Per Ake Persson: European Boxing News (3-21-09)
March 20, Hamburg, Germany: Susianna Kentikian retained the WIBF and WBA female flyweight titles with a ten round unanimous decision over outclassed American challenger Elena Reid. It was scored 100-90 twice and 100-91. Reid had her day back in 2004 when she looked very unlucky to only get a draw with then female star Regina […]
QUEZADA RIDING A 15-FIGHT WINNING STREAK
manuel Q long March 17, 2009 WBC CABOFE heavyweight champion, Manuel “El Toro” Quezada (26-4, 16 KO’s) is looking to fight any world-ranked heavyweight contender walking this planet. Quezada is prepared to travel overseas to all four corners of the earth to make a statement. When asked about fighting in foreign territory, Quezada stated, “If […]
Per Ake Persson: European Boxing News (3-16-09)
Former WBO heavy champ Chris Byrd, who fought both Klitschko-brothers, looks to continue his career at cruiser and face German Ralf Riemer in the chief support to Klitschko vs Gomez March 21 in Stuttgart. Riemer, 8-6-2, is not exactly the toughest opponent around even at national level. Another former Wladimir K opponent, Tony Thompson is […]
K-1 WORLD MAX 2009 EUROPEAN TOURNAMENT
IBF World Champion Steve Cunningham launches new promotional video
Philadelphia – September 21st 2008 IBF Cruiserweight World Champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham unveiled his new promotional video. The all action video features scenes from his fight with Kelvin Davis, his title winning battle with Krzysztof Wlodarezyk and his first defense victory against Marco Huck. The video has been produced to give those that have yet […]
EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS
The Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium, is booked for November 11 with former EBU welter champ Jackson Osei Bonsu scheduled to take on Argentinian Carlos Baldomir. Some sources say this is a WBC eliminator but if a fighter can come off a loss into an eliminator is doubtful. But the fight itself appears to be […]
JEAN MARC RENARD FOUND DEAD
Yesterday evening came the sad news that former EBU champ Jean Marc Renard, age 52, had been found dead by his wife in their home in Tenneville, Belgium. Reason for death appears to be suicide. He left several goodbye notes explaining his actions as to problems in the marriage. Renard turned pro in 1980 and […]
EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS
Note of correction: Jeremy Parodi and Fabrizio Trotta clash for the vacant EU superbantam title June 27 in Toulon. British heavy Matt Skelton is out of the fight against Sinan Samil Sam for the vacant EBU title July 4 in Istanbul. Replacing Skelton is Italian veteran Paolo Vidoz. Over the years there´s been a number […]
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