Year: 2007

07.01.07 – By Ted Sares: Sadly, I have just learned that former British empire boxing champion Yvon “The Fighting Fisherman” Durelle has died at age 77. Family members said he … Read more

MINNEAPOLIS (January 7, 2007) – Much more than bragging rights and regional title belts will be on the line Friday night (Jan. 12) when Minnesota middleweight champion Anthony “The Bullet” … Read more

07.01.07 – 8 Count Productions is preparing for another outstanding year of presenting world class professional boxing for Chicagoland fight fans. Said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count, “Last year … Read more

07.01.07 – By James Slater, photo by Tom Casino/Showtime – In one of my final articles of last year I did a piece on predictions. The first of these predictions … Read more

07.01.07 – By Michael Marley – Boxing Confidential.com: Nobody asked me, but….My plans are progressing for the “Battle Of The Boxing Wives” PPV event. I am thinking of bringing Jerry … Read more

06.01.07 – By Adrian Saba: Boxing quotes are delicious. Some make you reflect, some are simply hilarious, others are truculent, some just leave you stupefied, and the best are not … Read more

06.01.07 – By Wray Edwards: Photo: TOM CASINO/SHOWTIME – James Toney (WBC #2), in a post fight interview with Showtime’s Jim Gray was having great difficulty connecting with reality. His … Read more

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (January 6, 2007) — Photo: TOM CASINO/SHOWTIME – A busier, more precise and determined Samuel Peter showed up to Saturday night’s World Boxing Council (WBC)-mandated heavyweight rematch and … Read more

06.01.07 – By Jeff Bastasini: Samuel Peter (28-1, 22 knockouts) had an easy time tonight beating the grizzled, 38-year old ring veteran James Toney, beating him by a lopsided unanimous … Read more

TAMPA (January 6, 2007) – Professional boxing returns to Tampa on Friday night (January 12) as Silverhawk Championship Boxing presents “Boxing By The Bay,” featuring world-class fighters and promising prospects, … Read more