It’s hard not to be fond of Alexander Povetkin, the aspiring young contender from Russia, and his ambitious matchmaker. After just 13 bouts he’s signed to fight two- time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd in a crossroads bout that pitches the fresh faced puncher against the cunning old fox. Read the rest of this entry »
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Povetkin and the Klitschko Two Step
In Boxing, Fight Reports, Sports on July 27, 2007 at 3:03 pmPirates of the Injin Chi
In Boxing, British Boxing, Sports on July 27, 2007 at 11:14 am
At one time or another we’ve all been bewildered by the actions of the various sanctioning bodies; from the acceptance of Eddie Croft as a challenger to Erik Morales, to the promotion of deceased fighters in monthly rankings, not to mention the creation of spurious interim, inter-continental and emeritus belts to help ensure every fighter, young or old, good or bad has the chance to possess one at one time or another. Read the rest of this entry »
Cliff Couser to face Shannon Briggs?
In Boxing, British Boxing on July 27, 2007 at 10:38 am
Thanks to his recent upset victory over Monte Barrett, legendary journeyman heavyweight Cliff Couser is pencilled in to face Shannon Briggs – the former WBO champion bidding to rebuild following his defeat to Sultan Ibragimov. According to Couser at least, the only outstanding formality is Briggs’ signature on the contract. Read the rest of this entry »
Update: Final Bell for Oyebola Today
In Boxing, British Boxing, Sports on July 27, 2007 at 7:48 am
Following yesterday’s premature news of former British heavyweight champion James Oyebola’s demise, I’m sad to report that the gentle giant’s life support machine, which he’s been dependent on since being shot on Monday night, is to be switched off later today. The 46 year old, leaves a long-term partner and two children behind. To date, there are no developments on the detainment of the three men who fled the scene following the shooting. As always, thoughts go to James’ family and to those for whom he was more than a former boxer. Read the rest of this entry »
