by Kelsey McCarson As you probably already know, the World Boxing Council drew the ire of boxing fans all over the world recently when they decided to strip reigning junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley due to so-called “inactivity” – despite it being a good 6 months before the WBC rulebook states they would strip the championship from a fighter (after a full year of … [Read more...]
Alexander and Cloud Win in Very Different Fashion on HBO’s BAD
Family Arena, Saint Charles, Missouri -- In a "must win" contest in the rough jr. welterweight division, St. Louis native, Devon Alexander (22-1, 13 KOs) came away with a 10-round split decision victory over Argentina's heavy-handed Lucas Matthysse (28-2, 26 KOs) The fight, an HBO Boxing After Dark feature, played out pretty much true to form, with the mobile southpaw, … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune’s Fights of the Week
Young fighters looking to make a name for themselves, veterans looking for redemption after a big loss-- This week's action has a little bit of everything. Here's a rundown on what to watch and what to look for: 6/24-- James Kirkland (27-1, 24 KOs) vs. Dennis Sharpe (17-7-3, 4 KOs) Kirkland suffered an embarrassing first round TKO at the hands of normally … [Read more...]
Bundrage – Powell Added to Stacked St. Louis Card, June 25th
The rematch between IBF jr. middleweight champ, Cornelius "K9" Bundrage (30-4, 18 KOs) and his #1 contender, Sechew Powell (26-2, 15 KOs) has been officially signed and is scheduled to take place as part of the stacked June 25th card at The Family Arena in St. Louis, MO. Powell stopped Bundrage via TKO 1 when they first met in a wild, but brief 2005 encounter which featured … [Read more...]
Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse in Last Chance Saloon, June 25th
Coming off high-profile losses, Devon Alexander (21-1, 13 KOs) and Lucas Matthysse (28-1, 26 KOs) seek to stay relevant in a jr. welterweight division that threatens to pass them by. The contest, taking place at The Family Arena in Alexander's hometown of St. Louis, will be a mix of styles featuring the heavy-handed slugger, Matthysse, against the slick stylist, Alexander. … [Read more...]