Historical Boxing247 coverage published in December 2008.
WBC BOXER OF THE YEAR - Manny Pacquiao, Philippines: Manny won the World Boxing Council super featherweight world title by decision against defending champion Juan Manuel Marquez in March, then won the…
by James Slater - There are a number of potentially thrilling fights already well on the way to being made for 2009. With Ricky Hatton-Manny Pacquiao all but a done deal and…
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has announced its year end awards. To no one’s surprise, it selected the third fight between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez in March as its “Fight of…
23.12.08 - By Ben Carey - David Haye’s announcement that he is set to challenge Vitali Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title next June may have been premature. “I was out in…
In 2008, Mexican icon Juan Manuel Marquez solidified his place among boxing's elite and became Mexico's number one fighter by knocking out Joel Casamayor and winning a championship in a third weight…
Red hot prospects Billy Joe Saunders and Kell Brook have joined the likes of England rugby ace Danny Cipriani and Bond girl Gemma Arterton in 2009's Red Pages: Hot 100. The influential…
Interview by John Martinez, IronBoxing.com: December 22, 2009 - Shane Mosley was given the nickname “Sugar” early in his career. A nickname that in boxing is usually designated for only the greatest…
Dear Santa, It’s that time of year again, when I know you’re getting tons and tons of letters from people around the world asking for gifts this Holiday season. I’ve got to…
by James Slater - There's absolutely no chance of it happening, but for last Saturday's awful fight that was only surpassed in the awful stakes by its decision, this writer would never…
By Vivek Wallace: Ok, we all knew the day would come, and within the last 36 hours guess what? It has. To some, the return of Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a welcomed…
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