As a ringside observer in the Academy Award-winning biopic “Raging Bull” quipped after Jake LaMotta bloodied and battered an opponent named Tony Janiro for ten painful rounds, “He Ain’t Pretty … Read more
by James Slater – Canada’s Jean Pascal (born in the still recovering Haiti) is the WBC light-heavyweight champion, while America’s Chad Dawson is the WBC’s interim champ at 175-pounds. Now, … Read more
By Vivek Wallace: On January 22nd, 1995, the world of boxing gave birth to the career of a little known Filipino fighter by the name of Emannuel Dapidran Pacquiao. In … Read more
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (March 5, 2010) – WORLD-FAMOUS FREDDIE ROACH hit the big Five-Uh Oh today. “Fifty, it’s the new 49,” said Freddie as he entered his boxing laboratory also known … Read more
Unbeaten heavyweight sensation Robert Helenius (11-0, 7 KOs) will return to the ring on March 26 when he takes on Gbenga “Bang Bang” Oloukun at the Töölö Sporthall in Helsinki, … Read more
by Jody Kohn – Just who is Super Bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero? In his native Panama he is a national hero. His shy wife prefers to stay at home rather … Read more
Jimmy Burchfield (CES, President): “This is going to be a great show, a few days before St. Patrick’s Day (Irish), and the night of St. Joseph’s Day (Italian). In boxing, … Read more
Popular, hard-hitting Vic Darchinyan (33-2-1, 27 KOs) will defend his WBC/WBA super flyweight crowns against streaking Rodrigo Guerrero (13-1-1, 9 KOs) in the main event on a special edition of … Read more
by Geoffrey Ciani – This past week’s edition of On the Ropes featured an exclusive interview with Angelo Dundee. The legendary trainer was last seen under the boxing spotlight when … Read more
Brendan Galbraith – It was the morning after the night before, still trying to fathom the events that had unfolded in that great East End Bastion of Pugilistica, York Hall; … Read more