by Gary Purfield The opening HBO TV bout this Saturday from Boardwalk Hall features a crossroads fight for two heavyweight contenders. Before Chad Dawson and Bernard Hopkins engage in their bitter rematch, two college educated Americans will battle for the opportunity to be seen as this country’s next best shot at heavyweight glory. In boxing, the crossroads fights often … [Read more...]
Seth Mitchell to face Chazz Witherspoon on April 28
Heavyweight contender Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (24-0-1, 18 KOs) will face Chazz “Gentleman” Witherspoon (30-2, 22 KOs) on April 28. Mitchell broke the news on his official Twitter account earlier today. The bout will serve as the co-feature to the Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson light heavyweight title bout main event. Mitchell, who has been featured multiple times on ShoBox, … [Read more...]
Vasquez-Spivey and Witherspoon-Quinn Headline in AC
By Gary Purfield This Saturday from the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, Dee Lee Promotions looks to put on a night of action fights with a card titled “Superbrawl 1.” The event features several fighters local to the Philadelphia and New Jersey area with nine total bouts, several of which look to be can’t-miss action fights. Headlining the card is a ten round … [Read more...]
Baldomir, Chagaev Squeak By: The Rest of Friday’s Action
from Fightnews: Baldomir edges Funes Former welterweight world champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir (46-13-6, 14 KOs) won a ten round split decision over fellow Argentinean Amilcar Funes (22-10, 17 KOs) in a jr middleweight bout on Friday night at the Estadio Aldo Cantoni in San Juan, Argentina. Baldomir started off strong and finished strong while Funes appeared to do enough … [Read more...]