Former 3-division champion James “Lights Out” Toney (73-6-3, 44 KOs) will travel to Russia, to take on top-rated cruiserweight contender Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17 KOs), on Friday, November 4. This 12-round cruiserweight bout will take place at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow. Lebedev challenged WBO cruiserweight titlist Marco Huck last December, losing a split decision in … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Ring Magazine: Bible of Boxing or Book of the Dead? Magno’s Monday Rant
For those not familiar with the Monday Rant or me, personally, you should know that I'm not one of those boxing trivia nerds who waxes poetic about old boxing scribes or one of those guys who thinks that, because they once read an article in an old magazine about some booze-addled Irish boxer in the 30's, they actually know something about the sport. I get no tingling feeling … [Read more...]
Calderon Returns, Martirosyan Triumphs, Ndlovu Defends; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
Coliseo Mario 'Quijote' Morales, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico-- Former strawweight and junior flyweight champ, Ivan Calderon (35-2-1, 6 KOs) took a ten round split decision from journeyman, Felipe Rivas (9-10-1, 4 KOs) by scores of 97-93, 96-94, 94-96. Former junior featherweight champ, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (21-1-1, 18 KOs) stopped Roberto Carlos Leyva (27-15-1, 21 KOs) in the … [Read more...]
“Tyson” Marquez Drops Concepcion Three Times, Ends Bout in First Round
Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico-- Hernan Marquez (32-2, 5 KOs) avoided engaging in another war with Panama's Luis Concepcion (23-3, 18 KOs) by stopping the former world champ in the first round of their WBA world flyweight title bout Saturday night. Reigning titlist, Marquez, would drop his challenger three times en route to the first round stoppage, … [Read more...]
Franklin Lawrence Wins Big and Talks Bigger
Ringside coverage and pictures by Gary Purfield Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman put on their fifth card at the new Harrah’s casino in Chester PA, located minutes outside of Philadelphia. Joey Eye is looking to become a staple of Philly boxing by showcasing young talented fighters in competitive matches. The previous four shows have featured local fighters from Philly, … [Read more...]