by Tim Harrison Ishe Smith (25-5, 11 KOs) finally got over the proverbial hump, and won his first world title when he took a split decision over Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-5, 19 KOs) in front of Bundrage’s hometown crowd. The Masonic Theater in Detroit, Michigan was pro-Bundrage, but Smith was undeterred in ripping the IBF junior middleweight title from K-9’s clutches. In … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Peterson shakes off the rust, stops Holt in 8 on Friday Night Fights
by Tim Harrison IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (31-1, 16 KOs) successfully defended his title in front of his hometown fans at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. Former WBO junior welterweight titlist Kendall “Rated-R” Holt (28-6, 16 KOs) was in command early on, but wilted under the constant, precise pressure of Peterson, eventually succumbing to a heavy … [Read more...]
Cornelius Bundrage vs. Ishe Smith: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison The IBF junior middleweight title will make its annual appearance this Saturday night, when current title holder, 39-year-old Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-4, 19 KOs) defends against 34-year-old former “Contender” participant, Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (24-5, 11 KOs). The Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan will play host and Showtime Championship Boxing will … [Read more...]
Shobox: Hovhannisyan-Perez: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Showtime’s Shobox returns this Friday, February 22nd at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California. Headlining the show will be undefeated lightweight, Art Hovhannisyan (15-0-2, 8 KOs) taking on Alejandro Perez (16-3-1, 11 KOs) in a scheduled 10 round bout. Hovhannisyan is a three time amateur Armenian National lightweight champion and holds a great deal of … [Read more...]
David Price takes on Tony “The Tiger” Thompson this Saturday
This Saturday, live from the Echo Arena in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom, Tony "The Tiger" Thompson (36-3, 24 KOs) is back in action after a seven month vacation as he takes on hometown hero David Price (15-0, 13 KOs) in his own back yard. Price currently holds the BBBofC Brittish heavyweight title as well as the Commonwealth heavyweight title. The undefeated Briton … [Read more...]