11/28 – Rakhim Chakhkiev (20-1, 15 KO’s) vs. Jackson Junior (15-1, 13 KO’s) - Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia Since last year’s loss to Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, Chakhkiev has racked up four wins (three by stoppage), and won the WBC silver and EBU cruiserweight titles. Working his way back into world title contention, he faces the former WBO Latino light heavyweight title holder, … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – May 30th – June 4th 2014
5/30 - Francesco Pianeta (29-1-1, 16 KO’s) vs. Mickael Vieira (14-3-1, 7 KO’s) - Energie Verbund-Arena, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany In his second contest back since Wlad stopped him a year ago, Pianeta looks to add to his German International heavyweight title when he faces Vieira, who makes his 12 round debut, for the vacant WBO European heavyweight title. In December he … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – March 14th- 15th 2014
3/14 - Michael Katsidis (28-6, 23 KO’s) vs. Eddy Comaro (27-17-5, 11 KO’s) - Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia The former WBO lightweight champion returns after two years away from the ring and headlines the card in a schedules 10 rounder. Katsidis retired in 2012 after losing his last two bouts, and four of his last five. Still a lightweight at 33 years … [Read more...]
Wlodarczyk stops Chakhkiev in Moscow: The Boxing Tribune recap
WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (48-2-1, 34 KO’s) successfully defended the world title, stopping previously undefeated Rakhim Chakhkiev (16-1, 12 KO’s) in the eighth round Friday night at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia. Chakhkiev was the aggressor throughout, and had the champion cut and bloodied by the end of the first round. In … [Read more...]
Krzysztof Wlodarczyk vs. Rakhim Chakhkiev: The Boxing Tribune Preview
This Friday night, June 21st, WBC world cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (47-2-1, 33 KO’s) defends the title against undefeated rising star Rakhim Chakhkiev (16-0, 12 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round contest at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia. Wlodarczyk has held multiple titles during his pro tenure, and brings a wealth of experience into … [Read more...]