Boxing Links (1-26-12)
Rigondeaux has been ready all along ESPN The talk now among boxing’s cognoscenti is whether Rigondeaux is ready for the challenge of Nonito Donaire, a fighter who resides in the upper echelons of most pound-for-pound rankings and whom Rigondeaux called out immediately after the Ramos KO. See all stories on this topic » Underdog Boxing: Is […]
‘Bandit’ primed to steal McKee’s title Cobb avoids verbal sparring with champ ahead of MFC 32 showdown
By MFC Staff Brian Cobb could have a lot to say, but he chooses to take a different path … a very different path from that of his boisterously talkative opponent Antonio McKee. Cobb is quietly going about his business, working on a game plan, barely taking a break through the recent holidays to hone […]
Wrestling Links (12-15-11)
Bangor wrestling coach Dennis Paquette pins down win No. 400 MLive.com BANGOR — Among the many things Dennis Paquette has taught Bangor wrestlers during his 21-year head-coaching reign, “don’t quit” ranks near the top. “When you quit, it’s over. It’s when you keep getting back up, that’s when you’re eventually going to … See all stories on this topic » […]
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 […]
SPORTS.SHO.COM TO POST THE FULL MAY 13 BRAWL BETWEEN SHARIF BOGERE AND RAYMUNDO BELTRAN FOR ON DEMAND VIEWING STARTING TODAY/THURSDAY
http://sports.sho.com/#/boxing/videos/769 NEW YORK (Oct. 6, 2011) – Last May 13 – Friday the 13th – in an entertaining main event on ShoBox: The New Generation onSHOWTIME®, Sharif “The Lion” Bogere survived a cut over the left eye and an inspired performance by upset-minded underdog Raymundo Beltran to capture a bloody, close, crowd-pleasing 10-round decision at Primm, Nev. In anticipation of […]
REES “IN PERFECT SHAPE” FOR EURO DEFENSE
Welshman ready for Derry Mathews test in Newport Gavin Rees (left) says he is in perfect shape as he prepares to defend his European Lightweight title against Derry Mathews at the Newport Centre tomorrow night, live on Sky Sports. Rees claimed the title in April with a points win over previously unbeaten Irishman Andy Murray […]
Boxing Links (8-24-11)
Chagaev, Povetkin prepare for boxing bout AFP This is a curious bout between two boxers who have struggled with injuries in recent years. Chagaev, 32, won the WBA heavyweight title in Stuttgart in April 2007 when he beat Russian giant Nikolai Valuev with a majority decision. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Sensation Hector Camacho Jr. Steps Back into Ring Friday Night
This Saturday night in Atlanta world renowned middleweight boxer Hector Camacho Jr. (53-4-1) will return to the ring as he continues to embark on his jo,urney of winning the title. As he prepares for the underdog Shakir Ashanti (16-11), Camacho Jr. keeps his main goal in sight. “I can’t look past a fighter like Ashanti, […]
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