All Entries in the "Interviews" Category
Kaliesha West is Ready to Lead Women’s Boxing Into the Spotlight
As the sun breaks the horizon in the East, “Joe and Jane Boxing Fan” reluctantly rise from their beds and shuffle around the kitchen in a subdued haze. When Joe and Jane finally leave for work in the morning, Kaliesha West might be gutting out the last few rounds of sparring for the day, only [...]
Victor Vasquez Brings his Show to AC
Story and Photos by Gary Purfield Gym Visit: Rivera Rec Center North Philadelphia with Victor Vasquez and trainer Billy Briscoe According to Billy Briscoe, who currently trains Gabriel Rosado and Victor Vasquez among other Philadelphia fighters out of the Rivera Rec Center in North Philadelphia, you don’t change a fighter’s style, you work with what [...]
Anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace: Dhafir Smith’s Throwback Boxing Journey
Photos and story by Gary Purfield How many fighters today have records of 15-0 or 20-0? How many of them are truly that good and how many of them are products of careful matchmaking and soft opposition? On the flipside of the coin is the question, how many fighters out there are far better than [...]
Main Events hoping Plan B is an A
Young Undefeated Heavyweights Bryant Jennings and Maurice Byarm look to seize the opportunity By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions and NBC thought they had the right matchup to kick off their Fight Night series that will begin this Saturday from the Arena in Philadelphia and will air four more times in 2012. Pitting two proven [...]
Gabe Rosado out to Make a Statement on NBC Sports
Philly Jr. Middleweight Gabriel Rosado believes his time is coming to be the face of Philadelphia boxing. Rosado will face Jesus Soto Karass in Saturday’s co-feature on Saturday’s NBC Sports card from the Arena in Philadelphia.
Teon Kennedy: Back, Relaxed, and Ready
Interview and background with Teon Kennedy as he prepares for FNF and coming back from his first loss.
Andre Dirrell Comes Back in a Post-Super Six World
Andre Dirrell on his return to the ring.
Fighters Fight: Jermain Taylor’s Return
Jermain Taylor and promoter Lou Dibella talk about Taylor’s return to the ring this Friday on ShoBox.
Prospect, Tony Luis: Fighting, Working, and Moving Up
Meet up and coming prospect, Tony Luis out of Cornwall Canada, near Montreal. His struggles go beyond the ring and into the hearts of at-risk youth in his community.
Riddick Bowe on his Return to the Ring: “Why Not Now?”
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe sat down with The Boxing Tribune’s Kelsey McCarson recently to discuss his planned 2012 comeback, his epic wars with Evander Holyfield, and what he really thinks about the Klitschko brothers.
Seth Mitchell: “I want to be on the big stage.”
American heavyweight hopeful, Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell makes his HBO debut on Saturday December 10. He spoke to The Boxing Tribune’s Tim Harrison about his upcoming fight, his career, and his expectations.
Abner Mares is Focused on Agbeko Rematch, Setting the Record Straight
IBF bantamweight champion Abner Mares talked to The Boxing Tribune’s Tim Harrison about his December 3 rematch with Joseph Agbeko, their controversial first fight, and putting it behind him.
Mike Jones on his way to the Garden and a Title Shot
Gary Purfield talks with Mike Jones and trainer Vaughn Jackson from training camp at Joe Hand Gym about the biggest bout of Jones’ career this Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
Garrett Wilson Wants All Cruisers
Gym visit and interview with Garrett Wilson who defends his USBA belt this Saturday vs. Chuck Mussachio this Saturday at Bally’s Atlantic City.
Ronald Cruz: Impressive In and Out of the Ring
Interview and gym notes from Ronald Cruz’s training camp as he prepares for Anges Adjaho. Also, an intimate look into the family life of a fighter on the rise.
