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	[Nov 9, 2009] London Calling: Homecoming Haye Looks Forward to Ruiz Next By Popular Demand, Jawny Ruiz Is Back! Who's Amped For Haye-Ruiz?!!!

	[Nov 6, 2009] Valuev-Haye Travel Log : More Tales of Two Cities WOOLY: For the victor, it will probably be a far, far better win than they have ever won before.

	[Oct 25, 2009] Say Hello to the Latest Heavyweight Contender ADAMEK: "I could fight either of the Klitschko brothers in about a year."

	[Oct 22, 2009] Adamek - Golota : A Probable "Nokaut" However You Say It WEIGHTS: Golota Is A Career-High 256 Pounds, Adamek Is 214.2 Pounds

	[Oct 13, 2009] Denis Boytsov: The Next Big Thing or Not? WOOLY: Boytsov still seems too much of a walloping work in progress to tackle any of the division's elite.

	[Sep 30, 2009] New TSS Heavyweight Rankings WOOLY: Vitali swaps the top slots with little brother due to Wladimir's shoulder surgery.

	[Sep 22, 2009] Put Up Or Shut Up; Way, Way Up WOOLY: Haye says he's anxious to fight, and he should be, because he's probably got the odds in his favor based on power alone.

	[Sep 10, 2009] No Secret : Kessler Should Win Big Saturday WOOLY SAYS: The Main Event Is Basically No Contest

	[Sep 3, 2009] Can Unsung JT Usurp King Arthur's Crown? WOOLY: Taylor in recent losses to Kelly Pavlik and Carl Froch he has shown superior hand speed than Abraham.

	[Aug 31, 2009] Hungry Huck Would Welcome Cruiserweight Super Six WOOLY: "Captain" Huck doesn't look ready to command the division, but he's definitely capable of adding plenty of excitement.

	[Jul 14, 2009] Flash Forward : "And the 2011 SSWBC Winner Is...." Fast Forward To 2011: Wooly Sees Kessler As King Of 168 Pounders

	[Jul 2, 2009] German Scene: Punching Pyrotechnics, Deutschland Style WOOLY: So to relatives, amigos, and fellow citizens: happy Fourth and may all United States of mankind become even more blessed.

[Jun 21, 2009]
The Man With The Golden Thumb
WLAD SMACKS RUSLAN, THEN HAYE: "Haye has a big, dirty mouth and that's all. He can get in the back of the freaking line."  More ...

[Jun 18, 2009]
Chagaev's Universum Party Is Rockin' But Can It Last?
WOOLY: Let's hope that a fired-up Klitschko comes out to make a statement.  More ...

[Jun 3, 2009]
David Haye Injured; Could Valuev Step In To Fight Wlad?
WOOLY: Valuev, You Ready To Rock? You Are In Shape, There Is No Excuse! Is There?  More ...

[May 18, 2009]
Red Meat For TSS Masses: Wooly Throws Out HEAVY Theories
Click On This Piece To Read The TSS Heavyweight Top Ten!  More ...

[Apr 28, 2009]
MIKE TYSON: Man, Myth, Movie
WOOLY: With his Maori tattoo and scar tissue in the corner of his eyes, Tyson's self portrait is a riveting contradiction, like Tyson himself.  More ...

[Apr 26, 2009]
Sturm Bides Time Til Big Fight With Win Over Sato
WOOLY: Sturm put on as stylish an exhibition as the Calvin Klein logo on his trunks suggested he would.  More ...

[Apr 1, 2009]
Povetkin And Estrada Look To Pick Up The Bashing Baton
HMMM: For the record, one of the female fighters on the card took Povetkin sightseeing Tuesday after the press workout.  More ...

[Mar 23, 2009]
For V, All's Well Which Ends Well Enough
WOOLY: I say that on a good night, either Klitschko would be an interesting foe for Larry Holmes, Foreman, Tyson.  More ...

[Mar 10, 2009]
King Arthur Seeking Bigger Crown
ARTHUR ABRAHAM: "I think it is a shame that neither Pavlik or Sturm have the guts to fight me."  More ...

[Jan 19, 2009]
Ina Menzer: No Glass Jaw, No Glass Ceiling
WOOLY: Anybody who tried to tell you women's boxing was dead would look like a fool among this typically high spirited crowd.  More ...

[Dec 23, 2008]
The Whole, Wide, Real Deal World
EURO CORRESPONDENT WOOLEVER: Holyfield didn't fly back home with the belt he wanted, but he kept hope alive.  More ...

[Dec 19, 2008]
OH NO! Bowe Is Back
When they introduce Holy, I'll do like I did when they introed Bowe, breaking my policy of press row silence, cheering for the old days.  More ...

[Dec 14, 2008]
Could Haye Be The Man To Spark The Division?
UPDATE: A Tentative Agreement---Vitali Vs. Haye Is On For June 2009  More ...

[Nov 15, 2008]
Dimitrenko Deflates Krasniqi
KRASNIQI: "I wanted to get up but it wasn't possible. That's the heaviest punch I've ever taken. I never felt pain like that."  More ...

[Nov 14, 2008]
Rusty Krasniqi To Test Dimitrenko
WOOLY: The 6'7 Dimitrenko is reportedly a huge puncher, and local observers say his potential is more than hype.  More ...

[Nov 13, 2008]
This Would've Been Huge...In 2006
WOOLY LEANS TO LACY: Both men have two-handed class. All logical signs point to Taylor, but something says Lacy will surprise us.  More ...

[Nov 9, 2008]
Abraham Re-Retires Marquez
Abraham Is The Most Popular Fighter In Germany; Can He Conquer US?  More ...

[Nov 5, 2008]
HARD To Believe: The ROCK Gets Another Chance
Give A Shout Out If You Think The Rock Can Pull Off Another Improbable Title Win  More ...

[Nov 2, 2008]
"We Were Both Part Of A Great Fight"
WOOLY: Sturm won the fight within the first thirty seconds when he charged right out throwing hard jabs and follow up hooks.  More ...

[Oct 31, 2008]
A Matter Of German Pride
The Dzinziruk-Julio Undercard Bout Could Steal The Show  More ...

[Oct 26, 2008]
A Hard Reality: Kessler Hammers Haussler
Mikkel Kessler Keeps WBA title With Impressive Effort in Germany  More ...

[Oct 22, 2008]
The Side Of Bernard Hopkins NOBODY Knows
WOOLY: I've seen him be a decent guy to all sorts of people where there really wasn't anything in it for him.  More ...

[Oct 12, 2008]
"Der Champion ist Zuruck"
Saturday night, it was Klitschko's age over Peter's youth, inactivity and rest over recent solid work.  More ...

[Oct 7, 2008]
Someone Will Fall Hard In Berlin
If the fistic fates are kind, we may even witness a new millennium version of the Foreman-Lyle two-way, multiple knockdown thriller.  More ...

[Sep 30, 2008]
Arthur Rules Squared Circle, Not Round Table
KING ARTHUR: "I want to return to the USA ASAP. I will fight Pavlik everywhere he wants. Pavlik has two belts and I want them."  More ...

[Sep 22, 2008]
Mosley/Mayorga: The Good, Bad, and Crazy Ugly
"He knows he can't outbox me," said Mosley. "I'm not sure what to expect but I know I'm ready and I'll do whatever I have to do."  More ...

[Sep 18, 2008]
"Killer Queen" Kentikian Steals Own Show
Kentikian was deservedly the star of the Aug. 29th show, and she clearly outshined all the brawnier boys on a nine-bout lineup.  More ...

[Sep 1, 2008]
Valuev-Ruiz II: Not Bad, Not Bad At All
Scoring : 114-113, 116-113, 116-111 all for Valuev. I saw it for Ruiz by a point or two, but it was close enough for no complaints.  More ...

[Aug 28, 2008]
Ruiz: The Man Who Wouldn't Go Away Gently
Woolever Reporting From Germany!  More ...

[Aug 24, 2008]
Sink Or Swim Time For Valuev
TSS caught up with Valuev for comments from his final training camp in Kienbaum, an East German location outside Berlin.  More ...

[Aug 20, 2008]
Gloyd Daze: USA Boxing Once Had Plenty
Maybe Team USA will someday be looked upon as an incubator of future championship material. Today that looks like a sucker bet.  More ...

[Aug 5, 2008]
Roberto Duran's Grin of Stone
DURAN: "I'm happy now with or without boxing. I enjoy watching fights in Panama, but I don't really miss it at all."  More ...

[Jul 25, 2008]
Oscar Next For Cotto/Margarito Winner?
WOOLY WRITES: Barring some irreconcilable difference in designated duke out dollars, De la Hoya will sign to fight the winner.  More ...

[Jul 19, 2008]
Norberto Bravo Steals Show
Ring veteran Norberto Bravo stole the show with support of his loyal fans in Tucson.  More ...

[Jul 15, 2008]
Heavys Aside, Boxing Is Humming
WOOLEVER: Boxing itself is the real star of a long-running show.  More ...

[Jun 29, 2008]
"This Really Is For The Filipino People"
Hatton's troops chug more brews, but Pacquiao's followers act like they've been there before, probably because many of them have.  More ...

[Jun 16, 2008]
David Lopez Keeps Battling To Land $$$ Fight
Lopez has lately shown that he can rev up to another gear, but he'll need even more to survive in boxing's fast lane.  More ...

[May 25, 2008]
Whatsamatter Wit Paulie? Another Tough Outing
TSS Mini Poll: Do You Think Hatton Should Fight Malignaggi?  More ...

[May 24, 2008]
Hatton Wins, Says: "I Felt The Pressure"
Hatton Got The Win, Had To WorkHarder Than Some Thought He'd Have To  More ...

[May 1, 2008]
Tapia Fighting Addiction, Absence Of Cheers
TAPIA: "The thing I regret the most is hurting people I loved that loved me."  More ...

[Apr 23, 2008]
WNF Recap: Juan Urango And The Big Bango
URANGO: "This was for Columbia and my family," said a pumped up Urango. "I'm ready to fight Ricky Hatton again."  More ...

[Apr 18, 2008]
TSS Sees Calzaghe/Hopkins As A Pick 'Em
WOOLEVER: If Hopkins wins, it says here he leapfrogs Floyd Mayweather Jr as the pound for pound king. The  More ...

[Apr 14, 2008]
The Ides And Ends of Spring Fight Fever
The run of solid fight action has stretched at least a couple years now, and still seems to be accelerating.  More ...

[Mar 28, 2008]
ANOTHER UPSET: Bundrage Ousts Ouma On FNF
Ouma Drops Third Straight;Will The Dream Wake Up From Fight Nightmare?  More ...

[Mar 18, 2008]
Diaz Pleads His Case For A Pacquiao Payday
"Share the wealth," offered Diaz. "Just give me a chance I'll please you guys. Guaranteed."  More ...

[Feb 18, 2008]
Coin Flip Calls And Conking Colors
WOOLY SAYS: My deepest hope for the upcoming spring of great, pick'em fight cards is as always : may the best man win.  More ...

[Jan 7, 2008]
Cotto To TSS Universe: "Give My Fans Thanks"
COTTO: "2007 was by far my best year," reflects Cotto. "The Shane Mosley fight was my best performance ever."  More ...

[Dec 16, 2007]
He Who Sings Last, Sings Best
Most Hatton fanatics maintained full party mode with respectable behavior all week.  More ...

[Dec 7, 2007]
Odds And Ends For PBF/Hatton
Wooly Weighs In On "Fisticus"  More ...

[Nov 3, 2007]
Marquez Mauls Juarez
MARQUEZ: "I knew Juarez would be tough. He fought like a champion. I'm very happy from this fight. Now I want Manny Pacquiao."  More ...

[Oct 14, 2007]
Pound-4-Pounder Juan Diaz Destroys Julio Diaz
Who Should Juan Diaz Fight Next, Readers?Tell Promoter Don King Now!  More ...

[Oct 10, 2007]
Pacquiao Linked With Britney Spears!
The rumor: he would swing in on a vine of gold, naked except for fishnet or fantasy.  More ...

[Sep 17, 2007]
Arce Wants To Be One of Best Mex Champs Ever
Did the streaking success of rising stardom make Arce soft?  More ...

[Sep 2, 2007]
Campas Gets By Bravo, Wants One More Payday
WOOLEVER SAYS: Campas and Bravo each deserved to hit a gleaming jackpot, like the one they gave to boxing fans tonight.  More ...

[Aug 30, 2007]
Campas/Bravo: 99 and Counting
If Bravo boxes as consistently aggressively as he did against Hopkins in a fight many felt Bravo deserved to win, it's Bravo's fight to lose.  More ...

[Jul 29, 2007]
Bojado's Back For More, Will He Get It?
PANCHITO BOJADO (REMEMBER HIM?) IS BACK  More ...

[Jul 7, 2007]
Wlad Is Bad: Klitschko Dominates Brewster
CONSERVATION WAS ON BREWSTER'S MIND, AS HE AGREEDWITH TRAINER McGIRT TO END THE FIGHT ON HIS STOOL  More ...

[Jul 3, 2007]
Salvaging The Behemoths
WOOLY SAYS: The Heavies Are In A Funk, But No Matter--Why? Mayweather. Pacquaio. Cotto. Hatton.  More ...

[Jun 24, 2007]
Next For Hatton: PBF, Paulie Or Pac Man?
WOOLEVER SAYS: For Hatton, it was a matter of trying to regain the recently lost momentum that had put him at the forefront of the game's future leaders. He sure as hell regained it.  More ...

[May 19, 2007]
Undercard War, Pavlik, Steal Show From Taylor
-UPDATED TUESDAY 2 PM WITH GRACIOUS MIRANDA APOLOGY  More ...

[May 8, 2007]
Oscar/Floyd Was Good, The Sport's Still Great
Mayweather/De la Hoya wasn't the fight of the century. It wasn't the Fight of the Year. It wasn't the Fight of the Month, and it probably wasn't even the fight of the night...  More ...

[Apr 26, 2007]
TSS Mid-Term Report: Boxing's Not Dying
THINK BOXING'S DYING? OR IS THERE A NEW GOLDEN AGE AHEAD? SEND COMMENT TO TSS  More ...

[Feb 23, 2007]
Two or Three Sure Things
In boxing, as in art, love, or other sweet sciences, sometimes the fine line between glory and Tyson's Bolivia is just one dynamic stroke or meltdown away.  More ...

[Feb 21, 2007]
Johnny Tapia's Old Year Resolutions
Star-crossed former champion Johnny Tapia bids farewell to the gloved up side of things with a sold out fight for the hometown Albuquerque fans Friday night.  More ...

[Feb 14, 2007]
Whoo: Juarez Clobbers Lucero
Juarez's match against proven tough guy Emmanuel Lucero looked to have intriguing possibilities in the high stakes brawl department.  More ...

[Feb 6, 2007]
The Blokes are Back in Town
Ricky Hatton returned home to Manchester mania, unconcerned about less than sterling reviews for the performance against Juan Urango in his Sin City debut.  More ...

[Jan 24, 2007]
Hype
Last weekend featured a foursome of anticipated premium cable broadcast affairs that received plenty of positive press prior to respective first bells.  More ...

[Jan 2, 2007]
Happy Holiday la Hoya '07: Big Moves and Destiny
De la Hoya was confidently relaxed, in winter vacation mode for a mid-December Golden Boy card at Desert Diamond.  More ...

[Dec 12, 2006]
Bruising Waltzes, Holiday Class and Diamonds in the Desert
Being the favorite didn't keep a strong trio of marquee fighters from feeling heavy heat last Friday.  More ...

[Nov 17, 2006]
Pacquiao-Morales III: Psyched
Every once in a while a fight comes along which holds personal interest. The hometown team or former school making it to the playoffs. You could call it an emotional attachment.  More ...

[Nov 6, 2006]
Shannon Briggs: Only in Don King's America
There has never been a major league no-hitter thrown at Chase Field, the Arizona Diamondbacks' baseball stadium.  More ...

[Oct 19, 2006]
Destiny, Strange Relationships, Slicing Tongues: Red November Flares Up
Just as a conference call was concluding, Briggs mocked Liakhovich into a revealing freak out.  More ...

[Oct 8, 2006]
Casamayor Closes the Corrales Show
"I thought I won," said Corrales. "I was fine. I came out and boxed well, basically running on fumes. You've seen the end of me at 135."  More ...

[Oct 4, 2006]
Peter-Toney II: Hollywood Swingin'
Officials at the WBC voted 21 to 10 for an immediate rematch of the September waltz in LA between Samuel Peter and James Toney.  More ...

[Sep 26, 2006]
Sweet Science Fiction: Betting Barrera
Juarez had to be strong enough to convince Barrera to avoid trading, but not good enough to catch Barrera effectively after that.  More ...

[Sep 5, 2006]
David "The Destroyer" Lopez: Another Gem from the Diamond
Sometimes the boundary of a neighborhood's fistic devotion spreads across social and national borders.  More ...

[Aug 20, 2006]
A New Moon for Nito Bravo
In everyday situations far removed from the surrounding strands of a boxing ring, sometimes the ability to simply hold on and then keep moving forward can lead to eventual success.  More ...

[Aug 19, 2006]
Old Flame: Holyfield's Art of Belief
Holyfield creamed perfect foil Jeremy Bates for a 2nd round TKO in an entertaining mismatch from Dallas broadcast nationwide by Fox Sports Net.  More ...

[Aug 8, 2006]
Hard First Act to Follow: Midsummer Fight's '06 Dream
For the masses who enjoy watching pugilistic pursuits, there's been a lot to savor throughout 2006.  More ...

[Jul 18, 2006]
Mosley Splatters Vargas: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
You could tell how good a job Mosley was doing againstVargas when the crowd started a vigorous chant for Sugar Shane.  More ...

[Jul 14, 2006]
Mosley Vargas II: Swell
Whether Mosley could have finished off a half-blinded Vargas or the strong rallying Vargas could have made an unlikely comeback remains controversial.  More ...

[Jul 12, 2006]
No Birth of the Cool
After getting by Jesse Feliciano in March, Phillips envisioned slugging his way back up to another pugilistic peak to take on the likes of Spinks, Karmazin, or another big attraction at 147 pounds.  More ...

[Jun 21, 2006]
Oscar de la Hoya's Split Decision on the Future
For Mayweather, who had already indicated he would pursue other options, the message was something like hurry up and wait.  More ...

[Jun 18, 2006]
Taylor-Wright: Fair Enough
Jermain Taylor managed to retain his middleweight title, just barely, with a magnificent draw against Winky Wright. All things leather in the ring considered, it was a fair enough result.  More ...

[Jun 16, 2006]
Taylor-Wright Preview: If
If there's any "most likely" scenario once the bell rings for Taylor-Wright it's a dramatic encounter. Think James Toney-Reggie Johnson, one of the better middleweight range bouts of the 80's.  More ...

[Jun 12, 2006]
The Executioner's Farewell: What Will B-Hop Will Be
As his surprisingly simple victory over Antonio Tarver sunk in, Bernard Hopkins was unusually subdued.  More ...

[Jun 11, 2006]
Hopkins-Tarver: Staying Intellectual in Atlantic City
Bernard Hopkins completely dominated Antonio Tarver for 12 rounds and wanted to gesture triumphantly at the final bell.  More ...

[Jun 5, 2006]
Result from Vegas: Corrales Totally Outclasses Castillo
If Castillo had conducted his business like a champion should in making the weight limit, we probably would have seen another great fight.  More ...

[Jun 2, 2006]
Nature's Way: You Kick My Butt, I'll Kick Yours
Diego "Chico" Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo say they're anxious to get it on again Saturday night in Las Vegas.  More ...

[May 23, 2006]
Kissing Your Sister, Who Morphs into the Babe Next Door
It didn't seem like the initially announced draw was the most outrageous verdict that could have been handed down.  More ...

[May 6, 2006]
De La Hoya-Mayorga: When the Smackeroos are Worth the Smacks
Oscar De La Hoya looked quite strong scoring a 6th round blasted out Ricardo Mayorga at the MGM Grand Garden Saturday night.  More ...

[May 5, 2006]
The Importance of Being Oscar
De La Hoya looks to retire from competition with a bigger pile of paydirt and more profitable wits intact than any fighter in history.  More ...

[Apr 22, 2006]
Klitschko-Byrd II: If This is Mannheim, You Must be the Steamroller
Tonight at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko inflicted even more of a beating than Byrd suffered in their first engagement.  More ...

[Apr 20, 2006]
Chris Byrd's Why 2 K Comfort Zone
Byrd looked jovial and carefree heading into the final hours before his return engagement with Wladimir Klitschko this Saturday in Mannheim.  More ...

[Apr 11, 2006]
The Bettor Part of Valor
Visitors stopping by 555 East Washington Avenue in Las Vegas Thursday morning can expect an educational experience regarding the politics of boxing.  More ...

[Apr 9, 2006]
Mayweather-Judah and the Tricks of the Trade
No one could have predicted the inflamed scenario that transpired during a tenth round melee that erupted after Judah landed a low blow.  More ...

[Apr 8, 2006]
Sweet Dreams, Don't Let the Gym Rats Bite
Floyd Mayweather, Jr made his "grand entrance" into the shiny Wynn Resort, where state of the art accommodations would be suite.  More ...

[Mar 28, 2006]
Out of the Eye of the Storm: Ratner Bids Commission Farewell
However enticing the incentives that prompted Marc Ratner to resign as executive director of the NSAC, it's not like he just took the money and ran.  More ...

[Mar 15, 2006]
Of Butter and Demons: Augustus in Winter
Emanuel Augustus sat alone at a makeshift press table and stared blankly at the handful of tape recorders placed before him.  More ...

[Mar 7, 2006]
Class: Mosley and Vargas Paid Off After All
Many viewers watched the replay of Mosley-Vargas instead of the live unification tilt involving Calzaghe's deconstruction of Lacy.  More ...

[Feb 26, 2006]
Cyclops Last Stand
Mosley got the best of an entertaining, close battle after Vargas's left eye swelled to grotesque proportions during grueling inside action, before referee Joe Cortez waved it off in the tenth.  More ...

[Feb 25, 2006]
Star Power: Mosley-Vargas Preview
This has been a banner year for professional boxing, and Mosley-Vargas is perhaps the biggest attraction of the bunch.  More ...

[Feb 19, 2006]
The Long and the Short of It
Boxing fans saw the long and the short of it Saturday night as Antonio Margarito and Brian Viloria took alternate routes to the same destination.  More ...

[Feb 18, 2006]
The Sky's the Limit
One of the latest megabuck trends in Las Vegas is a widespread condominium craze, as developers double up on the glowing skyline on the Strip.  More ...

[Feb 14, 2006]
Wynn, Loose, or Drawn to Perfection: Manny's Big Night Goes On
After years of paying dues in everything from tutorial prelims to courtroom management mud holes, Pacquiao is set to cash in big.  More ...

[Feb 8, 2006]
An Off Night Doesn't Mean A Bad Night
Jose Luis Castillo Castillo faced frustrating substitute Rolando Reyes, a Corrales sparring partner, and the result definitely wasn't classic.  More ...

[Jan 30, 2006]
Kassim Ouma's Mixed Blessings
Ouma's post-fight press conference turned somber as he spoke of his well documented past, and how it claws at his psyche.  More ...

[Jan 22, 2006]
Clichés, Clashes, and Classics: Pacquiao Smashes Morales
Like all great fighters before them, Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales let their fists and their hearts make the biggest statement.  More ...

[Jan 20, 2006]
Big Smacks at the Thomas and Mack
Heading into the final hours before Morales-Pacquiao II, there was still no definite vibe as to which premier bruiser had an edge.  More ...

[Jan 10, 2006]
Upset of the Year (Bar None)
I'm 0-2 at fight predictions to open this year, and that's just fine with me after a pair of bouts Saturday night that set high standards for the rest of 2006.  More ...

[Dec 31, 2005]
Pick 'Em: Plenty of Big Upcoming Fights in '06
Here's the early call on many top matches scheduled for the first half of 2006: Happy New Year!  More ...

[Dec 20, 2005]
Extras at Taylor-Hopkins II
After Jermain Taylor squeaked past Bernard Hopkins, some immediate post-fight discussion held that the real middleweight winner had been Winky Wright.  More ...

[Dec 4, 2005]
Taylor-Hopkins II: And Still?
Jermain Taylor and Bernard Hopkins could fight all they want and it would probably always be close and disputed. Sometimes controversy is as clear as things will ever get.  More ...

[Dec 3, 2005]
Let's Do the B-Hop Again
Attempting to determine which man has more to lose when Taylor and Hopkins clash tonight is as difficult as making the call on who deserved the nod last July.  More ...

[Nov 26, 2005]
A Hero's Welcome, All in a Day's Work
Just how far Julio Cesar Chavez will get involved in the promotional side of boxing is still undetermined.  More ...

[Nov 21, 2005]
Boxing's Dia de los Muertos
It was El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, a time in these southwestern parts where many traditions honor the deceased. It is usually a celebration of both life, and life no more.  More ...

[Oct 30, 2005]
World Class World Cup
If the intense competition came across on the HBO Latino broadcast, Oscar De La Hoya's concept of international duke out duels should quickly gain momentum.  More ...

[Oct 29, 2005]
Mexico vs. Thailand Welcome Stranger, Now Let's Throw
Fireworks were promised for the inaugural "World Cup" of boxing between Mexico and Thailand Saturday night.  More ...