America’s Top Featherweight: Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard Named Conn. Fighter of the Year again
MANCHESTER, Conn. (October 28, 2010) – Undefeated, 24-year-old NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, arguably the leading American featherweight, will be honored Saturday night as the Connecticut Boxer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 6th annual Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame induction dinner at Mohegan Sun in […]
Title Town USA Book Review
By: Darren McElligott [mpinpage] Every so often, a book that is published seems destined to land on the top shelf of every serious sports enthusiast’s library. “Title Town USA: Boxing in Upstate New York” (History Press; 2010) is such a classic. Author Mark Allen Baker’s introduction begins by stating that “’Title Town USA’ is […]
15 Rounds with Mark Allen Baker
By: Patrick McElligott {1} Congratulations on your new book, “Title Town USA: Boxing in Upstate New York.” And thank you for producing one of the most interesting and valuable books on the sport’s history. What motivated you to approach this topic in the manner you did? For example, focusing on the upstate New York region, […]
Boxing Hall of Fame 2010: “Irish” Micky Ward’s Appearance Brightens a Rainy Day
By: Patrick McElligott One of the most popular fighters of this era was in town for the Boxing Hall of Fame’s induction weekend in Canastota this year – “Irish” Micky Ward. Before he turned professional in 1985, Ward had earned the respect of boxing fans in the northeast by winning three New England Golden Gloves […]
THE SWEET SCIENCE REPORT BY: PATRICK AND DARREN MCELLIGOTT
By: Patrick and Darren McElligott [mpinpage] “There is a quality about boxing that attaches to no other sport. Well, maybe not boxing; maybe the men who fight, rather than the science itself. They are the most interesting of all athletes, for they have the deepest feelings about life. Theirs is a lonely sport, at […]
WEEKEND BOXING PREVIEW
By: Patrick McElligott August 22 At Houston (HBO): Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi, 12 rounds, junior welterweights; Malcolm Klassen vs. Robert Guerrero, 12 rounds, for Klassen’s IBF junior lightweight title; Daniel Jacobs vs. Ishe Smith, 10 rounds, middleweights. There are a number of interesting fight cards this weekend. But, before looking at one in particular, […]
Boxing Legends Hearns, Duran & Dundee at 7th annual Fight To Educate: “The Maul In Manchester”
Sept. 17 at Verizon Center MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 11, 2008) – The stars will be out September 17 at “The Maul In Manchester” pro boxing show in the 7th annual Fight To Educate charity event at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. Boxing Hall of Famers Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran and Angele […]
Quillin headlines first show; 7th annual Fight To Educate: “The Maul In Manchester”
Sept. 17 at Verizon Center in New Hampshire MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 5, 2008) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin headlines his first show on September 17, “The Maul In Manchester” in the 7th annual Fight To Educate charity event, featuring six professional boxing matches, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. […]
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