In 2017, Anthony Joshua went from exciting young heavyweight titlist to bonafide star with his thrilling eleven-round TKO victory over former champ and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. And the 28-year-old may finish off the best year of his career thus far with official acknowledgement of his ascension to superstar status by winning the BBC’s coveted Sports Personality … [Read more...]
Alexander Povetkin takes on Carlos Takam this Friday from Moscow
Former heavyweight belt holder Alexander Povetkin (27-1, 19 KOs) returns to action on Friday night, when he squares off against Carlos Takam (30-1-1, 23 KOs) from Moscow, Russia. Povetkin, who held a paper version of the WBA’s heavyweight crown (Wladimir Klitschko is the recognized champion) from 2011 to 2013, is angling for another potential title shot. This time, however, … [Read more...]
Key Remaining Fights of 2014: Heavyweight
2014 is three-quarters finished and, in many ways, it has been every bit as disappointing as 2013 was exhilarating. However, even though there are just about three months left in the year, hope is not lost for a year-saving finish. Beginning with the heavyweights, here's a look at the key remaining fights of 2014 within each weight class. (All of this, of course, is … [Read more...]
Sacre Blah: Pascal decisions Bute in disappointing showdown, Perez and Takam draw
Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada-- The first "major" fight 0f 2014 turned out to be a major disappointment as Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17 KOs) gave an uneven performance in taking a unanimous decision over Lucian Bute (31-2, 24 KOs) by scores of 116-112, 117-111, and 117-110. (The Boxing Tribune scored the bout 116-112, also for Pascal) This battle of adopted Canadians, … [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...]