Year: 2011

By Ted Sares: I’m not in this sport to see how hard I can get hit or to see how many big punches I can take. I am in this … Read more

Team Puerto Rico welterweight Kenny “Battlestar” Galarza (15-1, 14 KOs) overcame the tough challenge of fellow Puerto Rican Irving Garcia (17-6-3, 8 KOs) by winning a 10-round split decision last … Read more

By Joseph Herron: On April 22nd, 2001, a young fighter from the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, with a checkered past and a very limited amateur background, shocked the world in … Read more

By James Slater: Some fans, upon reading the question posed in the title of this article will very possibly scream, “Of Course!” And it’s true, Kostya Tszyu, who, along with … Read more

By James Slater: Many good judges see unbeaten 20-year-old Mexican sensation Saul Alvarez becoming the next boxing superstar. Comparisons have already been made between “Canelo” and modern great Oscar De … Read more

By James Slater: Former two-time heavyweight ruler Hasim Rahman insists he is still in the game because he wants to “make history.” Speaking with Fightnews.com, “Rock” said he feels he … Read more

SANTA YNEZ, CALIF. (June 10, 2011) – Lateef “Power” Kayode and Chris “The Hitman” Avalos each recorded impressive 10-round unanimous decision victories while Art “Lionheart” Hovhannisyan pulled off an equally … Read more

CANELO ALVAREZ, World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Welterweight World Champion “Oscar de la Hoya recommended I train in Big Bear and I really liked it. It was a really good … Read more

By James Slater: As fight fans know, “Iron” Mike Tyson, the youngest ever claimant of a world heavyweight title, gets enshrined in The Hall of Fame in Canastota this week. … Read more

NEW YORK (June 9, 2011) – World-renowned trainer Buddy McGirt did a double take the moment he first laid eyes on Dat “Be Dat” Nguyen during a sparring session with … Read more