Month: June 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 19, 2008) – Julio Diaz (34-4, 25 KOs) is looking to make a statement when he returns to action against promising prospect David Torres (20-0, 13 … Read more

19.06.08 – by James Slater: “To be a fight fan is to be a cockeyed – or is it black-eyed – optimist, with hope everlasting.” – Budd Schulberg. “Ringside – … Read more

Photos: Courtesy Red Line Media Group – Edison Miranda winds downs training for his important return fight against undefeated middleweight champion Arthur Abraham this Saturday, June 21, on SHOWTIME. In … Read more

By Christopher Roche, Brickcityboxing.com: He has fought in the club shows, and he battled on the “Contender”. He stepped up, and he has stepped out, but Friday night is his … Read more

18.06.08 – by James Slater: It is interesting that following their terrific fight at super-featherweight back in March, both the winner, Manny Pacquiao and the very close loser, Juan Manuel … Read more

By Ted Sares: Many writers claim they watched Monday and Friday night fights “with their dads,” but if they did, they better be my age. I recently noted one renowned … Read more

18.06.08 – by James Slater: No sooner had this writer submitted yesterday’s article that suggested Ricky Hatton might box Filipino idol Manny Pacquiao this November, instead of original foe Paulie … Read more

George Town, Grand Cayman, (June 18, 2008) – The spectacular Seven Mile Beach behind the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa served as the backdrop for today’s final press conference to … Read more

In this weeks ‘Left-Hook Lounge’ segment fight fans around the sport bring us a very wide array of topics to ponder. Making the buzz this week was the usual suspects, … Read more

Bronx, NY – Jun 18, 2008 Former IBO Middleweight Champion of the world Raymond Joval (37-4 16 KO’s) will face off against rising prospect James “Buddy” McGirt Jr. (18-1 9 … Read more