“…health and safety of fighters must be protected to the greatest extent possible…national, uniform health and safety regulations must be instituted and enforced.” – Lou DiBella, speaking after the passing of Leavander Johnson Leavander Johnson (34-5-2, 26 KO’s) *IBF lightweight champion. Born: 12-24-1969, Died: 9-22-2005 The 35 year old lightweight had realized a … [Read more...]
Fallen Warriors (Part One)
Boxing is a blood sport, and an unsuccessful one for the majority of its participants. As a spectator we see the glory and the money that a successful career in the sweet science can bring, but it’s easy to forget that there’s countless fighters that don’t gain fame or fortune for all their efforts; some end up dead broke, homeless, or permanently injured. Some lose their … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: April 22nd – 25th, 2015
4/22 – Juan Carlos Reveco (35-2, 19 KO’s) vs. Kazuto Ioka (17-1, 10 KO’s) - Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan Defending the WBA flyweight title for the ninth time, Reveco fights for the second time in Japan. The two division world champ hasn’t lost since 2007 and has won 12 world title bouts since then. Ioka is a former minimum-weight and light flyweight champ … [Read more...]
Head to Head at Buckhead: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
This Saturday, April 25th, the Buckhead Fight Club in Atlanta Georgia will host the Women’s International Clash of Champions. The event, an Olympic style duel will pit the U.S. elite women boxers against China’s elite team in an event that will feature action in all of the women’s amateur weight divisions. The event is the first of its kind in the U.S. since 2001, when the … [Read more...]
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov: The Boxing Tribune Preview
This one has “Fight of the Year” written all over it. When Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34 KO’s) and Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KO’s) face off this Saturday, the fans can look forward to a battle to be fought primarily on offense; two skilled and aggressive warriors known to never take a step back. Solid chins, heavy hands, and a battle tested mentality aim to make this contest … [Read more...]