Month: July 2008

02.07.08 – By “Old Yank” Schneider: In this first of the summer of 2008 series, we will examine what makes a boxer great. This tutorial is for boxing fans and … Read more

by James Slater — They clash on Friday night, and tough old warriors Sinan Samil Sam of Turkey and Paolo Vidoz of Italy will be fighting for the vacant EBU … Read more

by James Slater — One of the most entertaining lower-weight fighters of recent years, Carlos “El Famoso” Hernandez, the former IBF super-featherweight champion, is, according to BoxRec.com, set to make … Read more

By Cesar Pancorvo: This great welterweight era didn’t last too long –only two years– and we are probably seeing the last moments of it. Let’s go back to 2005: Zab … Read more

By Ted Sares: I’m not getting hurt – well, very rarely. Every now and again you come up against somebody that is a bit different. I think you will find … Read more

British lightweight title challenger John Murray is offering to be Amir Khan’s next opponent on 6th September 2008. Former unbeaten English champion Murray faces fellow Manchester boxer Lee Meager for … Read more

01.07.08 – by James Slater: Former cruiserweight king, David “The Hayemaker” Haye is in need of an opponent for his heavyweight re-debut this October – who agrees with me when … Read more

by James Slater — At one time, it seemed the pro career of Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison would match the talented Brit’s amateur success. In becoming the first U.K … Read more

Houston – Chris Arreola, after his win against Chaz Witherspoon boasted that he was willing to fight anyone anytime. North American Boxing Federation Champion Travis Walker, WBC #12, WBO #6, … Read more

01.07.08 – Photo by Chris Farina / TopRank – Ten months after a wildly controversial ending to their first fight, Ricardo Torres will risk his World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior … Read more