Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany Marco Huck (31-1, 23 KOs) SD12 Denis Lebedev (21-1, 16 KOs) Recap-- Challenger, Lebedev, made a solid run at WBO cruiserweight champion, Marco Huck's title, but spent too much time stalking and allowed Huck to steal enough rounds to retain his title. Judges' scorecards were: 115-113, 115-113 for Huck and 116-112 for … [Read more...]
The Weekly Weigh-In
by Chris Milton New Zealand Rugby international, Sonny Williams has been given the blessing of the New Zealand Rugby board to fight on January 29th. Lets hope he is not another Anthony Mundine. If there is anyone out there who still questions Amir Khans’s chin or heart, they really need to stop reading the Boxing Scene forums and get a grip on reality. Victor Ortiz has … [Read more...]
¡Viva Mexico! A Look at Mexico’s Best Fighters
by Paul Magno As Mexicans get ready for their bicentennial celebration, it's once again time to take a look at who's who among The Aztec Nation's best boxers. So, to kick off Mexican Independence Day properly, here's a look at Mexico's Top 10 fighters, according to The Boxing Tribune: 1) Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KOs): Despite a tough loss to Floyd Mayweather during … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Daily Grind: Monday, July 5th
...Post-Holiday Grind... * It amazes me how some media "experts" still insist on talking about the depth of the welterweight division. People, this is not 2007 and, as The Beatles said, This Bird Has Flown. The days of ridiculous riches at 147 are long gone. Cotto, Williams, Mosley, and Margarito are all campaigning at 154 now while Clottey and Quintana have been … [Read more...]
Calderon’s Little Problem
by Dafydd Thomas Reigning junior flyweight world champion Ivan Calderon has had his work cut out for him over the past two years. In boxing, guys that cut frequently have an uphill battle before a fight even starts, and Calderon has had more than his fair share of cuts over the past two years. In his past fight with Rodel Mayol, Calderon showed signs that he was slowing … [Read more...]