BY GEORGE WILLIS (NY Times)At a time boxing needed something to lift its spirits, it got nothing but disappointment in Palm Springs Saturday night where two championship fights ended in unsatisfying controversies.Devon Alexander captured the WBC super lightweight championship when Junior Witter of England failed to answer the bell for the ninth round. Witter quit on his stool … [Read more...]
The BTBC Fight of the Week
Saturday, August 1stTimothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell(WBO Jr. Welterweight Title)Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaThe Breakdown:Timothy Bradley: 24-0 (11 KO), Rated #1 at Jr. Welterweight by The BTBCAge: 25 Height: 5' 6"Reach: 69"Stance: OrthodoxCareer Achievements: WBC Jr. Welterweight Champ (2 Defenses), Reigning WBO Jr. Welterweight ChampNotable Opposition: … [Read more...]
USA! USA! America’s 10 Best Boxers!
We've already explored the topic of Britain's and Puerto Rico's best. In the works are features on the best Filipino and Mexican fighters. However, on this July 4th, it's only fitting to write about America's best active fighters. So, grill another burger and open another cold one while we delve into the topic of who, exactly, are America's Finest: 10) Steve … [Read more...]
Nate Campbell Foils Robbery
Courtesy of Fightnews.com:Former unified lightweight champion Nate Campbell foiled a strong arm robbery today in Tampa, Florida. Campbell, along with advisor Terry Trekas were exiting a Publix Supermarket in Tampa when they witnessed two men snatch a purse from a woman loading groceries into her vehicle. Campbell and Trekas chased the suspects to a nearby apartment, where the … [Read more...]
The BTBC News Wire (6/13/09)
(Updated Throughout the Day)Chad Dawson-Glen Johnson Rematch is Officially SignedCotto (146), Clottey (147) Make Weight, Set For WarKotelnik-Khan title bout will likely be postponedBradley to face Campbell!It's Shaw-time for the Fall Hurtado Outlasts Garnica; Solis Blitzes Alexander In OneGuerrero Stops Hinojosa In Eight, Eyes Summer Title FightJ.D. Chapman: Sold to DKP, … [Read more...]