Anderson Silva wants Roy Jones, not Jon Jones

Anderson Silva once again brings up the prospect of a boxing match with Roy Jones

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8276689-anderson-silva-wants-roy-jones-not-jon-jones

Anderson Silva wants Roy Jones, not Jon Jones

Anderson Silva once again brings up the prospect of a boxing match with Roy Jones

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8276689-anderson-silva-wants-roy-jones-not-jon-jones

"Watch Me Now' - Mike Tyson Documentary

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George Chuvalo career DVD set update

Update on George Chuvalo's career set, includes the our latest finds (Cleveland Williams, Buster Mathis)

http://boxingdepot.net/products/george-chuvalo-career-set

David Lemieux Career Set Update

An update of David Lemieux's career DVD set including his latest bout

http://boxingdepot.net/products/david-lemieux-career-set

David Lemieux Career Set Update

An update of David Lemieux's career DVD set including his latest bout

http://boxingdepot.net/products/david-lemieux-career-set

Peter Quillin vs. Danny Jacobs?

Discussion of middleweight claimant Peter Quillin's next fight which will take place in Barclay's

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271255-peter-quillin-vs-danny-jacobs

50 Cent faces five criminal charges

50 Cent faces 5 criminal counts as he gets in trouble with a lady friend

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271213-50-cent-faces-five-criminal-charges

Tony "The TIger" Thompson Interview

Interview with Tony "THe TIger" Thompson prior to his rematch with David Price.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271163-tony-the-tiger-thompson-interview

Paulie Malignaggi - "They must be smoking some good stuff!"

Paulie Malignaggi discusses Adrien Broner's lack of punching power

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271093-paulie-malignaggi-they-must-be-smoking-some-good-stuff

Frank Buglioni picks Cleverly over Kovalev

Rising contender Frank Buglioni discusses his sparring with Nathan Cleverly

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271075-frank-buglioni-picks-cleverly-over-kovalev

Floyd Mayweather - "You might as well call me the Golden Boy"

Mayweather discusses his disdain for Oscar De La Hoya's stable of fighters.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271055-floyd-mayweather-you-might-as-well-call-me-the-golden-boy

Freddie Roach to train Alexander Povetkin

Freddie Roach has been designated to train Alexander Povetkin for his challenge of Klitschko.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270601-freddie-roach-to-train-alexander-povetkin

Matthysse-Garcia on Canelo-Mayweather undercard

Discussion of the prospect of placing Matthysse-Garcia on the undercard of the Mayweather-Canelo show.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270585-matthysse-garcia-on-mayweather-canelo-undercard

HBO to televise Klitschko-Povetkin?

HBO may return to televising heavyweight championship boxing.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270567-hbo-to-televise-klitschko-povetkin

Miguel Cotto to return to HBO?

Showtime has rejected Cornelius Bundrage as an opponent for Miguel Cotto. Now he may go to HBO instead.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270559-miguel-cotto-to-return-to-hbo

Andre Ward vs. Gennady Golovkin in 2014?

The talk begins for a potential superfight between Andre Ward and Gennady Golovkin.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8261507-andre-ward-vs-gennady-golovkin-the-talk-begins

Gennady Golovkin causes HBO rating surge

Discussion of the rise in HBO ratings when Gennady Golovkin fights.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/products/gennady-golovkin-career-boxing-dvd-set

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms for a heavyweight title unification in a battle between two former heavyweight gold medalists.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257813-wladimir-klitscho-alexander-povetkin-agree-to-terms

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms for a heavyweight title unification in a battle between two former heavyweight gold medalists.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257813-wladimir-klitscho-alexander-povetkin-agree-to-terms

Thomas Oosthuizen's draw a "massive setback"

Discussion of Thomas Oosthuizen's draw with Brandon Gonzales and what it means to his career.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257671-thomas-oosthuizens-draw-a-massive-setback

Zaurbek Baysangurov withdraws from fight

Abel Sanchez gives the reasons why Zaurbek Baysangurov had to withdraw from his fight with Demetrius Andrade.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257645-reasons-for-zaurbek-baysangurovs-withdrawal-from-demetrius-andrade-fight

Solomon Egberime willing to face Thomas Dulorme

Solomon Egberime discusses his willingness to step in for Paul Spadafora against Thomas Dulorme.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257623-solomon-egberime-willing-to-face-thomas-dulorme

Amir Khan : "Mayweather will beat Canelo"

Amir Khan discusses his future pairing with Devon Alexander and his thoughts on the Mayweather-Alvarez fight

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257579-amir-khan-mayweather-will-beat-canelo

Brandon Rios : "I'm not Ricky Hatton. I'm not Miguel Cotto"

Brandon Rios downplays the level of Manny Pacquiao's competition.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257475-brandon-rios-im-not-ricky-hatton-im-not-miguel-cotto

Frankie Gavin passes test against Denton Vassell

British welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin discusses his victory of Denton Vassell and talks about what's next.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257297-frankie-gavin-passes-toughest-test-against-denton-vassell

Frankie Gavin passes test against Denton Vassell

British welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin discusses his victory of Denton Vassell and talks about what's next.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257297-frankie-gavin-passes-toughest-test-against-denton-vassell

Carl Froch vs George Groves mandated by the IBF

Discussion over George Groves mandatory number one ranking and a battle with Carl Froch.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252527-carl-froch-vs-george-groves-mandated-by-the-ibf

Will Tomlinson vs Malcolm Klassen rematch rejected

Discussion on the controversial Will Tomlinson vs. Malcolm Klassen match.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252505-will-tomlinson-malcolm-klassen-rematch-rejected

Mayweather-Canelo Phoenix press conference cancelled

Mayweather-Canelo Phoenix press conference cancelled because of the tragedies in Arizona.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252481-mayweather-alvarez-phoenix-press-conference-cancelled

A Look Back at Danny Little Red Lopez

Reprint of a late 1979 article about Danny Little Red Lopez.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252395-danny-lopez-knock-him-down-and-hell-get-up-and-kill-you

Gennady Golovkin to return to HBO in November

Discussion of Gennady Golovkin's next scheduled bout

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8250257-golovkin-to-return-in-november

Gennady Golovkin Career DVD Set

Career set on Gennady Golovkin, includes select amateur bouts

http://boxingdepot.net/products/gennady-golovkin-career-boxing-dvd-set

Gennady Golovkin Career DVD Set

Career set on Gennady Golovkin, includes select amateur bouts

http://boxingdepot.net/products/gennady-golovkin-career-boxing-dvd-set

Sergio Martinez - "I'll fight Golovkin...in 2014"

Discussion of Sergio Martinez taking on the rising Kazakh menace, Gennady Golovkin

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8250067-sergio-martinez-ill-fight-golovkin-in-2014

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr says he will be stronger at 168

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr discusses his future at 160 and 168 pounds, it is either Sergio Martinez or Andre Ward for him.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8249065-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-ill-be-even-stronger-at-168

Lucas Matthysse vs Danny Garcia fight hold up

A discussion of the stalled negotiations between Lucas Matthysse and Danny Garcia

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248343-lucas-matthysse-vs-danny-garcia-fight-hold-up

Lennox Lewis "David Price still has a shot!"

Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis discusses the prospects of David Price after his first defeat

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248273-lennox-lewis-david-price-still-has-a-shot

David Haye to be cast in boxing film?

Actor/producer John Abraham discusses the prospect of casting David Haye in a boxing movie.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248259-david-haye-to-be-cast-in-boxing-film

Sam Soliman to face Daniel Geale-Darren Barker victor

The patient Australian Sam Soliman waits for a shot at the IBF middleweight title.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248229-sam-soliman-to-face-daniel-geale-darren-barker-victor

Ricky Hatton overcoming depression

Ricky Hatton discusses overcoming depression and where is at with boxing promotions

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246533-ricky-hatton-overcoming-depression

Sergio Martinez vs Gennady Golovkin will not happen soon

Discussion on the possibility of a Sergio Martinez vs. Gennady Golovkin bout this year

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246501-sergio-martinez-vs-gennady-golovkin-will-not-happen-soon

Tony Thompson has an angry message for David Price

Tony Thompson discusses why his first fight with David Price was no fluke

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246447-tony-thompson-i-am-pissed

Dan Goossen defeats Andre Ward in court

Discussion of the ruling in favor of Dan Goossen over Andre Ward.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246361-dan-goosen-defeats-andre-ward-in-court

Oscar De La Hoya "Canelo has more fans than Mayweather"

De La Hoya discusses the fan base of Canelo Alvarez versus Mayweather's.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246297-oscar-de-la-hoya-alvarez-has-more-fans-than-mayweather

Oscar De La Hoya "Canelo has more fans than Mayweather"

De La Hoya discusses the fan base of Canelo Alvarez versus Mayweather's.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246297-oscar-de-la-hoya-alvarez-has-more-fans-than-mayweather

Oscar De La Hoya "Canelo has more fans than Mayweather"

De La Hoya discusses the fan base of Canelo Alvarez versus Mayweather's.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246297-oscar-de-la-hoya-alvarez-has-more-fans-than-mayweather

Gennady Golovkin vs Matthew Macklin

Breakdown of tonight's Gennady Golovkin - Matthew Macklin middleweight fight.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8239549-gennady-golovkin-vs-matthew-macklin-tale-of-the-tape

Gennady Golovkin vs Matthew Macklin

Breakdown of tonight's Gennady Golovkin - Matthew Macklin middleweight fight.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8239549-gennady-golovkin-vs-matthew-macklin-tale-of-the-tape

Mayweather vs Canelo sold out in less than 24 hours

Fans have swarmed the box office for the Mayweather - Canelo bout.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221285-mayweather-vs-canelo-sold-out-in-less-than-24-hours

Paul Spadafora turns down Thomas Dulorme fight

Paul Spadafora turns down an HBO Latino fight with Thomas Dulorme

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221177-paul-spadafora-turns-down-thomas-dulorme-fight

Frida Wallberg Still In Hospital

Frida Wallberg is still in hospital. Wallberg suffered bleeding from the brain following her knockout loss to Diane Prazak.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221161-frida-wallberg-still-in-hospital

Willie Nelson wants Canelo or Cotto

6'3" tall junior middleweight contender Willie Nelson wants Canelo or Cotto

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221079-willie-nelson-wants-canelo-or-cotto

Adonis Stevenson giving credit to Kronk

Adonis Stevenson gives credit to his Kronk gym trainers plus discusses Lucian Bute vs. Jean Pascal.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221047-adonis-stevenson-giving-credit-to-kronk

Adonis Stevenson giving credit to Kronk

Adonis Stevenson gives credit to his Kronk gym trainers plus discusses Lucian Bute vs. Jean Pascal.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221047-adonis-stevenson-giving-credit-to-kronk

Robert Alfonso = future heavyweight champ

Discussion of heavyweight prospect Robert Alfonso out of Cuba

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8207005-robert-alfonso-future-heavyweight-champ

Joe Calzaghe has no love lost for Carl Froch

Joe Calzaghe continues to express his disdain for Carl Froch and contends that George Groves could beat him

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206945-joe-calzaghe-has-no-love-lost-for-carl-froch

Tyson Fury wants David Haye

Tyson Fury continues to call out David Haye and now resorts to social media.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206917-tyson-fury-wants-david-haye

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming match with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Canelo Alvarez - "I will outbox Mayweather"

The hype begins as Canelo Alvarez discusses how and why he will defeat Mayweather.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206811-canelo-alvarez-i-will-outbox-mayweather

HBO rejects Bernard Hopkins vs Adonis Stevenson fight

Discussion of HBO's rejection of a proposed Hopkins-Stevenson fight

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206665-hbo-rejects-bernard-hopkins-adonis-stevenson-fight

Dmitry Chudinov may be on Scott-Chisora undercard

Russian up and comer Dmitry Chudinov may be on the Malik Scott-Dereck Chisora undercard

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206601-dmitry-chudinov-may-be-on-dereck-chisora-malik-scott-undercard

Gennady Golovkin - Cult Favorite

Discussion on the growing popularity of middleweight contender Gennady Golovkin.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206529-gennady-golovkin-cult-favorite

Gennady Golovkin - Cult Favorite

Discussion on the growing popularity of middleweight contender Gennady Golovkin.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206529-gennady-golovkin-cult-favorite

Danny Jacobs vs Peter Quillin

The rejuvenation of Danny Jacobs who may take on Peter Quillin for the middleweight title.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196699-danny-jacobs-vs-peter-quillin

Ajose Olusegun vs Hank Lundy on ESPN

Discussion of the upcoming Ajose Olusegun vs. Hank Lundy bout

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196683-ajose-olusegun-vs-hank-lundy

Andre Ward vs Goosen Promotions

Andre Ward takes his case against Goosen Promotions to the courts.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196663-andre-ward-vs-goosen-promotions

Anthony Ogogo to return under Kell Brook card

British Olympian Anthony Ogogo to return in July under the Kell Brook-Carson Jones card.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196641-anthony-ogogo-to-return-in-july-under-kell-brook-card

Victor Ortiz to return

Victor Ortiz looks to return to boxing around September or October. Possible opponent is Robert Guerrero.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196619-victor-ortiz-to-return-in-the-fall

Brandon Rios unimpressed with Adrien Broner

Brandon Rios gives his take on the Broner-Paulie Malignaggi bout and discusses a hypothetical fight with Marcos Maidana.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8184169-brandon-rios-unimpressed-with-adrien-broner

Denver Cuello to face Xiao Zhao Zhong

Denver Cuello finally gets his shot at the minimum weight crown against Xiao Zhao Zhong

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8184135-denver-cuello-to-face-xiao-zhao-zhong

Dmitry Pirog may return soon

Dmitry Pirog discusses a possible ring return in August

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182335-dmitry-pirog-may-return-soon

Dmitry Pirog may return soon

Dmitry Pirog discusses a possible ring return in August

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182335-dmitry-pirog-may-return-soon

Paulie Malignaggi - "Broner hits like a girl!"

Paulie Malignaggi gives his take on Adrien Broner's punching power

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182311-paulie-malignaggi-broner-hits-like-a-girl

Sakio Bika wants Andre Ward rematch

Sakio Bika discusses his grueling victory over Marco Periban and a rematch with Andre Ward.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182297-sakio-bika-wants-andre-ward-rematch

Sakio Bika wants Andre Ward rematch

Sakio Bika discusses his grueling victory over Marco Periban and a rematch with Andre Ward.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182297-sakio-bika-wants-andre-ward-rematch

Four possible opponents for Carl Froch

Promoters discuss the four possible opponents for Carl Froch; Andre Ward, Mikkel Kessler, Gennady Golovkin and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182273-carl-frochs-four-possible-opponents

Adrien Broner's options at welterweight

Adrien Broner's options for welterweight opponents are discussed

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182253-the-options-for-adrien-broner

Adrien Broner's options at welterweight

Adrien Broner's options for welterweight opponents are discussed

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182253-the-options-for-adrien-broner

Adrien Broner's promoter discusses his options

Promoter Richard Schaefer discusses the fight options for Adrien Broner

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182253-the-options-for-adrien-broner

Juan Manuel Marquez may retire after Timothy Bradley bout

Juan Manuel Marquez discusses retirement after facing Timothy Bradley

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182169-juan-manuel-marquez-timothy-bradley-then-retirement

Marcos Maidana vs Adrien Broner?

Marcos Maidana discusses the possibility of taking on Adrien Broner

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182103-marcos-maidana-vs-adrien-broner

Larry Merchant sounds off on Adrien Broner

HBO announcer Larry Merchant gives his critique of Adrien Broner's performance against Paulie Malignaggi

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182049-larry-merchant-sounds-off-on-adrien-broner

David Price learns from Tony Thompson defeat

British heavyweight contender David Price remains philosophical about his first defeat to Tony Thompson.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181987-david-price-wants-revenge-against-tony-thompson

Evans Mbamba vs Mario Briones in a South African bill

Evans Mbamba will take on Mario Briones in a South African headliner for the WBF junior featherweight title

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181899-evans-mbamba-vs-mario-briones

Roy Jones turns down Finland match

A rundown of an upcoming Finland boxing show with a proposed Roy Jones match.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181873-roy-jones-turns-down-finland-match

Matthew Macklin vows to become Birmingham's first world champion

Matthew Macklin discusses how third time could be a charm in his title shot against Gennady Golovkin

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181817-matthew-macklin-promises-a-victory

Andrew Buchanan begins his boxing comeback

After an eight year hiatus, Andrew Buchanan begins his boxing comeback

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181605-the-return-of-andrew-buchanan

Carl Froch vs George Groves

Carl Froch discusses the possibility of meeting George Groves while he waits for an Andre Ward rematch.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181481-carl-froch-vs-george-groves

Joan Guzman wants a crack at Adrien Broner

Joan Guzman makes the case for him being the next opponent for Adrien Broner

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181455-joan-guzman-bring-me-the-head-of-adrien-broner

Paulie Malignaggi - "Adrien Broner is not good for boxing"

Post fight thoughts from Paulie Malignaggi as he assesses Adrien Broner's place in the the boxing landscape.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181413-paulie-malignaggi-adrien-broner-is-not-good-for-boxing

Adrien Broner, weight cuts and boxers behaving badly

Discussion of Adrien Broner's performance, the effect of weight cuts on fighter performance and fighters who can't seem to stay out of trouble.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181329-doubting-adrien-broner-weight-cuts-and-boxers-behaving-badly

David Tua makes his comeback against Alexander Ustinov

David Tua, at 40 years of age, prepares to make his comeback against the Russian behemoth Alexander Ustinov.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8176933-david-tua-vs-alexander-ustinov

Jerry Quarry bio and photogallery

Posted a new photo gallery and brief excerpt from Jerry Quarry's entry in the book, "The Last Great Contenders" or visit the PochePictures website.

Last Great Contenders - Ken Norton, Jerry Quarry, Earnie Shavers, Ron Lyle

'The Last Great Contenders' - A New Book Profiling Heavyweight Boxers of the 1970s
“The Last Great Contenders,” written by Richard Poche, is an encyclopedic collection of contenders from the heavyweight division in the 1970s. “I’ve always had a fondness for that time period in boxing history,” Poche said. “It was a lot of fun to research these fighters.” The book contains profiles of over 50 boxers who fought during what many consider the most competitive era in boxing history.



“The Last Great Contenders,” written by Richard Poche, is an encyclopedic collection of contenders from the heavyweight division in the 1970s.



“I’ve always had a fondness for that time period in boxing history,” Poche said. “It was a lot of fun to research these fighters.”



The book contains profiles of over 50 boxers who fought during what many consider the most competitive era in boxing history.



“I didn’t include any profiles of the champions of that time period; Ali, Foreman, Frazier, or Holmes,” said Poche. “Enough has been written about them so it wouldn’t be entertaining for someone to read rehashed material. I wanted to write about the contenders who were on the cusp of making it to the big time. There were a handful of fighters who were ‘could haves’ and ‘should haves’ that were only one punch away.”



The book showcases bio pieces and promo pictures of boxers that have been long forgotten.



“Remember that cable t.v. was a rare luxury back then,” Poche continued. “A lot of these boxers had to establish a local following as not everyone could be showcased on network television. Guys like Boone Kirkman, Duane Bobick and “Florida” Al Jones aren’t remembered by the casual boxing fan of today. But back in the 1970s they were huge local heroes and drew very large crowds.”



Present day heavyweight championship fights now take place almost exclusively overseas. “The Last Great Contenders” celebrates an age where that would be unthinkable.



“Boxing fans in the seventies would have difficulty believing a future with Europeans being the dominant force,” Poche adds. “Euro fighters were stepping stones back in the day. They’ve caught up to us.”



The following fighters are profiled in “The Last Great Contenders”
Pedro Agosto – Puerto Rican Champion
Billy Aird – Clubfighter out of the UK
Rahman Ali - Brother of Muhammad Ali
Ibar Arrington - Steel chinned ex-Navy champion
Jody Ballard - Sparring partner of the greats
Duane Bobick - The most unduly criticized fighter of the era
Rodney Bobick - Sparring partner for Ali, died in car accident
Oscar Bonavena – The decade’s answer to Ricardo Mayorga
Johnny Boudreaux – Fleet footed fighter out of Texas
Joe Bugner – Big Hungarian fought Ali and Frazier back to back
George Chuvalo – Granite jawed Canadian was never knocked down
Henry Clark – San Francisco heavyweight who was California champion
Dino Denis - Popular Massachusetts stick and mover
Tony Doyle - Was considered Utah’s best boxing prospect
Jim Lee Elder - Up and coming slugger who died from a brain tumor
Lou Esa - Giant former bouncer out of Florida
Mac Foster - Ex Marine who won 24 straight by knockout
Jose Luis Garcia - Venezuelan slickster who ate himself out of contention
Terry Hinke - Heavy left hooker who was Foreman’s sparring partner
Morris Jackson – Boxer/puncher out of Nebraska
Scrap Iron Johnson – The ultimate trial horse
Florida Al Jones - Giant Miami prospect hampered by a hand injury
Leroy Jones - Good boxer forced to retire because of detached retina
Boone Kirkman -Popular draw out of Washington state
Scott Ledoux - Minnesota brawler who always gave his best
Alvin Blue Lewis - Detroit tough guy
Pedro Lovell - Popular Argentinian who fought out of L.A.
Ron Lyle - Denver slugger who gave Foreman hell
Danny McAlinden - Aggressive Irish brawler
Humphrey McBride - The decade’s answer to Butterbean
Jeff Merritt - Brutal left hooker who was knocked out by drugs
Larry Middleton - Army champ who played spoiler
Fili Moala - Power punching Tongan
Randy Neumann – Renaissance minded boxer who was a writer and model
Wendell Newton - Bahamian sparring partner for the champs
Ken Norton - Always gave Ali fits, the premier contender of the decade
Jack O’Halloran – Giant (6’6”) slugger who suffered from a pituitary illness
Jerry Quarry - One of the most popular fighters of the era
Charlie Reno - Crafty but overweight clubfighter
Young Sanford - Chicago journeyman managed by Redd Foxx
Mike Schutte – Hard hitting South African they called “Tank”
Earnie Shavers - Arguably the hardest hitting heavyweight of all time
Mircea Simon - Romanian defector had brief pro career
Howard Smith - One of the best out of Los Angeles
Ron Stander - Engaged in gore fests with Frazier and Norton
Paul Sykes - Psychotic jailbird out of Britain
Mani Vaka - Free swinging Polynesian
Stan Ward - Powerfully built Sacramento heavyweight
Chuck Wepner - No fighter shed more blood
Roy Williams - A rough character out of Philly
Jimmy Young - Fought brawn with brains



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