Year: 2008

By Andre Courtemanche: Undefeated 28-year-old super welterweight Wilford Scypion Jr., the son of 80s TV favorite and former world title challenger Wilford Scypion Sr., says he’s looking to surpass his … Read more

Boxing roundup by Matthew Hurley: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 35-0-1 with 28 KOs scored an eighth round technical knockout over Jose Celaya, 31-4 with 16 KOs Saturday night in Guanjuato, … Read more

10.02.08 – by James Slater: The ever hot welterweight division saw two fighters going in different directions this past Saturday. One, Andre Berto, was seen moving ever upwards, while another, … Read more

Per Ake Persson: Sauerland Event´s undercard to Valuev vs Liakhovich is shaping up very well. Cruiser Alexander Frenkel will face experienced Arthur Williams, young heavy Francesco Pianeta goes for the … Read more

10.02.08 – By Frank Gonzalez Jr.: Congratulations to the new WBO Welterweight Champion, Carlos “El Indio” Quintana (25-1, 19 KO’s), who challenged Paul “The Punisher” Williams (33-1, 24 KO’s) and … Read more

HarperEntertainment, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, today announced the acquisition of an autobiography by boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. To be called AMERICAN SON, De La Hoya’s book will … Read more

10.02.08 – By Ted Sares: Joe Calzaghe will take on Bernard Hopkins at the Thomas and Mack Centre in Las Vegas on April 19. Calzaghe, 44-0 (32), will make his … Read more

10.02.08 – Bill Calogero, TheDailySports.com: Even though we are currently in a Boxing Boom, it’s not often we see a Good Fight and when it’s all over, a Justified Decision. … Read more

10.02.08 – Promoter Dino Duva of Duva Boxing wishes to congratulate newly established world-class cruiserweight contender BJ “El Peligroso” Flores (21-0-1, 13 KOs) for his impressive 12-round victory over always-dangerous … Read more

By Mike Indri, Retired Boxers Foundation – February 9, 2008 — UNION CITY, NJ – Prior to Henry Crawford entering the ring for his main event bout against Tennessee native … Read more