FRANK WARREN STATEMENT The British Boxing Board of Control had an embarrassing climb down today – withdrawing its threat to automatically terminate all of its members’ licences if they participate in the Haye v Chisora fight. I still take the Board’s threat to call me to account for my role …
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Canelo Alvarez Comments On Paul Williams Injury
After hearing the terrible news about former World Champion Paul Williams being paralyzed in a motorcycle accident this past weekend, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez, who was scheduled to fight Williams in September, commented on the tragic situation. PHOTO BY Gene Blevins/Hogan Photos “I am very upset about …
Read More »Quebec Scene: Tavoris Cloud vs. Jean Pascal; Jo Jo Dan, and more!
By Hans Olson Still nursing the Froch/Bute hangover, the Quebec region’s boxing scene received a shot in the arm when it was officially announced Tuesday that Jean Pascal vs. Tavoris Cloud was set. The fight—which on paper looks appears to be a damn good one—will air live on Showtime Championship …
Read More »What Now For Nike and Manny Pacquiao?
by Charles Jay In the midst of the brouhaha over Manny Pacquiao last week, a petition by the Courage Campaign got image-conscious Nike scared. The company that has an endorsement deal with the fighter obviously got the creeps as to what they thought were incendiary remarks about same-sex marriage on …
Read More »Antonio Tarver vs Lateef Kayode Preview
By Michael Montero This Saturday night in Carson, California Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver, 29-6 (20 KOs), defends his IBO cruiserweight title against undefeated contender, Lateef Kayode, 18-0 (14 KOs), a native of Nigeria now living and training in Los Angeles. The stacked undercard features a great match between undefeated WBA …
Read More »Ex-Bute Advisor: “Lucian Has The Strength to Come Back”
By Hans Olson “I couldn’t believe my eyes—it’s not I thought would happen,” said promoter Chris Ganescu of Gankor Promotions to Boxing Insider on Tuesday evening in regards to former super middleweight champion Lucian Bute’s brutal loss to Carl Froch last Saturday in England. A Romanian born Montreal resident, Ganescu …
Read More »Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora Talks To Steve Bunce
Dereck Chisora talks to Steve Bunce about his upcoming fight with David Haye. Leave a Comment
Read More »Dyah Davis Headlines Showtime Undercard Event Sat Night on Showtime Extreme
Golden Boy sent out the following: Before the SHOWTIME televised quadrupleheader “Four Warned” takes place on Saturday, June 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., the action will get underway with four additional intriguing matchups that are expected to have fans on their feet from start to finish. …
Read More »Breaking Down Lucian Bute’s Brutal Loss with Russ Anber
By Hans Olson It’s been a few days since Lucian Bute’s shocking fifth round knockout loss to Carl “The Cobra” Froch, and with that, we look for more perspective. Tuesday, Boxing Insider caught up with one of boxing’s best analysts, Russ Anber, who was ringside in Nottingham calling the fight …
Read More »Interview w Fres Oquendo – Calls out Arreola and Talks PEDs
Interview and Photo by Sam Geraci Sam: Congrats on your May 25th 9th round TKO victory over Joey Abell. How did you feel in that fight as compared to earlier in your career? Fres Oquendo: Thanks. I’m healthier now than I was in my twenties for the simple fact that …
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