May

George Groves vows to stop Carl Froch ‘in three rounds’

George Groves has vowed to stop Carl Froch early in their May 31 rematch at Wembley Stadium in London. Groves says he will dictate the fight in the return bout with the IBF super middleweight titleholder, who stopped him controversially in their first bout.

May

From The Telegraph: George Groves’ trainer concerned about fouls

by Doug Fischer

George Groves’ trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick says he is “extremely concerned about the fouling of Carl Froch” in their highly anticipated rematch at Wembley Stadium in London, fouling that he says “could kill a man.”

Apr

Commentary: A Pacquiao victory tonight forces us to hound Mayweather

by Doug Fischer

Noted British sports writer Gareth A Davies says if Manny Pacquiao defeats Tim Bradley tonight, the Filipino icon’s victory will compel the boxing media to hound Floyd Mayweather Jr. for answers as to why he will not fight Pacquiao.

Apr

Freddie Roach: Manny Pacquiao-Amir Khan could happen one day

by Doug Fischer

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach is unimpressed by Amir Khan’s recent form, yet reasoned that the British fighter’s speed could give Floyd Mayweather Jr. “problems” and believes a fight between Khan and Pacquiao could take place before the Filipino retires.

Apr

Carl Frampton faces Hugo Cazares for right to fight Leo Santa Cruz

by Doug Fischer

Belfast-based junior featherweight contender Carl Frampton faces former two-division champ Hugo Fidel Cazares from Mexico on home his turf today. If the 27-year-old Northern Irishman wins he will face WBC 122-pound beltholder Leo Santa Cruz.

Mar

Tributes are being paid to former boxer, manager, promoter Mickey Duff

by Doug Fischer

From The Telegraph: Mickey Duff, Britain’s most prominent boxing promoter between 1965 and the early 1980s, has died at the age of 84. Duff was a former boxer, manager and promoter.

Mar

Tyson Fury to fight ‘closed-doors’ 12 rounder before Dereck Chisora fight

by Doug Fischer

Heavyweight contender Tyson Fury revealed Monday that he will fight “12 rounds behind closed doors” in mid-April ahead of meeting Dereck Chisora at Manchester’s Phones4U Arena on July 26 in a WBO title eliminator.

May

From The Telegraph: Froch threatens to ‘kill’ Kessler

by Doug Fischer

Carl Froch could face disciplinary action from the British Boxing Board of Control after saying he was prepared to kill Mikkel Kessler, his opponent in the world super middleweight title fight at the O2 Arena on Saturday.

May

From The Telegraph: Burns still on unification course vs. Vazquez

by Doug Fischer

WBO lightweight titleholder Ricky Burns will head into a unification contest later this year against IBF beltholder Miguel Vazquez in spite of a title harrowing defense in which he escaped with victory against mandatory challenger Jose Gonzalez in Glasgow.

Jan

From The Telegraph: Collins might make comeback vs. Jones

by Doug Fischer

Former super middleweight titleholder Steve Collins revealed on Tuesday that at the age of 48 and after a 15-year absence from the ring, he may return to face long-sought after rival Roy Jones Jr.