by Fox Doucette ESPN2's Boxcino heavyweight tournament got off to a bit of a lackluster start this week, as there were three unsatisfying fights along with a monster knockout in what proved to be a complete mismatch. Andrey Fedosov (26-3, 21 KOs) smashed Nat Heaven (9-2, 7 KOs) in a single round. In additional action, Steve Vukosa (10-1, 4 KOs) got a swan song for his boxing … [Read more...]
Boxcino Goes Heavyweight: ESPN Friday Night Fights Preview
by Fox Doucette From Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, ESPN2 presents the quarterfinal round of Boxcino for the heavyweight division, four six-round fights for your viewing pleasure on Friday Night Fights. While none of these guys involved are going to be beating Wladimir Klitschko any time soon, there is some history between a few of these guys, and much … [Read more...]
Heavyweight Boxing Tournament Names First Eight Participants
by Ted Sares "I’m thrilled to be part of this historic event with Hank Schwartz and on demand and pay per view systems. This marks another major step in the promotion of the Montego Bay Convention Centre to the World. The primary goal is to give boxing fans the fights they want to see. By taking the best fighters who will actually fight anyone in the heavyweight division, … [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 Action: Jason Estrada vs. Dominique Alexander on Friday, March 9th
by R. McCarson Jason “Big Six” Estrada (17-4, 4 KOs) will face “Diamond” Dominique Alexander (22-13-1, 10 KOs) in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island in the main event on Friday, March 9th at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Doors open at 6PM ET with the first bell scheduled for 7PM ET. Estrada was a three-time U.S. Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion for the … [Read more...]