Year: 2008

There’s nothing more devastating in boxing that than a hot prospect’s first pro loss, especially for someone such as James McGirt, Jr. (18-1, 9 KOs), whose last name alone makes … Read more

CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2008) World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz and The Chicago Sun-Times have partnered to bring fight fans worldwide a unique opportunity for a behind the … Read more

By Vivek Wallace: In this weeks “Call ‘Em Out Friday” segment, we summon one of the sports most iconic figures centerstage to dissect him from both angles in an effort … Read more

By Ted Sares: If they meet, it will give new meaning to the phrase “Mega Fight.” Let’s just call it “Machismo Explosivo.” This fight involves two tough as nails guys … Read more

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will serve as the honorary starter of the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Mayweather, a world champion in five weight classes, will wave the … Read more

by James Slater: On the under-card of the massively intriguing June 28th lightweight battle between David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao, there is an also quite interesting heavyweight clash. The huge … Read more

Duva Boxing’s popular “Ding A Ling Man” Darnell Wilson gets a crack at the world title when he challenges champion Firat Arslan for the WBA Cruiserweight Championship on Saturday night, … Read more

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Middleweight Shawn Estrada (E. Los Angeles, Calif.) notched his first win at the second Americas Qualifier in Guatemala City, Guatemala, but light heavyweight Christopher Downs (Fort … Read more

CHICAGO, IL (April 24, 2008) Chicago based Irish prospect Henry “THE WESTERN WARRIOR” Coyle will battle Billings, Montana veteran Ben Aragon in a special attraction eight round junior middleweight bout … Read more

By Vivek Wallace: The welterweight division has been the sports proverbial ‘loaded-deck’ for quite some time. Generally when this weight division comes up, the names Mayweather, Cotto, and Margarito fill … Read more