by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran The gatekeepers are former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They're fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big-time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They're the backbone of boxing as, simply, the opponent. David Rodela- Rodela was a highly-respected … [Read more...]
The Summer Guide to Heavyweight Action
Nobody will ever make a case for this being a golden age in the heavyweight division. That doesn't mean, however, that the division is completely devoid of intrigue. 40-year-old WBC champ, Vitali Klitschko, may not fight beyond 2012 and the implications of that title vacancy are having challengers jockey for position. Meanwhile, WBO/IBF/WBA champ, Wladimir Klitschko is … [Read more...]
Heavyweight bout rescheduled: Johnathon Banks vs. DaVarryl Williamson, Friday December 9th
Johnathon Banks (27-1-1, 18KOs) will face veteran fighter DaVarryl Williamson (27-6, 23KOs) this Friday, December 9th in Germany on the undercard to Gennady Golovkin (21-0, 18KOs) vs. Lajuan Simon (23-3-2, 12KOs). The fight was originally scheduled on the undercard of the Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck fight scheduled for Saturday, December 10th but was rescheduled … [Read more...]