By Gary Purfield What is it about this sport that everything is wrong or at its best, ass backwards? No, I am not talking about too many weight classes, too many belts, greedy promoters, corrupt sanctioning bodies, or the myriad of other issues about the sport of boxing. While many an article can be devoted to all of the aforementioned topics, that is not the focus of this … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Wonjongkam Defends Against Jaro in Thailand, Friday
This Friday, long-reigning WBC flyweight champ, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (83-3-2, 44 KOs) looks to make the eight consecutive defense of his second title reign against Filipino challenger, Sonny Boy Jaro (33-10-5, 23 KOs) in Chonburi, Thailand. Wonjongkam, a two-time WBC flyweight titlist, has an astounding 24-1-2 record in world title fights and has been a fixture on the world … [Read more...]
Dereck Chisora banned by WBC
by Kelsey McCarson The WBC released a statement today indicating they have banned heavyweight Dereck Chisora indefinitely due to his well publicized behavior before, during and after his recent title bout loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Among other things, Chisora slapped Klitschko during the weigh in for the bout, spat water into Wladimir Klitschko's … [Read more...]
Joan Guzman to face Jesus Pabon: FNF Preview
By Fox Doucette Junior welterweight is the most loaded division in boxing, and 35-year-old fringe contender Joan Guzman (31-0-1, 18 KOs) looks to make a late-career run at a title in a fourth weight class. He gets a chance to showcase his abilities on national television as he takes on lightly-regarded Jesus Pabon (17-2, 11 KOs) in the main event of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights … [Read more...]
Early Fight of the Year Candidate: Oscar Ibarra vs. Juan Jose Montes (Video)
Follow the links for the full fight between Oscar Ibarra (27-6, 18 KOs) and Juan Jose "Goofy" Montes (22-2, 14 KOs) for the vacant IBF international super flyweight title last Saturday Night in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Rd. 4 Rd. 5 Rd. 6 Rd. 7 Rd. 8 Rd. 9 Rd. 10 Rd. 11 Rd. 12 … [Read more...]