29.09.06 – By Jim Amato: He only won 21 of 51 professional contests in a career that spanned seventeen years. He still became one of the most recognizable heavyweight “journeymen” of his era. His record although dotted with losses looks like a who’s who of the heavyweight division during the 1960’s and 70’s. He battled three world champions and seven […]
29.09.06 – Most respected sports writers that have had the opportunity to view the fight have Miranda winning, even after the ridiculous 5 points deducted from him. This will clearly be seen as they independently write their columns over the next few days. Initially, the only reports coming out of Germany were in fact from German reporters. However, now that […]
Philadelphia 9/29/2006 – Last night in South Philadelphia yielded few surprises, but it was blatantly obvious from round one of the first match between Mike Jones 4-0 4 KO’s, and Brad Dillon (pro-debut), everyone involved came to fight. Mike Jones has TNT in both hands, and it took him one minute, to completely destroy newcomer Brad Dillon, and give notice […]
ERIE, PA (September 29, 2006) – Former IBF lightweight champion PAUL SPADAFORA has returned to the gym as he begins his quest to win another world title. Known as “The Pittsburgh Kid,” the undefeated Spadafora, (38-0-1, 15 KOs), began sparring this week. “Considering the two year layoff, Paul has looked spectacular in the gym,” said Spadafora’s promoter Michael Acri. “I […]
29.09.06 – By James Slater: Kevin Kelley may yet have something to offer the boxing scene, if his performance last night is anything to go by. In his finest performance in years, coming after a humbling KO loss to Bobby Pacquiao, “The Flushing Flash” out pointed Carlos “El Famoso” Hernandez over ten sprightly rounds in San Antonio, Texas. Okay, Hernandez […]