Once again, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was given the opportunity to show that he was something more than a silver-spoon-fed champion who walked the yellow brick road to money, titles and notoriety and once again he failed in spectacular fashion being on the wrong side of a beating delivered by Saul Alvarez in last weekend’s infomercial for Alvarez/Golovkin in the fall. Chavez’s … [Read more...]
David Haye Hints at Rematch With Wladimir Klitschko
by Johnny Walker British heavyweight ex-champion David Haye (26-2-0, 24 KOs) has reveled in playing mind games with the boxing public ever since he entered the heavyweight division after a successful run at cruiserweight, where he united the WBA, WBO and WBC titles win a win over fellow Brit Enzo Maccarinelli in 2008. Haye taunted and tormented the world heavyweight … [Read more...]
Ruslan Chagaev is Climbing the Heavyweight Mountain (again)
by Kelsey McCarson Ruslan Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KOs) steps in the ring as an underdog this August 27th against an undefeated heavyweight, angling his way for a unification fight (of sorts) against reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko. Ruslan Chagaev has been here before. In 2007, the undefeated Chagaev outslugged Nikolay Valuev, handing the seven foot giant his first … [Read more...]
Who Are You To Doubt Evander Holyfield?
by Sean Morehouse This Saturday night, future hall of famer, Evander Holyfield will step into the ring for the 56th time. Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) is 48 years old, and probably at least 10 years past his prime. Because of his age and diminished skills, most members of the boxing media (not to mention most fans) seem to be greeting his latest comeback with rolled eyes … [Read more...]
David Haye – A Look back at 2010
by Rob Day (also published at Ringnews24) David Haye entered 2010 having snatched the WBA Heavyweight title away from ‘Giant’ Champion Nikolai Valuev in Nuremberg, Germany on a close, deserved, 12 round decision at the end of 2009. As per usual, not every fan was happy and I doubt they will be until ‘The Hayemaker’ finally steps through the ropes with the widely regarded … [Read more...]