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Evander Holyfield to Fight Botha; Shot at Vitali Klitschko Looms

Although his Nov. 8 bout slated for Jeju Island, South Korea, was canceled, 47-year-old former four-time champion, Evander Holyfield, could fight South African, Francois Botha, on Dec. 19, in Uganda. A good showing in the Botha fight could also lead to a possible title shot at WBC champion, Vitali Klitschko, Holyfield's...

American Heavyweight 'Fast' Eddie Chambers Goes From 'Timid' to 'Tiger'

On July 4, America's independence Day, "Fast" Eddie Chambers was handing Ukrainian Alexander Dimitrenko his first loss in 30 bouts before a crowd partisan to Dimitrenko in Hamburg, Germany.It was Chambers' fifth consecutive win since a January 2008 setback against Russian Alexander Povetkin. And the symbolism is not lost...

Vitali Klitschko Defies Age, Dominates Cris Arreola for 10th-Round Knockout

An aging fighter who is approaching 40 years old, Vitali Klitschko said this past week that when the time comes he will truly know when to retire from boxing."I'm in great shape, and I am in great form. If I feel that I don't have it left anymore, I will announce my retirement. But not yet," said Klitschko, adding that...

Despite Klitschko's Win, Boxing Still Seeks a Real Heayvweight Champion

There are reports across the globe that we have our first real heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis retired in 2003.Wladimir Klitschko defeated some guy named Ruslan Chagaev Saturday in Germany to retain his IBF and WBO titles. Klitschko also won The Ring magazine belt for recognition as the best heavyweight in the...

Chris Byrd Will Retire After Loss, Wife Says: 'I'm Not Letting Him Fight Anymore'

During his 15-year career as a professional boxer, Chris Byrd won two heavyweight title belts. But he wasn't big enough to fight the biggest heavyweights, so he decided to lose about 30 pounds and fight at light heavyweight.His first light heavyweight fight was last night, and it went so badly that it will also be his...