Slice of Life: ‘Irish Terrier’ breaks ‘Hitman’s’ jaw
A boxer recalls his harrowing defeat at the gloved hands of Cassius Baloyi
A boxer recalls his harrowing defeat at the gloved hands of Cassius Baloyi
International Boxing Federation heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko seized the World Boxing Organisation belt on Saturday with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Sultan Ibragimov. Ukraine’s Klitschko (31) improved to 50-3-3 with 44 knockouts as he jabbed his way to a clear, if unspectacular, victory.
Wladimir Klitschko and Sultan Ibragimov bid to bring some clarity to the muddled heavyweight division on Saturday when they put their world titles on the line at Madison Square Garden. Trainer Emanuel Steward believes the fight could be Ukrainian Klitschko’s first step toward dominating the division.
England’s Ricky Hatton is in the best shape of his career for his showdown with fellow unbeaten Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on December 8 for the World Boxing Council welterweight crown. ”He is stronger than he has ever been. I think a lot of guys are going to be shocked at Ricky’s strength,” said Hatton conditioning coach Kerry Kayes.