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Andrew's Boxing Blog January 2009 Archive

By Andrew Eisele, About.com Guide to Boxing since 1999

Boxing Greats Torres, Johansson Pass Away

Saturday January 31, 2009
José Torres, a former light-heavyweight champion who later became a boxing official and writer, died at the age of 72 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. New York Time Obituary: Jose Torres Ingemar Johansson ... Read More

Urango Outpoints Ngoudjo in L-O-N-G Fight

Saturday January 31, 2009
Juan Urango slugged his way to a twelve round unanimous decision over Herman Ngoudjo to recapture the vacant IBF world title. Urango knocked down Ngoudjo twice in round three. It ... Read More

Mosley Shocks Margarito by TKO!

Sunday January 25, 2009
Conventional boxing wisdom got turned upside down last night. At 37, Shane Mosley is no longer an elite fighter. WRONG! Antonio Margarito can be outpointed but he can't be knocked ... Read More

Berto Edges Collazo in Slugfest

Sunday January 18, 2009
2009 has its first fight of the year candidate! Undefeated Andre Berto retained his WBC welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Luis Collazo in a bout that could have ... Read More

Poll: Margarito vs. Mosley. Who Will Win?

Wednesday January 14, 2009

Top 25 Boxing Prospects for 2009 and Beyond ...

Monday January 5, 2009
Many of boxing's biggest names – and box office attractions - are nearing the ends of their careers. Oscar De La Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Felix Trinidad and ... Read More

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