Undefeated WBA ‘super’ featherweight champion, Chris John (47-0-2, 22KOs), is back in action this September for his routine biannual title defense. This fight, against the cagey TBA marks an incredible 17th straight defense of a title he captured back in 2004 in Tokyo, Japan (that bout, which he won by unanimous decision, was the first time Dragon fought outside of … [Read more...]
Chris John looks for defense number 16 against Shoji Kimura on Saturday
Long-reigning WBA featherweight world champ, Chris John (46-0-2, 22 KOs) is looking to make the 16th defense of his title this Saturday against Japan's Shoji Kimura (24-4-2, 9 KOs) at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Indonesia's John has been champ since winning the interim version of the title back in 2003 against Oscar Leon. Since then, the crafty 32-year-old veteran has … [Read more...]
We’ll pay you NOT to fight; Magno’s Monday Rant
The tendency among boxing fans is to dwell on the sport's dream fights, but there is certainly a case to be made for addition by subtraction in the sport we love. So, in my one-man quest to save boxing and inspired by the U.S. government subsidies paid to farmers for not growing certain crops, here's a look at some upcoming fights that would've been better left … [Read more...]
Wlodarczyk Stops Green in Eleven (Full Fight Video); John, Yordan Victorious
Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (46-2-1, 33 KOs) made the third defense of his WBC cruiserweight title by stopping Australia's Danny Green (31-5, 27 KOs) in the eleventh round of their scheduled twelve round contest Wednesday in Mt. Claremont, Australia. For the full Fight, click on links below Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 On the undercard, Chris John (46-0-2, 22 KOs) made the … [Read more...]
Green Seeks Validation, Redemption Against WBC Champ, Wlodarczyk this Wednesday
Poland's Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (45-2-1, 35 KOs) is bringing his WBC cruiserweight title into enemy territory this Wednesday against Australia's homegrown hero, Danny Green (31-4, 27 KOs) at Challenge Stadium in Mt Claremont, Australia. The defending champ, nicknamed "El Diablo," is also bringing credibility as a top cruiserweight and hence, a chance for Green to redeem himself … [Read more...]