MACHADO PREDICTS FIREWORKS VERSUS GHANA’S MENSAH
Puerto Rico’s Alberto ‘Explosivo’ Machado is living a dream during this period in his career.
KAVALIAUSKAS EYES THE BEST WELTERS FOLLOWING WIN OVER ABREAU
Egidijus “The Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas suffered a cut in the opening round, but he was not deterred, turning back Juan Carlos Abreu via unanimous decision by scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94 to retain the NABF welterweight title in the ESPN-televised main event Saturday evening at the Save Mart Center.
SOUTH AFRICA BOXERS WARNED ABOUT RAPID WEIGHT LOSS
It is common for boxers to try any means to lose weight in order to compete in a lighter weight division against smaller opponents.
LAWRENCE OSUEKE AIMS TO KICK-START CAREER
Newcastle’s Lawrence Osueke has signed up with North East-based promoter Steve Wraith in a bid to ignite his professional career.
EKUNDAYO GETS HIGH COMMISSIONER’S BACKING
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Ambassador George Oguntade has agreed to lead England-based boxer, Larry ‘The Natural’ Ekundayo into the ring for his world title fight on July 13.
ROBEISY RAMIREZ DEFECTS FROM CUBAN TEAM
Amateur boxing star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez abandoned the Cuban national team during a training camp this week in Aguascalientes, Mexico, a possible step toward his defection in pursuit of a professional career.
TAPIWE TEMBO PRIMED FOR KWESE SPORTS TOURNEY
Zimbabwe’s super bantamweight Tapiwa “Shortgun” Tembo, says he is ready to fly the flag high in the upcoming boxing extravaganza dubbed “UK vs Africa” set for next Friday at the Harare International Conference Centre. Tembo, who is based in Cape Town, South Africa, will face off with one of UK’s emerging talents, 24-year old Marc…
DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS 2016 OLYMPIC HEAVYWEIGHT CLAYTON LAURENT JR
DiBella Entertainment has signed 2016 Olympic Heavyweight Clayton “Mr. 340” Laurent Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands, it was announced today. He is the stepson of former junior middleweight and middleweight world champion Julian “The Hawk” Jackson and the stepbrother of contenders John and Julius Jackson.
MATTHYSSE ARRIVES IN MALAYSIA, READY TO DEFEAT PACQUIAO
KUALA LUMPUR — It’s going to be “war” in Malaysia as WBA “reagular” welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse didn’t hide his intentions of defending his championship belt by retiring eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao 10 days from now.
AZUMAH NELSON EXPLAINS HOW HE EARNED HIS MONIKERS
Legendary Ghanaian boxer Azumah Nelson usually has his name preceded with either Barima or Professor.