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Police close boxer 'hand shooting' inquiry

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Police have closed an investigation without making an arrest into WBC and WBO middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik's complaint that a former sponsor threatened to shoot his hands so he couldn't fight again. Pavlik...

 

League: Cowboys easy prey in late bid for finals

The Cowboys have not tasted victory since mid-April when they beat the Warriors 48-20 in Townsville and their injury-hit side shapes as the easiest prey the home team will get at Mt Smart in the run-up to the finals. Much will...

 

Mitani Wins Battle of World-Rated Bantamweights

On a Takasago Promotions show (July 6), WBC #15 rated bantamweight Masayuki Mitani won a six round technical decision over fellow world-rated 118 pounder Nobuto Ikehara (WBA #8) at City Sogo Gym in Takasago, Japan.

 

Holt KO's Torres in 61 Seconds to Capture WBO 140lbs Crown

By Albert Jiménez Howell at ringside: Fireworks exploded in the Planet Hollywood Ring as Kendall Holt rallied back from two knockdowns to knockout defending champion Ricardo Torres at the 1:01 mark of the first round to capture the WBO super lightweight championship on Saturday night in Las Vegas, USA.

 

Flash from Germany: Sturm Retains WBA 160 Crown

In a rematch of their split draw from last October, WBA middleweight champion Felix Sturm retained his title via unanimous decision over American Randy Griffin on Saturday (July 5) at Gerry Weber Stadium in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. There were no knockdowns. Scores read 118-110, 116-112 and 116-113.

 

Ornelas & McEwan Winners in Texas

At the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, Texas, super middleweight Enrique Ornelas benefited from a bazaar stoppage when his opponent Daryl Salmon was forced to withdraw due to a separated shoulder suffered while throwing a jab. The official time was 1:03 of round two.

 

Barnes Retains British Title

By Wayne Bartlett: David Barnes made a successful first defence of his British light-welterweight title in Liverpool tonight, with a unanimous points win over Barry Morrison.

 

Rodriguez Decisions Hernandez in Boston

Super middleweight Edwin Rodriguez of Worcester, Mass., a former two-time national amateur champion, won a six-round unanimous decision over his toughest opponent to date, Hector Hernandez of Phoenix, Arizona, Saturday night in Boston.

 

Watch Duddy vs. Howe Now - FREE

The return of unbeaten world middleweight title contender "Ireland's" John Duddy to Boston highlights the "Hassle In The Castle," presented by Irish Ropes Promotions in Boston, Massachusetts

 

Where Are They Now: Vito Antuofermo

By Shawn M. Murphy: Recently it was this reporter's greatest pleasure to speak with former World Middleweight Champion Vito Antuofermo.

 

Esham Pickering: 'I'm due some recognition'

By Andrew Wake: British super-bantamweight champion Esham Pickering sees a win over Matthew Marsh on Friday as a way of earning some long overdue recognition.

 

Darchinyan Heads To LA; Still Wants Donaire Rematch

By Paul Upham in Marrickville: Former IBF/IBO flyweight world champion Vic 'Raging Bull' Darchinyan held his final Sydney sparring session on Friday and will now set up training camp in the USA.

 

Melissa Hernandez, Fighter

Jerry Glick reporting: Some women become boxers because of the athletic demands of this most grueling of sports. They want to show that they are able to do it. Others want to win titles and think of themselves as tough, strong fighters, as well as athletes. The latter describes Melissa Hernandez. She wants to set the lady's boxing world on fire.

 

Arthur Makes First Title defence against Cook

Alex Arthur will make the first defence of his WBO super-featherweight title against Nicky Cook at the MEN Arena in Manchester on September 6.

 

Malignaggi Update

IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi had a cast removed from his right hand last Tuesday and he has started rehabilitation.

 

UK Weekend Results Round-Up/Jamie Moore

Jamie Moore won the Irish jnior middleweight title in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday night with a third round stoppage win over Ciaran Healy.

 

Barnes Retains British Title

By Wayne Bartlett: David Barnes made a successful first defence of his British light-welterweight title in Liverpool tonight, with a unanimous points win over Barry Morrison.

 

Calzaghe Vacates WBC Crown To Chase Jones Jr

Joe Calzaghe has relinquished his WBC super-middleweight title in order to pursue a clash with against Roy Jones Jr at light heavyweight.

 

McGirt-Joval July 25 in Saratoga, NY

Coming off of his first pro loss, James McGirt, Jr. will take on former IBO and WBU middleweight champion Raymond Joval in the 10-round main event on the July 25 ESPN Friday Night Fights show at Saratoga Springs, New York.

 

It's Time For Wladimir Klitschko To Step Up

By Matthew Hurley: Back in April of 1985 there was a fight contested for the WBA heavyweight crown between Greg Page and the aptly named Tony Tubbs that immediately went down as one of the worst fights ever contested for a belt in boxing's premier division.

 

Malignaggi Update

IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi had a cast removed from his right hand last Tuesday and he has started rehabilitation.

 

Latimore Wants Verno Phillips

[Press Release] Following his knockout victory over Sechew Powell on June 11 at the Hard Rock Café in New York City, Deandre 'THE BULL' Latimore is looking for his next victim

 

Holt KO's Torres in 61 Seconds to Capture WBO 140lbs Crown

By Albert Jiménez Howell at ringside: Fireworks exploded in the Planet Hollywood Ring as Kendall Holt rallied back from two knockdowns to knockout defending champion Ricardo Torres at the 1:01 mark of the first round to capture the WBO super lightweight championship on Saturday night in Las Vegas, USA.

 

It's Time For Wladimir Klitschko To Step Up

By Matthew Hurley: Back in April of 1985 there was a fight contested for the WBA heavyweight crown between Greg Page and the aptly named Tony Tubbs that immediately went down as one of the worst fights ever contested for a belt in boxing's premier division.

 

Australian TV Boxing Schedule : Week 07/07/2008

A full week of boxing action and information on television in Australia, as compiled by Paul Upham.

 

Mitani Wins Battle of World-Rated Bantamweights

On a Takasago Promotions show (July 6), WBC #15 rated bantamweight Masayuki Mitani won a six round technical decision over fellow world-rated 118 pounder Nobuto Ikehara (WBA #8) at City Sogo Gym in Takasago, Japan.

 

Holt KO's Torres in 61 Seconds to Capture WBO 140lbs Crown

By Albert Jiménez Howell at ringside: Fireworks exploded in the Planet Hollywood Ring as Kendall Holt rallied back from two knockdowns to knockout defending champion Ricardo Torres at the 1:01 mark of the first round to capture the WBO super lightweight championship on Saturday night in Las Vegas, USA.

 

Flash from Germany: Sturm Retains WBA 160 Crown

In a rematch of their split draw from last October, WBA middleweight champion Felix Sturm retained his title via unanimous decision over American Randy Griffin on Saturday (July 5) at Gerry Weber Stadium in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. There were no knockdowns. Scores read 118-110, 116-112 and 116-113.

 

Torres & Holt Make Weight

By Albert Jiménez Howell at the scales: Ricardo Torres and Kendall Holt both weighed in one pound under the limit for their WBO super lightweight world title rematch on Saturday night. Their first contest in Torres' hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia was marred by controversy. Saturday's bout will be held in neutral Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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