Americans are used to seeing news footage of rampaging “fans” “celebrating” by tipping cars, lighting bonfires and engaging in other moronic acts of hooliganism after their pro sports or college team secures a championship. But Australians have taken post-championship frivolity to a new level.
“Rocky Balboa,” the next (and last?) installment of the saga about the beloved boxer from Philadelphia – written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone – will hit the big screen on Dec. 22, MGM announced.
WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison has checked into rehab to battle a drinking problem and to deal with his depression.
Pingsaklek Wonjongkam has been ordered by the WBC to make his mandatory defense against current WBC International champion and number one contender Momelisi Myekeni of South Africa.
No ifs, ands or buts: ESPN play-by-play man Joe Tessitore thinks Jose Navarro will get the best of Vernie Torres in tonight’s Wednesday Night Fights main event on ESPN2 from the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT (9 PM).
It appears that Jermain Taylor has taken to trainer Emanuel Steward and the atmosphere at Steward’s house, the Kronk gym in Detroit. With just a month to go until Taylor’s June 17th middleweight title defense against Winky Wright, Taylor is pleased with the change in environment.
WBO featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison has a good excuse for canceling his planned Saturday showdown with Gary St. Claire in Belfast. The boxer has been admitted to a rehabilitation clinic following his second arrest in a month.
They busted each others’ chops starting six years ago, and last night Anthony Mundine and Danny Green finally brought the battle to where it belongs, the ring.
The former heavyweight champion will participate in a Manhattan chess fest on May 23rd and will give online chess fanatics the chance to take him down.
A locale has been found for Roy Jones’ July 29 fight with Prince Badi Ajamu.
