Year: 2008

By Andrew Harrison: Psychological warfare has long been part of the fight game to one extent or another; battles have been won before the boxers catch sight of the ring … Read more

By Mike Casey – Joe Gans was playing it straight and playing it beautifully. There was no ‘arrangement’ on this January day in Tonopah, Nevada, no grubby deals to bind … Read more

Undefeated IBF middleweight champion King Arthur Abraham celebrated another prestigious success this week when he was voted “Boxer of the Year” for the third straight time. The readers of Germany´s … Read more

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By Michael Klimes, photo by Photo Wende — Evander Holyfield was a member of that outstanding 1984 Olympic team which produced Tyrell Briggs, Meldrick Taylor and Pernell Whitaker. He is … Read more

LOS ANGELES (December 18, 2008) – The Antonio Margarito vs. Sugar Shane Mosley World Welterweight Championship fight is just the ticket for a great holiday gift! There are TWO great … Read more

18.12.08 – by James Slater – A few days back, unbeaten great Joe Calzaghe made a remark that a number of people didn’t like. Stating that boxing was on the … Read more

By “Old Yank” Schneider – If a fan could complain about the quality of bouts in 2008 then it is only because they were spoiled by the bouts of 2007. … Read more

OPEN LETTER FROM WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION MIKKEL KESSLER: “First, I would like to wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my fans, indeed to all boxing fans … Read more

By Leo Ashworth: Following the recent announcement that David Haye will challenge WBC kingpin Vitali Klitschko in London next June I’m sure many of you have asked yourselves this question. … Read more