Archive for May, 2006

New PPV Boxing Series Set To Debut

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Just what we’ve all been clamoring for, a higher cable bill! An outfit called CSI Sports has announced the launch of ‘USA Tuesday Night Fights Knockouts’ pay-per-view series, with the premier to launch on Tuesday, June 6th.

Pellulo Signs Heavyweight Alonzo Butler - Should We Care?

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

We hear at TSS that promoter Art Pelullo/Banner Promotions has signed 26-year-old heavyweight Alonzo Butler of Knoxville, Tennessee, to a promotional contract.

Paul Williams Wants Margarito After Giving Notice That He’s A Welterweight Power

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Two jockey-sized guys were the main event, but it was Paul “The Punisher” Williams who provided viewers with a jolt on Saturday night, as the newest welterweight to be reckoned with dismantled previously undefeated Argentine knockout artist Walter Matthysse on HBOs “Boxing After Dark.”

Gatti Tix Are Going Fast

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Main Events CEO Kathy Duva has announced that there are fewer than 2,000 seats remaining for the July 22 Arturo Gatti/Carlos Baldomir bout in the 12,000 seat Boardwalk Hall Arena.

Joe Calzaghe To Meet Glen Johnson?

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Joe Calzaghe’s exhaustive search for an opponent for his July 8 show looks to be over.

Politician In Hot Water For Fight Tix Freebie

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid accepted free ringside tickets to three pro boxing matches from Nevada officials who would have been impacted by pending legislation that would have increased federal oversight into the sport.

Valuev The Giant Fights Owen Beck

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Nikolai, Nicolay, Nikolay, however you spell his first name, Valuev The Giant will defend his WBA title belt on Saturday.

Diego Corrales Ready For Castillo

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

After an anti-climatic rematch between Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales after what was one of the greatest fights of all-time, the two combatants will square off one last time for the lightweight championship.

WBA Makes John Ruiz No. 1 Contender

Friday, May 26th, 2006

Two-time heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) has been installed as the World Boxing Association’s No. 1 contender, according to the sanctioning body’s latest ratings.

Paul Williams: Hitman Hearns Clone? See Saturday On HBO

Friday, May 26th, 2006

See for yourself on Saturday night on HBO. Is it fair to compare Paul Williams to Hitman Hearns, or is that virtual sacrilege at this juncture, comparing an untested fighter against the Hall of Fame talent, the Motor City Cobra?