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Disappointing news came yesterday (03/17/10) that Steve Cunningham's long awaited and much deserved shot at his old IBF cruiserweight championship... (MORE) |
 
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EDDIE CHAMBERS TAKES HIS SHOT Pittsburgh native and Philly boxing product "Fast" Eddie Chambers flies to Dusseldorf Germany on Saturday (3/13/10) for his highly anticipated fight against Wladimir Klitschko for the heavyweight championship of the world. The bout is scheduled for March 20th. If all goes well for Chambers, his life will change dramatically about one week from now. As Chambers prepares to depart for the most important trip of his life, it is important to take in this moment and realize just how special this occasion is. If you made a list of all the fighters who have received a crack at the heavyweight championship - especially in these days of multiple belt holders - you'd windup with an extremely long roll call. However, if you then compare... (MORE) |
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Mike Jones is used to coming away from his fights feeling pain from a variety of nagging injuries that have haunted him in recent years and presumably helped to stall his progress as a professional in the most talent-laden and lucrative division in boxing. Although the welterweight did not suffer any injuries in his 10-round main event against experienced Henry Bruseles Saturday night, he came away feeling some pains none the less. But it wasn't bad hands or pinched nerves or a sore shoulder this time. No. The aches that Mike Jones was feeling after winning a fairly one-sided unanimous decision were growing pains. Not a bad thing for a rising fighter. But these pains were chronic and... (MORE) |
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Newark, NJ lightweight Carlos Vinan came to town Friday night and served an upset to local ring favorite Victor Vasquez in their 6-round main event at the South Philly Arena. The bout was a well matched and well fought skirmish, with both fighters having their moments. But Vinan managed to out-work the always busy Vasquez to take the split decision in a fight offered up as the main event. The rest of the show was a collection of seven 4-rounders. Three fighters made their pro debut on the card, including touted amateur Kareem Cooley, now a part of the impressive - and expanding - Doc Nowicki / Jimmy Williams stable. Cooley cruised to a 3rd-round TKO victory just before the main event. Matchmaking was not the issue on this evening. Most of the bouts were competitive and close scraps. But this slate of preliminary bouts were desperately in search of a true main event and the basic structure of a real fight card... (MORE) |
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Former two-time world champ, Dwight Muhammad Qawi will lead a new class of local ring luminaries into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame on May 16th. Other inductees include champions Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown & Gary Hinton, along with contenders Tyrone Crawley and Mike Everett. Legendary trainer Quenzell McCall and popular ring announcer Ed Derian were elected in the "non-boxer" category. Also voted in were deceased boxers Billy Arnold and Leotis Martin. This new group of nine will be honored at the annual banquet held at 4 PM, Sunday, May 16th, at Romano's Caterers in Philadelphia. All the living inductees as well as family members of the deceased are expected to attend. For more information and a complete rundown of all the new inductees, click the following link: 2010 PA HOF. |
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Artist Carl LeVotch is set to unveil his original statue of middleweight boxing legend Joey Giardello at a party slated for Friday evening at the Veteran Boxers Club. LeVotch recently finished his larger-than-life-sized clay sculpture in a makeshift studio located in the attic of the club. Next up for Joey G is the mold-making and the bronze casting. But before that process begins, everyone can get the first look, long before the dramatic work takes its permanent home in South Philly. The free event begins Friday, February 19th at 6PM. Refreshments will be served and there will also be a silent memorabilia auction and artwork for sale. The proceeds of which will help to fund the statue project. If you are interested in attending the event, please call John at 609-377-6413. |
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Now that 2010 has begun, it is time to look back at 2009 and announce the nominees for the 3rd annual Briscoe Awards. Last year was another good year for Philly boxing, and we have selected four fighters and four fights as the nominees who will vie for the top award of the local fight scene. Click the "MORE" link at the end of this paragraph to see all eight nominees. Once you have reviewed our description of each, cast your own vote by clicking the "VOTE" link at the bottom of the page. Voting will be kept open for about one month. Once all the votes are cast and tallied, the 2009 winners will be announced right here at Philly Boxing History. The winners will receive their awards in our annual Briscoe Award event in October. So voice your opinion by voting, and be part of this new Philly tradition. Past winners include Steve Cunningham, & Bernard Hopkins. Click this link to see the nominees and to cast your vote. (MORE) |
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FOOLS
RUSH IN WHERE PELTZ
VINAN TOPS VASQUEZ IN
QAWI LEADS CLASS OF 2010 PA HALL OF FAMERS
SEE
THE GIARDELLO STATUE FRIDAY
2009
BRISCOE AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE IN
