Month: August 2006

LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2006) – An already spectacular night of boxing just got better IBF 126-pound champion Eric “Mighty Mouse” Aiken (16-4, 12 KOs) will put his title on … Read more

03.08.06 – By Ryan Songalia: I was able to catch up with undefeated 2004 Olympian Andre Berto at the Crunch Gym in the heart of New York City. He spoke … Read more

VERO BEACH, Florida (August 3, 2006) – A funny thing happened to former International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion William “KO King” Guthrie (34-3-1, 27 KOs) on his way back … Read more

03.08.06 – The 1950s were considered the golden years for boxing, and two Connecticut legends played prominent roles during that era. Chico Vejar of Stamford was a middleweight who ducked … Read more

03.08.06 – By Ryan Songalia: I met up with unofficial HBO judge Harold Lederman last week at the David Tua fight in New York City. We discussed some upcoming boxing … Read more

02.08.06 – By Stuart Cornwell: My recent tribute to the great Joe Frazier provoked so much response (both positive and negative) – and more than a little debate – that … Read more

NEW YORK (Aug. 2, 2006) – “ShoBox: The New Generation” will continue its super middleweight tournament with two more explosive bouts when the opening round resumes Friday, Aug. 4, at … Read more

02.08.06 – By Ted Sares: Harry Arroyo has movie star good looks and a personality to match. In plain English, he was and is a hellava guy. He was a … Read more

02.08.06 – By Thomas Scherr: This Saturday’s fight between Ike Quartey and Vernon Forrest is being billed as “Now or Never” and never have those words been more true for … Read more

02.08.06 – Cappiello Promotions brings professional boxing back to the Roxy in Boston, Friday, August 11, for the first time since promoting an ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights’ card there … Read more