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Peter reaches deal to fight Vitali Klitschko (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:09:53 PDT

Samuel Peter will defend his WBC heavyweight title in the fall against unretired former champion Vitali Klitschko after the fighters' camps finally reached a financial agreement for the long-awaited fight. Dino Duva, Peter's promoter, and Klitschko adviser Shelly Finkel reached the deal in Mexico City on Thursday, just hours before the fight was scheduled to go to a purse bid, in which any...

Peter to fight Vitali Klitscho (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:52:07 PDT

WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter and mandatory challenger Vitali Klitschko have agreed to fight in October, the WBC announced Friday.

Boxer Spadafora released from state prison in Erie County (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:44:09 PDT

Former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora was released from the state prison Thursday and won't face charges he violated his parole. Defense attorney Ken Bickel said officials decided not to file parole violation charges against the 32-year-old boxer. Spadafora was incarcerated last week after being accused of violating a protection from abuse order by meeting his former fiancee Nadine Russo...

Judah arm injury prompts cancellation of Mosley bout (AFP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:29:38 PDT

Former world champion Zab Judah injured his arm in a fall and his May 31 bout against Shane Mosley has been cancelled, Golden Boy Promotions announced Thursday.

Venue giant AEG buys stake in Golden Boy Promotions (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:45:13 PDT

Anschutz Entertainment Group acquired a significant ownership stake in Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions on Thursday, creating a partnership between one of the world's largest sports conglomerates and the boxing superstar's burgeoning promotions company. AEG, which owns or operates dozens of sports and entertainment venues including Los Angeles' Staples Center and London's O2 Arena,...

Judah-Mosley bout off (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:59:06 PDT

An arm injury suffered by Zab Judah has forced the cancellation of his May 31 welterweight bout against Sugar Shane Mosley.

Zab Judah's arm injury forces fight cancellation (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:09:53 PDT

Sugar Shane Mosley's fight with Zab Judah on May 31 was canceled Thursday after Judah seriously injured his arm in an accidental fall. Judah (36-5, 25 KOs), the former undisputed welterweight champion hoping for a career comeback, severely cut his right forearm and needed 50 stitches to close the wounds, which will keep him out of training for four weeks.

Chagaev-Valuev fight to be held in Hannover, Germany (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:01:25 PDT

The heavyweight title fight between WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev of Uzbekistan and Nikolai Valuev of Russia will be held in Hannover on July 5. The fight was scheduled for May 31 in Oberhausen, but postponed because Chagaev has a viral infection. The unbeaten Chagaev (24 wins, 1 draw) won a majority decision against Valuev in April 2007.

Suriya banned for 1 year (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 02:04:04 PDT

Olympic bronze medalist Suriya Prasathinphimai has been suspended for one year by Thailand's boxing authorities after a positive doping test. Suriya won bronze in the middleweight division at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He tested positive during last year's Southeast Asian Games, when he won gold in the 75-kilogram division.

Old sluggers look to settle old score (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 07 May 2008 07:33:25 PDT

Pacquiao set to face Diaz in June showdown of champions (AFP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:45:11 PDT

World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao expects the toughest fight of his career June 28 when he moves up in weight to face WBC lightweight champion David Diaz.

Chagaev pulls out of fight against Valuev (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:29:28 PDT

WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev withdrew from his scheduled May 31 bout against Nikolai Valuev on Tuesday due to illness.

Weekend Fights (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:58:24 PDT

Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, outpointed Steve Forbes, Las Vegas, 12, junior middleweights; Victor Ortiz, Oxnard, Calif., stopped Dairo Esalas, Comombia, 5, junior welterweights. BADEN-WURTTEMBURG, Germany (AP) -- Firat Arslan, Germany, outpointed Darnell Wilson, Takoma Park, Md., 12, to retain his WBA cruiserweight title; Alexander Dimitrenko, Ukraine, stopped Derric Rossy, Puerto Rico, 5, to...

Mayweather in De La Hoya's sights (AP)

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:19:23 PDT

The crowd had gone home mostly satisfied, and Oscar De La Hoya had a few minutes to shower and change from boxing trunks into something a bit less revealing. His job not yet finished for the night, he stood in the same ring where he beat Steve Forbes and wasted no time promoting his next act. This one has already been seen before, but that didn't stop De La Hoya, who is proving as adept at...

De La Hoya feels ready for Mayweather (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 04 May 2008 08:13:34 PDT

CARSON, California (Ticker) - Oscar De La Hoya is convinced he has found the right style to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their rematch this September.

Ten-time boxing champ de la Hoya earns unanimous decision over Forbes (AFP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:00:13 PDT

Ten-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya kept his plans for a rematch with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather jnr on track Saturday with a 12-round unanimous decision over Steve Forbes.

De la Hoya earns unanimous decision over Forbes (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:57:04 PDT

Oscar De La Hoya did not look past Steve Forbes.

De La Hoya wins easy decision (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:04:45 PDT

Oscar De La Hoya showed he could still beat a contender. Next up is cashing in again like a champion. In what was little more than a tuneup for a much bigger fight, De La Hoya kicked off his retirement tour Saturday night before an appreciative crowd by pitching a near shutout over a game but overmatched Steve Forbes.

Arslan retains title against Wilson (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:35:12 PDT

Firat Arslan earned a convincing decision against American Darnell Wilson in the first defense of his WBA cruiserweight title on Saturday. The German pressed the fight form the opening seconds, hitting Wilson with regularity from the second round when a left hook sent the American to the ropes. All three judges ruled the fight 117-111.