Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York-- Gennady Golovkin (24-0, 21 KOs) impressed and thrilled in his U.S. debut on HBO's Boxing After Dark, stopping Grzegorz Proksa (28-2, 21 KOs) in the fifth round. Technically, this was the fourth defense of Golovkin's WBA "regular" middleweight title, but putting aside silly sanctioning body politics, this was the … [Read more...]
Golovkin gets test with Proska
By Gary Purfield Since winning the silver medal in the 2004 Olympics for his native Kazakhstan, Gennady Golovkin has been one to watch. He brings a talented mix of excellent boxing skills and knockout power in both hands. Saturday night Golovkin will get his biggest test thus far when he takes on Grzegorz Proksa from the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, … [Read more...]
Cunningham Drops Title to Hernandez Amidst Controversy; The Rest of the Weekend Euro Action
Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Germany-- Cuban-born German resident, Yoan Pablo Hernandez (25-1, 13 KOs) became the new IBF cruiserweight champ via 6 round technical decision in an upset win over Philadelphia's Steve Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs) on Saturday. After being sent to the canvas in the first round and seriously hurt via Hernandez left hook high on the head, … [Read more...]
Cunningham and Hernandez Headline Solid Card in Germany
By Gary Purfield This Saturday from Germany, IBF Cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham 24-2 (12 KO) will defend his IBF title against Yoan Pablo Hernandez 24-1 (13 KO). Cunningham is making the second defense of his title in his second reign as IBF champion. Philadelphia native, Cunningham, lost in his first title opportunity to Krzysztof Wlodarczyk back in 2007 but … [Read more...]