World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Holyfield unanimously defeats Mercer over ten rounds in 1995 Heavyweights set for Nelson Mandela exhibition The Nelson Mandela Boxing Tribute night on February 2nd, 2013 will feature two heavyweight greats battling each other in a rematch almost 18 years in the making as Evander Holyfield and Ray Mercer square up in South Africa. Damian Michael, CEO of Showpony Promotions and organiser of the Cape Town bill, has told WBN that the two former champions have signed on for a four-round exhibition contest and other big names have also been offered places on the card. “Holyfield has signed the contract and he will be up against Ray mercer in a four rounder in honour of Mr. Mandela and I am currently waiting on Roy Jones Jr to sign on the dotted line,” Michael told World Boxing News. “I am also awaiting Steve Cunningham’s signature (at heavyweight) as we have spoken, but I still need to tie up some loose ends. “We have invited George ...

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