Archive for December, 2005

David Payne: THE YEAR THAT WAS

Friday, December 16th, 2005

The biggest positive to emerge in 2005 has been the shake-up of British Satellite broadcaster, SKY, and the quality control employed to their coverage of boxing.

ONLY IN BOXING: MIKE TYSON TO JOIN WINKY?

Friday, December 16th, 2005

The St. Petersburg Times has reported today that there may be a place for Mike Tyson in Winky Wright’s newly-formed promotional company, Winky Promotions.

DON KING IN THE SITUATION ROOM

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

As reported on the Drudge Report (posted Wed Dec 14 2005 19:23:37 ET) and titled BOXING PROMOTER DON KING: ‘BUSH IS A REVOLUTIONARY’

KLITSCHKO’S THE ONE

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

Former heavyweight champion of the world Vitali Klitschko announced Saturday that he would run in Ukraine’s parliamentary elections in March.

Rick Folstad: THIS IS TOO EASY

Friday, December 9th, 2005

Soliman just hasn’t been in with the caliber of fighters Winky has already beaten.

Bobby Cassidy: BASICALLY A TUNE-UP

Friday, December 9th, 2005

Losses to Raymond Joval, Glen Kelly, Tony Mundine and Howard Eastman don’t bode well for King Solimon.

Matt Aguilar: WRIGHT BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

Friday, December 9th, 2005

Sam Soliman looks like a tough, capable fighter – but nowhere near the quality of a Winky Wright.

Tim Graham: WINKSTER CRUISES TO AN UNRIGGED VICTORY

Thursday, December 8th, 2005

The only way Winky Wright loses this fight is if there have been a succession of typos and misunderstandings and he’s actually fighting Jose Sulaiman.

Zach Levin: WINKY’S ON A DIFFERENT PLANE

Thursday, December 8th, 2005

Soliman’s as unorthodox as they come. He’s in great condition, physically strong, and willing to cross the line. But none of this matters because Winky’s on a different plane.

Joey Knish: WRIGHT WILL OUTBOX SOLIMAN

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

Sam Soliman is on a roll but he hasn’t really fought anyone close to the quality of Winky Wright, and his winning run is likely at its end.