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Archive for October, 2007

‘You never know when a fight may be your last.’

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Ricky Hatton, Sports, tagged , , , , , on October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

I will always remember the first interview of substance conducted with Ricky Hatton and his father, Ray, at the beginning of their bitter divorce from promoter Frank Warren. Expressing their frustration at the stagnation that preceded Hatton’s seminal contest with Kostya Tszyu, Ray Hatton opined “Every fight from now on will be a big one, [...]

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Contender Star Paul Smith In Action Dec 8

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Contender Series, Fight Previews, Sports, tagged , , on October 29, 2007 | 4 Comments »

Unbeaten Contender star Paul Smith Jnr., re-emerges domestically from his successful stint in the third series of the boxing reality show stateside on the December 8th card scheduled for the Bolton Arena (according to frankwarren.tv) or the Reebok stadium (according to Smith’s Myspace circular). Regardless of venue, presumably, it will be a support for Amir Khan’s tangle with [...]

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The Plot Thickens and so do WBC coffers

Posted in Boxing, Fight Reports, Sports, tagged , , , , on October 16, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Reports today suggest giant American contender Jameel McCline has filed an official protest with the World Boxing Council following his points defeat to Samuel Peter recently. McCline opines that he feels not only did he win the bout, but more specifically, that the scorecard of Bill Costello, who had the fight to Peter 115-110, represents a [...]

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Gunn Looking to Overthrow Castro

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports, tagged , , , , , on October 16, 2007 | 19 Comments »

Do you see what I did there? Love him or hate him, plucky pug Bobby Gunn is proving hard to ignore since his crushing defeat to Enzo Maccarinelli earlier this year. Eager publicity agent, Knockout Publicity, capitalised on the usually, fleeting profile afforded to challengers plucked from obscurity to contend WBO belts. People laughed at claims he [...]

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Holyfield; Please, Please Continue

Posted in Boxing, Fight Reports, Mike Tyson, Sports, tagged , , , , on October 16, 2007 | 8 Comments »

Instantly noticeable in the aftermath of Evander Holyfield’s, 42(27)-9-2, latest attempt to annex a portion of the fractured heavyweight title was the lack of demand for his retirement. Ronnie Shields and Freddie Roach both spoken openly of their preference for the 45 year old to hang up his gloves, it’s becoming a habit for Roach who distanced [...]

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Dreaming, Believing and Achieving with Wayne Elcock

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports, tagged , , , , , on October 10, 2007 | 4 Comments »

An interview with then British title challenger Wayne Elcock proved of sufficient interest to feature in the venerable British publication, Boxing News a fortnight ago. It was a moment of great personal satisfaction to appear on the pages graced by the great and the good over the past 98 years. Should it prove the most [...]

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The Fighter: Mark Wahlberg Already Training

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Sports, tagged , , , , , on October 9, 2007 | 5 Comments »

I’m happy to report the story of Micky Ward, and half brother Dicky Eklund, to be captured in the film The Fighter – due to start filming in 2008 – looks likely to be a cracker. Not only have the notable talents of Brad Pitt and Mark Wahlberg been penned to play the lead roles, [...]

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Alex Arthur’s Revolving Door

Posted in Boxing, British Boxing, Sports, tagged , , , on October 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

It may be unfair, it may be unjust but the constant changing of trainers by Scottish Super-Featherweight contender Alex Arthur continues to bemuse most observers. For such an affable character on the cusp of genuine world title opportunities, it once again appears a peculiar time to change a such a crucial aspect of his camp.

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Ruiz, the uncherished heavyweight

Posted in Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports, tagged , , , on October 9, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Rugged former belt holder John Ruiz is arguably the most criticised heavyweight of his generation despite twice being the possessor of a world championship belt and holding victories over Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Andrew Golota. True his victory over the giant Pole was widely considered contentious but I think a little respect for Ruiz’s willingness to [...]

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