Boxing Digest

Boxing News and tidbits.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Save a little money each month and at


Save a little money each month and at the end of the year you΄ll be surprised at how little you have.



I reckon being ill as one of the great pleasures of life, provided one is not too ill and is not obliged to work till one is better.
- Samuel Butler, The Way of All Flesh, 1903

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Boxer Dies After Bout



Jackson Bussell, a 28 tear-old boxer from Reno,Nevada, has died following a bout against Javier Garcia.Bussell,1-1-2, collapsed on after his six round bout against Garcia at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, CA on Thursday night.

Maskaev pulls out of title defence
WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev of Russia has a back injury and has pulled out of next month's title defence against Samuel Peter of Nigeria.

Calzaghe v Kessler: Why boxing's aging Welsh prince must dig deeper than ever
Joe Calzaghe: Toughest one yet against Kessler (Gettyimages.com) In Joe Calzaghe and Mikkel Kessler, we have two fighters at the top of their sport. But will the age difference dictate the outcome?

Hatton has weapons to win, claims De la Hoya
Floyd Mayweather Jr is hot favourite to beat Ricky Hatton when the two world champions clash on December 8 for the WBC welterweight title. But a boxing legend who should know better than most is predicting a big upset.


Doc Childre, The HeartMath Solution
Our mental and emotional diets determine our overall energy levels, health and well-being more than we realize. Every thought and feeling, no matter how big or small, impacts our inner energy reserves.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

He that is of the opinion money will


He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.



If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.
- Robert Ingersoll

Sunday, September 16, 2007

{Spam?} Exclusive: Becks tips his Hatt



RICKY'S SPECIAL L.A. GUIDE Ricky Hatton will be met at Los Angeles Airport by David Beckham today at the start of a five-city tour to promote his showdown with Floyd Mayweather on December 8 in Las Vegas.


Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!
- Tommy Smothers

Saturday, September 15, 2007

{Spam?} Boxing: Some Straight Rights and Right Crosses That Were Indelible



(Bob Satterfield icing Bob Baker) 15.09.

NPP primaries turns into boxing contest
- A man-to-man battle arose at Pusiga last Sunday between two factions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during a special congress to confirm their parliamentary candidate for the Pusiga-Polimakom constituency for the 2008 general elections.

Gilmour: Anderson 'bored' During Victory
Tommy Gilmour claims boredom was Kevin Anderson's biggest problem during the latter stages of his British welterweight title victory over Francis Jones at the Fife Ice Arena on Friday night.



Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)
If your thoughts are thoughts that draw low-frequency energy current to you, your physical and emotional attitudes will deteriorate, and emotional or physical disease will follow, whereas thoughts that draw high-frequency energy current to you create physical and emotional health.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Someday I want to be rich. Some people


Someday I want to be rich. Some people get so rich they lose all respect for humanity. That΄s how rich I want to be.



He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.
- Chinese Proverb

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

The easiest way for your children to learn


The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any.



Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.
- Cicero

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Gang units sponsored an evening of boxing



Worcester Telegram & Gazette - I would like to commend the Worcester Police Department Gang Unit for putting on a great evening of boxing Aug. 17 at the East Park pavilion. The Worcester Police Department gang unit, along with a member of the Worcester Sheriff’s Department gang
Source: www.telegram.com

Art of Boxing Promotions
East Side Boxing - After a 15-year successful boxing career, Kahren Harutyunyan, former NABO Jr. Bantamweight Champion, proudly announces the formation of Art of Boxing Promotions. The inaugural show, billed as "WARNER CENTER WAR", is scheduled for November 2 in Warner
Source: www.eastsideboxing.com

Bernard Fernandez | Film to chronicle Ouma's inspiring story
Philadelphia Daily News - THE DOCUMENTARY about Kassim "The Dream" Ouma's tragic childhood and improbable rise to boxing stardom already has been shot and is being edited with a goal of an early 2008 release, possibly at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, in
Source: www.philly.com

Funeral held for boxing champion
MSN UK News - Friends and family have gathered for the funeral of boxer James Oyebola who was killed in a row over smoking. The 47-year-old was shot in the head outside the Chateau 6 nightclub in Fulham Road, south-west London on July 23, after reminding a group
Source: news.uk.msn.com

comments on: "You Can't Hit What You Can't See": Roy Jones Jr vs. Tito
East Side Boxing - Tito is a welterweight with limited boxing skills & Roy is a middleweight with great athleticism & speed. Tito hasn't boxed in 2yrs, when he did he got embarrassed by light-punching Winky Wright .It doesn't matter if Roy is "done" or not he is
Source: www.eastsideboxing.com

Behind APEC's concrete curtain
The Australian - That's why talkback radio and letters to the editor have been raging against the fence and NSW Police Commissioner Andrew (Skippy) Scipione and his mobs of boxing kangaroos, which were in plague proportions. Thank goodness the police horses had the
Source: article.wn.com

Boxing: Back operation forces Vitali Klitschko to delay comeback
International Herald Tribune - FRANKFURT - Former WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has postponed his planned comeback after undergoing an emergency back operation. The bout against American fighter Jameel McCline had been scheduled for Sept. 22 in Munich. "It's a real low
Source: www.iht.com

comments on: Emmanuel Augustus: I Am Not Ready to Give Up on Him
East Side Boxing - show-boating and shit it just rubs me the wrong way when you're only winning 50% of the time. wish he focused more on beating the quality guys he was in there with, not just making it competitive. i hope he takes away something decent from boxing
Source: www.eastsideboxing.com


If the pain wanders, do not waste your time with doctors.
- Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Money is the opposite of the weather. Nobody


Money is the opposite of the weather. Nobody talks about it, but everybody does something about it.



Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson

Friday, September 07, 2007

50 Cent, Kanye West To Battle It Out



WCCO - BET is treating the Tuesday evening event like a big heavyweight fight, even borrowing Stuart Scott from ESPN to deliver a statistical breakdown of the two rappers. Both are set to perform, but whether they will engage in a rap battle remains to be
Source: wcco.com

Boxing: Win more important to Joe
IC Wales - A victory over Kessler could set up a showdown with ageless wonder and Ring magazine light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins. “I want to fight about one or two more fights after this and then retire and go out on top,” Calzaghe said. “So for
Source: icwales.icnetwork.co.uk

Jackson, Henderson  ready for MMA ‘unification bout’
MSNBC - Jackson proved his win was no fluke when he beat Liddell again for the UFC light heavyweight title in Las Vegas last May. Liddell had always avenged previous defeats, but not this time. Now Jackson and Henderson will fight in a matchup of two of the
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Movie review: The Western returns in fine form thanks to Crowe, Bale
Billings Gazette - Or he could fight back and try to maintain his dignity - and restore the faith his wife (Gretchen Mol) and 14-year-old son Seeing a film like this, which relies so heavily on mano-a-mano verbal sparring, is even more of a joy with such heavyweight
Source: www.billingsgazette.net

Bisping hopes to improve his record to 15-0 against Hamill at UFC 75
Miami Herald - Bisping won the competition and a contract to fight in the UFC. His life has not been the same since. ''It's crazy,'' he But, I'm happy at light heavyweight, and I like the challenge it gives me. We'll see what happens.'' • The UFC 75's main event
Source: www.miamiherald.com

Calzaghe: "This is very possibly my last fight at super middleweight
East Side Boxing - Would the boxing public be any more interested in seeing Calzaghe fight the 42-year old light heavyweight Bernard Hopkins? I seriously doubt it. That would be merely a business oriented fight, one to make money for both Calzaghe and Hopkins. It
Source: www.eastsideboxing.com


They claim red meat is bad for you. But I never saw a sick-looking tiger.
- Chi Chi Rodriguez

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

South Korea picks boxing medallist as first astronaut



Ko San, 29, is scheduled to take off in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in April 2008 and become the first Korean in space, South Korea's science ministry said.

Calzaghe puts challenges ahead of streaks
Super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe is within reach of some illustrious records.As the 35-year-old Welshman starts to think about the legacy he'll leave behind, he'd rather be known for defeating the toughest challengers than breaking those marks.

Calzaghe shuns the easy route
Super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe, who is scheduled to fight Mikkel Kessler in November, is within reach of some illustrious records.

Sycuans a heavyweight in boxing
SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS BECOMES BOXING'S NEXT HEAVYWEIGHT Sycuan Ringside Promotions of San Diego is more than living up to its reputation as the fastest-growing and most dynamic promotional force in boxing; it's redefining the boxing industry.

Calzaghe/Kessler: Global Implications
Promoters are touting the November 3 super middleweight showdown between Joe Pride of Wales Calzaghe and Mikkel Viking Warrior Kessler in Cardiff, Wales, as arguably the biggest world title unification fight between non-heavyweight world champions

Shea: Not Just Swank's Sparring Partner
Undefeated female super featherweight Maureen Shea of the Bronx, New York, is thrilled that she will be opening the black-tie show at Cipriani on Wall Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, September 5. The card is being promoted by Tommy Gallagher


Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson

Monday, September 03, 2007

Money is better than poverty, if only for


Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.



Like everybody else, when I don't know what else to do, I seem to go in for catching colds.
- George Jean Nathan

Sunday, September 02, 2007

{Spam?} DANCE FEVER



MetroMix - Mark Cuban's blog was silent Wednesday as ABC announced the cast for "Dancing With the Stars." Perhaps the pressure already was getting to the outspoken owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, who along with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will
Source: metromix.chicagotribune.com


Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
The thousand mysteries around us would not trouble but interest us, if only we had cheerful, healthy hearts.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

{Spam?} It is better to have a permanent income


It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.

Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past