Berto-Ortiz II – Can “Vicious” Victor Repeat His April Victory?
By James Slater: It has been announced by various boxing web sites that welterweights Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz have agreed to meet up in a return of their April … Read more
Month: November 2011
McGuinness Named 2011 NABA Fighter of the Year; Broner-Rodriguez weigh-in; Williams-Conquest n 1/13
TORONTO (November 25, 2011) – Undefeated Canadian super featherweight Logan Cotton McGuinness has been named the North American Boxing Association (“NABA”) 2011 Fighter of the Year. “It’s a great honor … Read more
Froch signs endorsement deal; Mansour-Mendoza on 12/2; U.S boxers claim opening bout wins in Europe
Carl Froch has signed a sponsorship deal with West Yorkshire fire and rescue supply company North Fire ahead of his Super-Middleweight unification showdown with Andre Ward on December 17 in … Read more
Michael Katsidis Splits With Brendon Smith, Relocates To U.S – In Talks With De La Hoya
By James Slater: Australian warrior Michael Katsidis had some tough thinking to do after unexpectedly (by most) losing his last fight to Scotland’s Ricky Burns. First of all, the 31-year-old … Read more
Paul “The Punisher” Williams Looking At January Return Against Either Carlos Molina Or Cornelius Bundrage
By James Slater: Last seen struggling mightily against Cuba’s Erislandi Lara, eventually picking up a 12-round majority verdict that was later referred to as one of the worst decisions of … Read more
David Haye, Chris Arreola, Alexander Dimitrenko In The Frame For Vitali Klitschko’s March Bout
By James Slater: Klitschko manager Bernd Boente has announced that reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight king Vitali Klitschko’s next fight, penciled in for March 3rd at The ESPRIT Arena … Read more
DeGale faces Guerrero on December 9th; Groves sidelined with hand injury; Limond-Crolla on Friday
British and Commonwealth Super-Middleweight Champion George Groves has had to withdraw from the Friday 9th December show at the Liverpool Echo Arena because of a hand injury. The injury occurred … Read more
Cotto: I’m going to use any kind of advantage I can to beat Margarito
By Rob Smith: WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (36-2, 27 KO’s) is ultra-psyched for his revenge rematch against Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27 KO’s) on December 3rd at the Madison … Read more
Mike Jones gets strength coach; Crolla vs. Limond weigh-in tomorrow night
Philadelphia, PA—Undefeated welterweight contender Mike Jones, of Philadelphia, PA, who faces two-time world title challenger Sebastian Lujan, of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) world title … Read more
Lee Selby vs. John Simpson preview
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro: New kids on the block, Francis and George Warren, have pulled out all the stops to ensure that their 14th December Queensberry promotions event, at … Read more