Year: 2012

By Vitali Shaposhnikov: “I want this fight because I always fight the best and they say he’s the best but I know I can beat him. I will prove to … Read more

At a time when the public image of boxing was being thoroughly dragged through the mud, following their WBO world light-heavyweight title fight Nathan Cleverly and Tommy Karpency reminded many … Read more

By James Slater – Although he came up short on the scorecards after going 12 thrilling, rough and tough rounds with “regular” WBA heavyweight titlist Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night, … Read more

A 13-strong Irish Elite squad fly out to Germany tomorrow (February 28th) to begin a training camp in Hennef. London 2012 Olympians Michael Conlan, John Joe Nevin and Darren O’Neill … Read more

By James Slater – It’s pretty hard to be able to tell from the mixed statement he gave to The Herald on Sunday, but former heavyweight contender David Tua could … Read more

By James Slater – Former WBO cruiserweight ruler Marco Huck still strongly believes he beat Alexander Povetkin this past Saturday night in Germany. Huck not only feels he beat the … Read more

True to the card’s name “New Blood” lived up to it’s promise of excitement and action when the main event match up, welterweight contender Artemio “The King” Reyes Jr. crushed … Read more

Less than two months into 2012, we probably already have the fight of the year locked down after fellow Mexicans Juan Jose Montes and Oscar Ibara traded non-stop bombs Saturday … Read more

By James Slater – It’s no secret the great Floyd Mayweather Junior is unbeaten WBO 130-pound champ Adrien Broner’s idle/inspiration/hero. Just one look at “The Problem,” as the 22-year-old with … Read more

Tony “Bomber” Bellew may have scaled the giddy heights of a world title challenge last year but don’t be fooled into thinking that he’s taking his next fight, a defence … Read more