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David Haye Rips 'Coward' Wladimir Klitschko's Dereck Chisora Fight

Although a July 2 heavyweight match between WBO, IBO and IBF titlist, Wladimir Klitschko of the Ukraine and WBA king David Haye of England is being considered if Klitschko gets beyond an April 30 bout opposite Zimbabwe native Dereck Chisora of London, not everyone is happy about Wednesday's announcement -- least of all,...

David Haye Talks Retirement, Defends Gang Rape Comment

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (pictured above, at left) of England said that he plans to retire on or before his 31st birthday in the fall of 2011, regardless of whether or not he has conquered either WBO, IBO and IBF titlist, Wladimir Klitschko, or, his older brother, WBC king Vitali Klitschko. The 29-year-old...

Glen Johnson Looks to Defy Age Against Tavoris Cloud

Jamaican-born, 41-year-old former world champion Glen Johnson of Miami will be attempting to become the oldest man to win a light heavyweight (175 pounds) world title on Saturday night when he takes on unbeaten, 28-year-old IBF titlist Tavoris "Thunder" Cloud at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. "My mentality is...

David Haye-Audley Harrison Means All-English Tilt

An All-Englishman heavyweight title bout could be on tap between WBA king, David Haye (pictured above, at left), and, southpaw, perennial contender, Audley Harrison, according to Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions. Citing The Daily Mail, in England, BoxingScene.com reported that Harrison has agreed to a an offer...

Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Tops Larry Merchant's Desired Fights

HBO ringside commentator, Larry Merchant, like many of us, occasionally grows weary of the minutiae that can prevent big fights from happening. To that end, FanHouse asked Merchant to list, in order, the top six bouts that he would like to see take place. Floyd Mayweather (41-0, 25 knockouts) vs. Manny Pacquiao...