Year: 2006

11.07.06 – By John Way: Carlos Hernandez, one of boxing’s most durable and determined practitioners is set to return to action this upcoming Friday in a bout with Sean Plessis … Read more

By Per Ake Persson: July 11, Copenhagen, Denmark: WBC supermiddle champ Markus Beyer, 34-2-1, and the WBA counterpart Mikkel Kessler, 37-0, signed contracts today for a unification bout October 14 … Read more

11.07.06 – By Ryan Songalia: It is general knowledge that fighter’s can get old overnight, and for Erik Morales, that night was January 20, 2006. On that night, Filipino flash … Read more

11.07.06 – By James Slater: After Saturday’s dismal effort by Danny Williams in his awful fight with Matt Skelton, I found myself with the urge to watch a heavyweight rumble … Read more

11.07.06 – By Chris Santos: If you are reading this on EASTSIDE BOXING’s website, chances are you are a knowledgeable boxing fan, probably even “hard-core”–which means you love the sport … Read more

10.07.06 – By Izyaslav “Slava” Koza: The quintessential symbol of courage in boxing is the fighter that takes on all comers in all locations at any available time. The reason … Read more

11.07.06 – This Saturday July 15th, “MACHO” Miguel Hernandez, 19-4 (9KO’s) will battle former world champion Yory Boy Campas, 87-8 (71KO’s) in a ten round middleweight bout at the Fifth … Read more

11.07.06 – By Karen Belford: After a long 13-years of fighting as a heavyweight, Chris Byrd (39-3-1, 20 KO’s) at long last is reportedly moving down to the Cruiserweight division, … Read more

09.07.06 – By Laz Izada: It was announced Friday that Shannon Briggs will by bypass his July 26th bout, a fight that was supposed to take place for Cedric Kushner’s … Read more

09.07.06 – By Ted Sares: Sometimes in a boxer’s career there comes a pivotal fight, one that turns his fortunes for the good and sends him to bigger and better … Read more