Month: October 2009

By Bernie McCoy – It’s June, three years ago, and I’m sitting on a bench in a sweltering Gleasons Gym talking to a female boxer who has all of three … Read more

by James Slater – Former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev isn’t done yet. Though Russia’s former champ is now 40-years-old, he could perhaps be just two wins away from challenging … Read more

NEXT month’s English Light-Welterweight Championship contest between Michael Grant and Steve Williams could lead to the winner securing a Prizefighter spot. Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn will invite the winner … Read more

— Click here to listen to the show — by Jenna J – As always, this week’s edition of On the Ropes will start at its regularly scheduled time, 6pm … Read more

ROVIDENCE, R.I. (Oct. 26, 2009) – Former world light heavyweight champion Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle views his 10-round main event fight Saturday evening, headlining the “Fright Night At The … Read more

Former Heavyweight Champion Hasim “The Rock” Rahman Headlines; “Big” Michael Grant in main supporting bout. Local Favorites Kenny Abril, Russell Jordan and Darnell Jiles Jr. also make appearances. The promoter … Read more

by James Slater – Tom Tsatas, manager of world ranked contender and former world title challenger “Fast” Fres Oquendo, always has plenty of interesting things to say about the current … Read more

New York, October 27—The boxing community will gather en masse to support fight trainer and ESPN2 Friday Night Fights commentator Teddy Atlas to assist those in need at the 13th … Read more

JOHNSTOWN, PA (October 27, 2009) Cruiserweight contender Andres “TAYLOR MADE” Taylor will receive the keys to the city of his hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania from Mayor Thomas Trigona in a … Read more

Yesterday, October 25th, 2009 was a milestone. Tuesday, October 27th will be another milestone. Yet, no bells will toll at noon. No flags will fly half staff. The world won’t … Read more