Russian juggernaut Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3-0, 17ko) slugs it out with fellow knockout puncher Lucas Matthysse (36-3-0, 34ko) at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, next month, in a fight that the industry are pre-billing as an early fight of the year candidate. For former WBO super lightweight title holder Provodnikov, who stopped Jose Luis Castillo in … [Read more...]
Klitschko starts training for Jennings test; brings in young KO artist for sparring
Heavyweight ring king Wladimir Klitschko, 38, is entering his first weekend of training camp having begun his preparations for the upcoming Bryant Jennings (19-0-0, 10ko) test yesterday, Thursday. An undefeated fighter, Jennings trades shots with a champion who has extensive experience in taking a man's 'zero'. Wladimir, after all, has been responsible for the debut blemish … [Read more...]
Is unbeaten Haymon fighter really the next Golovkin?
The middleweight division has long been one of boxing's most resplendent. From the foray of double-hard blacksmith Bob Fitzsimmons in 1891 to the Africanized honey bee-like barrage of punches that Harry Greb was able to dispatch a hat-trick of decades later. From the irrepressible reign of consensus don Sugar Ray Robinson to the teak tough Tony Zale, the deadly dandy Carlos … [Read more...]
Eubank Jnr and Fury post KO wins; Frampton sets up Quigg showdown after Avalos beatdown
Three popular British / Northern Irish prizefighters kicked off their debut outing of 2015 with thumping victories as Chris Eubank Jnr bounced back from a recent loss by bullying Dmitry Chudinov, Tyson Fury nailed Christian Hammer and Carl Frampton stopped Chris Avalos in an early contender for performance of the year. Both Eubank Jnr and Fury boxed in South London at the … [Read more...]
Amir Khan v Devon Alexander – The Boxing Tribune preview
Amir Khan returns to prime-time boxing tomorrow evening, Saturday, as he collides with American southpaw Devon Alexander for the WBC silver welterweight trinket on a star-studded bill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Victory is essential if Khan is to realise his ambitions of having an explosive 2015 as he could become one of the sport's top earners next year. Should he, as … [Read more...]