Wednesday Apr 30 | The Sun Online
“Bradley has a great knockout ratio so I expect him to be aggressive and he will come to fight. "But everyone knows the better the quality of opponent the better I perform.”
CARL FROCH has been made the mandatory challenger for Joe Calzaghe's WBC world super-middleweight title. via The Sun Online
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“All we need now is for Frank Warren to give us the new, rescheduled date. "Guzman cleared up his visa issues and is now ready to go to Scotland to successfully defend his WBO junior lightweight belt.”
Click here to bet on boxing with Sky Bet! Click here for more boxing news Alex Arthur's super-featherweight world title bid looks set to take place in June after champion Joan Guzman finally secured a visa to ... via SportingLife.com
Monday Apr 28 | SecondsOut.com
Lockett inspired By Calzaghe Win
“Joe's win over Bernard Hopkins was an inspiration to me”
The 'Rocket Man' challenges middleweight kingpin Kelly Pavlik,33-0- , from Youngstown, OH, in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on June 7, for Pavlik's WBO and WBC world titles. via SecondsOut.com
Sunday Apr 27 | TheSweetScience
Byrd's Song: No More McDonalds
Roy Jones, Jr.'s mouth dropped as Chris Byrd approached him last weekend in Las Vegas. via TheSweetScience
Friday Apr 25 | The Boston Globe
Calzaghe calls Hopkins a sore loser
“I won the fight. I was the aggressor. I landed more punches. End of story”
Joe Calzaghe has accused American Bernard Hopkins of being a "sore loser" after their light-heavyweight clash in Las Vegas on Saturday. via The Boston Globe
Friday Apr 25 | Daily Express
“He is looking forward to switching to heavyweight, but it's not an easy step. "There are exceptions like (Evander) Holyfield, who was a very successful heavyweight, so we'll see what David Haye is going to do.”
David Haye has held talks with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko over a possible title fight this year, the Ukrainian revealed on Friday. via Daily Express
Friday Apr 25 | WISH-TV Indianapolis
Fighter Mayweather to wave green starting flag at Indy 500
Undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will wave the green flag to start the Indianapolis 500 next month. via WISH-TV Indianapolis
Thursday Apr 24 | BBC News
Doubts over Arthur-Guzman contest
“It has not been cancelled but it may be postponed because of the visa”
Olympics 19:26 GMT, Thursday, 24 April 2008 20:26 UK Doubts over Arthur-Guzman contest Alex Arthur's WBO super-featherweight title fight against champion Joan Guzman looks like being postponed. via BBC News
Thursday Apr 24 | SecondsOut.com
Ward-Ravelo ShoBox NYC Presser
“It's an honor to host a class act event such as Ward vs. Ravelo". "We (Cayman Islands) fully embrace this event and are proud of our partnership with Goossen Tutor Promotions and SHOWTIME. We are proud of the talent that will display their skills.”
Raphael Butler, Jerson Ravelo, Andre Ward and Eddie Chambers gather at The Palm in NYC. via SecondsOut.com
Thursday Apr 24 | Boxing Blog
“Golden Boy", Oscar De La Hoya. "It's a sport where you make contact. And these guys know what pain is all about. That's a good thing.”
' Mention the names Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Mike Tyson, or Rocky Marciano to anyone from 18 to 80, and you will immediately garner a reaction, a positive acknowledgement of athletes that held what was once ... via Boxing Blog
Thursday Apr 24 | CBS Sportsline.com
Ex-champ Urango defeats Vilches in 4th round
Former IBF junior welterweight champion Juan Urango stopped Argentina's Carlos Wilfredo Vilches in the fourth round Wednesday night. via CBS Sportsline.com
Wednesday Apr 23 | Reuters
Oscar De La Hoya says not looking past Steve Forbes
“There's no looking past Steve Forbes”
Oscar De La Hoya will not underestimate Steve Forbes when he returns to the ring next week for the first time since his defeat by Floyd Mayweather Jr. via Reuters
Wednesday Apr 23 | Contra Costa Times
Ward eyes first-ever pro title
“I was fighting for four years with an injured hand”
They were unfailingly polite, trading compliments and megawatt smiles. It was easy to visualize a shared ride to SFO, where they could swap tales about their sons while awaiting the flight to New York. via Contra Costa Times
Tuesday Apr 22 | BBC News
Tarver targets Calzaghe contest
“His style doesn't gel into an exciting fight so of course I won't give him a rematch”
Tarver also holds the lightly regarded IBO belt IBF light-heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver has joined the list of fighters keen to take on Joe Calzaghe. via BBC News
Monday Apr 21 | Jamaica Gleaner
Adamek gives Bell hell - Jamaican fighter quits in seventh round of title eliminator
“Next is Cunningham and then a unification bout against David Haye”
O'Neil Bell's comeback bid ended in major disappointment when he quit against Tomasz Adamek and lost the important International Boxing Federation cruiser-weight title eliminator on Saturday night. via Jamaica Gleaner
Monday Apr 21 | The Belfast Telegraph
“I knew it wouldn't look pretty tonight”
Within minutes of his split decision victory over Bernard Hopkins here that brought a world light heavyweight crown to place alongside the supermiddleweight title he has held for 11 years, Joe Calzaghe opened a ... via The Belfast Telegraph
Saturday Apr 19 | NEWS.com.au
“I'm a legend killer - maybe Roy Jones.”
UNBEATEN Welshman Joe Calzaghe made his first foray to the United States a successful one, winning a split decision over US veteran Bernard Hopkins in a 12-round light heavyweight bout. via NEWS.com.au
Saturday Apr 19 | The Canadian Press | Posted by The Canadian Press
UFC president Dana White says MMA organization will be back in Canada
“It's going to take time but we're going to get all these other provinces done.”
- UFC president Dana White says a return visit to Canada is a given in the wake of the success of UFC 83.
"After this event, I'd come here every weekend if I could. Believe me," he told members of the UFC Fight Club at a question-and-answer session before Friday's weigh-in for UFC 83 at the Bell Centre.
"We'll be back," he added.
White said he hopes to bring Massachusetts, New York and Tennessee into the mixed martial arts fold by the end of the year. "Then we start working on Canada, baby." Read more
Saturday Apr 19 | The Canadian Press | Posted by The Canadian Press
Montreal light heavyweight Diaconu to face Henry for WBC interim title
“I have too much maturity and skill over Henry for him to hang with me for long”
It promises to be an emotional experience for Adrian Diaconu when he steps into the ring on Saturday night against American Chris Henry in Bucharest.
The Montreal-based light heavyweight will not only be battling for the WBC interim title, but will also be fighting in front of his seriously ill father, who is being treated for lung cancer.
"The opportunity to fight here in my own country is emotional for me already, but the opportunity for him to be there in person to watch me perform is tremendous encouragement for me to do my best," Diaconu said at a news conference this week in the Romanian capital. Read more
Friday Apr 18 | Power Line
One of the big fights of the year is tomorrow night: Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. via Power Line
Friday Apr 18 | Reuters
Calzaghe fans descend on Las Vegas for Hopkins showdown
“Are the Americans going to come out for their man? Because otherwise he's going to be drowned out, because they'll just be cheering Joe Calzaghe.”
About 8,000 Britons are expected in Las Vegas for Saturday's light-heavyweight clash between Joe Calzaghe and American Bernard Hopkins. via Reuters
Thursday Apr 17 | Daily Times
Hopkins unconcerned by age, hints at retirement
“Times have changed where 43 today is not the same as 43 in the seventies and sixties”
LAS VEGAS: Bernard Hopkins is 43 years old but the American light-heavyweight insists that age will not be a factor when he faces super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe in Las Vegas on Saturday. via Daily Times
Thursday Apr 17 | SecondsOut.com
Londoner Haye, 27, began his association with Maloney in early 2006, during his run as European cruiserweight champion. via SecondsOut.com
Thursday Apr 17 | SecondsOut.com
Quillin & Witherspoon Win in NYC
On Wednesday night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, super middleweight Peter Quillin decisioned Antwun Echols over ten rounds and heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon also posted in ten round points ... via SecondsOut.com
Wednesday Apr 16 | CBS SportsLine
Advanced ages don't add up to much when Bernard Hopkins faces Joe Calzaghe
“I really feel better than I ever did”
Enzo Calzaghe held the copper-colored cane over his head like a trophy, grinning amid the camera flashes as the trainer tried to give his gift to Bernard Hopkins on Wednesday. via CBS SportsLine
Wednesday Apr 16 | WKBW-TV
No Charges to be Filed Against State Senate Candidate
“I'm very upset that nothing was done about it. It just seems like it was... look out for him.”
Authorities say there is no reason to file any charges against Joe Mesi for a bar fight. via WKBW-TV
Wednesday Apr 16 | Whittier Daily News
“I have done all that's been asked”
A ntonio Tarver did not turn pro until he was 28. He was 34 when he got his first world title shot, and he made the most of it with a lopsided decision over Montell Griffin in April 2003 to win two of the four ... via Whittier Daily News
Tuesday Apr 15 | Sky Sports
“He's a dirty fighter and he doesn't sell tickets. That doesn't make him a legend in my book.”
Bernard Hopkins believes he will deserve a special place in the annals of sporting history for his achievements in the ring. via Sky Sports
Tuesday Apr 15 | Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Bouncing back from setback a better fit for Cintron's style
“Margarito takes a tremendous punch”
' Bloodied and beaten after six brutal rounds Saturday night, Kermit Cintron made a promise before leaving the ring at Boardwalk Hall: "I'll be back." Cintron made a similar vow in Las Vegas three years ago ... via Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Tuesday Apr 15 | The Epoch Times
Boxing - Darchinyan to face Kirilov in US
“With Las Vegas, everything is neutral under the Nevada Athletic Commission, but if we have to go to New York, we'll go to New York.”
Vic Darchinyan has the chance to silence one of his most famous critics and maintain his pristine record against Russian fighters with his July 5 challenge to IBF super flyweight boxing world champion Dimitri ... via The Epoch Times
Monday Apr 14 | SportingLife.com
“There's obviously nerves there, there's a fear. A fear that I'm fighting a great puncher and a great fighter. But I relish fighting with fear. I think that fear's going to reward me at the end of the night.”
Tarver A 8/11 , Woods C Evens , Draw 16/1 Click here to bet on boxing with Sky Bet! Click here for more boxing news Clinton Woods will rely on the fear factor to overcome home favourite Antonio Tarver in Tampa ... via SportingLife.com
Monday Apr 14 | RTE.ie
Tyson offers counselling to Gascoigne
“Back in 2005, Wayne Rooney was on a downer and I met him and lifted his spirits. I am sure I can do the same for Paul Gascoigne.”
Mike Tyson is offering to provide counselling and support to troubled Paul Gascoigne when he arrives in Britain next month. via RTE.ie
Sunday Apr 13 | Newstalk ZB
Field gets heavyweight support in court
Heavyweight boxer David Tua is among those supporting MP Phillip Field as he faces charges of bribery and attempting to pervert the course of justice. via Newstalk ZB
Sunday Apr 13 | Mail & Guardian
Cassius Baloyi wins sixth world title
“Could we in fact now proclaim him as the king of all South African pugilists, past or present?”
Cassius Baloyi won his sixth world title on Saturday when he out-pointed Mzonke Fana to regain the IBF world junior lightweight crown at the University Sports Complex in Mafikeng. via Mail & Guardian
Sunday Apr 13 | Home News Tribune
“Honey, we named you after a woman in a 17th-century Dutch painting.”
Igrew up around three Marks, four Amys and too many Christines, Chrissys and Christophers to count. via Home News Tribune
Apr 12, 2008 | TheSweetScience
Dawson, Tarver Get Wins In Tampa
Antonio Tarver and Clinton Woods should have been in the co-feature slot at the St. via TheSweetScience
Apr 12, 2008 | WBEN-AM Buffalo
Mesi's Camp Denies Bar Fight Allegation
“Joe Mesi did not punch or hit anyone on the night in question...These ridiculous allegations have been investigated by the authorities and found to be without merit.”
Boxer "Baby" Joe Mesi is accused by a man of punching him in a bar fight at a North Tonawanda bar hours after declaring his State Senate campaign. via WBEN-AM Buffalo
Apr 12, 2008 | International Herald Tribune
De Leon recovers to stops McGirt in 7th round
MIAMI : Carlos De Leon Jr. recovered from a sixth-round knockdown to stop James McGirt Jr. via International Herald Tribune
Apr 12, 2008 | TheSweetScience
Margarito: "That Defeat Is On Cintron's Mind"
I know I will beat Cintron again because the title is on the line, and after this fight, there will be bigger things coming up. via TheSweetScience
Apr 11, 2008 | Courier News Online
“And not only do I think it would be huge, but Cotto is the one guy who I believe could run Mayweather out of the ring”
While mythical pound-for-pound boxing champion Floyd 'Money' Mayweather savors last month's Wrestlemania victory over 'The Big Show' and awaits a lucrative rematch against Oscar De La Hoya later this year, the ... via Courier News Online
Apr 11, 2008 | TheSweetScience
Tarver Over A Case Of Hollywooditis
“I learned from the (Hopkins) fight”
It's like throwing up on your date at the senior prom. It's an ugly memory that isn't going to disappear with a good night's sleep. via TheSweetScience
Apr 11, 2008 | Boxing Blog
Bell/Adamek Live On ESPN Classic
“Bell is a very good fighter, but I need to win this bout to get another title shot. I won't let anyone stand in my way.”
' On Saturday, April 19, 2008, ESPN Classic will broadcast live the 12 round IBF Cruiserweight Eliminator between Tomasz Adamek and O' Neil Bell , it was jointly announced today by Main Events, Ziggy ... via Boxing Blog
Apr 10, 2008 | CBS Sportsline.com
Cotto: Gomez on my mind, not Mayweather
“Of course, I know there is a lot of talent in the division”
Miguel Cotto insists there won't be a third fighter in the ring when he defends his WBA welterweight championship Saturday night against Alfonso Gomez. via CBS Sportsline.com
Apr 9, 2008 | ESPN
Apr 9, 2008 | Sky Sports
“From what I saw that night, Tarver doesn't have a whole lot left”
Former WBA light-heavyweight champion Lou Del Valle has warned Clinton Woods that he will find it hard to win on points when he faces Antonio Tarver on Saturday. via Sky Sports
Apr 8, 2008 | TheSweetScience.com
“From everything I've heard, he has looked better than ever in the gym in Puerto Rico, and we're looking forward to what should be a great performance on April 23rd.”
"David is never in a bad fight and that has made him one of Florida's most popular fighters," said Leon Margules, Executive Director of Seminole Warriors Boxing. via TheSweetScience.com
Apr 8, 2008 | Buffalo News
Mesi officially announces candidacy for Rath's seat in State Senate
“This is a seat in which we certainly would have preferred that Mary Lou stay”
It wasn't quite the electric atmosphere that Joe Mesi ignited back when he packed HSBC Arena for his heavyweight fights, but the Saturday announcement of his Democratic candidacy for the State Senate sparks a ... via Buffalo News
Apr 6, 2008 | Daily Record
Amir Khan: I'll quit boxing after becoming world champion
AMIR KHAN says he will retire from boxing by the age of 25 - after becoming world champion. via Daily Record
Apr 6, 2008 | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press
Molitor Successfully IBF Title
Canadian Steve Molitor successfully defended his IBF junior featherweight title Saturday night, ununanimously outpointing Mexico's Fernando Beltran Jr. to improve to 27-0.
Beltran dropped to 30-3-1 with the loss in his second world title shot. He was beaten by Joan Guzman in April 2005 in a fight for the WBO super bantamweight belt. Read more
Apr 5, 2008 | WKBW-TV
“I am not a career politician but I an no stranger to politics. I do know the issues. I am a life long resident here.”
Baby Joe Mesi is officially in the race for a State Senate seat, but what about his boxing career? "I'm Joe Mesi from Tonawanda and I am running to be your State Senator," the Democratic candidate for the 61st ... via WKBW-TV
Apr 5, 2008 | CBS SportsLine
Felix Sturm ends one-sided WBA defense against Jamie Pittman in seventh round
“You could see tonight my best weapon, my boxing skills, my movement.”
Felix Sturm stopped Jamie Pittman of Australia in the seventh round in a one-sided defense of his WBA middleweight title Saturday. via CBS SportsLine
Apr 4, 2008 | CBS SportsLine
The Canadian Kid is ready for Beltran in IBF junior feather title defense
“Even if I have to die in the ring, I'm going to win. I'm hungry and I'm going to do it.”
Steve Molitor leaned in real close and waited patiently for the response. Fernando Beltran Jr., his opponent in Saturday's Rumble At Rama IV, had been asked what he planned to do differently than the three ... via CBS SportsLine
Apr 3, 2008 | Mississauga
Molitor preparing for next Rumble at Rama
“I'll match my man's style up against...anyone in the division”
Saturday night will mark the fourth time Mississauga pro boxer Steve Molitor defends his International Boxing Federation world junior featherweight title. via Mississauga
Apr 2, 2008 | Bangkok Post
BOXING Rattanachai ready for battle KITTIPONG THONGSOMBAT Thailand's Rattanachai Singwangcha stands a good chance to regain his WBO bantamweight title from champion Gerry Penalosa of the Philippines on Sunday, ... via Bangkok Post
Apr 2, 2008 | BBC News
Boxing: Calzaghe relishes debut
“I'm going outside my comfort zone but I feel I have the personality to adapt to anything. I'm excited about it.”
Hopkins and Calzaghe have a combined age of 79 Joe Calzaghe is adamant he will not be overawed when he makes his debut on American soil against Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on 19 April. via BBC News
Apr 1, 2008 | 411mania.com
Chagaev and Valuev to Meet Again
Chagaev and Valuev to Meet Again Posted by Ramon Aranda on 04.01.2008 Rematch for the WBA heavyweight strap set. via 411mania.com
Apr 1, 2008 | Bangkok Post
Victor earns WBA super-bantam title shot JULIAN TURNER Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym dominated and then stopped a weight-drained Somsak Sithchatchawal in the 11th round of a suprisingly one-sided WBA ... via Bangkok Post
Apr 1, 2008 | TheSweetScience.com
“We're putting the call out for all champions and top contenders in the middleweight division, and we're ready for any of them.”
It was Marquez' 41st win as a pro and his sixth in a row since he began his comeback in 2006 after a two year absence from the sport.