Year: 2008

25.03.08 – by James Slater: The sensationally talented Yuriorkis Gamboa, who defected from his native Cuba so as to make it as a pro in boxing, will have his next … Read more

Jon Thaxton is promising “something special” in his European Lightweight Title challenge against Yuri Romanov at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday, April 4th. The British Champion headlines … Read more

By James Slater: Reigning IBF and WBO heavyweight champion of the world, Wladimir Klitschko turns 32 years of age today. Now entering what for many modern day heavyweights is the … Read more

24.03.08 – by James Slater: It seems like everyone wants to fight Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao right now. With everyone from David Diaz, Ricky Hatton and even Oscar De La … Read more

ST. LOUIS—A large media contingent arrived for open workouts by hometown sons Cory Spinks and Devon Alexander “The Great” who are appearing in separate championship matches as part of Don … Read more

Two of boxing’s most popular former world champions – Jesus ”El Matador” Chavez and Jhonny Gonzalez – return to the ring on Friday, April 4th, as Golden Boy Promotions presents … Read more

By Vivek Wallace: For years, many around the sport have debated the mythical Pound for Pound topic. Sadly, in an era of boxing where money is the ‘squeaky wheel’ that … Read more

The rough cut version of Cornered, the compelling, documentary from former journalist and boxing agent, Eric Drath, is set to screen at the 39th Annual Nashville Film Festival (NaFF), on … Read more

It has been almost a year since Danish super featherweight prospect Kim Poulsen lost what many felt was a very questionable decision to Frenchman Tony Jourda. Since then Poulsen has … Read more

by James Slater: Last night, on the under card of the superb Joel Casamayor – Michael Katsidis lightweight title fight, Mexico’s Librado Andrade defeated Germany’s Robert Stieglitz in eight exciting … Read more