World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Glenn with Tyson “I sparred 96 rounds with Mike Tyson when he was at his best and even gave him a blackened eye which he still talks about to this day.” – Glenn McCrory Born in 1964 in Annfield plain, County Durham, Fromer World, British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight Champion Glenn McCrory’s story is one of dissapointment, guts and ultimately, glory. Glenn turned pro as a 18 year old and made his debut at the Marriott Hotel in London’s swanky Mayfair, knocking out Barry Ellis in the first round. After racking up another 12 straight wins all within 15 months, Glenn looked destined to dominate the domestic Cruiserweight division. In September 1985, Glenn (13-0), faced little known John Westgarth (5-2-2) at Gateshead Lesuire Centre in Newcastle and in a major upset, Glenn was badly knocked out in the fourth round. It was a massive blow to Glenn’s confidence, after which he went on to lose four out of his next five bouts, the last of which was anothe...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Campas stops Rodriguez in three rounds Former world light-middleweight champion Luis Ramon ‘Yori Boy’ Campas battered late replacement Marcelo Rodriguez in just over eight minutes last night to record his 99th career win on the same night he celebrated his 40th birthday. The Mexican hero raised the roof at the Gimnasio Municipal in his home city of Sonora as the 115-fight veteran forced the 33 year-old’s corner to throw in the towel towards the end of the third round. Campas picked up the lowly regarded WBA Fedelatin middleweight title and a boost up the rankings as he hopes to edge towards a sixth world title attempt.

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor “The Problem” eyeing world title Undefeated Cincinatti super-featherweight Adrien “The Problem” Broner is due back in the ring soon after his first round demolition of Jason Litzau and says he is ready to fight all comers as he looks to get into world title contention. The 21 year-old has been in devastating form of late, stopping eleven out of his last twelve opponents and 17 of his 21 fights in total, with Litzau his tenth stoppage in the first round. The powerful WBC USNBC champion has be linked with a world title challenge in the near future, with WBO champion Ricky Burns mentioned and told World Boxing News he is willing to fight any of the 130lb champions. “Well it wouldn’t matter which one, I’m willing to fight any of those guys,” Broner told World Boxing News. “Yeah, they have had more fights than me, but they have never fought “Adrien The Problem Broner” and I feel I am more than ready to step up. “As you can see, I keep stopping my oppo...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Born in 1980 in Providence, Rhode Island, Peter Manfredo Jr made his professional debut in late 2000 after a promising amateur career. The second-generation fighter won numerous titles including the outstanding boxer award at the Junior Olympics and the New England Golden Gloves. A decision victory over unbeaten Steve Garrett in his first pro fight was the catalyst for Peter to go on a 20 fight unbeaten run in the light-middleweight ranks, picking up the EBA, IBU and WBO NABO Titles along the way. In 2004, Peter was one of sixteen middleweight boxers to be offered the chance to compete in a new television show for NBC called “The Contender” in which boxers face off against each other in five and seven round contests until one winner prevailed. Peter took on Alfonso Gomez in his first contest and lost a unanimous decision meaning that he was eliminated from the competition in the first round and had lost his first professional fight.  When the late...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor ‘Raging Bull’ hits back over rematch claims Light-middleweight contender Pawel Wolak has dismissed claims by latest opponent Delvin Rodriguez that he is avoiding a rematch with him after the two fighters battled to a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender last month. The 29 year-old fought with one eye for the second half of the fight as he and Rodriguez, 31, compelled the fans for ten rounds at the Roseland Ballroom in New York and cries have been heard for a rematch ever since, not least from the US-based Dominican. New Jersey-based Pole Wolak, who still works full-time on a building site pulling in shifts of 4pm to 1am, is keen to land a world title fight after his heroics against Rodriguez and has also defended his decision to leave long-time manager Ivan Edwards in favour of Cameron Dunkin. “If Delvin had any other opportunity right now, do you think he would be calling me out?” Wolak stated to World Boxing News. “I have always said that a rematch is ...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor ‘Sugar Shay’ hopes for movement on possible fight The much-avoided Ishe Smith is hoping to negotiate a deal to meet Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin on the Hopkins v Dawson undercard on October 15th after revealing that the two fighters chatted about the possibility at the Khan v Judah fight in Las Vegas where Quillin fought and won on the bill. The 33 year-old has fought some hard fights over the past four years, beating Pawel Wolak over ten rounds and taking Daniel Jacobs and Fernando Guerrero the distance in close contests and believes a fight with Quillin would bulk up the Staples Center card. “Quillin and myself want the fight. We spoke about the possibility at the Khan post-fight press conference,” Smith told World Boxing News. “I have a lot of respect for Peter, we spoke as men and nothing dumb or heated was exchanged. It’s a crowd pleaser and a fight for the fans, he's 160 and so am I.” Former Contender star Smith stopped Alexander Quiroz...

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Mexican veteran still hunting world title chance Luis Ramon ‘Yori Boy’ Campas is hoping to move a step closer to a sixth world title challenge on Saturday night in Sonora, Mexico in what will be his 115th professional contest and his 40th birthday. The 24-year fight veteran faces former Ghanaian middleweight champion Mohammed Akrong for the vacant WBA International 154lb title and a victory would put him just one win away from his 100th career W. Campas (98-15-1, 77 KO’s) has taken on some of the world’s best fighters in a career that started in 1987 against Gaby Vega and went seven years and 56 fights before the first blemish againt Felix Trinidad in an IBF welterweight title fight. The Sonora-born fighter would lose another world title shot in 1996 to Jose Luis Lopez, before claiming his only world crown in 1997 when stopping Raul Marquez in eight rounds to pick up the IBF light-middleweight title. Campas would make four defences before being de...