Mightygloves - Boxing News, Women's Boxing http://www.mightygloves.com/ en Copyright 2008 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:38:26 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Manfredo fighting for love of sport and another world title shot Courtesy of Bob Trieger
PROVIDENCE (August 7, 2008) – World super middleweight title challenger “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., star of The Contender Season One, is finally at peace with himself in boxing as he prepares to fight Donny “The Savage” McCrary (24-7-2, 13 KOs), star of The Contender Season Three, on Friday night, August 22 in the 12-round main event for the NABF Interim super middleweight title, headlining “August Annihilator” at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/manfredo_fighting_for_love_of.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/manfredo_fighting_for_love_of.html Press Release Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:38:26 -0600 MORA VS. FORREST II HEATS UP EARLY casmar.gif
LOS ANGELES, August 6– While some naysayers doubt the second fight between Sergio Mora and Vernon Forrest which is slated for September 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas has the makings of the rematch of the year, anyone who has heard the verbal barbs already being exchanged by the combatants has a good idea that the fight will likely prove the doubters wrong.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/mora_vs_forrest_ii_heats_up_ea.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/mora_vs_forrest_ii_heats_up_ea.html Press Release Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:57:46 -0600 Pavlik-Hopkins Set For October 18 At Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall On HBO PPV - Tickets On Sale Friday! phban.gif
NEW YORK(August 6, 2008). . . When a powerful young champion and devastating knock-out artist meets a future Hall of Fame boxing legend and two-division world champion who has never been knocked out, there will be plenty of debate and speculation as to who will win. That will definitely be the case whenKelly “The Ghost” PavlikfacesBernard “The Executioner” Hopkinsin a light heavyweight battle at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall on Saturday October 18 in a bout presented by Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Caesars Atlantic City. The fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/pavlikhopkins_set_for_october.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/pavlikhopkins_set_for_october.html Press Release Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:46:39 -0600 PRINCE CHARLES WILLIAMS By Jim Amato

One of the best boxers to come out of Ohio in the last twenty years is "Prince" Charles Williams of Mansfield, who held the IBF light-heavyweight title from October 29, 1987 to March 20, 1993.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/prince_charles_williams.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/prince_charles_williams.html Jim's Corner - Features by Jim Amato Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:19:41 -0600 Photos from today's Kelly Pavlik vs Bernard Hopkins Philadelphia Press Conference hp2.gif
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Undefeated World Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik (left) andlegendary Former Two Division World Champion Bernard Hopkins (right) face off on August 5, 2008 in Philadelphia at a press conference to officially announce their October 18, 2008 bout at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey which will be distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/photos_from_todays_kelly_pavli.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/photos_from_todays_kelly_pavli.html Press Release Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:10:13 -0600 A Success Story: Jesse Lopez jl1.gif
By Judi Abate
Boxing Diva

With an amazing amateur record of 185-17, a professional record of 20-2 and ranked #5 in the world as a Junior Welterweight in 1988 then 25 year old Jesse Lopez who was recognized as an incredible hard working boxer also made an extremely difficult life changing decision the following year-to retire from the sport he loves.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/a_success_story_jesse_lopez.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/a_success_story_jesse_lopez.html Punch Lines By Judi Abate Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:06:25 -0600 Cleveland Pride: Joey Maxim By Jim Amato

The proud city of Cleveland takes great pride in remembering their Hall
of Famer and former world light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim. Born
Guiseppe Antonio Bernardinelli on March 22, 1922 in Cleveland.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/cleveland_pride_joey_maxim.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/cleveland_pride_joey_maxim.html Jim's Corner - Features by Jim Amato Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:05:01 -0600 VIRGIL HILL FOR THE HALL OF FAME ? NO WAY ! By Jim Amato

I won't vote for Virgil Hill when he finally becomes eligible for induction into the Hall Of Fame .Granted there are lesser boxers inducted but that doesn't make it right. Adding another less then " great " fighter just compounds the problem that has evolved. Over the years the International Boxing Hall Of Fame has become lax in their criteria for induction. I've been casting my vote for the last two years. I would have never voted for Barry McGuigan. To me Pipino Cuevas was border line and he beat Angel Espada, Billy Backus, Clyde Gray, Pete Ranzany and Harold Weston Jr. He didn't just win fights, he destroyed his opponents. He broke bones ! I was more impressed with his career then I've ever been with Hill's and that was before Virgil lost to Maske. Still I would have been hard pressed to vote for Pipino. I'd vote for Danny " Little Red " Lopez in a heartbeat. There are several boxers I would vote for before Hill. Virgil was a good fighter who won titles and had longevity in an era when the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions were weak. I don't believe that Hill would have been able to beat Michael Moorer or Prince Charles Williams when they each held a piece of the title at 175. Could you imagine Virgil mixing with the guys from the late 1970's and 80's ? Fighters like Galindez, Conteh, Saad Muhammad, Marvin Johnson, Yaqui Lopez, Pierre Fourie, Richie Kates... I don't think Virgil would have fared as well in this Golden Era of the light heavyweight division.Good God could you imagine Hill vs Michael Spinks ? Now that could have been downright scary. Virgil would have been wasted by the great Bobby Foster.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/virgil_hill_for_the_hall_of_fa.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/virgil_hill_for_the_hall_of_fa.html Jim's Corner - Features by Jim Amato Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:03:02 -0600 Malignaggi Recovery Ahead of Schedule Courtesy of Bob Trieger
NEW YORK CITY (August 5, 2008) – IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (25-1, 5 KOs) is significantly ahead of schedule in terms of full recovery from his May 28th surgery to repair a fractured metacarpal bone of the middle finger on his right hand.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/malignaggi_recovery_ahead_of_s.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/malignaggi_recovery_ahead_of_s.html Press Release Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:36:34 -0600 Godfrey offended by Calloway’s comments Courtesy of Bob Trieger
PROVIDENCE (August 5, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-1, 9 KOs) had his nose bent out of shape, so to speak, by recent comments attributed to Rob “All American Prize Fighter” Calloway.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/godfrey_offended_by_calloways.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/godfrey_offended_by_calloways.html Press Release Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:32:46 -0600 AUGUST 6TH WEIGH-IN AVIATOR IN BROOKLYN AND B.B. KING'S IN NEW YORK Bronx, NY - Aug 05, 2008 The weigh-in for both of Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing events Wednesday night took place today at the New York State Athletic Commission in New York City. Vinny Maddalone (29-4, 20KO's) who is fighting at B.B. King's in New York City on a card co- promoted with DiBella Entertainment, looked in great shape as he weighed in at 233 lbs. His opponent Joe Stofle (11-13- 2, 10KO's) tipped the scales at 261 lbs.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/august_6th_weighin_aviator_in.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/august_6th_weighin_aviator_in.html Press Release Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:17:30 -0600 PHOTO GALLERY - Judah vs. Clottey Fight Gallery Images by Chris McGee

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]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/photo_gallery_judah_vs_clottey_2.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/photo_gallery_judah_vs_clottey_2.html Events Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:32:14 -0600 Clottey Beats Judah By Ted Luzzi

Josh Clottey beat Zab Judah tonight via decision as the fight was stopped due to a headbutt with Clottey ahead on points.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/clottey_beats_judah.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/clottey_beats_judah.html News Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:56:19 -0600 Pillar to Post By Brett Mauren

Today I am pleased to inform you a majority of this week’s pillar to post will be regarding action in the ring, rather than me second guessing the wonderful world of boxing matchmaking for five paragraphs.

]]> http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/pillar_to_post_2.html http://www.mightygloves.com/2008/08/pillar_to_post_2.html Pillar to Post by Brett Mauren Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:52:05 -0600