Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland-- Robert Helenius (17-0, 11 KOs) took a close, disputed split decision, claiming the European heavyweight title against the UK's Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KOs) in front of a partisan crowd on Saturday. Chisora boxed well, moving in and out and working on the 6ft 7 Helenius' body. Meanwhile, Helenius worked to measure the distance and place … [Read more...]
Heavyweights Alexander Povetkin, Robert Helenius Headline Doubleheader
Undefeated heavyweights Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) and Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) hope to make the afternoon go by a little faster for fight fans Saturday, December 3rd. As the boxing world eagerly anticipates the passing of time leading up to Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito 2, the two talented heavyweights will try to separate themselves from the rest of the … [Read more...]
Heavyweight Happenings: News and Notes from Around the Divsion
Despite reports that David Haye was angling for a fight against Vitali Klitschko, it appears that Haye has instead decided to retire on his 31st birthday just as he promised himself. While many fight fans might be glad to see the brash-mouthed Haye’s boxing career go gentle into that good night, he was at minimum a fighter who brought attention to a sport and a division that … [Read more...]
Cedric Boswell back in action against Kertson Manswell, Saturday June 4
Veteran heavyweight Cedric “The Boz” Boswell (34-1, 26 KO) will be back in action on Saturday June 4, less than 3 months after his last victory. Boswell is set to take on Kertson Manswell (20-2, 15 KO), from Hollywood, Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Following a 10-round TKO loss to Jameel McCline in 2003, Boswell, now 41, was inactive for nearly 3 years. An … [Read more...]