4/3 - Leonard Zappavigna (31-2, 21 KO’s) vs. Shuhei Tsuchiya (15-3, 13 KO’s) - The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Zappavigna looked like he was headed for big things when he beat Ji-Hoon Kim in an IBF eliminator nearly four years ago. After losing his world title shot to Miguel Diaz, he was stopped in his next bout by Ammeth Diaz and has reverted to … [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...]
Barrett Decisions Tua in Rematch
Telstra Clear Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand-- Monte Barrett (35-9-2, 20 KOs) survived a 12th round knockdown to take a unanimous decision victory over David Tua (52-4-2, 43 KOs) by scores of 114-113, 115-112, 115-112 in a rematch of their 2010 draw. It was hardly a dominant performance from the American, but Barrett outworked and generally outperformed Tua over 11 … [Read more...]
David Tua and Monte Barrett look to settle the score this Saturday
David “The Tuamanator” Tua (52-3-2, 43 KOs) and Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett (34-9-2, 20KOs) will meet for the second time on Saturday August 13, at the Telstra Clear Events Center in Manukau City, New Zealand. Their first fight was a back and forth battle that gave fans more than expected, but ended in a disputed majority draw. Many expected the hard-hitting, former world title … [Read more...]
Holyfield-Williams Ends in Unsatisfying 3rd Round No Contest
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia-- Former heavyweight champion of the world, Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs), lost twice in Saturday night's third round no contest with Sherman Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs). First, a clash of heads, resulting in a deep gash over his left eye put an early end to a contest that he was losing and sent the fans, who had sat through a … [Read more...]