All Entries Tagged With: "Lucian Bute"
Bute and Froch Reach a Deal for May 26
IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (30-0, 24 KOs) will go on the road and defend his title against former champion Carl Froch (28-2, 20 KOs) at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom on May 26. No American television deal has been secured, and Showtime has already declined the fight. Bute has [...]
Buck-buck-BRAWWK! II (Duck and Cover!): The Southpaw
By Fox Doucette How fitting that your friendly neighborhood commentator gets to run this on Groundhog Day. Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott couldn’t come up with a better analogy for the week’s boxing news if they tried. You’ve got a fighter pulling out of a rematch against a guy he lost to, citing [...]
Showtime Rejects Bute-Froch Showdown in April
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport, the promoter for Carl Froch, has informed Edward Chaykovsky of Boxing Scene that Showtime has rejected Froch as Lucian Bute’s April opponent. Hearn was negotiating a two-fight deal with Interbox, with the first fight to take place in Bute’s adopted home of Montreal in April, and the return bout (if [...]
You’re On TV, Fight Like It: The Southpaw
In this week’s Southpaw, Fox Doucette expresses his concerns about ESPN running out of good TV-friendly fighters in its stable.
Weight Class of the Year: The Southpaw
Which weight class gave us the best fights and best fighters of 2011? Check out Fox Doucette’s Southpaw column for the answer.
Carl Froch vs. Andre Ward Super Six Final: How We Got Here
Carl Froch and Andre Ward fight for the Super Six super middleweight championship. The Boxing Tribune recaps the tournament so far.
What’s Right with Boxing; Magno’s Monday Rant
How is boxing like sex? Three minutes of intense action immediately negates anything wrong that happened during the week. Read more in this week’s Monday Rant.
Bute Cruises to Easy Victory over Johnson
Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada – Fighting in front of a packed arena of his adopted home nation, IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute cruised to an easy 12-round unanimous decision victory over a brave Glen Johnson over 12 on Saturday night. Both men opened the fight touching each other to the body early [...]
Glen Johnson on Fighting Bute: “I’m looking to come in here and dominate this show.”
In an exclusive interview with The Boxing Tribune, Glen Johnson talks Lucian Bute, fighting at 42, and his ability to be the true Road Warrior
Bute and Johnson Battle on Showtime, November 5th
This Saturday night, November 5th on Showtime, undefeated IBF Super Middleweight champion Lucian Bute (29-0, 24 KOs) will attempt his 9th title defense against former Light Heavyweight champion Glen Johnson (51-15-2). The fight will take place in Quebec City, Canada. Coverage begins at 9pm ET/PT.
Lucian Bute-Glen Johnson: The Only Preview You Need
A loaded fight card comes to you from Quebec City Saturday night, and Fox Doucette breaks down the whole show. It’s The Only Preview You Need.
Legacy-Sealing Fight for Martinez? If He Gains 8 Pounds…
Every great champion needs a career-defining fight, and Fox Doucette ponders if Sergio Martinez’s best shot is one division up.
Of Course I’m Biased, I’m a Fan: The Southpaw
In this week’s Southpaw column, Fox Doucette confesses to his own biases as a member of the boxing media
The Dream Fight Series (Part Two)
In the midst of boxing’s LONG self-imposed off-season, enjoy part two of The Dream Fight Series, exploring the bouts The Boxing Tribune Staff hopes to see soon.
Lucian Bute – Glen Johnson Signed for November 5
IBF super middleweight champion, Lucian Bute (29-0, 24 KOs) has signed to face veteran Glen Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KOs) at either the Bell Centre or Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec on November 5.
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