Year: 2008

Interview by Shawn M. Murphy: Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and with an 18-0 record, received a title … Read more

GOMEZ PALACIO, DURANGO, Mexico (May 13, 2008) – WBA champion Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz is fighting in WBC title-holder Cristian Mijares’ hometown Saturday night (May 17) in the first super … Read more

13.05.08 – by James Slater: Not long now until Ricky Hatton’s eagerly awaited return to the ring. Coming back after his brave but ultimately failing effort against pound-for-pound king Floyd … Read more

When unbeaten super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0-0, 8 kos) steps into the ring against Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14 kos) this Saturday (May 17th) in Primm, Nevada, it will not … Read more

HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 13 – Times Square in New York City. To many, it’s the center of the universe. That may be open to debate, but what isn’t is that … Read more

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (May 13, 2008) – Youth takes center stage Saturday night (May 17) in “Diamonds in the Rough,” presented by Peter Manfredo, Sr. in association with Let’s Get … Read more

David Haye has communicated to the WBC his plans for his future in boxing in a beautiful letter written to the WBC President Jose Sulaiman. David Haye has relinquished his … Read more

by James Slater: Unbeaten heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin steps back in the ring for the first time since his points win over “Fast” Eddie Chambers this coming July 19th. In … Read more

NABF Super Lightweight Champion and WBC #10, IBF #13, and WBA #14 rated contender, Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa, (18-2, 13 KO’s) from the Bronx, New York is an undeniable talent. … Read more

Interview by Shawn M. Murphy: Normally in my “Where Are They Now” column, I interview boxers who are retired and have been away from the game for awhile. Because of … Read more