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Bute vs Froch Won't Happen in April, Froch Looking For Homecoming Bout Instead
Despite the claims by both sides that they wanted to make an April 14 fight, and that they'd do it with or without backing in the U.S. from Showtime, a Lucian Bute vs Carl Froch fight appears to be off the table for now. Froch will instead focus on returning home, as he told Sky Sports (via Phil D....
Andre Dirrell Speaks on Leaving Shaw and Haymon: Can He Really Succeed Without Their Help?
On Friday night, it was announced that Andre Dirrell would be leaving both promoter Gary Shaw and manager/adviser to the stars (and others) Al Haymon to lead his own career with the help of his uncle/trainer, Leon Lawson Jr, and grandfather, Leon Lawson Sr. The move has led to a lot of talk about...
Andre Dirrell Leaves Gary Shaw and Al Haymon, Will Lead His Own Career
Andre Dirrell has split from both promoter Gary Shaw and manager/adviser Al Haymon, reports Lem Satterfield, and will be fighting under his own promotional banner headed by his uncle and trainer, Leon Lawson Jr. "This is big to be on your own and to be able to make your own decisions and to know...
Bute vs Froch: Andre Dirrell Happy to Step In If Fight Doesn't Happen
If for some reason an April 14 fight between Lucian Bute and Carl Froch doesn't happen, promoter Gary Shaw says that Andre Dirrell is ready to step in and fight Bute, which has been Showtime's preference. From Keith Idec: "We’d love for him to fight Andre," Shaw said. "I believe Andre is...
Andre Ward and the Rest of the Super Six: Who Are We? Where Are We Going?
Now that the Super Six World Boxing Classic is in the past, let's take a look at the eight competitors, what we've learned about them in the last two years, and where they go from here. Andre Ward What We Learned: We learned that Ward (25-0, 13 KO) is the best super middleweight in the world, a...
Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell Win Comebacks: ShoBox Photos and Quotes
Last night's ShoBox was, uh, well. Let's be honest. Not so great. Not good. Bad. Pretty damn bad. But it happened, and both comebacking name fighters (Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell) got wins on the board in mismatch fights that probably didn't need to be televised at all, but hey, they were, and...
Taylor vs Nicklow ShoBox Results: Jermain Taylor Wins Easy, But Stoppage Premature
Former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor only had problems with an early right hand injury tonight, but his TKO-8 stoppage win over Jessie Nicklow definitely came on an early hook from referee Rey Corona. Taylor (29-4-1, 18 KO) was competing for the first time in over two years, and for the...
Dirrell vs Cunningham ShoBox Results: Andre Dirrell Emphatically Wins Comeback Fight
Andre Dirrell didn't need much time in tonight's comeback against Detroit club fighter Darryl Cunningham, winning a second round stoppage when Cunningham's corner threw in or waved the towel for a second time in the round. Dirrell (20-1, 14 KO) looked fit and focused. In the first round, he was his...
Taylor vs Nicklow, Dirrell vs Cunningham: Live Results and Commentary for ShoBox
Tonight at 11 p.m. EST, ShoBox closes out our year of live round-by-round coverage (maybe, if I don't do one of the Japanese shows early tomorrow morning) with a double comeback in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions, as a pair of Super Six dropouts return to the ring tonight in...
Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell Make Weight For ShoBox (Photo Gallery and Quotes)
Returning names Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell made weight for their Friday night fights on ShoBox, live at 11 p.m. EST on Showtime. The show is a triple-header, with Taylor meeting Jessie Nicklow at middleweight, Dirrell facing Darryl Cunningham at super middleweight, and light heavyweight...
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