08.05.08 – ShoBox: The New Generation returns to the United Kingdom this Saturday, May 10, with an outstanding world title showdown and a promising undercard bout featuring two undefeated prospects.. … Read more
LAS VEGAS (May 8, 2008) – Former two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has announced that he’s prepared to replace WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev to fight another … Read more
by James Slater: 24-year-old heavyweight Raphael Butler, 31-4(24) gets what is without doubt the biggest opportunity of his four year long pro career this coming June, when he faces the … Read more
08.05.08 – By Srithar Visuasam: Assuming Anthony Mundine gets past his next opponent, fellow Australian Sam Soliman in their third bout on May 28, the WBA Super Middleweight Champion has … Read more
By Paul Strauss: This challenge requires that you correctly guess the names of ten people based on the plain, straightforward, unembellished and unemotional facts provided. Okay, the facts might be … Read more
Undefeated professional Edwin Rodriguez of Worcester, Mass., moves up to a six-round bout for the first time when he faces rugged Luis Hodge May 17 in Dorchester, Mass. The 23-year-old … Read more
(May 7, 2008) – By Matt Yanofsky: One year ago today, the boxing world lost one of its legendary warriors as Diego Corrales died at age 29 following a motorcycle … Read more
GOMEZ PALACIO, DURANGO, Mexico (May 7, 2008) – Styles make fights and the May 17 unification title bout between WBC champion Cristian Mijares and WBA title-holder Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz … Read more
By Per Ake Persson: Mikkel Kessler and Dimitri Sartison clash for the (by then) vacant WBA supermiddle title June 21 at the Brondby Hall on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Sartison, … Read more
This weeks ‘Left-Hook Lounge’ Mailbag takes a look at several key questions posed by select fans around the world of boxing. One of the ‘anthem’ topics was last weekend’s Oscar … Read more