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Alejandro Perez: Opportunity Knocks Twice
One of the biggest letdowns a fighter could have is finding out their scheduled bout has been cancelled because their opponent is unable to...
Q & A with Krzysztof Wlodarczyk
Next weekend Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk 44-2-1(32) will hope to make a second successful defence of his WBC Cruiserweight title when he meets his unbeaten...
Q & A with Lenny Lapaglia
It was August 1987 when I first read the name Lenny LaPaglia, mmmmm correction possibly a few month's earlier when I read somewhere in...
Q & A with Daniel Woodgate
Margate's not particulary that well known for it's fistic prowess in the fight game, Sven Hamer a Swede and Takaloo an Iranian formed the...
Introducing The More “Vicious” Victor Ortiz
The Victor Ortiz that is about to debut at 147 pounds looks the same as the Victor Ortiz that fought at 140 pounds, but...
Q & A with Luis “El Nica” Concepcion
Most Boxers will tell you their not scared of anyone. This came to pass for Luis "El Nica" Concepcion 22-1(17) a few weeks back...
Jardon stops Martinez in one
Dante Jardon needed just 1:44 to stop Humberto Martinez in a scheduled twelve round Jr. Lightweight bout in Salon, Mexico
Jardon dropped Martinez...
Resisting the reactionary after a showcase weekend of misses
If there was a theme from last weekend – and you’re right to shake your head; there probably wasn’t – that theme might be:...
Jesus Gonzales is back at work in the only job he has ever wanted
PHOENIX – You won’t find the hours loading trucks, or the nights as a security guard, or the days as a temporary Census employee...
Q & A with Yuriorkis Gamboa
For many years when we watched the Boxing at the Olympics we would wonder at the greatness of many of the Cubans, knowing that...
Introducing J.J. Ambrose
The name J.J. Ambrose is likely familiar to those who closely follow mixed martial arts, but if you only follow the older combat sport...
Odlanier Solis is no Cinderella
On Saturday night, the heavyweights waters will become less murky once the result of the WBC championship bout between Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis...
Q & A with Steve “USS” Cunningham
While many boxers from around the world look to come to America and get their big break, one American fighter is doing things a...
A marvel while it lasts
This is one of the more authentically enjoyable rides we’ve been on, isn’t it? Sergio Martinez, a man humble outside the ring as...
Q & A with Rocky Fuentes
As 2010 started Rocky Fuentes 28-6-2(18) was just another fighter in the Flyweight division. However he enjoyed a very successful year claiming the OPBF...
Cotto’s anger at Mayorga might have been expressed by what he didn’t do
Miguel Cotto has always given us many reasons to like him. He provided another one Wednesday in the build-up for his super-welterweight fight Saturday...
Q & A with Billy "The Kid" Dib
World rated Featherweight Billy "The Kid" Dib 30-1(18) hails from Sydney, though is of Lebanese decent. He enjoyed a successful amateur career, before injury...
Carbajal’s personal fight takes him into a corner on March 18 in a bid...
A promotional attempt at resurrecting the Phoenix boxing market will start at the roots of some of the city’s better days with Hall...
Q & A with Miguel “Titere” Vazquez
Like many boxers Miguel "Titere" Vazquez 27-3(12) had a tough upbringing, brought up in Guadalajara, Mexico, he turned to Boxing because his father had...
A future sprinkled with Cinnamon
Marco Antonio Barrera has warned us about cases like Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. No, not by name – the way Juan Manuel Marquez...
Arum, King rediscover each other and create new rivalry in a bid to recreate...
If there is ever another remake of The Sunshine Boys, Bob Arum and Don King can play themselves. They are classics, as cantankerous...
Q & A with “Showtime” Paul Fleming
Australia has a rich recent tradition in the Super Featherweight & Lightweight divisions where both Robbie Pedan & Michael Katsidis won world titles respectively...
Enjoying the fruits of your labor
Although he made his professional debut last August, Shemuel Pagan will get to deposit his first prizefighting paycheck later this month.
The five-time NY Golden...
Q & A with Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga
It's never dull when Ricardo Mayorga's about that's for sure. For the past decade the Wildman from Nicaragua has enthralled us with all action...
Passing a test and enjoying some class
SAN ANTONIO – So you think you love boxing, eh, just can’t get enough of all that action and drama leavened by brutality? ...
Q & A with Juan Carlos Payano
Last year under the radar the very well respected Juan Carlos Payano who had enjoyed a stellar amateur career finally decided the time was...
A few thoughts while wondering whether Pacquiao was one of Mayweather’s birthday wishes
A few leftovers while wondering whether 34-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s birthday wish Thursday included a bout with Manny Pacquiao sometime before he turns 35:
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Julaton Returns Home
Back in December of 2009, Ana Julaton defeated veteran Donna Biggers before a raucous and supportive crowd in San Jose, California to claim the...
Q & A with Mikael Zewski
While the Canadian people love Lucian Bute & Jean Pascal what they crave more than ever is one of there own to reach such...
Q & A with Scott Quigg
One of Britain's most promising prospects is currently Scott Quigg, he boasts an impressive 21-0(14) record. He campaigns in the talented Super Bantamweight division...
