By Derek Bonnett: The world class boxing action of this week was dominated by Latino fighters on the move in their respective weight classes. One junior welterweight contender positioned himself for his greatest challenge as a professional and two others claimed their first world championships by scoring minor upsets.
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By Andrew Wake: They say that god loves a trier and it seems that all Dave Coldwell’s hard work over the years is beginning to reap the greatest rewards.
World heavyweight title challenger Dereck Chisora says that he will be too wild andunpredictable for WBC World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko when they clash inMunich, Germany on Saturday night.
Doncaster’s Jason Ball believes boxing fans will be in for a treat on Saturday night (Feb 18.) when he takes on Middleweight Chris Eubank Jr at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham.
Promoter Bob Arum has ruled out a clash between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and undisputed world middleweight king Sergio Martinez-for the time being at least.
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By: Marc Livitz: As is the case in professional sports in the United States, many of its respective players and athletes come from various and unique types of backgrounds. The roads taken to eventual glory or possible collapse are often determined by the will, determination and above all good decisions or lack thereof made by the athlete in question.
By Derek Gionta, ringside: The Jimmy Lange franchise made another appearance at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia on the campus of George Mason University Saturday night.
By Peter Lerner: In the next part of our experts’ review of 2011 we take a look at the amateur game. 2011 was of course a busy year with the start of Olympic qualification, the European Championships in Ankara and the Worlds in Baku.
Cagri Ermis reached the highlight of his up-and-down career on Saturday night when he captured the vacant WBF Middleweight title by defeating Portuguese boxer Vitor Sa at the Braamkamp 1 arena in Hamburg,Germany.
Juan Carlos “Zurdito” Sanchez won a 12 round unanimous decision to dethrone Rodrigo “Gatito” Guerrero and claim the IBF super flyweight title at the Union Arena in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico on Saturday.
Welterweight prospect Samuel Vargas scored an impressive first round knockout over Manolis Plaitis at the Hershey Center in Mississauga Ontario, Canada on Saturday night.
By Andrew Wake at ringside: Adil Anwar finds himself a richer man tonight after he took home both the coveted Prizefighter trophy and a cheque for £32,000.
By Tom Gray: Ricky Burns will make the first defence of his WBO Lightweight Title on March 10th at the Braehead Arena with the support of some of the finest fighters in the country.
When trainer Carl Stanley describes his light middleweight charge Lyndon Newman as a “rough diamond that needs polishing” he says it with the greatest of respect and admiration for a young man that in the not too distant past was swapping leather with lawyers and accountants in the world of White Collar boxing, before a chance meeting between the pair led him into the pro game.
Light welterweight contender Lucas Martin Matthysse scored a retirement win over Angel “Arcangel” Martinez at the Gimnasio Municipal in Trelew, Chubut, Argentina on Friday night.
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By Matthew Hurley: There is nothing quite like a gifted young fighter connecting on a visceral level with his hometown. Hero worship is prevalent in every sport but boxing is such a personal and emotionally draining experience for fighter and fan that once a connection is made it just grows tighter and tighter as the fighter’s career moves on.
By Peter Lerner: In the first part of our look back at South African boxing in 2011, Pete Moscardi told us about his choices for Fighter of the Year, Fight of the Year and Fighter Who Most Deserves a Break. In this concluding part he looks at prospects and disappointments, improved fighters and foreign fighters, and the general situation in the country.
By Andrew Wake: The hardest sport is full of the kindest people. It’s almost a paradox but those who are involved in the pain game are often the softest and caring most caring individuals around once they step out of the ring.
By Peter Lerner: Secondsout has spoken to various boxing experts around the world about the year in boxing in their country. In this first part we have taken a look at South Africa. One of boxing’s strongest nations, South Africa finished the year with three world champions and a whole host of fighters knocking on the door of world class.
By Derek Bonnett: As we encounter another new year, the landscape of the boxing scene continues to evolve. With old champions acting out the final stages of their careers and new ones emerging to fill the void, boxing maintains a state of homeostasis and keeps fight fans intrigued even amid the dubious officiating and cries of scandal.
Date February 10
Location Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
vacant WBO NABO light middleweight title Demetrius Andrade w ko 2 Angel Hernandez
welterweight Raymond Serrano w pts 10 Kenny Abril
Location Chainart, Thailand
vacant PABA super flyweight title Petch Kokietgym w pts 12 Rodel Quilaton
light flyweight Nethra Sasiprapa w pts 6 Albert Alcoy
minimumweight Pigmy Kokietgym w ko 4 Bimbo Nacionales