Former IBF light flyweight champion Yessica Chavez (22-4-3, 4 KO’s) won the vacant WBC International light flyweight title with a 10 round unanimous decision over Norj Guro (7-5-1, 4 KO’s) at Centro de Usos Multiples in Sinaloa, Mexico. “Kika” had the edge in all aspects of the contest: speed, accuracy, footwork and defense saw the new champ land crisp combinations and counter … [Read more...]
Norway Legalizes Boxing After Three-Decade Ban
Tuesday in Oslo, a vote held in Norwegian parliament passed by a close margin of 54-48 to once again legalize professional boxing in Norway after a 33 year ban. The sport has been illegal since 1981. The “Knockout Law” was voted in during June of that year, 54-24, the law banning any sport where winning or scoring of points could come by way of knockout. Those in … [Read more...]
Ted the Bull’s Boxing Awards for 2014
"Terence Crawford is the nearest thing we will get to Floyd once he leaves."—Alan Peddie "Lomachenko is a guy who makes you believe that you're watching something out of the ordinary when you see him fight."—Max Kellerman "When I first met him [Anthony Joshua] I couldn’t believe he was bigger than me – an inch taller at 6ft 6in. I thought oh my God. Then I thought oh … [Read more...]
Braekhus Injury Update and The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
As reported Saturday night by The Boxing Tribune, world welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus (27-0, 7 KO’s) retained the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF titles with a dominant performance over IBO and GBC title-holder Jennifer Retzke (15-2-1, 9 KO’s) in Denmark. During the contest, Braekhus injured her right foot and it’s being reported that she’ll be laid up for at least a month. She … [Read more...]
Braekhus Takes “All” Over Retzke in “All or Nothing”
Tonight in Frederiksberg, Denmark, boxings' “First Lady”, Cecilia Braekhus (27-0, 7 KO’s) retained the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF welterweight titles with a unanimous 10 round decision over Jennifer Retzke (15-2-1, 9 KO’s) at the Falconer Centeret. The bout, billed as "All or Nothing" was part of a 12 fight Nordic Fight Night card by Sauerland Promotion. The defending champ … [Read more...]