Month: February 2008

22.02.08 – Ahmet Öner and ARENA Box-Promotion are definitely on the fast track. In only one and a half years Öner rushed to the top of the German boxing scene … Read more

Mexico City, D.F. – The press gathered intently yesterday as Rafael Marquez (37-4, 33 KOs) hosted an open media workout to showcase his skills that he will display to eager … Read more

by James Slater: Ronnie Shields is one of the finest trainers in the sport of boxing today. Currently getting ‘world’ lightweight champion Juan Diaz ready for his fight with veteran … Read more

21.02.08 – Wladimir Klitschko: “It is a very special event; it is a very special night, and a very special opponent. I won’t underestimate Sultan, and I won’t overestimate Sultan. … Read more

PROVIDENCE (February 21, 2008) – World super middleweight challenger “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr. returns to the ring March 14, headlining “Rumble at the River,” against Shane “The … Read more

By Ciaran Harrison: When undefeated middleweight John Duddy (23-0, 17 KOs), the pride of Derry, Ireland, enters the ring on the 23rd of February as part of the undercard to … Read more

By Geoffrey Ciani: Fans of the heavyweight division finally have something to celebrate! For the first time in what seems like an eternity, unification is upon us. No, this one … Read more

photo by Hoganphotos.com/GBP – Joe Calzaghe showed the first signs of winning the psychological war against Bernard Hopkins as the two squared up in LA on Wednesday. Calzaghe repeatedly taunted … Read more

A big weekend in British boxing is fast approaching, starting with Rendall Munroe’s attempt to snatch the European super bantamweight title from hard punching Spaniard Kiko Martinez at the Harvey … Read more

By Jason Peck: It wasn’t long ago when a possible bout between Oscar De La Hoya and WBA welterweight champ Miguel Cotto had the boxing public salivating. It seemed imminent, … Read more