Year: 2008

Today tickets for the August 2nd “Steelyard Brawl” went on sale to fans of not only boxing, but also Railcats baseball. A tremendous opportunity has opened up to a limited … Read more

by James Slater: One of the most defensively savvy boxers of the past ten years or so, Ronald “Winky” Wright has been avoiding ring action of any kind for the … Read more

PENSACOLA, FL—June 4, 2008—Former World Heavyweight Title Challenger Owen “What the Heck” Beck has signed a promotional deal with Square Ring, Inc. CEO John Wirt announced today from their Pensacola … Read more

Since its inception in 2005, the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame has had three successful induction dinners, compiled an expansive collection of fight films, and stockpiled memorabilia. The only thing … Read more

By Michael Klimes: It is astounding how a celebrity like Paris Hilton can attract the incessant fascination of so many youngsters. What happened to crediting the everyday folk? The cult … Read more

by James Slater: It’s always risky looking ahead in boxing, but Marco Antonio Rubio’s name has been mentioned quite a bit just lately as a potential challenger for middleweight champion … Read more

by James Slater: Irish boxers are going through a pretty torrid time just recently. First, back in February, the exciting and also world title-bound John Duddy was involved in an … Read more

This weeks ‘Left-Hook Lounge’ Q&A mailbag comes a day late, but never-the-less, remains fully equipped with many questions straight from the minds of some of the best fight fans on … Read more

Legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard recently shared his thoughts about Sergio Mora and the challenger’s upcoming bout against Vernon Forrest Saturday on SHOWTIME. Mora will face his biggest test when … Read more

WBO Intercontinental Super-Featherweight Champion Kevin Mitchell aims to emulate his hero Nigel Benn by conquering Atlantic City on his American debut. Mitchell defends his title against former world title challenger … Read more