Interviews
DeMarco Ready for Valero; Says There is No Other Option But To Win
Antonio DeMarco is facing by far the toughest fight of his career this Saturday against Edwin Valero, the knockout artist extraordinaire. Yet, he is calm and collected, and confident in his performance and in his abilities. Antonio DeMarco answered six questions prior to his big fight against Valero… read on to see what he had to say.
Story and Interview by Jaclyn Hughes
Born and raised in the Bronx, having a strict NYPD detective as your Father and surviving an abusive relationship. What all appears to be the making of a Lifetime Channel movie, could also turn into a recipe for success.
Maureen Shea managed to utilize those experiences as a training ground that catapulted her into becoming a well-known Professional Boxer. With her Irish Father and Mexican Mother, Shea spent her adolescence traveling from the Bronx to Guadalajara providing her with knowledge to adapt to different cultures and learning a …
Chambers Hoping to Get Wlad Klitschko in the Ring in March 2010
Eddie Chambers is currently ranked as one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world. Since his lone setback against Alexander Povetkin – in a fight he started out winning handily – he has been on a tear through the division. Most recently, he dominated Sam Peter and Alexander Dimitrenko to earn mandatory challenger status for champion Wladimir Klitschko.
Press Release: Glen Johnson answers six questions posed to him regarding his Nov. 7 rematch with Chad Dawson.
Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) of New Haven, Conn., meets Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs), from Miami, FL by way of Clarendon, Jamaica, Nov. 7 at the XL Center in Harford, Conn., in a WBC light heavyweight world title rematch. Back in April, 2008, the two met with Dawson’s WBC light heavyweight title on the line with Dawson coming away with the unanimous decision.
Dawson vs. Johnson II Coming November 7
Chad Dawson shared his thoughts on facing Glen Johnson again, the state of the light heavyweight division and his interests outside the ring answering six quick questions posed to him recently.
Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) of New Haven, Conn., meets Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs), from Miami, FL by way of Clarendon, Jamaica, Nov. 7 at the XL Center in Harford, Conn., in a WBC light heavyweight world title rematch. Back in April, 2008, the two met with Dawson’s WBC light heavyweight title on the …
Brian “The Beast” Minto is a professional boxer that hails from Butler, Pennsylvania. A fierce heavyweight contender by trade, Brian Minto is known as a people’s fighter. He’s a loyal boxer that has a plethora of ring knowledge and skill.
“The Beast” turned pro in 2002, winning his first 18 bouts, and gaining the West Virginia heavyweight title. Brian Minto went on to face numerous heavyweight contenders such as: Vinny Maddalone, Danny Batchelder and Axel Schulz. Known for being a busy fighter, and an amiable presence outside of the ring, Brian …
The Triangle Choke Freddie Roach Interview
by Scott Dryden
Freddie Roach is one of the greatest trainers in the history of boxing. On top of that, he is also one of its biggest personalities and one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. Roach, despite physical ailments, keeps plugging away. He is facing another grueling training camp as star pupil and best pound for pound fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao prepares for a big challenge in the form of Miguel Cotto. On a personal note, every time I speak …
Two-time IBF Featherweight Champion Robert Guerrero wins Super Featherweight Title
Robert Guerrero is coming off of a dominant title winning effort over South Africa’s Malcolm Klassen. The win makes him a two-division world champion, and one of the top rated super featherweight boxers on the planet. Known as The Ghost, Guerrero was anything but on Saturday night in Houston. He was consistently in Klassen’s face, landing solid combinations and dictating the pace and distance of the action. I got the chance to speak with Robert about his performance and his future …
Rocky Juarez is preparing for his rematch against undefeated featherweight champion Chris John. The fight is scheduled for September 19th, on the undercard of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight. Juarez, 28 (20) – 4 – 1 is looking for a breakout win after coming up short against some of the biggest names in the sport over the last several years.
Juan ” Baby Bull” Diaz, 34 (17) – 2 and a former lightweight champion, is finalizing his preparations to meet Paulie Malignaggi, a fight to be televised on HBO on August 22nd. Diaz will be back in Houston, fighting in his hometown for the third straight time. Prior to his first real fight in the junior welterweight division, I spoke to Diaz about his training, his career and his future.


