Month: May 2008

by James Slater: Unbeaten heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin steps back in the ring for the first time since his points win over “Fast” Eddie Chambers this coming July 19th. In … Read more

NABF Super Lightweight Champion and WBC #10, IBF #13, and WBA #14 rated contender, Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa, (18-2, 13 KO’s) from the Bronx, New York is an undeniable talent. … Read more

Interview by Shawn M. Murphy: Normally in my “Where Are They Now” column, I interview boxers who are retired and have been away from the game for awhile. Because of … Read more

13.05.08 – by James Slater: No sooner was new WBC light-welterweight champion Timothy Bradley raising his hands in victory after being rightfully given the winning verdict in his fight with … Read more

British star Kevin Mitchell will make his US debut on the undercard of Gary Lockett’s world middleweight title challenge against Kelly Pavlik on June 7. Mitchell, the British, Commonwealth, WBO … Read more

By Per Ake Persson: Spanish veteran and former WBC, WBA and EBU champ at jr middle and middle, Javier Castillejo, 62-8-0-1, has decided to continue his career. Castillejo lost the … Read more

12.05.88 – By Mel Dixon: Boxing fans like a good underdog. They won’t pay much attention to an underdog who is not any good and who is comprehensively beaten without … Read more

LOS ANGELES (May 12, 2008) – Golden Boy Promotions announced today a deal with VERSUS, the sports network that celebrates real competition in all its forms, to televise the Ricky … Read more

By Mike Cassell – 5/13/2008: While I sat ringside earlier this month, watching what amounted to a glorified sparring session between Oscar De La Hoya and Steve Forbes, it reminded … Read more

By John Howard: Although “The Hammer” was released (limited) in select theaters on March 21st, I waited until it came to our local $3 theater rather than drive the 60 … Read more