By: William Holmes On Saturday, HBO will broadcast a world championship bout in the middleweight division between division kingpin Sergio “Maravilla’ Martinez and challenger Matthew “Mack the Knife” Macklin. While Macklin may not be the big name that Martinez previously desired, the did choose an opponent that will likely bring …
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Tapia, Alejo, Farrell, & Bentley In Action In AC Saturday
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (March 15, 2012)—This Saturday night four members of Pound 4 Pound Promotions stable will be in action as part of a big night of action at Ballys in Atlantic City. In the main event, Farah Ennis (18-1, 12 KO’s) will take on Dion Savage (11-2, 6 KO’s) …
Read More »Irish Micky Ward And Dickie Eklund – The Real Fighters – Hit The U.K
In March 2011 the Blockbuster Film “The Fighter”, which told the story of boxing legends “Irish” Micky Ward (played by Mark Wahlberg) and his brother Dickie Eklund (played by Christian Bale), burst on to the silver screen. The film, which portrayed the family’s journey from despair to the top of …
Read More »2003 BoxingInsider.com Interview with WWE’s Undertaker at UFC 43
BoxingInsider.com: Do you get any pointers from watching the UFC or incorporate any of the styles into your training and arsenal of pro wrestling moves? The Undertaker: Oh definatly. I come out here. I study this. I am a big fan of UFC and Mixed Martial Arts. I try and …
Read More »Dereck Chisora Banned “Indefinitely” by British Boxing Board of Control
By Johnny Walker According to reports out of the UK, British heavyweight contender Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora has been banned from fighting “indefinitely” by the British Boxing Board of Control. “Del Boy” banned indefinitely “He not only let himself and his family down, but all those licence holders who behave …
Read More »Unbeaten heavyweight Mariusz Wach takes on Tye Fields, on Atlantic City card
Unbeaten heavyweight Mariusz Wach takes on Tye Fields, on Atlantic City card PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 6, 2012) – Contrary to popular belief, the heavyweight division is alive and well in professional boxing, and Classic Entertainment & Sports is ready to showcase one of the best and brightest on March 24th. …
Read More »Khan – Peterson press conference interviews, Joe Calzaghe, Davies & Spencer Fearon
WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and former champion Amir Khan came face to face in London for the first time since their incredible fight (Capital Showdon) in Washington DC in December 2012.With a rematch called “No Doubt” slated for the 19th of May 2012 in Las Vegas , …
Read More »Former Junior Welterweight Titlist Kendall Holt on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Boxing Legend Roy Jones Jr. to Work Kendall Holt’s Corner Studio Host Bernardo Osuna Makes Ringside Debut on ESPN2 ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will feature two top contenders – former Junior Welterweight titlist Kendall “Rated R” Holt (27-5, 15 KOs) and Junior Welterweight Tim “The Pitbull” …
Read More »Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin: Things To Remember
by Charles Jay Here are some things to keep in mind regarding Saturday’s Sergio Martinez-Matthew Macklin middleweight fight at Madison Square Garden, to be televised on HBO: While Matthew Macklin has, for all intents and purposes, been a full-fledged middleweight since early 2004, Sergio Martinez has been a middleweight through …
Read More »Amir Khan Vs Lamont Peterson II full London press conference Video
WBA and IBF light-welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and former champion Amir Khan came face to face in London for the first time since their incredible fight (Capital Showdon) in Washington DC in December 2012.With a rematch called “No Doubt” slated for the 19th of May 2012 in Las Vegas , …
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