Women's Boxing

(MAR 27) WBAN just received a huge digital photo gallery (over 65 photos) of the Mary Jo Sanders - Melissa Del Valle.   The two fought a six-rounder on March 16, at the Andiamo Italian, in Warren, Michigan. To check out the latest gallery, go to gallery #248.

Kallen, Stallone & Braithwaite on N.E. Ringside Radio Show -Thursday night, April 31  BOSTON (March 27, 2005) – This week’s New England Ringside Radio Show takes a bite of reality, boxing-wise, with special guests Jackie Kallen, Frank Stallone and WBC cruiserweight champion Wayne “Big Truck” Braithwaite Thursday night (6-8 PM) on WWZN 1510 The Zone. More

Juan Laporte's Gym (UTBANY, Inc.) honors a true hero of the Boricua community  (MAR 27) On Friday, April 15th, 2005, at the Juan Laporte's Boxing Gym, 700 Elton Ave. 2nd Floor
718-585-6753, Out of "El Barrio" comes forth a new warrior, seeking to prove himself on the frontlines of boxing, his adopted motto " Hasta la victoria siempre!"  Full Story

Past Female Boxer Sets the Record Straight! By Sue TL Fox March 25, 2005 (Inset photo: Rodriguez in white top)

ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, a boxer from the 1980's, was a very accomplished boxer, who boxed for seven years.
Rodriguez just recently contacted WBAN, and set the record straight on one of her past fight with Louise Loo that took place in 1981.  WBAN had Loo as the winner---but Rodriguez corrected that information...She told WBAN, "Just as a point of information; I also have a copy of a video of the Louise Loo / Angel Rodriguez fight of 1981, as well as the magazine article from The WBB Glove, which has a pictorial review of the fight.  It clearly shows my hand being raised as winner."  More

Halquist signs Kevin Johnson!
(MAR 25) Northwest boxing promoter, Brian Halquist, announced today that he has signed heavyweight Kevin Johnson. “Kevin is one of the best young heavyweight prospects in the world” Halquist said. “Johnson, who is 25 years old, had fifteen amateur fights going 14-1. He is undefeated as a pro (7-0-1, 4kos). Kevin has already proven himself as a “prospect”, an overused term in the sport of boxing these days” Halquist continued.  Full Story

Third Annual Ringside Augusta National Junior Boys-Girls Summer Boxing Classic...Source: Press Release (MAR 23) Augusta, Georgia to host the Third Annual Ringside Augusta National Junior Boys-Girls Summer Boxing Classic, presented by COMCAST. Tom Moraetes, the Augusta Boxing Club along with the City of Augusta and the Augusta Recreation and Parks Department have combined efforts to host this tournament June 10 - 11, 2005 at the May Park Community Center 622, 4th street.  Full Story

Elena Reid, Lucia Rijker and more By David A. Avila March 22, 2005 ©photo courtesy of Elena Reid

(MAR 22) Life imitates art even in the world of female prizefighting.  With the recent announcement that Lucia Rijker will be fighting Christy Martin for a $1 million prize to the winner, it opens the door for female professional boxers such as Elena “Baby Doll” Reid (16-1-5, 5 KOs) who fights on an all-women fight card Saturday in Laughlin, Nevada.
Because of the phenomenal success of Academy Award winner Million Dollar Baby - a film that has grossed more than $75 million to date - boxer promoters are stepping up to take advantage of female boxers.  Full Story

Alicia Ashley In the Green Room By Amy Greene March 21, 2005 ©Provided by BoxingInLasvegas.com

(MAR 21) Alicia “Slick” Ashley (10-5-1) travels to Laughlin, Nevada to face challenger Elena “Baby Doll” Reid, (16-1-5) in the second fight of the all women’s series “A Ring of Their Own.” Born in Jamaica, 37 year old Alicia grew up in Brooklyn and now resides in Westbury, Long Island New York. Her amateur background is nothing short of awesome—New York City Golden Gloves Champion in 1996, 1997 ...Full Story

Pacquiao & Morales ©Copyrighted photos by Mary Ann Owen of BILV March 20, 2004

(MAR 20) Living up to it's pre fight billing Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales engaged in a 'Fight of the Year' candidate last night live from the MGM Grand Casino & Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nevada, and broadcast live on PPV television,  before Morales emerged victorious by identical scores of 115-113 on all three judges scorecards.  More with photos
 

Talkin Boxin by Howie Reed March 20, 2005 ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen of BILV (Excerpt of article)

(MAR 20) On Saturday night the MGM Grand Arena was “rock’en and roll’en” as Erik Morales (47-2) faced Manny Pacquiao (39-2-2) for the WBC International Jr. Lightweight title and the Ring Magazine World feather Weight Championship. Neither title means anything to
anyone but probably looks good for a boxing writer
when used in a story for those readers that aren’t
familiar with either fighter.  Full Story

"The Best In Chicago Boxing" Heads Back To the Aragon On April 8!  
(MAR 20) Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions and Miller Lite are proud to announce their next installment of "The Best in Chicago Boxing" series as they return to the Aragon Ballroom on Friday, April 8th to present a terrific night of professional boxing. Full Story

Estrada's Book on Julio Cesar Chavez! March 19, 2005 ©Photos by Mary Ann Owen of  BILV

(MAR 19) A book has just been released by writer, Jaime Estrada, Boxinginlasvegas' writer who writes their Spanish articles.  Estrada has written a book about the great Mexican Champion, Julio Cesar Chavez. Chavez has said that after reading the book he is thrilled with all the facts that Jaime put in and that this is the only "Official JC Chavez Autobiography".
Full Story  (Chavez will be book signing on Saturday in Las Vegas) More

HBO Pay-Per-View Morales - Pacquiao March 18, 2005

(MAR 18) Las Vegas - Superstars Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and Manny Pacquiao will collide in a scorching showdown at MGM Grand Saturday, March 19. Top Rank and M & M Sports, in association with MGM Grand, will present Morales vs. Pacquiao in a 12-round super featherweight showdown which will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.
"Fight fans are going to see an all-action fight from bell to bell," said Bob Arum of Top Rank. "This is an exciting event and this is what professional boxing is all about."

KO Kid Spina’s 1st co-feature
PROVIDENCE (March 18) – Although, technically-speaking, the April 1 “Homecoming” Pro-Am boxing card is named for WBC Youth middleweight champion “Bad” Chad Dawson, fighting in his hometown of New Haven for the first time, it’s also a homecoming of sorts for Joey “KO Kid” Spina, who returns to New England from his new home in Las Vegas to fight in his first co-feature event. Full Story

The Square Ring for March 18 from The Pattaya Mail ...by Howie Reed  (MAR 18) On Sunday morning as you awake from Saturday Night in Paradise there is going to be the most wondrous box fight on the telly. Well maybe. Got to add the “maybe” cause one never knows what the air gremlins or TV sports programmers are going to do. About 10 a.m. on Sunday Manny “The Pac Man” Pacquiao (39-2) will be being introduced  Full Story

Rakoczy to defend IBA Title! March 18, 2005

(MAR 18) On April 1, 2005, at the Palace Indian Gaming Center, in Lemoore, California, reigning IBA Women's Lightweight World Champion Jessica Rakoczy, of Las Vegas, Nevada, will be defending her title against Belinda Laracuente, of Florida. The fight is on the undercard of the Showtime SHOBOX card. Rakoczy's promoter Christian Printup expects nothing short of spectacular, " In my view this is the best possible fight for Jessica. Belinda is a talented boxer, she's very dangerous and I know fans of  the sport will be anxious for this fight."

Pacquiao Trains at the IBA Gym! March 16, 2005 ©Photos by Tony Rila Photo Gallery

(MAR 16) LAS VEGAS- Yesterday, the IBA Gym had the pleasure of having Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddy Roach and Team Pacquiao come to the IBA to train in the exclusive boxing gym.  Pacquiao is preparing for his fight against Erik Morales that will take place at the MGM Grand Casino & Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 19th.

Guilty Boxing’s Sensational Sotos
World-title contenders Humberto and Omar  LAS VEGAS (March 16, 2005) – Unrelated world-class fighters Humberto “Zorita” Soto (26-5-2, 11 KOs) and Omar “Lobito“ Soto (14-2-1, 10 KOs) are both, barring injuries or upsets, on the verge of major world title..Full Story

 

Big Name Trainers Invade “A Ring Of Their Own” Source: Press Release March 15, 2005 ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen

(MAR 15) What do Hector Roca, Floyd Mayweather Sr., Cornelius Boza-Edwards, Lennox Blackmore, Michael Bennett and Glen Johnson have in common? They will all be working the corners of women boxers on March 26 in Laughlin, Nevada. It will be the second show in the “A Ring Of Their Own” series, and judging from the talent in the corners, the much sought after acceptance by women pugilists has arrived. Roca has received acclaim recently from the oddest of places, Hollywood. He trained Hillary Swank for her Oscar winning role in “Million Dollar Baby,” and of..Full Story

“Homecoming” Presser
PROVIDENCE (March 15, 2005) – A press conference for “Homecoming,” the April 1 Pro-Am boxing show in New Haven, was held today at Dave & Buster’s in Providence.
“Homecoming” is co-promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) and Guilty Boxing, in association with the New Haven Athletic Center and CN8, The Comcast Network.  Full Story

Rivera Challenger Damgaard No Danish Pastry “Irish” Micky Ward Provides First-Hand Insight on Rivera, Damgaard
WORCESTER, Mass. (March 15, 2005) – According to no less an authority on ring toughness than “Irish” Micky Ward himself, No. 1 contender Thomas Damgaard (34-0,l 26 KOs) more than lives up to his nickname, “Lionheart,” and he poses a serious threat April 2 in his first fight outside of his native Denmark. Full Story

Nevada boxing body orders thicker gloves ..By Rommel C. Manlosa (MAR 15) Manny Pacquiao might be in the best shape of his life when he fights Erik Morales, but he may be a little uncomfortable. This, after the Nevada State Athletic Commission ordered both fighters to use thick-padded gloves when they collide in “Coming With Everything” Copyrighted Story on Sun Star Go Here

Boxing: Mike Tyson: "Kid Dynamite" is Set to Go Off By Jason Liimatta -(MAR 14) Last summer as I sat down with friends to watch "Iron" Mike Tyson fight for the first time in 17 months, I couldn't help, but feel things were finally looking up for the former undisputed heavyweight champion. His financial advisors had put together a plan to get him out of bankruptcy and a (4) four-fight deal ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: The Filipino Foil
By Dave McKee (MAR 14) Manny Pacquiao's fated meeting with Mexican legend Erik Morales is shaping up to be a signal moment in boxing history. On March 19th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas a Mexican legend and the man who appears to be the litmus test for this generation's best Mexican Featherweights will meet. Call him the Filipino Foil: he is the contrasting agent by which the best Mexican fighters are judged. ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com Go Here

Boxing: RSR Takes a Closer Look at Heavyweight Prospect, Samuel Peter
By Jason Tremble (MAR 14) It was December 4, 2004 and the first fight of the evening to be broadcast on Showtime's Boxing, was Samuel Peter vs. Jeremy Williams. I had heard of Jeremy Williams who sported a record of 41-4-1, 36 KO's and at one time, was considered a contender in the heavyweight ranks. Today, he is known as a veteran fighter by boxing standards. ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com Go Here

No Pemberton-Grant deal
PROVIDENCE (March 13, 2005) – Contrary to rumors circulating in Montreal, no agreement has been reached to match WBC No. 1 contender Scott “The Sandman”
Pemberton (29-3-1, 24 KOs) and No. 4 rated challenger Otis Grant (36-2-1), according to Pemberton’s promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic ..Full Story

Stars coming out for Monday's "Homecoming" Press Conference in Providence
(MAR 13) A small army of boxing heroes -- 5-time world champion Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Paz, NABO junior middleweight title-holder and one of The Contenders, "The Pride of Providence" Peter Manfredo, Jr., WBC No. 1 rated super middleweight contender Scott "The Sandman" Pemberton and former IBU lightweight titlist Gary "Tiger" Balletto -- will lend their support to Providence fighters Jason "Big Six" Estrada, the 2004 U.S. Olympian, 4-time national amateur champion Matt Godfrey and Joey "KO Kid" Spina, now training in Las Vegtas, at tomorrow's (Monday, March 14) 1 PM "Homecoming" press conference at Dave & Buster's in Providence Place."Homecoming," headlined by WBC Youth middleweight champ and WBC No. 14 rated "Bad" Chad Dawson (who will also be at the Providence press conference, will be held April 1 at the New Haven Athletic Center in Connecticut.

Boxing: Pacquiao Becomes a Prayer
By Jerry Nisperos (MAR 12) Yes, boxing folks, the above holds true for all Filipinos, young and old, rich or poor, good or bad. The greatest sporting event in Philippine sports is finally at hand. Manny Pacquiao beckons history to be at his side. Come March 19, everything in this nation of 80 million people and 7,107 islands (I got it right this..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com appeared more like a ballet ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Will Either Morales or Pacquiao Take a Step Back? By Brian Wilbur (MAR 11) Styles make fights. Fighting styles are what determine if a contest is going to be an all out slugfest reminiscent of Gatti/Ward or an all out snoozefest like Ruiz/Holyfield. Some of the recent super fights have been lacking in drama. Hopkins vs. De La Hoya..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Congressman Ralph Hall Puts on the Gloves with RSR By Dave McKee (MAR 11) Hardcore Boxing fans remember Curtis Cokes. He was WBA and WBC Welterweight Champion of the World who fought from 1958 to 1972 and finished with the respectable record of 62-14-3 (30 KO's). He fought the likes of Jose Angel Napoles, Ramón La Cruz ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Epifanio Mendoza Returns on Telmundo By George Diaz Smith (MAR 10) This Friday night, Boxeo Telemundo broadcasts live from the Kissimmee Civic Center in sunny Florida. Super middleweight Epifanio "The Diamond" Mendoza, 20-3-1, 19 KO's, from Barranquilla, Atlantico, takes on Orlando Florida's journeyman, Vincent Harris, 10-15-2, 7 KO's. For the slick punching Columbian Mendoza, it'll be his moment to give the fans a better look at his skills. If you recall Mendoza was the first ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Crosstown Shwdown in Chi-Town By Bill MacTrinder  (MAR 10) This Friday Dominic Pesoli and 8 Count Productions along with Miller Lite will put on the "Night of Fire" from the Concordia Theater in Cicero, IL. Cicero has always been known for a tough town since the days Al Capone called it home. Headlining this card will be the crosstown showdown between Luciano "El Gallo Bravo" Perez...Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Bowe opts to box on (MAR 9) The Salt Lake Tribune reported overnight that Bowe, 38, will fight Willie Chapman of nearby Ogden here on March 25 as he awaits word from officials in Washington about licensing for a possible April 23 bout. Arena officials nnounced the Bowe-Chapman bout although Utah Athletic Commission officials have not given final approval, the same permission Bowe will need from the Washington D.C. Boxing Commission. Copyrighted on Fox Sports

Boxing: In Defense of Pay-Per-View
By Dave McKee (MAR 9 )No one enjoys dropping $50 on a sporting event, particularly on a televised event. It seems that as the months pass the number of pay-per-view boxing events proliferate, sucking our wallets dry. Is it fair? Can't you watch other sports for free on television? Why should we have to unload half a Benjamin ..Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Set em' Up Julio
By John "Johnny Detroit" Lepak (MAR 8) As I sat down to write this piece, a song comes to mind. Frank Sinatra would call his audience to assume the position as a bartender as he sang them "Make it one for my baby and one more for the road".  Growing up watching boxing I had many favorites. One of my all-time favorites no doubt is the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez. ...Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: "Left Hook" a Misnomer for Jeff Lacy By Sean Newman -(MAR 8) A hulking mass of muscle steps into the ring, broad shouldered and sneering, desiring to wreak havoc on the chops of his opponent. His mere physical presence is enough to weaken the knees of any man set to do battle with him. Then you hear his nickname. Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy. Holy Jack Dempsey, this guy has a left hook that is so fearsome that it's his  ...Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

RSR Look Back on Featherweight Great, the Late Salvador Sanchez By George Diaz Smith (MAR 8) In a postmarked Pacquiao-Morales-Barrera era you haven't seen nothing yet. Best damned complete fighter that I'd ever laid these paired off babies on would've boxed circles around these three; in any particular order for a real nightmare, without resorting to fighting anywhere beyond through 130-147 LBS; so goes the state of boxing. When it came to this fighter, you tipped the scales perfectly on the penny ...Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Don’t expect a KO from NBC boxing show ‘The Contender’
(MAR 5) Casual sports fans would have a difficult time naming a half-dozen active boxers. Non-sports fans probably couldn’t name half that many.  It isn’t lack of exposure. With cable, there’s more televised boxing than in the early days of TV. The problem is mass indifference. Other than a Mike Tyson fight, where the appeal is the potential of... Copyrighted Story on Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Unbeaten champ Lacy out to make name for himself in ring (MAR 5) Jeff Lacy is an undefeated world champion, a former Olympian who is one of boxing's rising young stars. But he almost seemed embarrassed Wednesday talking about the subject for which he has become best known. Lacy, who will defend his IBF super middleweight championship on Saturday at Mandalay Bay. Copyrighted Story on Las Vegas Review-Journal

ESPN's debut Pay-Per-View Boxing Card - April 23  (MAR 4) City of Industry, CA --(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)-Casino industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). Caesars Palace (NYSE: CZR) in Las Vegas will host ESPN's debut Pay-Per-View boxing blockbuster. The fight card, promoted by Main Events, will feature two world championship fights on Saturday, April 23, in the Caesars Palace outdoor amphitheatre, an open-air venue prominently located at the center of Las Vegas.

BOXING: Local fighters have shot at world titles (MAR 4) Detroit area fighters Rico (Suave) Hoye and Rubin (Mr. Hollywood) Williams have a shot at world championships in the next two nights. Tonight, Hoye (18-0, 14 KOs) takes on Clinton Woods (36-3-1, 22 KOs) of Great Britain for the vacant IBF light-heavyweight championship in Rotherham, England, near Sheffield. Then Saturday, Williams (26-1, 15 KOs) ....Copyrighted Story on Detroit Free Press

RSR Rings in with its Picks for Castillo-Diaz Compiled by Alan Berg  (MAR 4) This Saturday, Showtime presents Ring Lightweight Champion Jose Luis Castillo taking on Julio Diaz. Can the tough Castillo ward off the young lion? RSR rings in with its picks: ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Chatroom: Sugar Ray Leonard - Boxing Legend (MAR 4) Sugar Ray Leonard, a boxing legend who held six world titles in five divisions, believes his sport has an undeserved black eye. "Boxing has always been portrayed as a negative sport," he said. What's more, he noted, "It's been a long time since audiences related to or empathized with a fighter.

House Republicans wary of making government boxing's referee
(MAR 3) WASHINGTON -- Its reputation battered and bruised, boxing needs the government to step in and revive the sport, reformers told Congress Thursday. A key Republican said he was wary of making bureaucrats act as referees. A stalled bill to create a U.S. Boxing Commission brought a hearing in a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, where lawmakers are trying to forge a compromise with a Senate effort championed by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.....Copyrighted Story on newsday.com

Boxing: Castillo and Diaz Aren't Just fighting for a Title
By Alan Berg (MAR 3) On Saturday March 5, 2005, Showtime will air the Ring Magazine's Lightweight Champion of the World Jose Luis Castillo vs. Julio Diaz live from the Mandalay Bay Resort. Castillo has been in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, JR. - twice. He's beaten Stevie Johnson, Juan Lazcano and recently Joel Casamayor, but he is still an after thought in the fight fan's memory.  ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

The Best Heavyweights to Never Get a Title Shot By Brian Wilbur (MAR 2) The heavyweight division has always been the focus of the media. The heavyweight championship has been more than just a prize in sports; it represented an ideal of strength and power. During the darker times of the world's history, some ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Ex-boxing champ Page suffers from pneumonia  (FEB 28) Louisville boxer Greg Page has been hospitalized with pneumonia and other complications, according to Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services.  Page, 46, former WBA heavyweight champion, was admitted to the hospital last Sunday and was listed in fair condition in the intensive care unit, the hospital said...Copyrighted by Louisville Courier-Journal, KY

Boxing: Can Spadafora rebound from rock bottom? (FEB 27, 2005) The fighter in the courtroom looked nothing at all like a fighter. Gone was the pretense of his street smarts; he looked, to borrow words from the fighter's older brother, like a "lost little boy." The fighter, at 29, wore a peach-colored shirt, tucked ....Copyrighted Story on Pittsburgh Post Gazette.   Spadfora is ADDED to "Bad Boy Boxers!

Boxing Takes over the Box Office
By Jason Petock (FEB 27) There is no question that latter films in general have been deficient in their adequate representation of boxing as a legitimate sport and respected art form. Ever the underdog, boxing has received its fair share of unwarranted criticism and gross exploitation over the years. Contrary to popular belief and overt skepticism however, there is hope on the horizon for our beloved sport when it comes to mainstream cinema. This renewed vigor has surfaced in the form  ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Tiozzo Earns TKO of Michalczewski (FEB 26)  HAMBURG, Germany (Sports Network) - Frenchman Fabrice Tiozzo defended his WBA light heavyweight title Saturday with a sixth-round technical knockout of Dariusz Michalczewski at the Color Line Arena.  Tiozzo (47-2) stopped Michalczewski (48-2) at 2:15 of the round, earning some measure of revenge for a loss to the Pole two decades ago at the European Junior Championships in 1986.  ....Copyrighted Story on ABC News

Boxing: Golden Johnson Shines in ring Return By "Bad" Brad Berkwitt  (FEB 26) Last night in front of a packed house at the Show Palace in Oceanside, CA Goldenboy Promotions brought the return of former NABF Lightweight & Welterweight Champion, Golden "24 KT" Johnson, 23-7-2, 16 KO's who was returning from a two and half year layoff from the boxing ring in a triumphant manner with a 12 round split decision win over previously undefeated, Freddy " ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Lacy-Williams Conference Call
Compiled by: George Diaz Smith (FEB 25) IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jeff Lacy, 18-0, 14 KO's, goes to the Mandaly Bay to defend his title March 5th against Rubin "Mr. Hollywood" Williams, 26-1, 15 KO's. This is all part of the WBC Lightweight extravaganza, between the champion, Jose Luis Castillo Vs Julio Diaz attraction to be seen on Showtime. Upon ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Some Things Never Change...The Saga of Joe Calzaghe
By Jason Liimatta  (FEB 25) Before October 11th, 1997 Joe Calzaghe was (22-0, with 21 KO's) as a Super Middleweight, and hadn't had any fights of significance. After October 11th, 1997 he was (23-0, with 21 KO's) and the WBO Super Middleweight Champion and he seemed to be destined for stardom. Now it's almost eight years later and Calazghe is (38-0 ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Final Bell Tolls for Jimmy Young
By Sean Newman (FEB 23) Early Sunday morning, former heavyweight contender Jimmy Young passed away from heart failure at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia after a six day stay. He was 56 years old, and though that is an early age for anyone to die, it also marked the end of Young's tragic, extended battle with pugilistica dementia. It was a battle...Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Only "Throwbacks" Roll the Dice
By Jerry Nisperos (FEB 23) All roads lead to Vegas on the third week of March for the staging of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales superbout. You might think,"Here we go again." So you ask "Did you say superbout?" And I say, "Yes, you blockhead, it is indeed a superbout." I know that there have been a lot of fights before that were billed....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Mitchell gets 37 months for sports bribery; prosecutor argues for more
(FEB 23) South Carolina boxing promoter Robert Mitchell was sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined $6,000 Tuesday for his role in organizing a fixed fight at Paris Las Vegas in 2000. Mitchell, 42, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sports bribery and sports bribery, plans to appeal his sentence of 37 months in prison, according to his attorney Thomas Naylor.www.lasvegassun.com

RSR Goes Inside the World of Boxing With Judge Joe Dwyer By "Bad" Brad Berkwittt(FEB 22) In both our public and private lives, our reputation for honesty and integrity is a reflection of not only our parents, but also our family, relatives and ourselves. It's not to be taken lightly ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

For Immediate Release: Ringside Radio
(FEB 22) Ringside Radio Presents former heavyweight world title contender Gerry Cooney & former WBA light heavyweight champ Eddie Mustafa Muhammad Saturday, February 26th. The topic for this weekend’s show is ‘Boxers as Laborers.’ Join Dave and Mark as they discuss the tough workplace issues that face prizefighters with two of the men working hard to make a difference. Eddie Muhammad is founder of Joint Association of Boxers (J.A.B.), the first boxers’ union. Gerry Cooney is founder of Fighters’ Initiative for Support and Training (F.I.S.T.), an organization that helps ‘boxers transition from the ring to the real world. Tim Lueckenhoff, President of the Association of Boxing Commissions, will also be on the show to discuss these issues.  Ringside Radio airs this Saturday in Kansas city on 1140 AM from 3PM to 5PM (CST) and worldwide on internet. Visit queensburyrules.com/radio/  to download to the application to listen to the show for free via internet.

Klitschko vs. Rahman "The
Best Heavweight Fight Available"
By Sean Newman (FEB 22) In today's oft-lamented heavyweight division, where the talent pool is so shallow you could break a tailbone by cannonballing into it, a bona fide superfight has been signed and practically no one has even noticed. When Vitali Klitschko defends his Ring Magazine World Heavyweight Championship against Hasim "The Rock" Rahman on HBO May 7, for the first time ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Hopkins Wins Number 20
By Brian Wilbur (At Ringside)(FEB 21) Saturday night in front of 12,828 fans at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Bernard Hopkins reached the milestone that he had been aiming at for years. He won a unanimous decision over England's Howard Eastman, making his 20th successful consecutive ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Can Mike Tyson Rekindle the Old Flames?By Jason Petock (FEB 21) Word has it that a legendary fighter who struck terror in the fragile hearts of his opponents and was once a Showtime network regular, may resurface on the boxing scene sometime in the coming months. This man's reign was the tale that was told across the nations and beyond. During his take over and dominance of the sport of boxing, no foe stood in his  ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Margarito Returns to the Mix on FNF By Joe Trabucco (FEB 17) This Friday on ESPN 2's Friday Night Fights, Antonio Margarito will return to the Welterweight division and defend his WBO crown against Sebastian Andres Lujan. This fight is supposed to be a warm up for Margarito, who will probably be looking forward to an April 23rd showdown versus undefeated power puncher Kermit Cintron.....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Time Is On My Side
By Jason Tremble (FEB 15) The Rolling Stones sang, Time is on my side, yes it is! This seems to be the new thing popping up in boxing. Time? A new trend is starting to appear. Boxers are taking time off and enjoying their accomplishments from the ring. You can thank a guy like Felix "Tito" Trinidad for getting the medicine ball moving again on this trend. After almost 2 ½ years of relaxing and enjoying life....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Hopkins Vs Eastman Supporting Card is a  Solid One on Paper
By Brian Wilbur (FEB 15) The main event of the evening, Bernard Hopkins vs. Howard Eastman for the Middleweight championship, could stand alone, but Golden Boy Promotions has put together a nice undercard of action. Also being televised on HBO is Jermain Taylor taking on Daniel Edouard. Taylor is the former US Olympian ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: RSR Breaks the Ice with Former WBC Welterweight Champion, Milton "The Iceman" McCrory
By "Bad" Brad Berkwitt (FEB 14) So many times today in boxing, you hear guys my age in their late 30's reminiscing about the days when boxing was on ABC, NBC and CBS. Fighters we were able to watch on these networks during the late 70's and mid 1980's dazzled us with their brilliance, ring generalship and miles and miles of heart. One such fighter comes to RSR  ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: King of the Hill By Jerry Nisperos
(FEB 10) Boxing is the most rewarding of all sports. It is also the most unforgiving. The winner basks in the glory of victory. While the loser sulks, as they say, in the agony of defeat. There's a song that goes, "the winner takes it all... the loser standing small". In boxing, this is very true. Nobody remembers second placers. They only talk to winners, those who.....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao- Living the American Dream
By Jason Tremble (FEB 9) Manny Pacquiao is living the American dream. He has fame, fortune, and a left hook that can take him to another world title. There's just one thing that makes him a bit different - he's not American. I haven't seen the boxing public so excited about a fighter since the Ukraine brothers - Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko came to the U.S. The Philippine's boxing sensation .....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

For Immediate Release - Ruiz and more
(FEB 9) Ringside Radio Welcomes John Ruiz and Trainer Norman Stone in Two Hour, Special from 3-5pm (CST)  Saturday, February 12th. Other guests include: WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champ Rob Calloway;
Kansas City Promoters Joe Kelly of Titan Entertainment & Robert Merritt of Ten Count Promotions. In the Kansas City Metro area listen to Ringside Radio on 1140 AM. On the Web link to the live broadcast at : Go here

Accused pleads not guilty to boxing champion's murder
(FEB 7) A Dublin man pleaded not guilty today at the Central Criminal Court to murdering a former All-Ireland boxing champion two and a half years ago.  Thirty-four-year-old Anthony Burke of Clancarthy Road in Artane denied stabbing Joseph Sutcliffe (aged 32) at Fatima Mansions, Rialto in Dublin’s south inner city......Copyrighted Story on Ireland Online

Bloodied Khan gets wake-up call
(FEB 7) Amir Khan survived a bruising night to win his first two fights on his way to what he hopes will be a route to a senior Amateur Boxing Association title at light-welterweight level next month. But he had to survive a torrid examination of his resolve at a weight four kilos heavier than at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where he won the lightweight silver medal.......Copyrighted Story on Guardian

Boxing: Zab Judah Shocks St. Louis - Barrett Derails Another ...(FEB 7) This past Saturday night In a commanding display of science, speed and determination Zab "Super" Judah (33-2 with 24 KO's) ripped the undisputed Welterweight crown from the head of hometown hero Cory Spinks (34-3 with 10 KO's). In his supporting role to the main event Monte "Two Guns" Barrett .....Copyrighted Story by Dave McKee on RingsideReport.com

PROFESSIONAL BOXING RETURNS TO NASHVILLE! (FEB 7) Rock Solid Boxing Promotions, Inc. announces the formation of the Rock Solid Boxing Combat Series. This exciting professional boxing event is to be held at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, February 25, 2005. This first in a series of highly competitive and entertaining fights has been dubbed Operation: Music City Mayhem. .....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing:  ESPN2 Friday Night's Fights Scores at the Hard Rock By George Diaz Smith (FEB 5) Last night at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hotel, Hollywood, FL Canadian Cruiserweight Dale "Cowboy" Brown, 33-3-1, 21 KO's; took the cakewalk in the first round to the solemn crowd up against barroom brawler, Shelby Gross, 15-2, 12 KO's, with lead rights and crosses.....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: What If? Manny Pacquiao Vs Sandy Saddler & Willy Pep
By Paul Concannon (FEB 5) When RSR Publisher "Bad" Brad Berkwitt asked me for my thoughts on Manny Pacquiao Vs 50's legends Sandy Saddler & Willy Pep, I will admit to being a little dubious. Much as I rate the fiery left-hander from the Philippines, Sandy and Willy are in most top fives when the featherweights ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

German boxing legend Max Schmeling dies at 99   (FEB 4) BERLIN -- German heavyweight boxer Max Schmeling, whose bouts against American Joe Louis set off a propaganda war between the Nazi regime and the United States on the eve of World War II, has died at age 99.

Boxing: The Last of a Jabbing Gatti
By Jerry Nisperos (FEB 4) Savor last Saturday night's Gatti fight, boxing fans. It is probable it'll be the last you will witness Arturo Gatti perform that way; jabbing a lot, on his bike and keeping a safe distance from his opponent along with making sure his blood volume is intact. ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Back injury stops Sanders
(FEB 2) Port Elizabeth - "This is not how I wanted to end my boxing career, but maybe my back injury is a sign that I must stop."This is the view of South African heavyweight boxer Corrie Sanders after returning from Germany. He would have fought Lance Whitaker of the US on March 19.  ....Copyrighted Story on News24, South Africa

Boxing: Pacman's Date with (or against) History By Jerry Nisperos (FEB 1) Manny 'the Pacman" Pacquiao, is a man in a hurry. The whole boxing world, and even those who despise boxing here in the Philippines knows that on March 19 of this year, he will be facing the super featherweight champ, Erik Morales of Mexico. I can't remember  ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

Boxing: Leija is Victim of Gatti's Most Complete Performance...By Dave McKee (at ringside) (FEB 1) In what may have been his most complete performance in a storied career, WBC Light Welterweight champion Arturo "Thunder" Gatti advanced his record to 39-6 (30 KO's) with his 5th round stoppage of former world champion "Jesse" James Leija, ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

For February  By Alan Berg (FEB 1) Nothing real earth shattering during January, on the first card of the year we had Floyd Mayweather, JR. as an NFL analyst during his fight with Henry Bruseles, Samuel Peter winning again. Arturo Gatti collects another knockout while Kassim Ouma put on a clinic against Kofi Jantuah. Will any of them make an impact on the Fierce ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

How Old is Too Old for a Fighter?
By Jason Tremble (FEB 1) With Bernard Hopkins 20th title defense soon approaching February 19th against #1 WBC challenger Howard Eastman, we again see the topic of age being brought up in a sport where you're only as good until the new young talent arrives. Can a boxer not do more than they did in their prime years? And who are we to really judge what "prime ....Copyrighted Story on RingsideReport.com

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