Archive for July, 2006

Green, Mundine, Kessler, Beyer Super Middle Roundup

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Australian Danny Green had his butt handed to him by Anthony Mundine on May 17, but the 33-year-old super middleweight will not step away from the game.

Ali Show Off, For Now

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

As of right now, it’s looking like Laila Ali’s fight with Gwen O’Neil, scheduled for Aug. 5 in Cape Town, South Africa, is off.

David Tua Returns To New York

Monday, July 24th, 2006

On Wednesday, July 26, at the Grand Ballroom in the Manhattan Center on West 34th Street in the Big Apple, Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing presents a ten-bout card spotlighting heavyweight slugger David Tua, making his first New York appearance in almost ten years, against Oak Lawn, Illinois native Edward Gutierrez.

How Now Roy Jones Jr.?

Monday, July 24th, 2006

One would assume that a boxer who has not won a fight since 2003 would be all business in preparing for his next bout. Of course, that assumption goes out the window when that fighter is Roy Jones, Jr. (49-4, 38 KOs).

What Should Arturo Gatti Do?

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Arturo Gatti has circumvented many a swan song throughout his amazing career. The cries for his retirement began just after his second decision loss to Ivan Robinson in 1998.

You Watching Roy Jones/Prince Badi or HBO’s Vivian Harris/Stevie Johnston?

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Saturday night, boxing fans have the option of seeing a Roy Jones fight, or tuning in to “free” TV to watch HBO’s Boxing After Dark broadcast featuring Vivian Harris/Stevie Johnston.

Hatton/Urkal Doesn’t Make The Mouth Water

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Ricky Hatton’s camp hinted he could give up his WBA welterweight crown as the elimination of Arturo Gatti from the ranks of respectable foes has muddied matters for the Hitman.

Amir Khan Skips Court Date

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Amir Khan, the latest, greatest hope for England to manufacture a breakout boxing star, failed to appear in court on Monday to face a charge of dangerous driving.

Juan Diaz To Stay With Main Events?

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Juan Diaz and his team are in negotiations to determine whether they’ll remain under contract with Main Events Inc., the New Jersey promotional outfit which has helmed Diaz since he turned pro in 2000.

Ali Fight Still On?

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Laila Ali is supposed to fight Gwen O’Neil in South Africa on Aug. 5 but the bout may be in jeopardy because the promoter hasn’t met his financial obligations.