On Saturday night, IBF/WBO/WBA heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53 KOs) brings his collection of world titles to the mecca of boxing to take on undefeated American contender Bryant Jennings (19-0, 10 KOs). HBO will broadcast the fight live from the Madison Square Garden, beginning at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT. Klitschko, who is largely ignored by American boxing fans … [Read more...]
Klitschko starts training for Jennings test; brings in young KO artist for sparring
Heavyweight ring king Wladimir Klitschko, 38, is entering his first weekend of training camp having begun his preparations for the upcoming Bryant Jennings (19-0-0, 10ko) test yesterday, Thursday. An undefeated fighter, Jennings trades shots with a champion who has extensive experience in taking a man's 'zero'. Wladimir, after all, has been responsible for the debut blemish … [Read more...]
America’s Top 10 Heavyweights
You know tough times have hit the heavyweight division in the United States when a 40+ year old veteran road warrior with an up and down recent won-loss tally sits at the top of the rankings. Sadly, a shrinking fan base and several other factors have contributed to America's best big men choosing to make money in other sports. A glimmer of hope is on the horizon, though, … [Read more...]
Andre Ward, Gary Shaw Fortify Roc Nation’s Boxing Presence
After spending months trying in vain to wedge itself into the boxing mainstream, Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports became a major player in the business in less than one full business day. On Friday, not only did Roc Nation add its first superstar to the team in undefeated super middleweight kingpin Andre Ward, but they also added an immediate veteran infrastructure and supporting … [Read more...]
Golovkin-Geale: Press Conference Quotes
By Phil Rivera New York, New York- Soon after Gennady Golovkin's third round stoppage of Daniel Geale in front of 8,500 fans at Madison Square Garden, the two fighters, along with Bryant Jennings--who beat Mike Perez in the nights co-feature--took questions from the press. Here are some quotes; Gary Shaw (Promoter of Bryant Jennings and Daniel Geale): "Bryant Jennings … [Read more...]