The ‘Ole’ Mongoose: Archie Moore By Simon Graham Due to my love of history and of course boxing I am able to take great delight in spending whatever time I have to myself researching the many great fighters we all know and admire, especially the fighters from the golden era’s. We know their names but … Continue reading The ‘Ole’ Mongoose: Archie Moore
Holmes vs Cooney: The Good the Bad and the Ugly By Simon Graham As the heavyweight champion of the world during the 1980s Larry Holmes continually found himself the outcast, boxing pundits, experts and fans would consistently diminish the boxing legacy that Holmes was forging for himself. Holmes on numerous occasions would ask what more … Continue reading Holmes vs Cooney: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Great British Heavyweight Fights By Sean Bastow Over the years Britain has seen some of the best domestic heavyweight clashes, and on July 13th Daniel Dubois and Nathan Gorman go head to head for the right to be the British heavyweight champion. This fight has been brewing for some time with both fighters having been … Continue reading Three Great British Heavyweight Fights
Jermall Charlo Retains His World Title In front of a sold out crowd of his hometown fans, WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo defended his new title for the first time and kept his unbeaten record in dominating fashion against Brandon Adams Saturday night at NRG Arena live on SHOWTIME. In a near-shutout unanimous decision, … Continue reading Jermall Charlo Retains His World Title
ANDRADE DOMINATES SULECKI IN HOMETOWN DEFENSE ‘Boo Boo’ floors and shuts-out Pole in Providence Demetrius Andrade produced a dominant performance in shutting out Maciej Sulecki to defend his WBO World Middleweight title for the second time against Maciej Sulecki at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, live on DAZN in the US and … Continue reading ANDRADE DOMINATES SULECKI IN HOMETOWN DEFENSE
An Interview With Former World Champion Angel Manfredy By Sean Bastow Inside The Mind Of "El Diablo" It is the 30th October 1974, and the biggest fight of the decade is about to take place in Zaire between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Meanwhile, in Gary, Indiana the birth of another great warrior had just … Continue reading An Interview With Former World Champion Angel Manfredy
Tyler Denny Ramping Up The Rounds Tyler Denny believes ramping up the rounds could be a dress rehearsal for bigger things as he chases more battles for belts. The former Midlands middleweight champion and English title challenger is determined to build a path towards further opportunities. He first headlines BCB Promotions’ summer offering at Walsall … Continue reading Tyler Denny Ramping Up The Rounds
Lightweight Thunder: Commey Stops Beltran in 8 The young champion took the old veteran to school. Richard "RC" Commey made the first defense of his IBF world lightweight title, knocking down former world champion Ray Beltran four times en route to an eighth-round knockout in front of 2,795 fans at Pechanga Resort Casino. "Beltran showed … Continue reading Lightweight Thunder: Commey Stops Beltran in 8
ESTRADA SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING USA Mexican pound-for-pound ace to announce World title defense next week Juan Francisco Estrada has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing USA and Zanfer Promotions. Estrada (39-3 26 KOs) came out on top in an epic rematch with Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in April at The Forum in … Continue reading ESTRADA SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING USA
Gerry Cooney Autobiography New Book Explores The Triumphs & Tribulations of Former Heavyweight Contender “Gentleman Gerry” Cooney – Interviews Available Beginning in the late 1970s, “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney’s professional boxing career was marked by exhilarating fights, exciting wins, and a powerful left hook. In 1982, Cooney landed a lucrative match against world heavyweight champion Larry … Continue reading Gerry Cooney Autobiography
