Donovan George has been suspended by the Illinois Boxing Commission and his August 23 win over Dyah Davis, which brought him the IBO super middleweight title, has been officially changed to a no contest. According to promoter Bobby Hitz, George's suspension is due to an anti-inflammatory drug the fighter was taking for an injured hand, but forgot to declare on a pre-fight … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: August 22nd – 26th, 2014
8/22 – Graham Earl (26-5, 12 KO’s) vs. Steve Martin (9-4-1, 8 KO’s) - Hilton Hotel, Portomaso, Malta Earl fought for the first time in five years when he faced Michael Katsidis in a rematch this past July, dropping a 12 round decision. Martin’s four losses came at the start of his career, and he comes in on an eight fight winning streak with seven knockouts but none against … [Read more...]
James DeGale vs. Dyah Davis: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison British super middleweight contender James DeGale (16-1, 11 KOs) is set to take on American challenger Dyah Davis (22-3-1, 10 KOs) this Saturday, November 16 at Glow in Bluewater, Kent, United Kingdom, set to air live on Channel 5 in the UK. Despite few relevant challenges as a pro, DeGale is knocking on the door of his first world title shot. DeGale … [Read more...]
Four Warned is Forearmed, But Will The Fans Forsake It?
For those fans clamoring for bigger cards, better match-ups, and a more fan-friendly attitude to promotion in boxing, this Saturday will be their chance to bask in the glow of a well-constructed televised card. Not only will Showtime's "Four Warned" show at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California feature four quality, meaningful bouts, but there will also be an internet … [Read more...]
You’re On TV, Fight Like It: The Southpaw
By Fox Doucette The fastest way to inspire a poor performance seems to be to say something nice about someone. Or so fans would be led to believe after all the glowing reviews of the 2011 Friday Night Fights season on ESPN2, where the matchmakers at the Worldwide Leader were rightly praised for putting on some tremendous fight cards, including the Fight of the Year between … [Read more...]