BAUMGARDNER DEFENDS UNDISPUTED CROWN AGAINST LINARDATOU IN DETROIT ON JULY 15

BAUMGARDNER DEFENDS UNDISPUTED CROWN AGAINST LINARDATOU IN DETROIT ON JULY 15 ‘The Bomb’ seeks revenge in rematch with Greek foe – Hitchins and Love clash – Andy Cruz makes pro debut Alycia Baumgardner will defend her undisputed World Super-Featherweight title against Christina Linardatou at The Masonic Temple Detroit in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday July 15, live worldwide on … Continue reading BAUMGARDNER DEFENDS UNDISPUTED CROWN AGAINST LINARDATOU IN DETROIT ON JULY 15 →

A Boxing Memory: Berbick vs Tyson

A Boxing Memory: Berbick vs Tyson Angelo Dundee was in the corner. The losing corner. His fighter Trevor Berbick had just been annihilated by a young rampaging Mike Tyson. When asked how do you beat Tyson, Dundee replied, ''With a gun.'' Tyson at 20 had just become the youngest world heavyweight champion in history. A … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Berbick vs Tyson →

Press Conference Notes: Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko Ready for Saturday’s UNDISPUTED Lightweight Showdown

Press Conference Notes: Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko Ready for Saturday's UNDISPUTED Lightweight Showdown Two kings. One undisputed title. Devin “The Dream” Haney (29-0, 15 KOs) is set to defend his undisputed lightweight championship against Ukraine's three-division world champion Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko (17-2, 11 KOs) this Saturday, May 20, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Haney vs. Lomachenko will stream … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko Ready for Saturday’s UNDISPUTED Lightweight Showdown →

TAYLOR VS. CAMERON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

TAYLOR VS. CAMERONFINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Thank you Chris and Darren, and thank you everyone for your patience. A huge media turnout here as we approach in my opinion one of the biggest moments in the history of Irish boxing. One of the biggest moments in the history of Irish … Continue reading TAYLOR VS. CAMERON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES →

Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor: Big Fight Preview & Prediction

Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Make no mistake, Katie Taylor could have taken a far safer route for her long-awaited homecoming. Once Amanda Serrano had pulled out injured, not many would have cared who would be in the opposite corner. But Taylor has picked almost certainly the toughest test out … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron vs Katie Taylor: Big Fight Preview & Prediction →

A Boxing Memory: Bobby Chacon

A Boxing Memory: Bobby Chacon The Hall of Famer Bobby Chacon fought hard. He lived hard. Because of both, his prime was cut short. His life also. Chacon was only 64 when he sadly passed away in 2016. The old warrior had long been suffering from dementia pugilistica, and a fall he suffered in a … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Bobby Chacon →

Al Mitchell: A Life in Boxing

Al Mitchell: A Life in Boxing By Matt Elliott On the 31st October this year, as doorbells around the world prepare themselves for the annual onslaught of trick-and-treaters desperately seeking out their next hit of candy, the revered boxing coach Alfred Mitchell, affectionally known as ‘Coach Al’, will be sitting down to celebrate his eightieth … Continue reading Al Mitchell: A Life in Boxing →

Boxing Media: A Touch of Balance

Boxing Media: A Touch of Balance One article by Eliott Worsell in Boxing News might not quite have started a full-blown Civil War in the world of boxing media, but it has most certainly opened a deep chasm of debate. A little bit of ageism, snobbery, resentment, lack of acceptance, and understanding from both sides … Continue reading Boxing Media: A Touch of Balance →

Al Mitchell (on Mikaela Mayer): “She listens, she trains hard and with each fight, I see her getting better and better.”

Al Mitchell (on Mikaela Mayer): “She listens, she trains hard and with each fight, I see her getting better and better.” By Matt Elliott When Al Mitchell started on his coaching journey, he could never have predicted that he would end up training females, let alone helping to guide the professional career of one of … Continue reading Al Mitchell (on Mikaela Mayer): “She listens, she trains hard and with each fight, I see her getting better and better.” →

A Boxing Memory: The Thrilla in Manila

A Boxing Memory: The Thrilla in Manila “Ali and Frazier weren’t fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world. They were fighting for the heavyweight championship of each other.” Thomas Hauser In 1975, at the time of their third and final meeting, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier weren’t quite damaged beyond repair. That would come later. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: The Thrilla in Manila →