The first fight ended in frustration and disappointment for boxers, fans in attendance and TV viewers around the UK and elsewhere It was supposed to be the showdown that would begin to establish the pecking order in the British super bantamweight division. There are 3 clear from the rest of the pack. Scott Quigg (24-0-1, 17 KOs), his opponent for a second time of asking, … [Read more...]
Hitman returns for an Eastern European assignment
It seemed somewhat improbable 3 years ago, as he lay trying to unscramble his faculties on a Las Vegas canvas. It seemed highly unlikely a year or so later when he finally announced his retirement and turned his attentions to promoting and training. It seemed downright impossible when revelations surfaced of his drug use and the suicidal depression that had swallowed him … [Read more...]
The Cobra looking to unleash his own Mack Attack and set up big year of rematches
Widely regarded as the #1 fighter in Great Britain, Carl 'The Cobra' Froch (29-2 21 KOs) makes the first defence of the IBF Super Middleweight strap he ripped from Lucian Bute in a 5 round blitz this coming Saturday in his backyard, the Capital FM Arena, Nottingham against American, Yusaf Mack (31-4 17 KOs). This could be considered something of a 'rest' after a 4 year, 8 … [Read more...]
Wladimir Klitschko defends titles this Saturday
Wladimir Klitschko defends his WBA Super, IBF, WBO, and WBA belts this coming saturday night against Polish challenger, Mariusz Wach in the O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany. Klitschko (58-3 with 50 KOs) will be expected to retain against unbeaten Wach (27-0 with 15 KOs) despite the recent passing of the champion's trainer and mentor, Emmanuel Steward. Wach has a rare … [Read more...]
Witter is a ‘no hitter’ as Gavin starts his overdue ascent at 147
It was a fight that had many reaching for their pillows…not to cover their faces from the bloody war that was unfolding, rather to get some important beauty sleep. This author needs more than most let me tell you but the duel for the British Welterweight title between champion Junior ‘The Hitter’ Witter (now 41-6-2 with 22 KOs) and challenger Frankie Gavin (now 14-0 with 10 … [Read more...]