- by Anson Wainwright on 16 March 2010
Q & A with Nathan Cleverly
While the Light Heavyweight division is largely dominated by 40+ year old veteran’s in the shape of Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jnr, Antonio Tarver & Glen Johnson there are a few younger guys who are looking to break through. One of these is Welshman Nathan Cleverly who is a former protege of Joe Calzaghe having [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 15 March 2010
Chris John returns
Word out of Chris John’s camp is that the 30 year old WBA Featherweight champion will return to the ring on 22 May in his native Bali, Indonesia against an as yet named opponent. who will be selected from the WBA top 15. John 43-0-2(22) will be making his 13th defence of which 6 have [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 9 March 2010
From Olympic champion to world champion
Much is made of Boxers fight at the Olympics and using them as a spring board to monetary gain once they opt to make there way in to the proffessional sport. Here’s a look at the guys who have won gold at a said Olympics and then gone on to enjoy further success in the [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 5 March 2010
Q & A with Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez
One of the most underrated boxers in world Boxing Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez 44-2-2(24) is just six weeks from the biggest fight of his career when he challenge’s Kelly Pavlik for his WBC/WBO Middleweight titles. Originally from one of the tough suburbs of Buenos Aires in Argentina Martinez has carefully honed his skills since making his [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 4 March 2010
Q & A with James “Lights Out” Toney
One of Boxing most outspoken characters James “Lights Out” Toney 72-6-3(44) took time out from training to speak with us earlier this week. Originally from the tough streets of Grand Rapids, MI, Toney was brought up the hard way first entering the ring as a pro in 1988 now a full 22 years later he’s [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 2 March 2010
Q & A with Dean “Irish Lightning” Byrne
When you think of the Wild Card in Los Angeles you think of Manny Pacquiao first and formost, however there are fighters behind the scene’s who though only fledgling pro’s would appear to have obvious talent. One of those guys is Dean “The Irish Lightening” Byrne 11-0(4). Bryne 25, hails from Crumlin in The Republic [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 26 February 2010
Q & A with Edison “Pantera” Miranda
When Edison “Pantera” Miranda 33-4(29) steps into the ring next month and will try to win a world title at the second attempt when he faces Lucian Bute for Bute’s IBF Super Middleweight title. The fight will take place on home territory for Bute in Montreal. Miranda hopes capitalise on this fantastic opportunity which goes [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 24 February 2010
Q & A with Craig McEwan
Scotland’s Craig McEwan has made his home in Los Angeles, Ca since turning pro 3 and a half years ago where he has run his record to an impressive 17-0(9). The 27 year old originally hails from a tough part of Edinburgh. He had an impressive amateur career that got the attention of Freddie [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 23 February 2010
Q & A with Steve O’Meara
This Friday marks the return of the hugely popular Prize-Fighter in Britain. This time it’s the turn of the Light Middleweight’s. It starts with 8 men who fight over 3×3 minute rounds with the winner advancing to the next round until one man is left standing. One man hoping that is him is Londoner Steve [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 18 February 2010
Guillermo Rigondeaux ““I will be a 3 weight champion in the next 18 months”
One of the most celebrated amateurs of all time, Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, decided in 2009 it was time to leave his homeland of Cuba and get paid for his undoubted talents.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 17 February 2010
Q & A with “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona
One of the brightest young prospects in world Boxing will be back in action in just over a week for his first fight of 2010. “Marvellous” Marvin Sonsona 14-0-1(12) goes into the lions den when he faces Wilfredo Vazquez Jnr 17-0-1(14) who is the son of his namesake father. It provides Sonsona only 19 [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 16 February 2010
Q & A with Robert Helenius
It’s been just over 50 years since Ingemar Johansson ruled the Heavyweight division. Since then no Scandinavian fighter has threatened to make his mark on Boxing’s most famous division that is unless you want to include Brian Nielson…no thought not. That could all be about to change however with the emergence of Robert “The Nordic [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 15 February 2010
Night of Champions ringside report
Life after Amir Khan began for Frank Warren on Saturday at the Wembley Arena in front of around 5,000 people. It proved to be a successful night for his up and coming young guns all getting the W, most of them doing it inside the distance.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 12 February 2010
Q&A Victor “Mermelada” Cayo
It seems likely that Victor “Mermelada” Cayo 25-0(16) will get his big chance to break into the upper echelons of the talent laden Light Welterweight division when he takes on Marcos “El Chino” Maidana 27-1(26) for Maidana’s Interim WBA Light Welterweight crown on 27 March live on HBO. Cayo 25, who hails from Santo Domingo [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 11 February 2010
Night Of Champions Preview
Big time Boxing kicks off in Britain this Saturday when Frank Warren Promotions stages “The Night of the Champions” from Wembley Arena in London. It’s a double header that see’s Wales Nathan Cleverly fight Antonio Brancalion for the Vacant European title and Londoner Kevin Mitchell will be making the first defence of his WBO Intercontinental [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 9 February 2010
Q & A with Guillermo Rigondeaux
One of the most decorated amateur’s of all time Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux debuted last May. Since then he’s run his record to an impressive 5-0(4) with his most recent one on the recent “Friday Night Fights” he ended the fight with Adolfo Landeros in just 28 seconds with a debilitating body shot. Rigondeaux [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 3 February 2010
Q & A with Tomasz Adamek–Battles Estrada this Saturday on gofightlive.tv
Hello Tomasz, welcome to 15rounds.com
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 3 February 2010
Chisora - Baker & DeGale - Groves
Following the withdrawal of Danny Williams last week Derek Chisora’s 11-0(6) will now face Williams Prize Fighter conqueror Carl “The Fridge” Baker 9-4(6). The fight will be billed as an eliminator for the British title. The 28 year old Baker who hails from Sheffield appeared capable enough in Prizefighter and should provide Chisora with a [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 2 February 2010
Q & A with Yaundle “Money Shot” Evans
At the end of last year many of Boxing’s experts picked their up and coming prospects. One guy who may of escaped there gaze is fledgling pro Yaundale “Money Shot” Evans. Since turning pro nearly 6 months ago the 21 year old has streaked to 5-0(3). His team have high hopes for the future and [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 2 February 2010
Q & A with Yusaf Mack
Firstly you will be fighting Glen Johnson on 5 February. It has the makings of a very good fight. How do you see it?
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 27 January 2010
Q & A with Carlos Tamara
Whether it’s in the ring or the kitchen Carlos “El Olímpico” Tamara 21-4(15) has been cooking up a storm of late. Last week the Columbian went to The Philippines and as a heavy underdog scored the best win of his career sensationally knocking out home favourite Brian Viloria to claim the IBF Light Flyweight title [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 26 January 2010
Night of Champions on February 13th in London
On Saturday 13 February Frank Warren presents “The Night of the Champions” from Wembley Arena in London. In total 9 bouts are currently scheduled. With Nathan Cleverly, Kevin Mitchell, Danny Williams featuring in title action plus an Olympic Gold medallist as well as World Amateur champion & several of the top prospects..
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 22 January 2010
Golden Gloves Champions to World Champion?
While many of the top stars in Boxing enjoyed a successful amateur career winning various honours it’s not always integril to their development. It also doesn’t gaurentee success in the pro’s. The two sports after all are very different. There’s no exact formula to enjoying success in both sports. In America & Britain fighters tend [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 14 January 2010
Lindsay – Arthur, March 19
MARTIN LINDSAY will make the first defence of his British featherweight title against in-form Jamie Arthur.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 12 January 2010
UPDATE ON Z GORRES
The recent update we received on Z Gorres is nothing less than amazing and remarkable and most of all – inspiring.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 12 January 2010
2010 Crystal Ball Part 4
Vic Darchinyan will be back in action on 6 March on Showtime in what is likely to amount to a keep busy fight while Nonito Donaire will stop Gerson Guerrero in February to set up the rematch sometime over the summer. Donaire will repeat his win then head for a fall fight in The Philippines [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 9 January 2010
2010 Crystal Ball part 3
Humberto Soto carries the WBC laurels at 130 but last time out fought up at Lightweight. He hasn’t decided yet if he’s going to 135 full time yet. I suspect he’ll flit back and for until either he gets one of the top guys at Lightweight or can’t make 130 anymore. Nobody except possibly Robert [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 7 January 2010
Pavlik - Martinez in the works
Negotiations are moving ahead to make a Kelly Pavlik-Sergio Martinez fight this May. While they are still at the early stages it seems as though Martinez hot off a disputed loss to Paul Williams could challenge Pavlik for his WBC/WBO Middleweight crown.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 5 January 2010
2010 Crystal Ball Part 2
The top man at Middleweight may not have had the best of years but now Kelly Pavlik’s healthy again hopefully he’ll engage in some big fights and bring excitement back to the Middleweights which have been derelict over the past few years. With Paul Williams having to sit out much of the first half of [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 5 January 2010
NAPA OUT TO REGAIN EURO CROWN
IAN NAPA has been handed a chance to regain the European bantamweight title.
The slick Hackney boxer (19-7) has been nominated to face Frenchman Jerome Arnould for the vacant title, which is likely to take place in March or April.
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