Shumenov halts Thomas Jr. Former WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov stops Bobby Thomas Jr with a TKO prior to round 6 in a cruiserweight bout Thomas Jr not backing to Shumenov as Shumenov attacks him power punches to the body. Shumenov countering his lesser foe with check hooks. Shumenov beginning to sit on his punches as the round progresses. Shumenov’s body … [Read more...]
Gavern Wants Tarver
"Will someone please pass along the message that I want to fight Antonio Tarver!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Heavyweight gatekeeper Jason Gavern is calling out Antonio Tarver via Facebook this morning. Tarver dispatched of Jonathan Banks last evening on ESPN's Thursday Night Fights. Gavern is 26-18-4 … [Read more...]
20 Contenders to Watch in 2015 (Part One)
Every year new champions are crowned, current champions are dethroned and many questions hang over of the head of contenders. In this day and age, a contender can be a champion but not necessarily the best in the division. A contender can be a former prospect ready to make the jump to the next level. In some cases, a contender is a former champ looking to make one last run at a … [Read more...]
Prospect Watch: 20 prospects to watch in 2015, Part 2
With 2014 quickly wrapping up, it’s time to look ahead to 2015. On the prospects to watch series, I’ll discuss 20 fighters who I believe will make, or break, their careers, in the next year. Now, I do not believe these are necessarily the 20 best prospects in boxing, just the top 20 with name recognition, ability and potential to breakout in the upcoming year. Let's take a … [Read more...]
“Deezol” Boone Returns to Action, 12/11
The dangerous Darnell Boone returns to action on December 11th in St. Petersburg, Fl. Cornerstone Boxing will promote the bout Although his record stands at 19-21, Boone is regarded as one of toughest in the game. His resume speaks for itself. Boone will face Dionisio Miranda of Columbia, Miranda is 22-9-2. The bout is for the NBA Middleweight Title, "I'm in great shape, … [Read more...]