Month: July 2010

By Gary Hopkins – Few people in the UK of late, with the exception of perhaps David Haye and Tyson Fury, have been as openly vocal and “cocky” about their … Read more

By Mike Dunn – It was the summer of 1968, a turbulent time in our country and a critical time in the career of a heavyweight boxer whose very life … Read more

by James Slater – Last night, in his native Doncaster, 24-year-old Jamie McDonnell successfully defended his European bantamweight title for the first time with an easy-looking 3rd-round TKO over Italy’s … Read more

Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions: Before we talk about the undercard, I just want to make another quick announcement. This Friday, July 2 there is going to be … Read more

By Mike Dunn – Was it a legitimate title defense or just an exhibition that was termed a title defense? No one cay say definitively. The fact is that Jack … Read more

By John G. Thompson: Demetrius Hopkins 30-1-1 (11 KO’s), the Philadelphian nephew of future hall of famer Bernard Hopkins, squared off against “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis 22-6-2 (10 KO’s) of Atlantic … Read more

Commonwealth featherweight title challenger Stephen Smith says his band-of-brothers are Liverpool’s best foursome since The Beatles. Smith challenges Scottish hardman John Simpson for the crown on September 4 in Glasgow … Read more

by Geoffrey Ciani – This week’s edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with reigning WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward who recently scored a dominant … Read more

CHICAGO, IL (July 2, 2010) Advance tickets are now on sale as heavyweight contender and Chicagoland fan favorite Mike Mollo returns to action at WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 11, set … Read more

Tickets for the huge Magnificent Seven show promoted by Frank Warren will go on sale tomorrow (Saturday 3rd July). It’s one of the most ambitious fight cards ever seen in … Read more