Michael Montero: It’s that time again everybody. Whether you agree with me or disagree, love me or hate me, you gotta respect me because I tell it … Read more

12.06.06 – By Geoffrey Ciani: Saturday night, Bernard Hopkins added another chapter to his illustrious storybook career when he defeated Antonio Tarver in a lopsided mismatch. Who could have imagined … Read more