World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Fight stopped after ten rounds as Alexander suffers cut Devon Alexander surrendered his WBC light-welterweight title to WBO champion Timothy Bradley in a scrappy affair at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan after constant head clashes caused the bout to end before the completion of the tenth round. 27 year-old Bradley started the brighter of the two, catching Alexander with solid looking shots, before Alexander, 23, came into the bout in the middle rounds as both boxers butted heads on more than one occasion and Alexander seemed to be the more affected of the two. “Desert Storm” then took control into the seventh, eighth and ninth rounds, with Alexander complaining about the cut on several instances before the doctor checked out the St Louis fighter midway through the ninth round. He then called the bout off with Alexander complaining of a burning sensation in his eye and it was declared that the tenth round would be included in the scoring. On...

WBC and WBO light-welterweight titles ------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER                                             BRADLEY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------   9                         (Round 1)                        10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10                       ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Forbes returns against Romanian Ion in Canada Former super-featherweight world champion Steve “2pound” Forbes climbs back between the ropes next month as he takes on Romanian southpaw Ionut 'Jo Jo' Dan at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Forbes, 33, is on the back of a two round blow-out win against 55-loss Roberto Valenzuela in December and steps up in class against Ion, who was on the verge on a world title shot, when suffered his only career loss in 28 against Selcuk Aydin last June. The 29 year-old has since returned with a four-round KO win over Argentine Andres Pablo Villafane in October and returns to the same venue to take on former US Contender series finalist Forbes (35-8-0). Oregon-born Forbes has been in indifferent form in the past four years, since losing that Contender final via split decision against an aging Grady Brewer, which many people believe should have gone Steve's way. Forbes has lost five of his last eight, but ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor “Lights Out” could return against Reed According to fighthype.com , three-weight world champion James “ Lights Out” Toney is planning a return to the boxing ring in February after being out of the sport since September 2009, when he stopped Matthew Greer in two rounds. Toney, 42, tried his hand in MMA last year, signing a multi-fight deal in January, only to lose to two-weight UFC champion Randy Couture by submission, whilst only throwing one punch and was immediately released from his contract. It looks like the Michigan-born puncher is now ready for a return to the squared-circle after his octogon experience and has been linked to a fight with “Dangerous” Damon Reed next month, which would be his 84th career-fight as he aims for a four world title.

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor  European champion faces 'Canelo' test “Magic” Matthew Hatton may have to live up to his name on March 5th as the Englishman steps up two or three gears in class to face undefeated WBN Young Boxer of the Year Saul Alvarez (35-0-1) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Hatton, 29, is the younger brother of two-time world champion Ricky, who impressed American audiences in the late 2000’s until being wiped out by pound for pound world champions Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao in bad knockout defeats. The Manchester fighter (41-4-2) now attempts to grab the US markets attention in a tough looking test against one of the hottest prospects in the boxing world at the moment. Hatton has largely stayed out of world-class in his 46 fight career and now dips his toes into the lion’s den. Distinctive looking Alvarez, who’s nickname translates as “Cinnamon” currently holds the WBC silver title at 147lbs and has already c...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Light-heavyweight McIntosh fights for vacant title English light-heavyweight champion Danny McIntosh gets the chance to propel himself to European title glory this Saturday, when he takes on home fighter Thierry Karl at the Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan in Hauts-de-Seine, France. The 30 year-old, who’s only defeat was a commonwealth title challenge against former champion Nathan Cleverly in July 2009, when “Big Mac” was stopped in the seventh round against the WBO 175lb title contender and he now faces Karl for the title vacated by Cleverly. The Norwich man has since recorded two knockout victories in the last year, one of which was an impressive second round count-out of former WBU, Commonwealth and British champion Tony Oakey, who had won four of the trot up to that point. McIntosh’s opponent is Aisne-born Thierry Karl, who is unbeaten in almost three years and has won his last eight. Karl, 26, has four defeats on his 32 fight record, but has an imp...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor The Great” eyes super-fights after unification WBC light-welterweight champion Devon Alexander (21-0) hopes to unify the 140lb division for the second time on January 29th when he faces WBO belt holder Timothy Bradley (26-0) in an all-American clash at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan. The 23 year-old was speaking at the pre-fight press conference as the two champions came face to face two weeks before they meet in the ring and Alexander believes he has the tools to take Bradley’s WBO title, but dismissed a possible unification with WBA champion Amir Khan. “It is my time now and I'm going to seize the moment,” Alexander stated. “Khan is an OK fighter. He's no big deal. People are really making big hype about Amir Khan. I don't know what all the hype is about but he has a little power behind him. People think he is more than what I think he is. “The winner of this fight doesn't have to go after Amir Khan. The winner of this fight ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Hatton wants license back before decision of future Two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton has announced that he plans to re-apply to the British Boxing Board of Control for his boxers license before deciding whether to hang his gloves up for good and concentrate on his promotional company. Hatton, 32, is keen to be able to make the choice whether to fight, whilst still holding a license after having it revoked amidst non-boxing related allegations about his private life, which the Manchester City fan told Sky Sports’ “ Ringside ” show are firmly behind him. “I am in the gym, I am getting fit, my hands are bit tied at the minute, but eventually I will apply to get my license back and when I do I will make a decision about my future,” Ricky told Adam Smith. “I am still involved in boxing, I am bringing the champions through, I am in a good place myself and I am back enjoying life again.” When pushed by Smith to give a “gut feeling” on whether he would fi...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Former World title challenger aiming to help his homeland Australian warrior Michael Katsidis has announced his intention to try and bring a big fight down under and donate the proceeds to all the victims of the terrible flooding that has swamped his home country in recent days. Katsidis, 30, is a big draw around the world after his gutsy battle with Juan Manuel Marquez in November, which many believe was last years fight of the year and although he lost, has made his name in the American boxing market. It is now possible that “The Great” could put off a coup and bring a big fight to the Australian people, in order to help the operations in his home country as the rescue and restoration process begins in light of the devastation, which has directly affected Katsidis' hometown on Toowoomba. “I’m thinking about bringing the big fights to Australia,” he announced on Facebook. “What a great thing it would be to the contribute profits to the flood app...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor “The Problem” want world title this year Cincinnati’s Adrien “The Problem” Broner showed why he is one of the hottest young prospects in the fight game last night, knocking out John Revish in the opening round to improve his stand-out record to 19-0, with 16 stoppage wins. Broner, 21, was fighting on home soil at the Taft Masonic Temple and had the 26 year-old in trouble in the first few seconds of the bout, staggering the Louisiana-born former middleweight with a left hook, before piling on the pressure to seal his ninth first round victory. In the process, Broner picked up his second professional title by claiming the WBC USNBC lightweight title and announced his intention to challenge for a world title later this year, before jetting off to spar with Devon Alexander ahead of his unification bout with Timothy Bradley.

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor New Jersey Golden Gloves winner talks to WBN about turning pro this year On the day of his 24th birthday, East Hanover welterweight Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien has been speaking to WBN Editor Phil D. Jay about his upcoming maiden professional bout on the undercard of the Zab Judah v Kaizer Mabuza show at the Prudential Center on March 5th. A late-comer into the fight game, O’Brien has blossomed into a champion amateur after starting his journey in boxing at the age of twenty and culminating in his victory in April at the 2010 New Jersey Golden Gloves at light-welterweight, where he was also named "outstanding fighter of the night." “After winning the (Golden) Gloves it was amazing as it was a goal I always wanted with every ounce of my heart and when I finally captured it, the feeling was surreal,” Vinny told WBN. “Now that I am hitting the pro ranks, I have a bunch of emotions, I'm excited, eager, focused and determined to go after every fight ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Sithsamerchai will travel to Japan to defend belt Japan’s Kazuto Ioka has the opportunity to pick up the WBC minimumweight title with a measly six fights under his belt and has home advantage thrown in for good measure when he meets champion Oleydong Sithsamerchai on February 11th. Iota, 21, who has four knockouts in his six wins, only turned professional in April 2009 and less then two years later is fighting for the greatest prize in the sport, although he does face a daunting task against the experienced 36-fight veteran. 25 year-old Sithsamerchai has held the title for over three years, since dethroning Eagle Den Junlaphan in 2007, retiring the 29 year-old in the process and is undefeated so far in his career, failing to beat only one opponent when drawing with Pornsawan Porpramook last September.

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Former heavyweight champ returns in February After an absence of nearly three years, former WBO champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison returns to the ring in Canada on February 25th as he takes on unbeaten Eric Barrak at the Pierre-Charbonneau Centre in Montreal. Morrison, 41, explained to WBN that he is “heading up to Canada this week for a press conference,” which will rubberstamp his long awaited ring return and also the fact that another former WBO champion, Ray Mercer will headline with him on the Quebec show. The Arkansas-born heavyweight has fought just twice since 1996, in a brief comeback in 2007 but has always kept in shape and after all his well-documented obstacles, now finally gets the chance to put on the gloves again. Related Article: "12 Rounds" with Tommy Morrison. http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2010/10/12-rounds-with-tommy-duke-morrison.html

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor IBO cruiserweight champion 'One punch from death' Former WBA light-heavyweight champion Danny Green is still in hospital today, after an emergency surgery had to be performed on the Aussie boxer after doctors found an abscess growing around his appendix. According to the 37 year-old world-ranked contender, he had himself checked out at Busselton Hospital in Western Australia on Wednesday after complaining of an acute stomach pain, only to be turned away by a staff member who told him everything was fine. Green then returned to his family, who were taking a holiday break with him only to be rushed back to another hospital the same day, where he was thoroughly tested and found to be in a serious condition after his appendix burst and the abscess was discovered. The abscess has been reported to have been the size of a cricket ball and was removed after a lengthy surgery, which has left the strapping six-footer wheelchair-bound. Doctors told the ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor “Iron Horse” should be next up for K9 Despite winning two IBF light-middleweight title eliminators in the last three years, Brooklyn’s Sechew Powell is still no closer to his shot at current champion Cornelius Bundrage as he scouts for his next opponent. After defeating Terrance Cauthen in his first eliminator back in December 2007, the southpaw was hoping for a shot at Cory “Next Generation” Spinks in early 2008. Spinks had dropped back down to 154lb from a failed challenge against middleweight champion Jermain Taylor and avoided the big punching Powell in order to make a tune-up defence against Verno Phillips. A 38 year-old Phillips, with ten defeats on his record at that point, blew the fight out of the water by defeating Spinks on a split decision in Missouri, meaning Powell would now have to find another opponent and wait for his chance against Phillips. Three months later and Powell faced Deandre Latimore, a dangerous opponent with only one defeat...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor 1. Manny Pacquaio (52-3-2) WBO Welterweight champion and WBC light-middleweight champion 2. Floyd Mayweather Jr (41-0) 3. Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (77-3-1) (Thailand) WBC flyweight champion 4. Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1) WBA and WBO lightweight champion 5. Wladimir Klitschko (55-3-0) WBO and IBF heavyweight champion 6. Fernando Montiel (44-2-2) WBC and WBO bantamweight champion 7. Miguel Cotto (35-2-0) WBA light-middleweight champion 8. Juan Manuel Lopez (30-0) WBO featherweight champion 9. Chris John (44-0-2) WBA “super” world featherweight champion 10. Vitali Klitschko (41-2-0) WBC heavyweight champion 11. Sergio Martinez (46-2-2) WBC middleweight champion 12. Bernard Hopkins (51-5-2) 13. Amir Khan (24-1-0) WBA light-welterweight champion 14. Nonito Donaire (25-1-0) 15. Andre Ward (23-0) WBA “super” world super-middleweight champion 16. Carl Froch (27-1-0) WBC super-middleweight champion 17. Timothy Bradley (26-0) WBO light-welterweight champ...

Fighter of the Year ( voted for by WBN readers ): Amir Khan Fight of the Year : Amir Khan v Marcos Maidana Knockout of 2010 : Sergio Martinez v Paul Williams Young Boxer of the Year : Saul Alvarez Trainer of the Year : Freddie Roach Comeback of 2010 : Cornelius “K9” Bundrage Prospect of 2011 : Saul Alvarez Boxer of the Month:  July –  Fernando Montiel   (Mexico) August –  Cornelious Bundrage   (USA) September –  Ricky Burns   (Great Britain) October –  Pongsaklek Wonjongkam   (Thailand) November –  Manny Pacquiao   (Philippines ) December -  Amir Khan   (Great Britain)