Brisson-Jones Fight New Windup
26.08.06 - Philadelphia—Junior welterweight prospect Chad Brisson, of Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada, makes his first start in 12 months when he boxes veteran Russell Stoner Jones, of Denver, CO, in the scheduled 10-round…
Boxing Archive: August 2006
Historical Boxing247 coverage published in August 2006.
Bobby Chacon: Why He Was “Bad To The Bone”
25.08.06 - By Jim Amato: Arturo Gatti was probably the warrior of this era. Some of his battles, win or lose are becoming legendary. Rewind now back to early 1970's to the…
Arthur Abraham Interview: “I don’t wish Miranda’s childhood on anybody!”
25.08.06 - By Izyaslav “Slava” Koza: Last Saturday, I spoke with the IBF Middleweight champion Armenian, Arthur Abraham, effectively a week before what was to be the second defense of his title…
Virgil Hill in the Hall
25.08.06 - By Ted Sares: Next year Roberto Duran becomes eligible for induction into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame and that should be a slam dunk. A few years later, Virgil…
Abraham: “I’ll put Miranda in his place”
25.08.06 - Only four days after the postponement of the IBF middleweight world championship bout between Arthur Abraham and challenger Edison Miranda the fight has been rescheduled today. Abraham is going to…
Tim Witherspoon presents “Redemption” on Oct 14
Philadelphia (August 25, 2006) – Former Heavyweight Champion “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon, in association with Fingerspoon Promotions, presents REDEMPTION. In a night that is sure to be, one of the best nights in…
Amir: Barrett, You Khan´t Beat Me!
25.08.06 - Amir Khan has welcomed Ryan Barrett's threats of causing an upset at the Bolton Arena on September 2 but has warned the Thamesmead toughnut: "There's only going to be one…
Toney-Peter Showtime Conference Call Quotes
25.08.06 - Photos: Joe Miranda - Toney (shown hitting the mitts) faces Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter in a WBC heavyweight elimination bout in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on…
Aiken-Guerrero: Showtime Conference Call Quotes
25.08.06 - The 20-year anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues in spectacular fashion on Saturday, Sept. 2, when James “Lights Out” Toney faces Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare’’ Peter in a 12-round…
Rocky Rukundo Fights Former Belarussian Champ
25.8.2006: When exiting Ugandan lightweight crowd-pleaser Sam “Rocky” Rukundo (7-0, 3 KOs) enters the ring for one of the featured bouts on Risum Boxing’s show at Idraettens Hus in Vejle, Denmark on…
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