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By Ron Brashear
Inside Boxing Writer/Columnist
(IB) – February 03, 2010 – Now that both fighters; Mosley and Mayweather, have signed to fight each other on May 1st at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, We can actually begin to take a closer look at this fight. (more
"THE MORE THINGS CHANGE,THE MORE THEY REMAIN THE SAME"
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
Nick Charles Return By Tom Donelson
This past Friday night, what happened outside the ring was the bigger story that what happened in the ring. (more)
Juanma Impressive in Victory, Gamboa Takes his “Gimmie”
By Blackbull
(IB-January 24, 2010) – Juan Manuel Lopez “Juanma”(more)
"NOTHING LIKE OLD FACES"
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-February 1, 2010) The collapse of the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather, Jr. bout that was scheduled to take place on March 13, 2010 was deemed by some to be a "nail in the coffin" of boxing. (more)
"CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER"...OR DO THEY?
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-January 27, 2010) The newly crowned "king of boxing promotions", Oscar de la hoya, has decided that anyone caught cheating in boxing should be "banned for life".
Bob Arum, who according to de la hoya is now the "anti-christ of boxing promoters" for allowing Antonio Margarito a place on the Manny Pacquiao vs Joshua Clottey fight card.
Do we now have the current BIG TWO in professional boxing promotions calling each other out for misdeeds? Can either of these two actually perceive themselves as some sort of boxing messiah? (more)
"FOR THE SAKE OF BOXING..." By STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-January 25, 2009) There has been a major push for total domination in the sport of professional boxing. (more)
WHY WAIT?
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB- January 23, 2010) The latest buzz in boxing has Kermit Cintron (32-2-1, 28 KO's) battling Paul Williams (38-1, 27 KO's) on an HBO April 10th card that allegedly will include newly signed Golden Boy Productions' Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO's) against Andre Berto (26-0, 19 KO's) in New York's' Madison Square Garden. (more)
Boxing promotors miss the boat...
OPINION
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-January 21, 2010) The fight game.
Can there be any better way to provide the "American Dream" for a person of any ethnicity, race, creed or political background the opportunity to prosper?
The devastating earthquake and it's powers of destruction forced Andre Berto to cancel his first million dollar pay day against Shane Mosley that was scheduled for Saturday January 30, 2010. (more)
AN OPEN LETTER TO AMIR KHAN
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-January 18, 2009) The news that Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO's), the WBA World light-welterweight Champion since July of 2009, had officially been signed by Golden Boy Promotions was taken by the majority of the boxing community as rather disturbing. (more)
"Still, No Apology from ESPN "
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-January 16, 2009) Last night in Laredo Texas there were two events that needed covering.
The continued success of featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos (24-0, 17 KO's) was not marred by the not surprisingly tough and persistent Juan Carlos Martinez (15-11-1, 5 KO's) in the main event.
The young Burgos still has a long way to go, but was able to finally take out the pesky Martinez when the bout was ended after Burgos landed several solid shots forcing the referee to step in and end the bout in round twelve.
Most irritating were the comments by analysts Teddy Atlas and Brian Kenny who spoke as if we were seeing the next featherweight champion in the still maturing Burgos. (more)
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- ANDRE DIRRELL vs. ARTHUR ABRAHAM
- NEW YORK (Jan. 29, 2010) —Tournament point leader “King” Arthur Abraham will kick off Group Stage 2 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic when he faces Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., in greater Palm Springs, live on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
- Dead Man Running Movie To Sponsor London Fight Show Judgement Day III On 27th February
- January 30, 2010 - Rooney's Boxing Gym, the promoters of the highly successful Judgement Day White Collar Boxing series, announced today that Revolver Entertainment are to sponsor Judgement Day III, which takes place at the all new multi sports venue T47, St Thomas Street, London SE1 on February 27th.
- HEKKIE BUDLER VS. JUANITO RUBILLAR
- Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves and Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions will present a sensational championship fight card on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Emperors Palace, located at 64 Jones Street in Kempton Park, South Africa. All bouts will be televised live on Supersport starting at 7:00 P.M. (19:00 hrs) local time.
- Euro News 1-28-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Promoter Eddie Bazira of Baltic Pro Box finally got in touch in regards of the Botha vs tba mess February 27. Bazira, from Uganda but living in Stockholm, Sweden, since many years, have now spent two months in Kampala trying to put together a deal of some kind. According to Bazira Evander Holyfield is indeed off the show but not for the reasons claimed but due to marketing reasons and that Evander was tied to a deal for a fight in the US. Eddie admits his sponsors were late in coming up with money.
- Chris John-“LET’S SEE WHO’S THE BEST”
- January 28, 2010 - Chris “The Dragon” John, WBA Super World Featherweight Champion is all for Bob Arum’s suggestion, let’s see who owns the Featherweight division. “I like the idea, I want to test myself Lopez and Gamboa are very good boxers it will be a great tournament the fans will be very happy and I have to be at my best, I am confident I will win”.
- Euro News 1-27-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Botha vs who: Still not a word from promoter Eddie Bazira in Uganda about the change of date and opponent for WBFederation´s heavyweight champ Francois Botha´s February 27 defence in Kampala against Joey Abell. However, the story gets better than that: in Las Vegas Sterling McPherson says he´s got a contract with Botha and will try and stage the fight against Holyfield over there but "the deal isn´t completed yet". Botha vs Abell February 27 in Kampala? "Just bullshit" says McPherson. "I got a contract with Botha, end of story!"
- U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Fighting Feb. 6 in Newark
- BROOKLYN (Jan. 27, 2010) – The road to boxing stardom for 21-year-old Sadam “World Kid” Ali, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, is being patiently paved and continues February 6 in Newark, New Jersey. “I’m a promotional free agent taking fights one by one,” Ali explained the route he’s taking. “We’re doing it this way to show people I’m a boxer worth investing money in. I’ll probably have a lot of fights before I sign with a promoter. I’m only 21 and in no rush.”
- JI-HOON KIM VS. TYRONE HARRIS HEADLINES FIGHT CARD
- ...In the main event scheduled for 10 rounds, exciting lightweight prospect Ji-Hoon “Volcano” Kim, 19-5 with 16 knockouts, of Goyang City, Korea, will battle veteran Tyrone “Fists of Fury” Harris, 24-5 with 16 knockouts, of Lansing, Michigan.
- Lightening Lenny Daws looking to retain British Title against former European Title holder
- LONDON (Jan 27th, 2010) British Champion Lenny Daws is looking to retain his Light Welterweight title against Former European Lightweight Champion Jason Cook at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday 12th February 2010 on a Matchroom Sports in association with Hennessy Sports show. Daws v Cook will be headlining the event which will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD 1 from 10pm.
- Botha vs Abell Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- January 26, 2010 - Evander Holyfield is off the planned showdown against WBFederation heavyweight champ Francois Botha. He is replaced by "Minnesota Ice", Joey Abell. The show is still set for Kampala, Uganda, but has been postponed again and will now go ahead February 27.
- Mack ripped and ready for war!
- January 26, 2010 - Yusaf Mack v Glen Johnson has finally been confirmed as the main event on ESPN on the 5th February in Glen Johnson's home town of Florida at the NSU Center Arena in Miami. The Super Bowl weekend fight is almost guaranteed to be a cracker, both fighters know this is there big chance to get back on top with the...
- Jason “Big Six” Estrada feels disrespected by Team Adamek
- PROVIDENCE (Jan. 25, 2010) – As he prepares for his February 6 showdown in Newark against former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada’s nose is out of place and it doesn’t have anything to do with sparring sessions gone wrong.
- Euro News 1-25-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Sauerland Event and Danish network TV 2 announced today their plans for professional boxing in Denmark. The Danish leg of Sauerland will feature comebacking supermiddle Rudy Markussen, lightweight Kim Poulsen, jr welter Kasper Bruun, middleweight Patrick Nielsen and also female welter Vinni Skovgaard. The first show is not yet announced but there will be six dates during 2010.
- Berto Withdraws from January 30th Contest against "Sugar"
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Andre Berto’s Statement on his January 30th Bout
January 18, 2010 - "Since the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday evening, I have been focusing on my family and the Haitian people who are facing an inconceivable battle for survival while still trying to continue to prepare for an opportunity I have dreamt of since childhood. I lost several family members to the earthquake and after two days without word, was relieved to learn that my sister, Naomi and her daughter, Jessica survived, but were left homeless. I have seen the pain in my parents’ eyes as they attempt to understand what has happened to our homeland and recognize a place they once called home.
As a result of this disaster, I am mentally and physically exhausted and therefore I have no choice but to withdraw from my bout on January 30.
Throughout the past six days, I have received an incredible outpouring of support, and I sincerely appreciate everyone’s prayers for the people of Haiti. I hope that everyone will continue to keep the Haitian people in their thoughts and prayers as we work to rebuild this proud nation. The rebuilding of Haiti is not something that will happen overnight, but I am fully dedicated to helping the Haitian people recover from this catastrophic event."
- Erick 'The Eagle' Ochieng Ready To Soar To New Heights Against Jon Harrison On The 22nd January
- LONDON (Monday 18th January 2010) - Stoke Newington's exciting Super Middleweight prospect Erick 'The Eagle' Ochieng is back in action on the 22nd January on the undercard of Ian 'Dappa' Napa's British Bantamweight title defense against Jamie McDonnell at the Brentwood Centre, Brentwood Essex
- Euro News 1-17-10
- Sauerland Event won the purse bids for EU heavyweight champ Francescon Pianeta´s mandatory defence against fellow-German Timo Hoffmann. However, Hoffmann withdrew from the fight shortly thereafter and now the search for a new challenger for Pianeta have begun.
- NICK CHARLES TO MAKE HIS RETURN TO SHOWTIME®
- NEW YORK (Jan. 15, 2010) – Popular host and play-by-play boxing announcer Nick Charles will make his return to ringside following a five-month battle with bladder cancer. Charles recently announced that he is 80 percent in remission and doctors have given him the go-ahead to return to work.
- Euro News 1-15-10
- Arena Box Promotion and German network Sat 1 will according to Bild Zeitung join forces not only for televising shows but also for a reality TV show called "Fight of my Life". Viewers will follow heavyweight Steffen Kretschmann as he prepares for the rematch with Dennis Bakhtov now set for March 27 (site to be determined). Bakhtov took out Kretschmann in one round this past summer for the only loss on Steffen´s record and a win in the rematch is crucial for Kretschmann´s continued career.
- PACQUIAO & MAYWEATHER BOTH CLEAN
- (IB-January 15, 2010) Just in case any of you are interested, The Nevada State Athletic Commissions' Keith Kizer verified that the December 28, 2009 urine tests taken from both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. were...NEGATIVE!
- Lyell to rumble with Rumbolz!
- IBF#14 middleweight contender Billy Lyell (21-7) returns to the ring versus veteran Bruce Rumbolz (22-19) on Friday January 29 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Euro News 1-14-10
- Juergen Braehmer and his defence team may appeal the 16 month sentence for assault he got from a German court Tuesday. Braehmer is said to have made the victory sign when the verdict was announced as the prosecutor had asked for 18 monts.
- ERISLANDY LARA FACES HIS FIRST "CONTENDER" AGAINST GRADY BREWER
- LOS ANGELES, January 13 - Former Cuban amateur star Erislandy Lara has made his mark in the professional ranks with the same speed and impact that his blistering combinations make on his opponents, and after just nine fights, he appears to be ready to graduate to the next level.
- GBP SIGNS FORMER TWO - TIME HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RUIZ
- LOS ANGELES, January 12 - As the first and only Hispanic Heavyweight World Champion paves his way through the boxing history books, John Ruiz, has joined forces with GoldenBoy Promotions to help guide his path. The Puerto Rican descendant has accomplished a lot throughout his career, including appearances in 11 world title bouts in the last decade, but Ruiz has plenty more in store and believes 2010 will be his year.
- Euro News 1-12-10
- WBO lightheavy champ Juergen Braehmer was today sentenced to 16 months in jail - without probation - for his part in an assault affair in Schwerin that dates all the way back to September of 08. There was to begin with two different affairs but one case was settled out of court. In the second case however the prosecutor refused to allow the complaint to be withdrawn siting public interest.
- JERMAIN TAYLOR STATEMENT REGARDING HIS BOXING FUTURE
- LITTLE ROCK, January 12, 2010 - Jermain Taylor (28-4-1, 17KO's) former undisputed middleweight champion has made a decision regarding his future boxing career. Taylor, who was a participant in SHOWTIME Sports World Boxing Classic last fought on October 17th in a losing battle against Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany.
- Ian 'Dappa' Napa Ready For Title Showdown With McDonnell On 22nd January
- January 12, 2010 - With the first defense, of his second reign as British Bantamweight Champion, looming large, Hackney's Ian 'Dappa' Napa, instead of relaxing with his family over Christmas and New Year holidays, has been hard at work in the gym training.
- STAR BOXING RETURNS TO ATLANTIC CITY ON EVE OF SUPERBOWL XLIV
- January 12, 2010 - On February 6th, on the eve of Super Bowl XLIV, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returns to Atlantic City for the first time in the 2010, to present an exciting action packed card from the Tropicana Casino and Resort. Headlining the show will be Atlantic City's own welterweight contender, Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) taking on knockout artist Alexis Camacho...
- Euro News 1-11-10
- Former Finnish heavyweight champ Tony Halme, age 47, was found dead this weekend. The reason for his death appears to be suicide. Halme compiled a 13-6 prorecord fight from 1995 through 2002. He won and lost the national title a few times and also beat Iran Barkley for an obscure title.
- Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
- CORK, Ireland (Jan. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Cuban bantamweight Alexei “The Hurricane” Acosta, now fighting out of Ireland, will cross the Atlantic Ocean later this month to prepare for his United States pro debut in 2010
- MADDALONE LOOKS TO BRING EXCITEMENT TO FRANCE
- December 14, 2009 - When heavyweight fan favorite Vinny Maddalone (32-5, 23KO) takes on former two-time cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck (33-4, 22KO) this Thursday, one thing is for sure, the fans in attendance will be treated to one very exciting fight. The bout, scheduled for eight rounds, will take place at the Halle Carpentier Arena in Mormeck's native Paris, France.
- Euro News 12-14-09
- Danish Palm Promotions won today´s purse bids for the fight for the vacant EBU supermiddle title between Mads Larsen and Brian Magee. Palm bid 303 303 EUR while Sauerland came in with an offer for 255 309 EUR. The fight goes ahead January 30 in Aarhus. In the chief support Lolenga Mock face Medhi Bouadla for the vacant EU supermiddle title.
- BRADLEY IMPRESSIVELY RETAINS WBO TITLE WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER PETERSON
- RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2009) – In a fierce battle of wills between two determined, unbeaten fighters, Timothy “Desert Storm’’ Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs) retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight title with an impressive, one-sided 12-round decision over Lamont Peterson (27-1, 13 KOs) in the main event of a world championship doubleheader Saturday on SHOWTIME®.
- HONORIO OUTPOINTS MOLINA; RAMOS REMAINS UNDEFEATED
- TEMECULA, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2009) – In the exact type of fight card that typifies what ShoBox: The New Generation has been about since its inception in July 2001, one highly regarded prospect was upset and another was unveiled Saturday in a pair of exciting slugfests on a special edition of ShoBox on SHOWTIME®.
- Ex-British champ Mutley fighting for his future at Prizefighter
- Novermber 27, 2009 - FORMER British Champion Young Mutley believes his boxing future is on the line in next week's Prizefighter Light-Welterweights.
- Euro News 11-26-09
- Stieglitz vs Miranda: it´s official: WBO supermiddle champ Robert Stieglitz defends the title January 9 at the Boerdeland Hall in Magdeburg, Germany, against Edison Miranda. It´s a tought first defence for Robert and an exciting matchup between two fighters who promised a lot early on, came close but failed at the highest level
- Stieglitz vs Miranda?
- November 25, 2009 - WBO supermiddle champ Robert Stieglitz defends the title January 9 in Magdeburg. Opponent is not announced but Colombian website boxeocolombiano.org writes that it could be no other than Edison Miranda,
- SHEA HAS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SITE
- November 25, 2009 - On Thursday December 3rd in the Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center "The Real Million Dollar Baby" Maureen Shea (13-2, 7KO) will look to fulfill a life-long dream by capturing a world championship when she takes on Jenna Shiver (9-4-1, 2KO) for the interim WBA Female Super Bantamweight Title
- Euro News 11-24-09
- WBO supermiddle champ Robert Stieglitz defends the title January 9 in Magdeburg on a SES promotion. In the chief support Ina Menzer will defend the WBC, WIBF and WBO featherweight titles against Ramona Kuehne, who holds the WIBF crown at jr light. For Stieglitz it will be the first defence of the title he won in August with a come from behind win over Karoly Balzsay.
- ROBINSON AND SOLOMON PUT UNDEFEATED RECORDS ON THE LINE
- November 24, 2009 - It is rare in boxing when you see two prospects at such an early stage of their career put their undefeated records on the line against on another. But on December 3rd, on Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing premiere installment of his new collaborative series "Hustler Boxing" with Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC, you will see just that when Star Boxing's "The New" Ray Robinson (11-0, 4KO) takes on Brad Solomon (8-0, 3KO) in a must see welterweight showdown between two unbeaten, up and coming prospects.
- DAVID HAYE IS THE ONE & ONLY WBA HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
- LOS ANGELES, November 23 - Despite an issued statement from Don King Productions and various erroneous media reports, Golden Boy Promotions, the United States promoter of World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight World Champion David "The Hayemaker" Haye, has received assurances directly from the WBA that there will be no sanctioning of an interim
- Team Ruiz responds to King’s false press releases
- LAS VEGAS (Nov. 23, 2009) – Team Ruiz has responded to false allegations made in two press releases by promoter Don King, who erroneously stated that, “John Ruiz is my fighter,” as well as falsely claiming the World Boxing Association (WBA) had sanctioned an “Interim” title fight between one of King’s fighters, Kali Meehan, and former champion Ruslan Chagaev.
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