World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Former manager Greg Wantman lifts the lid on ‘Pantera’ On the back of his disappointing loss to Tony Bellew last month, former world title challenger Edison Miranda is facing an uncertain future after departing from manager Greg Wantman in the wake of the defeat. The battle-hardened Colombian was taken down in nine rounds by tough Livepudlian Bellew in London and Wantman was surprised that Miranda quit in the ring with the promise of another world title challenge against Carl Froch on offer with victory. Miranda seems to have been around the higher end of the rankings for an age, despite being just 31, but Wantman believes that the end could be close for ‘Pantera’ following losses in five of his last eight outings and weight problems away from boxing. “As far as Edison is concerned, who knows what the future holds,” Wantman told World Boxing News.  “To me he was a huge waste of talent that could have made a lot of money if he wa...

Tony Bellew v Edison Miranda (light-heavyweight) Alexandra Palace, London, UK 12x3                                                                                                     Bellew                              Miranda              -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------                  Round 1                        10                                 9       ...

Edison Miranda touched down in London with a warning for Tony Bellew ahead of their clash on Saturday live on Sky Sports in Betfair’s ‘London Calling’ – telling the Liverpool man he will not be standing by the end of the fight. Bellew and Miranda in a mouth-watering bill-topper in north London, kicking off Sky Sports’ live boxing coverage with on a night that promises knockout action with four titles on the line. The two-time IBF World super middleweight title challenger is a step-up in class for Bellew, having shared the ring with stars like Andre Ward, Lucian Bute, Arthur Abraham and Kelly Pavlik, and the Columbian wants to make it clear that he is the star of Saturday’s show. “Put your kids to bed early on Saturday,” said Miranda. “I don't want them to be frightened by seeing what I do to Bellew. It is going to be ugly. “I have had an excellent camp. I moved to Las Vegas and trained for the past six weeks with Chad Dawson. We worke...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘Panther’ sets sights on more British bouts Former world middleweight and super-middleweight title challenger Edison Miranda is hoping a victory over Tony Bellew in September can lead him to an IBF 168lb title bout with current belt holder Carl Froch. The 31 year-old, who has lost out to Lucian Bute and Arthur Abraham in his previous world title challenges, dismissed any attempt to take on Bellew rival Nathan Cleverly for his WBO 175lb title with a victory at London’s Alexandra Palace in the autumn. “The fans all over Europe have been great to me. I love that I get to fight in front of them,” Miranda told World Boxing News.  “I want to repay them by giving them an entertaining fight with a knockout ending that nobody will soon forget.  “Then I would like to fight again in London against Carl Froch. He and I are very similar and we both know how to sell a fight. We both can talk the talk and we both are not afraid to fight t...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘Bomber’ confident ahead of 'dangerous' test British light-heavyweight champion Tony Bellew is ready to prove his world credentials once again in September as the hard-hitting Liverpudlian tackles former world title challenger Edison Miranda at Alexandra Palace in London on September 8. Bellew, 29, has already taken WBO title holder Nathan Cleverly to the wire in 2011 and hopes to set up another world title crack with an eye-catching performance over the solid Colombian, who has faced some of the top fighters in the world in his career. “I've watched Miranda for many years, I know all about him and I have a lot of respect for him,” Bellew told World Boxing News. “I believe he is the most dangerous fighter I have ever faced. His record speaks for itself. “His knockout reel also makes great viewing. However if I'm to progress to the levels I hope to in this game, then I fully expect to be able to deal with what Edison Miran...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor ‘Panther’ ready to shock home fighter in London Former two-time world light-heavyweight challenger Edison 'Pantera' Miranda is looking to upset Briton Tony Bellew when the two fighters clash in London’s Alexandra Palace on September 8. The 31 year-old, who boasts 30 knockouts in 35 wins from 42 contests, is looking forward to returning to the UK following a fifth round stoppage win over Joey Vegas in 2009 and believes Bellew is in for a rude awakening. “I was looking for a good fight in Europe and especially London as my experience fighting there last time was amazing,” Miranda told World Boxing News. “I love the city and they have some of the best fans in the world. My manager told me Tony Bellew was looking for a fight and that he talks a good game, so I think a fight between us will be very entertaining. “I have watched some of his recent fights on YouTube and Bellew seems to have a good heart. I like that in a fighter and I k...