Month: April 2008

by James Slater: Both are unbeaten and good looking heavyweight prospects, with just one negative – neither of them has yet taken what could really be called a risky fight. … Read more

By Paul Strauss: Once again Jesse demonstrated his toughness, and once again he took a beating. If Jesse’s talent was near the same level as his courage, he would be … Read more

by James Slater: 34-year-old Columbia, South Carolina heavyweight Moultrie Witherspoon may have left it quite late to turn pro as a boxer – the 6’6″ 240-pounder’s debut took place in … Read more

Photo by Wray Edwards / East Side Boxing: In what is quickly becoming an annual tradition, Group Yvon Michel (GYM) is proud to announce the 3rd annual open-air Grand Prix … Read more

SANTA YNEZ, CALIF. (April 25, 2008) – In a match-up of top super middleweight prospects, undefeated 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Andre Dirrell (14-0, nine KOs) will take on once-beaten Anthony … Read more

Richard Schaefer: Hello everybody. On behalf of Golden Boy Promotions I welcome everybody to today’s conference call. I guess some things never change. What I mean is we have 126 … Read more

Kelly Swanson: Thank you everybody for calling in today for the Steve Forbes conference call. Again, Steve will be facing Oscar De La Hoya Saturday May 3rd at the Home … Read more

by James Slater: Cruiserweight sensation David Haye has made no secret of what he thinks of the overwhelming majority of today’s heavyweight division. “The Hayemaker,” who is soon to launch … Read more

There’s nothing more devastating in boxing that than a hot prospect’s first pro loss, especially for someone such as James McGirt, Jr. (18-1, 9 KOs), whose last name alone makes … Read more

CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2008) World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz and The Chicago Sun-Times have partnered to bring fight fans worldwide a unique opportunity for a behind the … Read more