An Overlooked Trevor Berbick Moment
Monday October 30, 2006
Following the murder of Trevor Berbick, the media coverage of his career is understandably focused on his win over a washed-up Muhammad Ali and his loss to an up-and-coming Mike ... Read More
Ex-Champ Berbick Killed in Jamaica
Saturday October 28, 2006
Former heavyweight champ Trevor Berbick, 52, has died from chop wounds to the head after being attacked in a church courtyard in his native Jamaica. Berbick was reportedly wounded with ... Read More
Tyson and Sanders Go a Boring Four
Saturday October 21, 2006
Mike Tyson is back ... sort of. The "Mike Tyson World Tour" is officially underway but - after a decidedly lackluster kick-off - it's unclear if there will be much ... Read More
Mike Tyson vs. Ann Wolfe?
Wednesday October 18, 2006
"Mike Tyson's World Tour" begins Friday night in Youngstown, Ohio with the former champ taking on 6' 6" Corey "T-Rex" Sanders (23-11) in a four-round exhibition bout. I'm no optometrist, ... Read More
Calzaghe Wins; Manfredo Stops Spina
Sunday October 15, 2006
Undefeated Joe Calzaghe (42-0) defended his IBF/WBO super middleweight titles with a unanimous - but tougher than expected - decision over Sakio Bika (20-2-2) in Manchester, England. While Bika was ... Read More
Who to Watch: Calzaghe or Manfredo?
Friday October 13, 2006
There are two noteworthy bouts on television this weekend and - once again - boxing fans will be forced to make a choice between the two (or set their ... Read More
Contender Gilbert Retains Fringe Title
Thursday October 12, 2006
Middleweight Joey Gilbert, from season one of The Contender, retained his NABO title with a one-sided, sixth-round TKO over journeyman Keith Sims at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, ... Read More
Acelino Freitas Retires at 31
Wednesday October 11, 2006
Boxers retire so frequently it's almost not newsworthy. However, it's not often that the fighter announcing his retirement is a reigning champion, is only 31 years old, has taken limited ... Read More
Valuev Retains Title; Corrales Loses Twice
Sunday October 8, 2006
U.S. fight fans got their first televised look at WBA heavyweight champ Nikolai Valuev as the "Russian Giant" successfully retained his title with an eleventh round TKO over Monte Barrett. ... Read More
Valuev, Corrales Highlight Busy Weekend
Thursday October 5, 2006
This is a good news, bad news weekend in boxing. The good news is there are two very interesting title fights on tap. The bad news is they're both on ... Read More