by James Slater – “Fast” Eddie Chambers and Kevin “KingPin” Johnson, two of America’s better prospects when it came to winning a version of the heavyweight title in 2009/2010. Yet both men fell heavily at the hands of the all-conquering Klitschko brothers when they last boxed. Chambers was crushed by Ring magazine, IBF and WBO king Wladimir Klitschko back in […]
BRONX, NY (May 28, 2010) – Just prior to undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion and future rabbi YURI FOREMAN’s ring walk to his first world title defense will be the sounding of the shofar. The shofar is a horn, traditionally that of a ram, used for Jewish religious purposes. The sounding of the shofar is incorporated in […]
CANASTOTA, NY –MAY 21, 2010 – The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today veteran broadcaster Al Bernstein will attend festivities planned for the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 10-13th. “Al Bernstein has been covering the fight game for 30 years,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We are thrilled that he will be […]
Steve “USS” Cunningham (22-2, 11 KOs) has moved his training camp to Berlin´s famed Max-Schmeling-Gym where the former champion continues his preparation for the showdown with Troy Ross (23-1, 16 KOs). The duo will clash for the vacant IBF Cruiserweight Title in Neubrandenburg, Germany on June 5 when Cunningham makes his first fight under the promotional banner of Team Sauerland. […]
by James Slater – Fight fans will get to see another interesting “Boxing Vs. UFC” confrontation this coming August, when former multi-weight boxing champ James “Lights Out” Toney will make his MMA debut against Randy “The Natural” Couture at UFC 118, in Boston on Aug. 28th. Now, I have to admit to knowing next to nothing about UFC, but I […]