Month: May 2009

By Edgar Macabasa – In the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao’s two-round annihilation of Ricky Hatton last May 2, and the “unretirement” of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. on that very same date, … Read more

by James Slater – How timely! Having just read on Boxing News Magazine’s official website that unbeaten British heavyweight hope Tyson Fury wants and is in search of a new … Read more

28.05.09 – by Andrew Walker – Tyson Fury the latest in a long line of heavyweight prospects is now 6 – 0 – (6) just six months into his professional … Read more

by James Slater – Former WBC light-welterweight champion Junior Witter was a phone-in guest today on The Steve Bunce Boxing Hour on Setanta Sports, and “The Hitter” spoke about his … Read more

28.05.09 – IBF middleweight champ Arthur Abraham (29-0, 23 KOs) will fight 29 year old Mahir Oral (25-1-2) on June 27 at the Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin, Germany. Oral … Read more

By Errol Hyppolite – Last week ESPN’s Brian Kenny conducted a ten-minute interview with Floyd Mayweather Jr. The tense and entertaining interview focused on Floyd’s return to the ring and … Read more

by James Slater – The phrase living legend is often one that is overused in boxing, but it applies 100-percent to this man. Joe Frazier is the all-time great prize-fighter … Read more

Here are the weights from Helsinki: WBA Heavyweight Title: Ruslan Chagaev (Uzbekistan, “champion in recess“): 102,3 kg vs Nikolai Valuev (Russia, champion): 143,1 kg WBA/WBC Female Welterweight Title: Amy Yuratovac … Read more

by James Slater – Last week, whilst being interviewed on Setanta Sports, former IBF light-heavyweight champion Clinton Woods said he would be having a “juicy” fight in the coming months, … Read more

(Tucson, Arizona) – Desert Diamond Casino and Golden Boy Promotions announce the return of boxing to Southern Arizona. World-class pugilism will be showcased at the Diamond Center on June 26, … Read more