by Fox Doucette Man, I wish I spoke German. It'd make figuring out Sebastian Zbik so much easier. The guy's the WBC middleweight champion (of a sort, since “WBC Champion Emeritus” Sergio Martinez is the real top dog). He's ranked #5 by ESPN, #6 by Ring Magazine, and #9 by The Boxing Tribune. By all accounts he's solid, unspectacular (10 knockouts in 30 fights), and gets the … [Read more...]
Chavez Jr.-Lyell Set for Jan. 29
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (41-0-1, 30 KOs) will return to the ring in his hometown of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico on January 29th against veteran journeyman, Billy Lyell (22-8, 4 KOs). Chavez Jr. was to have returned to the ring late last year, against rumored foes ranging from Miguel Cotto to Pawel Wolak, but reported illness stopped plans for a 2010 follow up to the marquee … [Read more...]