Nov

No reservations for Hawk in challenging Cleverly

Light heavyweight Shawn Hawk took Saturday’s fight against Nathan Cleverly on five days’ notice and is a massive underdog, but with poverty and alcoholism at his back he welcomes the challenge.

Jean continues down the road to recognition

25

Oct

Jean continues down the road to recognition

by Corey Erdman

Rising Canadian junior welterweight Dierry Jean will take his next step towards facing the best of the division this Friday against Ivan Cano.

Stevenson stops courageous George in wild IBF eliminator

13

Oct

Stevenson stops courageous George in wild IBF eliminator

by Corey Erdman

The sheer drama, the honesty of Donovan George’s effort and the eventual stoppage by Adonis Stevenson made for a terrific contest in Montreal on Friday night.

13

Sep

More good fortune for Lee in Las Vegas

by Corey Erdman

Mike Lee has been given a lot for someone with ten pro fights — too much, some say. Now he’s got a chance to prove he’s worth it to a pay-per-view audience on Saturday, and no one’s looking forward to it more than him.

‘Freight Train’ Walker has career back on track

29

Aug

‘Freight Train’ Walker has career back on track

by Corey Erdman

Heavyweight Travis Walker says he has put a recent lapse in fitness behind him and is fit and ready to take on Tomasz Adamek in Newark, N.J., on Sept. 8.