Program prepares Army's best boxers for spot in Beijing Olympics

'They're soldiers first,' says coach Basheer Abdullah, who's been in charge of the program since 1997. 'Whenever the Army needs these particular soldiers, their job's in the Army. This is a privilege.

Warren - 'Harrison is out of it'
By Richard HookhamWarren is considering legal actionFrank Warren has ruled out any future involvement with Scott Harrison after he pulled out of his WBO featherweight title defence against Nicky Cook.

Former Lewis trainer passes away
Former Lewis trainer passes away John Davenport, the man who trained heavyweight legend Lennox Lewis in the early part of his career has died at the age of 65. The former US Marine, lost his battle with Cancer a few days ago.

Duran, Whitaker head boxing Hall class
CANASTOTA, N.Y. - Roberto Duran, a world champion in four weight divisions over a career that spanned five decades, and Olympic gold medalist Pernell Whitaker, another four-division champion, were voted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on

Promoter Warren ends affiliation with Harrison
With Harrison well over the 126-pound weight limit on Wednesday, he vacated the title he held for four years. 'Scott Harrison is gone as far as I am concerned,' Warren said Thursday.


"My last piece of advice to the degenerate slot player who thinks he can beat the one-armed bandit consists of four little words: "It can't be done." - John Scarne