FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boxing: Bowe to make another ring comeback
FRANKFURT- Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe will fight for the first time in three years on the undercard of the Wladimir Klitschko v Hasim Rahim IBF title fight Dec. 13 against a still to be determined opponent, the organisers said Thursday.
Bowe, 41, retired in 1996 and came back in 2004. He had another fight in 2005 and has not fought since.
Bowe's only loss in 43 fights was against Evander Holyfield, who at age 46, is preparing to fight Nikolai Valuev next month for the WBA title.
And German newspaper reports said Thursday Lennox Lewis, 42, was preparing for a comeback fight against Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir's older brother, and the WBC champion.
Bild newspaper said the fight could take place in the middle of next year.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Holyfield, 46, to get another title shot
Seven-foot Russian boxer will defend WBA heavyweight title against Holyfield Dec. 20
By JEFF SCHULTZ
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, November 10, 2008
The end might actually be near for Evander Holyfield. But it won’t arrive without one more title shot.
Holyfield, who said he plans to retire by the end of 2009, will meet the 7-foot Russian, Nikolai Valuev, for the WBA heavyweight title Dec. 20 in Zurich, Switzerland. Final contracts are expected to be signed before the end of the week.
“I knew I would get one more shot, I just had to be patient,” said Holyfield, who turned 46 last month. “But I realized my time is running out and I’ve got to get this thing pretty soon. My whole thing, how old do you want to be when you pursue this?”
Holyfield, countering pleas from fans, media and the boxing community, has been putting off retirement until he reclaims the championship. He has not held a share of the title since losing the WBA belt to John Ruiz in March of 2001. Holyfield now says he plans to retire before the end of the next year, although he’s quick to add, “I’m not in control of my life. If the Lord says, ‘I made you heavyweight champion again and I want you to keep fighting,’ I’ll stay as long as He wants me to stay.”
Holyfield (42-9-2) is expected to make only $600,000 for the bout. He has reunited with his first manager, Ken Sanders, but doesn’t currently have a trainer.
Valuev (49-1, 34 knockouts), who is likely to be a significant favorite, had put off committing to fighting Holyfield because of a lack of interest. But no other bouts materialized and one potential opponent, Andrew Golota, lost Saturday in China.
Despite recent public financial issues with outstanding loans and child support, Holyfield strongly reiterated he is not fighting for the money but rather for a desire to reclaim the championship.
“People are always asking me, ‘Why are you keeping this going? Are you doing this for the money?’ ” he said. “It’s kind of odd. I had this as a goal even before I had any money problems and situations. You get tired of explaining to somebody that you’re not doing this for the money. It may look like it now, but it’s not the case.”
The Valuev bout is being held in Switzerland due to a general lack of interest by sites in the U.S. Organizers hope the bout will be on pay-per-view, but Holyfield said, “I don’t think it will be. It’s sort of like this is going to happen in secret. That’s too bad because it’s going to be a great story. It’s going to be a shocker.”
By JEFF SCHULTZ
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Monday, November 10, 2008
The end might actually be near for Evander Holyfield. But it won’t arrive without one more title shot.
Holyfield, who said he plans to retire by the end of 2009, will meet the 7-foot Russian, Nikolai Valuev, for the WBA heavyweight title Dec. 20 in Zurich, Switzerland. Final contracts are expected to be signed before the end of the week.
“I knew I would get one more shot, I just had to be patient,” said Holyfield, who turned 46 last month. “But I realized my time is running out and I’ve got to get this thing pretty soon. My whole thing, how old do you want to be when you pursue this?”
Holyfield, countering pleas from fans, media and the boxing community, has been putting off retirement until he reclaims the championship. He has not held a share of the title since losing the WBA belt to John Ruiz in March of 2001. Holyfield now says he plans to retire before the end of the next year, although he’s quick to add, “I’m not in control of my life. If the Lord says, ‘I made you heavyweight champion again and I want you to keep fighting,’ I’ll stay as long as He wants me to stay.”
Holyfield (42-9-2) is expected to make only $600,000 for the bout. He has reunited with his first manager, Ken Sanders, but doesn’t currently have a trainer.
Valuev (49-1, 34 knockouts), who is likely to be a significant favorite, had put off committing to fighting Holyfield because of a lack of interest. But no other bouts materialized and one potential opponent, Andrew Golota, lost Saturday in China.
Despite recent public financial issues with outstanding loans and child support, Holyfield strongly reiterated he is not fighting for the money but rather for a desire to reclaim the championship.
“People are always asking me, ‘Why are you keeping this going? Are you doing this for the money?’ ” he said. “It’s kind of odd. I had this as a goal even before I had any money problems and situations. You get tired of explaining to somebody that you’re not doing this for the money. It may look like it now, but it’s not the case.”
The Valuev bout is being held in Switzerland due to a general lack of interest by sites in the U.S. Organizers hope the bout will be on pay-per-view, but Holyfield said, “I don’t think it will be. It’s sort of like this is going to happen in secret. That’s too bad because it’s going to be a great story. It’s going to be a shocker.”
Sunday, November 9, 2008
CALZAGHE BEATS JONES KEEPS TITLE
(From Bloomberg)
Welsh Boxer Calzaghe Beats Jones, Keeps Light Heavyweight Title
By Nancy Kercheval
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Undefeated Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe won a unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr., pelting his opponent with a flurry of punches to retain his light heavyweight title in a 12-round fight last night at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Calzaghe, undefeated in 46 bouts, received three identical judge's scores of 118-109 over Jones, an eight-time world champion whose record fell to 52-5. The winner is three victories shy of the 49-0 record held by Rocky Marciano.
``This could be my last fight,'' said Calzaghe in a broadcast interview. ``I have to go and sit down and evaluate the situation.''
Calzaghe, wearing black sequined shorts, was knocked down with 45 seconds left in the first round.
``I was stunned,'' said the 36-year-old boxer. ``When I go down, I just get upset. I didn't see the punch coming. It was a good shot.''
Calzaghe threw 985 punches, landing 344 or 35 percent, as his 39-year-old opponent connected with 159, or 33 percent, of his 475 attempts. Of the total, Calzaghe landed 120 jabs and 224 power punches, opening up a cut over his opponent's eye in the seventh round. Jones returned 12 jabs and 147 punches.
``I gave it my best effort,'' said Jones, wearing orange and black shorts. ``He was a better man tonight.''
Both men weighed in at 174.5 pounds and could reach 24 inches. At 6 feet, Calzaghe had a one-inch height advantage over Jones, of Pensacola, Florida.
Welsh Boxer Calzaghe Beats Jones, Keeps Light Heavyweight Title
By Nancy Kercheval
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Undefeated Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe won a unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr., pelting his opponent with a flurry of punches to retain his light heavyweight title in a 12-round fight last night at New York's Madison Square Garden.
Calzaghe, undefeated in 46 bouts, received three identical judge's scores of 118-109 over Jones, an eight-time world champion whose record fell to 52-5. The winner is three victories shy of the 49-0 record held by Rocky Marciano.
``This could be my last fight,'' said Calzaghe in a broadcast interview. ``I have to go and sit down and evaluate the situation.''
Calzaghe, wearing black sequined shorts, was knocked down with 45 seconds left in the first round.
``I was stunned,'' said the 36-year-old boxer. ``When I go down, I just get upset. I didn't see the punch coming. It was a good shot.''
Calzaghe threw 985 punches, landing 344 or 35 percent, as his 39-year-old opponent connected with 159, or 33 percent, of his 475 attempts. Of the total, Calzaghe landed 120 jabs and 224 power punches, opening up a cut over his opponent's eye in the seventh round. Jones returned 12 jabs and 147 punches.
``I gave it my best effort,'' said Jones, wearing orange and black shorts. ``He was a better man tonight.''
Both men weighed in at 174.5 pounds and could reach 24 inches. At 6 feet, Calzaghe had a one-inch height advantage over Jones, of Pensacola, Florida.
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