Maskaev Keeps WBC Title by Decisions

Maskaev Keeps WBC Title by Decisions (34-5) successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title for the first time with a 12-round unanimous decision over Peter Okhello (18-5). The bout marked the first world title fight held in Russia.

England's Amir Khan wins his first title as professional
England's Amir Khan (R) lands a body punch on Rachid Drizane of France during their light welterweight contest at The ExCel Centre in London. Khan won the fight on points to claim his first IBF Inter-continental light welterweight title.

Calzaghe's big night delayed
The original date was just a week before Wales play England. The fight will now be held on Saturday, April 7 . Manfredo is best known for starring in the American TV reality show 'The Contender' and has defended his status as an elite boxer.

Vetyeka stops Bongwana in fourth
Simphiwe Vetyeka retained his SA bantamweight title when he stopped an out-of-his-depth Sakhumzi Bongwana in the fourth round in East London on Saturday night.

Jorge Paez Jr. Returns On 12/15
Sycuan Ringside Promotions' undefeated teenage sensation Jorge Paez Jr. appears in his second six-round bout when he faces veteran Joel Padilla in a lightweight fight Dec. 15 in Mexicali, Mexico.

Johnson gets boxing bronze
Monday, December 11, 2006 (Doha ):India's Varghese Johnson had to be content with a bronze medal in the boxing event of the Asian Games after he lost to his Kazakhstan opponent in the semi-final of the men's super heavy weight +91 kg category on

Thailand at the double in Asian Games boxing
Suban Pannon of Thailand is declared the winner against Godfrey Castro (front). Suban stopped Castro in the third round to join compatriots Manus Boonjumnong and Somjit Jongjohor in the finals.

Manfredo eyeing Calzaghe's belt
The American, who was runner-up in the first season of U.S. reality show 'The Contender,' fights Calzaghe at the Millennium Arena in Cardiff on April 7. The contest has been put back from March 10 because the stadium is being used for the Six Nations



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