Year: 2009

15.01.09 – by James Slater – The great Bernard Hopkins turns 44 today, safe in the knowledge he has a very special place in boxing history. Born in the fighting … Read more

Tickets for the intriguing March 7 British featherweight title showdown between Paul Appleby and Martin Lindsay are now available to buy from the Ulster Hall Box Office. Tickets priced at … Read more

New year, new coach, new challenge: Sebastian Sylvester has big plans for 2009. After dropping a points decision against WBA middleweight champion Felix Sturm in November, the Hurricane decided to … Read more

Exclusive Interview by James Slater – Unbeaten and very exciting light-middleweight contender James Kirkland takes what many say will be his biggest test on March 7th, when he clashes with … Read more

Tulsa, OK- Undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman is relaxed and ready to take care of business tomorrow night against Ken Murphy of Chicago, Illinois. Kauffman, 14-0 (11 KO), of Reading, … Read more

From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: It is with great sadness that we express our sympathy for the passing away of one of the absolute best judges that I have met … Read more

15.01.09 – By Mike Casey – In his new book, The Arc of Boxing, my fellow historian Mike Silver has produced a masterful study of the rise and decline of … Read more

PROVIDENCE PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES – Joey Spina: “This will be my first main event fight since 2005. I’m 31 years old and this is my year. I will fight for … Read more

Former super-middleweight boxer Richie Woodhall claims he turned down the role of head boxing coach at the British Amateur Boxing Association. Woodhall would have replaced Terry Edwards, whose contract will … Read more

15.01.09 – by James Slater – As has now been widely reported, lightweight talent Amir Khan will face the legendary Marco Antonio Barrera in his next fight, on March 14th, … Read more