Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (13-1-1 8KO’s) is currently in the Las Vegas based training camp of former World Champion Zab “Super” Judah (41-7 28KO’s) ). The Calgary, Alberta based Claggett was chosen as one of Judah’s sparring partners as he prepares for his NBC televised IBF Jr Welterweight title elimination bout against the unbeaten Vernon “The IceMan” Paris (26-0 15KO’s) on March 24th in Brooklyn, New York.
Undefeated Middleweight Contender (centre) Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (16-0 12KO’s) landed at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport just a short time ago. Oliveria will face battle tested Estonian Sergei “The Baltic King” Melis on Saturday night at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Tickets priced at $30.00 and $50.00, are available at the Hersey Centre Box Office, through Ticketmaster at 855.985.5000, or at ticketmaster.ca
On Friday, January 13, 2012 undefeated current NABA Jr Middleweight Champion Adam “A-Bomb” Trupish proved he is someone to be taken seriously. Trupish stopped previously unbeaten Janks Trotter in convincing fashion at just 1:12 of the first round in the Main Event of FanBase Promotions “Time for Truth” card in Calgary, Alberta. The following photos where captured by award winning Edmonton based photographer GUHDAR ALI of GUHDAR PHOTOGRAPHY. If you have any questions regarding Guhdar’s work or you would like to enquire about his services please feel free to contact him directly. Read More
For those of you who haven’t yet seen Adam “A-Bomb” Trupish’s 72 second destruction of Janks Trotter in the first defense of his NABA Jr Middleweight Title here is the fight in it’s entirety for your enjoyment. TheBoxingexaminer.com
Jessie and Steve Wilcox appear with former World Champion Yuri Foreman at world famous Gleasons Boxing Gym in New York City over the weekend. Both boys trained over this past weekend in one of the very best gyms for pro and amateur training before going off to see the big Madison Square Garden rematch of Cotto vs Margarito 11. Jessie Wilcox was able to get in 10 solid rounds of pro type sparring including four rounds with former World Champion Yuri Foreman. All thanks, with the utmost respect, to Champion Foreman, and to all the group at Gleasons including Bruce, Don, S. Cameron and as well to Iran Barkley for your comments and company this past weekend.
Toronto’s Stephan Boyd captured the vacant NABA Canada Middleweight title by stopping Montreal’s Paul Clavette in the 5th round tonight in Moncton, New Brunswick. Clavette was down twice in the 3rd round and again in the 5th in a bout that was controlled from the start by Boyd.
Video of the November 5, Quebec City, Bute-Johnson fight card has made its way to the internet. We have posted footage of five Canadian fights for your viewing pleasure, including Lucian Bute’s unanimous decision victory over Glen Johnson!
First, we have Lucian Bute (29-0-0) making his ninth defense of the IBF super middleweight championship of the world against “The Road Warrior” Glen Johnson (51-15-2). The fight went the full twelve, with Bute handling the former Showtime Super Six contender with ease. While waiting patiently for the winner of the Super Six to be decided, why not give Bute’s most recent conquest another look? Who would you rather see him fight, Ward or Froch? Tell us in our comments section! Read More
Michael J Schmidt of Cloverlay Management Corporation is pictured (L) with World Lightweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez after a light workout in Las Vegas as he prepares to Challenge Manny Pacquiao Saturday night for the Welterweight Championship.
Trois-Rivières sensation Mikael Zewski (11-0-0) destroyed Keuntray Henson (4-3-0) in less than a round Saturday night in New York City. Zewski showed some of the extraordinary skills that led boxing giant Top Rank to add him to their stable. He even shocked himself with his speedy victory. “I was expecting the fight to go a couple rounds,” said Zewski. “Henson was coming off a first round knockout victory over a guy who was 8-2-0.”
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“Henson came out pretty strong at the beginning of the first,” explained Zewski. The Trois-Rivières fighter’s quick left hand, however, quickly turned the fight in his favor. He fired away with jabs and hooks, feeling his man out before letting rip with his right. “I thought I was in a fight until I threw my first right hand and sent him to the canvas.” Read More
