My favorite fighters –a baker’s dozen plus one
By Evan Young, BoxingForecast.com: Some of these guys are the best in their respective divisions while others are exciting young contenders on the precipice of great things. Be that as it may,…
Boxing Archive: 2008
Explore Boxing247 coverage published in 2008.
Nick Otieno, ‘I want Booth’s Commonwealth title’
After bagging the African Boxing Union and WBC International Bantamweight title in November 2008, Kenyan boxer Nick 'Kanyankole' Otieno has set his sights on a mission he has long desired to acomplish,…
‘Left-Hook Lounge’: Vivek Wallace’s Mailbag Featuring Pacquiao, Mayweather, Arreola, Margarito, and More..
31.12.08 - The 2008 final installment of the 'Left-Hook Lounge' couldn't come on a more fitting day as the questions presented this week will surely set the fireworks blazin'! I figured with…
News: Frank Warren; Jason Estrada; Ivan Popoca vs Daniel Garcia
Top promoter Frank Warren is lining up an action packed 2009 with Britain's best young boxers out in recession-busting force. Despite the tough economic times, Warren will be showcasing exciting young talent…
Yuriorkis Gamboa – A World Champion And A Shining Star In 2009?
by James Slater - Though there have been a few chinks discovered in his armour - most notably his tendency to be a touch reckless and drop his hands when under return…
Michael Montero’s 2008 year-end rankings and notes
By Michael Montero: All in all, 2008 was a positive year for boxing. We finally got some partial unification in the heavyweight division (although Klitschko’s win over Ibragimov in February was painful…
Former Heavyweight Contender “Indian” Joe Hipp To Make Comeback Next Year?
by James Slater - Back in the early part of this year, this writer had the pleasure of interviewing 90's heavyweight contender Joe Hipp, a member of the Blackfoot Indian tribe (hence…
Wladimir Klitschko: The closest thing to an All Time Great the Heavyweight Division has
By Derek Kelley: Wladimir Klitschko has been a fighter with his struggles like any other fighter. Despite the criticism Wladimir has faced, he has a better resume than anyone in the HW…
Klitschko vs Arreola Next? Is “The Nightmare” Ready?
by James Slater - According to an extremely interesting news bit on FightNews.com, unbeaten heavyweight contender Chris Arreola may be the next man to face IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.…
The Nightmare Diary: Chris Arreola: On the doorstep of heavyweight history or oblivion?
By P.H. Burbridge - A few weeks ago in an article entitled ”Is Cristobal Arreola the next great American heavyweight” I wrote that I was reserving judgment of his trainer, Henry Ramirez…
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