Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut-- In what turned out to be little more than a Showtime-televised sparring session, Rances Barthelemy (21-0, 12 KOs) made the first defense of his IBF super featherweight title against Argentine survivalist Fernando Saucedo (52-6-3, 8 KOs) via unanimous decision. The Three judges' scorecards of 120-108 should tell the reader … [Read more...]
Chad Dawson and Tommy Karpency Headline Showtime “Special Edition” this Saturday Night
by Tim Harrison Showtime’s Saturday night “Special Edition” tripleheader will be headlined by an inconsequential light heavyweight showcase featuring Chad Dawson (32-3, 18 KOs) and Tommy Karpency (23-4-1, 14 KOs) – a fight more suitable for Friday Night Fights than a premium cable headliner. Dawson has looked less than stellar lately and is nearly a decade removed from a … [Read more...]
Chad Dawson Returns to Showtime, 10/4 Vs. Karpency
Two-time former world light heavyweight champion, Chad Dawson (32-3, 18 KOs) will return to the ring on October 4 as the Showtime-televised co-feature on a card headlined by IBF super featherweight titlist, Rances Barthelemy defending against Fernando Saucedo. Dawson will be taking on former world title challenger, Tommy Karpency (23-4-1, 14 KOs). Dawson, who is 1-2 in his … [Read more...]
Nathan Cleverly – Calm and Calculating
by Andrew Morgan Wales is a small country, usually in the shadow of its English neighbour, but in terms of boxing, every now and again a genuine world class exponent of the noble art makes a mark on the hardest of professions. In recent times, Joe Calzaghe's name is thrown in as the obvious example. A fighter who was able to finally obtain the acclaim internationally to … [Read more...]
Nathan Cleverly Defends WBO Title Against Tommy Karpency February 25th
Undefeated Nathan Cleverly, Britain’s last remaining world champion, puts his WBO light-heavyweight title on the line when he defends against 25-year old American Tommy Karpency. Cleverly, 23-0, 11 KO’s, will be boxing at home for the first time in four years when he entertains Karpency at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on February 25th. 24 year old Cleverly is itching for a … [Read more...]