Month: July 2006

15.07.06 – From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: On behalf of the World Boxing Council, I give absolute support and commendment to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for the implementation of … Read more

07.15.06 – By Tim Foley: With an air of uncertainty surrounding the two fighters who engaged in an acceptable main event, one thing became clear this evening. Juan Diaz is … Read more

15.07.06 – By Ade Makinde: Frankie DePaula, New Jersey boxer, died thirty-five years ago from complications arising from the wounds inflicted on him four months after an assassination attempt in … Read more

By Per Ake Persson: July 15, Berlin, Germany: Spanish veteran Javier Castillejo scored a come from behind victory over WBA middle champ Felix Sturm and won the title with a … Read more

15.07.06 – The business of boxing has changed a lot. It has been banned from schools and there aren’t many young people taking it up these days. And what’s more … Read more

15.07.06 – By Tom Herns: In all of boxing history, the middleweight division has always been remarkably prosperous with talent. Legends such as Harry Greb, Mickey Walker, and Tiger Flowers … Read more

15.07.06 – By Wray Edwards: The mentors of most sports on this planet have learned that Draws are bad for business and sometimes cause riots. One of the reasons that … Read more

14.07.06: Former two-time world title challenger Evans “The African Warrior” Ashira (24-2m 13 KOs) is a free agent after recently getting released from his contract with Don King Productions. Ashira … Read more

14.07.06 – By Izyaslav “Slava” Koza and Gennadi “Komar” Komarnitzki: -Did you see that? Wow! I can’t believe what this American is doing! He was the guy they robbed in … Read more

14.07.06 – By Jim Amato: On July 27th Youngstown, Ohio’s undefeated middleweight contender Kelly Pavlik may be strongly tested. He’s 27-0 with 24 knockouts but he has yet to meet … Read more