by Johnny Walker It doesn't seem that long ago that fans of the heavyweifght division in boxing were very stoked about an upcoming Germany-based, Russian heavyweight who fought under the now defunct Universum banner, an unbeaten, muscular, good-looking athlete named Denis Boytsov. While not having the size that current successful heavyweights like the Klitschko Brothers, … [Read more...]
Johnson stops Leapai, Takam KOs Botha; The rest of Saturday’s Action
For a report on the Pavlik-Jaco bout, click HERE For a report on the Linares-Thompson bout, click HERE Doomben Racecourse, Ascot, Queensland, Australia-- Heavyweight, Kevin Johnson (26-1-1, 12 KOs) stopped Australia's Alex Leapai (25-4-3, 20 KOs) in the ninth round of their scheduled twelve. Gymnase Jean Richepin, Noisy-le-Grand, Seine-Saint-Denis, … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson set to take on Alex Leapai in Australia
Former heavyweight title contender Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (25-1-1, 11 KOs) takes on Alex Leapai (25-3-3, 20 KOs) on Sunday, April 1, at the Doomben Racecourse in Ascot, Queensland, Australia, in a 12-round bout. Known as a slick type of boxer, Johnson might be most famous for no-showing in his heavily-hyped 2009 heavyweight title fight with long-time WBC heavyweight … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson vs. Alex Leapai postponed until April 1
The heavyweight bout between American contender Kevin Johnson (25-1-1, 11 KOs) and Australian Alex Leapai (25-3-3, 20 KOs), which was scheduled for March 18, has been postponed two weeks. The fight has been rescheduled to take place April 1. Johnson will be seeking to continue his winning ways in hopes of earning another title shot, while Leapai will be aiming for his … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson Seeks Redemption Down Under
Once beaten American Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (25-1-1, 11 KOs) returns to the ring this weekend in Australia hoping to rekindle his status as one of America’s few notable heavyweight contenders. Johnson, who lost virtually every round in his 2009 title challenge against WBC champion Vitali Klitschko, is scheduled to face Alex Leapai (25-3-3, 20 KOs) for the IBF Australian … [Read more...]