Former undisputed middleweight champion, Jermain Taylor (29-4-1, 18 KOs) will take on Minnesota's Caleb Truax (18-0-1, 10 KOs) at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi as the main event of Showtime's ShoBox program. Taylor, who is fighting for the second time since a 26-month retirement from the sport, decisioned Bernard Hopkins twice in 2005 to become … [Read more...]
Ramos-Rigondeaux Bout Now Set for Jan. 20
By Fox Doucette Cuban amateur legend and fast-rising contender Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs) looks to capture a world title in only his ninth pro fight as he takes on WBA junior featherweight champ Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 KOs) at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Friday night, January 20th. Rigondeaux, who successfully defected from Cuba in 2009 after a long and … [Read more...]
Antwun Echols: How Long is Too Long?
by Paul Magno Fighting at the Armory in St. Paul, Minnesota, three-time world title challenger, Antwun Echols, dropped a unanimous decision last Saturday to undefeated Mid-Western club prospect, Caleb Truax. By all accounts, it was a competitive, entertaining bout with both fighters making their case for victory, but anyone familiar with the fight game has to be puzzled … [Read more...]