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...]
Sylvester-Geale on Stacked German Card, Saturday, May 7
On Saturday, May 7, IBF middleweight champ, Germany's Sebastian Sylvester (34-3-1, 16) will attempt to make the fourth successful defense of his belt against Australian contender, Daniel Geale (24-1, 15 KOs) at the Jahnsportforum in Neubrandenburg, Germany. Sylvester last fought in October of last year, taking a decisive unanimous decision over countryman, Mahir Oral. … [Read more...]
Midweek Hangover – A Step in the Right Direction
by Chris Milton On September the 18th, the British boxing public will potentially have one of the biggest and most exciting cards ever to have graced our shores. Fresh off his new TV deal with Sky Sports, Frank Warren has loaded most of his starts onto one card in the hope of reigniting British Boxing. Top of the bill is the grudge match between EBU middleweight champ … [Read more...]
UK Mega Show To Be Held on September 18th
UK promoter, Frank Warren, is planning a huge card for September 18th at the LG Arena in Birmingham. The lineup, barring unforeseen injuries or last second withdrawals, is as follows: * European Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly against unbeaten and world ranked German, Karo Murat, in a WBO World Light Heavyweight title eliminator for the right to face Jurgen … [Read more...]