Michael Katz, an award-winning writer for The New York Times , New York Daily News , MaxBoxing and others, has died at the age of 85. Remembered by peers as much for what might generously be described as a cantankerous nature as…
Martin Bakole is one win away from getting his chance at a major world title. | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images
If Martin Bakole beats Efe Ajagba his promoter will look to immediately enforce mandatory IBF title opportunity.…
Today, twenty years ago, ring legend Arturo Gatti scored another big win that set up a massive fight for “Thunder.” On January 29th, 2005, Gatti, the WBC champion at 140 pounds, met veteran Jesse James Leija. Once again, “The Human Highlight Reel” fought in his…
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Shane McGuigan has revealed the extent to which he and Boxxer are investing in Adam Azim’s development outside of the ring. On Saturday at London’s Wembley Arena, the promising junior welterweight fights Sergey Lipinets, a proven veteran of contests with Jaron “Boots” Ennis and…
Tony Sims considers George Liddard to have the potential to emulate Darren Barker and John Ryder. Liddard, on Friday at the Indigo at London’s O2 Arena, fights Derrick Osaze in his 11th professional contest and that which perhaps represents his first true test. The…
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Craig Richards has linked up with Tony Sims as he attempts to revive his career. The light heavyweight, who fights Padraig McCrory on the undercard of Lewis Crocker-Paddy Donovan at Belfast’s SSE Arena on March 1, had been training under Shane McGuigan but, having previously…
Albert Bell is no stranger to adversity. His career and life have had plenty. The former junior lightweight contender is now a lightweight, a change he is hoping will vault him to a new opportunity. Bell, 26-0 (9 KOs), will return on April 12…
David Benavidez said in an interview that he believes he can lure Canelo Alvarez up to 175 to face him by defeating David Morrell on Saturday, February 1st, then defeating the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 winner to become the undisputed champion.
Benavidez believes…
Super middleweight Diego Pacheco passed another test on Saturday, although his 12-round unanimous decision victory over Steven Nelson wasn’t easy. With the win, a fight with Edgar Berlanga might now be closer than ever. The 23-year-old Pacheco saw the step-up bout highlight both features…