The concise story of Russian boxing: Part 1

06.04.07 – Jonathon Oakley: The Beginning…The development of boxing in Tsarist and early Communist Russia. Given the current domination of the heavyweight division by fighters from nations of the former … Read more

Billy Conn-Joe Louis fight

06.04.07 – By Sam Gregory: When Billy Conn turned pro on January 28, 1934 at the age of 17 he was immensely under-rated, certainly a fighter who wasn’t thought of … Read more

Which Judah Will Show Up Against Cotto?

06.04.07 – By Nick Mathur: On April 13th, Zab Judah is scheduled to take on opponent Ruben Galvan in a tune-up fight that will be televised on ESPN2. If Judah … Read more

Savarese Stops Hicks in 1st round

06.04.07 – By Scott Frake: On Thursday night, former heavyweight contender Lou Savarese (46-6, 38 KO’s), stopped Matt Hicks (10-2, 10 KO’s) in the 1st round at the Grand Plaza … Read more

Hernandez Prepares For Juarez Bout

05.04.07 – CHICAGO — “I’ve been in the gym preparing for three weeks already and everything is running smoothly,” said Chicago-based featherweight Jose Hernandez while training at JABB Boxing Gym … Read more