Exclusive Interview Interview with Former Pro Boxing Champ Greg Haugen
By: Patrick McElligott Greg Haugen (40-10-1) has been called the greatest boxer from the state of Alaska by ESPN. During a professional career that spanned from 1982 to 1999, Haugen would win the world lightweight and super lightweight (junior welterweight) titles. The Seattle Times’ Bill Reader recently noted that Haugen, who has been frequently described […]
BillyCBoxing 2011 Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced!
Lake George, NY – After thousands of emails, phone conversations and one on one conversations with boxing’s most knowledgeable fans, BillyCBoxing.com has officially formed a Hall Of Fame and has announced the inductees for the inaugural BillyCBoxing Hall Of Fame Ceremony, which will be held on November 19, 2011. Post Inductees are America’s First Heavyweight […]
Manfredo headlines ‘Homecoming King’ to begin final chapter of career
CES show Nov. 12 at Twin River Event Center, RI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Oct. 28, 2010) – IBO Middleweight Champion “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. returns to his roots Nov. 12, headlining “Homecoming King” in a 10-round, non-title fight against Colombian power-puncher Jhon Berrio (15-7, 11 KOs), at the Twin River Event Center in […]
Boxing Great Vinny Paz to appear at “Baltimore Bad Boys”!
For Immediate Release Baltimore, MD (September 14) – Legendary warrior Vinny Paz will be the special guest of honor this Friday, September 17 at the “Baltimore Bad Boys” fight card from the Du Burns Arena. Paz, who participated in a number of thrilling bouts during the 1990’s, defeated the likes of Roberto Duran, Lloyd Honeyghan, […]
TRIP TO BOXING HALL OF FAME INVOKES GREAT HISTORY OF PUGILISM IN AMERICA
By: Patrick McElligott The ride to Canastota is one of my favorite parts of the annual Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend. It is an opportunity for me to take my children on a trip back in time, driving through the villages and hamlets where some of our relatives once lived. I’m also able to […]
WORLD BOXING HALL OF FAME BANQUET SET FOR NOVEMBER 15th in LA
World Boxing Hall of fame is proud to announce that its 29th Annual Banquet of Champions is scheduled to take place on November 15th, 2008 at LAX Marriott, located at 5855 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90045. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner and induction ceremony at 8:00 pm. Dinner […]
FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS: Julio Cesar Chavez vS Aaron Pryor
[mpinpage] By: Tony Penecale VS Fire and Ice! The whirlwind, all-action style of Aaron Pryor against the icy calm, seemingly unstoppable Julio Cesar Chavez. Two warriors who in their primes did not know the meaning of defeat. Who would win the showdown between “The Lion of Culiacan” and “The Hawk of Cincinnati”? Would […]