When boxing fans think of the most spectacular knockout they have ever seen, the Vonda Ward vs. Ann Wolfe fight is likely to get mentioned most often. That fight occurred on May 8, 2004 in Biloxi, Miss. At stake were the vacant IBA female light heavyweight title and the Women’s International Boxing Association World light-heavyweight title. In short, it was an important … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – April 18th – 23rd, 2014
4/18 – Maurice Harris (26-18-2, 11 KO’s) vs. Andrey Fedosov (24-3, 19 KO’s) - Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana The “win some-lose some” Harris is still going at it at age 38. The heavyweight gatekeeper has faced fighter from all walk of life over the years and though he’s never managed to win the big one, he has derailed the careers of some up and comers along the way. … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines- August 23rd, 2013
Omar Narvaez (39-1-2, 20 KO’s) vs. Hiroyuki Hisataka (22-10-1, 10 KO’s) –Argentina The last time U.S. fans saw Narvaez, he was putting on a non-performance against Nonito Donaire in 2011 but truth is he’s not a bad fighter. He’s been a world champion since 2002, holding the WBO flyweight and super flyweight titles, the latter of which he’ll be defending this weekend. He’s … [Read more...]
Tor Hamer Defeats Kevin Johnson En Route To Prizefighter Trophy in London, UK
By Geoff Poundes Tor Hamer thwarted all expectations tonight when he captured the Heavyweight International Prizefighter trophy at London’s York Hall. Hamer traveled over from the States together with fellow Americans Kevin Johnson and Maurice Harris, Brazilian Marcelo Luiz Nascimento, Moroccan Noureddine Meddoune, Pole Albert Sosnowski and Brits Tom Dallas and Tom Little … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson Favourite To Take Prizefighter Title Wednesday Night in London, UK
By Geoff Poundes The UK and London’s most venerable boxing venue, The York Hall, Bethnal Green, plays host this Wednesday night to the latest edition of Prizefighter – The Heavyweights. For the second time top British promoter Matchroom, headed by the Hearn family, have gathered together a group of eight big men from all over the globe to contest the £32,000 winners prize – … [Read more...]