by James Slater – It has been confirmed by BILD, that the Vitali Klitschko-Nikolai Valuev fight, having had its problems during the negotiations stage, is now “dead.” The fight will not happen, confirmed Klitschko’s manager, Bernd Bonte, and the German promoter says the fight collapsed because of Don King.

“Promoter Don King is crazy,” Bonte said. “He makes demands for Valuev that are simply not acceptable.”

So, the question is, what now for both fighters? Valuev may not have too many options to look at, in truth, and it’s fair to say no attractive match-up jumps out for him. As for the reigning WBC heavyweight king nicknamed “Dr Iron Fist,” he has said he plans to make 2010 his final year in the ring, and he has made it clear he’d love to get his hands on WBA ruler David Haye before exiting.. However, with Haye busy for the time being, with his April 3rd fight with former champ John Ruiz, the word is Vitali may look to fight unbeaten Cuban contender Odlanier Soils next – presumably then going back on the Haye-hunt if he’s victorious over the man who is currently ranked number-two by the WBC.

An interesting fight on paper, Klitschko-Solis would likely attract quite a lot of fan attention. 29-year-old Solis, now 15-0(11) and coming off his most impressive pro win to date with his October KO over Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett, must first get past Carl Davis Drummond of Puerto Rico on March 20th (the same day Vitali’s brother, Wladimir, defends his heavyweight championship against Eddie Chambers). With all due respect to Drummond, 26-2(20), “La Sombre” should have no real problems doing so.

But what kind of fight would Solis give Klitschko? Well, at a fraction above 6’1,” Solis is no giant of a heavyweight, but his reach is, surprisingly, only an inch shorter than that of Vitali’s. And at approx 271-pounds (the weight he tipped in at for the Barrett fight), Soils would be the heavier man over Vitali by some twenty-plus pounds.

This fight, if it happens, really will be a huge step for the former Olympic gold medallist, though. How will Solis handle the pressure? Will his chin hold up to Klitschko’s powerful punches? At 271, will Solis have the stamina to last all 12 rounds and be competitive against the 38-year-old? Of course, if the fight does take place and it happens in Germany, the sight of many a Klitschko fight, Solis will not be at all fazed by the location; having turned pro in Germany and having fought there many times.

Put it this way, Klitschko-Solis is at least intriguing, and this possible match-up is a lot better than some other possibilities. At the very least, this fight could not be any worse than Vitali’s fight with Kevin Johnson – could it?

Source; www.eastsideboxing.com

By Mike Cassell, Philadelphia Boxing Report – I don’t make any bones about the fact that I know Eddie Chambers 35 – 1 (18KO’s), and I like Eddie Chambers on a personal, as well as a professional level. He is a very hard guy not to like. Personally he is humble and outwardly kind and accessible to media and fans alike.

Professionally, he spends countless hours in the gym working on the skills he needs to be a top notch Heavyweight. It is very difficult to meet him and not walk away with a feeling of optimism for the American heavyweight. But then in walks “The Steel Hammer” Wladimir Klitschko 53 – 3(47 KO’s). He is very big, very strong and after his 3 embarrassing KO losses earlier in career, very conditioned. His jab is fast for a big man. He does a great job of keeping his opponent in front of him and working at his own pace. A younger Wladimir was vulnerable, because he often found himself out of position while throwing awkward reaching punches, but that Wladimir is long gone. He plays is it much safer now, especially against smaller guys with a big punch. That example was never more evident than it was in Madison square Garden against Sultan Ibragimov for the IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight title. It was the first heavyweight title unification since Lewis-Holyfield II in 1999 in front of a very large heavyweight hungry crowd. The legend is, Klitschko didn’t throw a right hand against the Eastern European southpaw for seven rounds. I wouldn’t say that was exactly an accurate statement, however he was very careful, which amounted to very boring. But a win is a win, and his ring intelligence along with his power has beaten some talented fighters..

As Wladimir received the “no chin” label perhaps unfairly placed on him by journeymen Ross Puritty, Corrie Sanders and Lamont Brewster, Chambers dubiously received the “no heart” label because of his fights with Sam Peter, Alexander Povetkin and Calvin Brock. Most fans and boxing writers alike think Chambers can be more active and do more inside the ropes, especially when he is easily winning a fight on points. The heart critique is of course a myth, but fighting like Floyd Mayweather Jr as a heavyweight will never win popularity contests, especially among writers and commentators. Heavyweight fans want heavyweight knockouts. That’s the way it was 100 years ago, and it is the same today. It is one of the reasons both Klitschko brothers have won the approval of fans overseas. Meanwhile, American fans desperately have placed their heavyweight eggs in the basket of Hassim Rahman, Calvin Brock, Tony Thompson and Just recently, Chris Arreola, only to be left with a really messy looking omelet. If Chambers could somehow pull off a victory as he did against Sasha Dimitrenko in Germany, heavyweight fans may begin to cut him some slack. The same way boxing fans warmed up to Floyd Mayweather Jr after he beat a big name like Oscar De La Hoya. A skillful win over Klitschko could give Chambers the international muscle he needs to bring the best to the United States to face him. Let’s face it; Chambers is seriously racking up some frequent flier miles, being one of the few true contenders to travel anywhere for a fight.

Dropping the Hammer

Klitschko has been saved in the past by his brute strength and power. He is a very conservative puncher, but doesn’t discriminate when it comes to where he will throw them. His straight right hand is fast and hard. He moves much more fluidly than he did in his early years. He is smarter and more conditioned. He wants to take you deep and put you to sleep. He has been able to accomplish that against inferior American competition in the past, and doesn’t see Chambers any differently. Wladimir is all about distance. He is all about keeping the invisible barrier between his opponent and himself. He lulls you into dancing his dance, creates the space he needs, then plants a goodnight kiss right on the chin. The stand up straight, flat footed European stereotype is dying a slow death. Klitschko’s days of throwing awkward off balance punches seem to be over and he is at the top of his game. Most people believe a fight with Chambers will be another Calvin Brock or Tony Thompson type win, but I doubt he believes Chambers will be that easy. They sparred back in 2006 inside Caesars Resort in The Poconos and Eddie made quite an impression on trainer Manny Steward.

Speed Kills

Chambers is severely underrated, and the fact that he doesn’t boast like David Haye doesn’t help his cause with the media. His speed is however really unmatched as a heavyweight. He can put together combinations like a middleweight, and when he really wants to, he can impose his small stature on the bigger guys. Eddie Chambers really does need to make a decision in this fight. Does he want to show the world he can compete with the best? Or does he want to be the best, period. He is going to have to do some things that he has been criticized for not doing in the past. He is going to have to dig down and bring a bit of the Philly gym attitude to the table. When he lands his speedy combinations, he needs to follow up with some big stuff. He can’t get flat footed and fall into the shell defense. While he is good at not taking the big punch, Chambers can be scored on if he gets lazy.

I’m going out on a limb, but I have had the privilege to see twenty-five of Chambers fights that were not on Television. I know what his capable of, and believe he has the technical proficiency to beat Klitschko. He is also very aware of the stage he will be on, and whom he is sharing it with. Speedy younger guys have been underrated throughout the history of the heavyweight division. Chambers has an opportunity and a real chance. It is truly up to him to dare to be great. Klitschko has nothing to prove. He has shown his greatness against our best. This time, Chambers has to step up or step to the back of the mediocre American heavyweight line.

Source; www.eastsideboxing.com

Los Angeles, CA (February 25, 2010) – Newly crowned WBA Super Middleweight Champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) – the last American to win an Olympic boxing gold medal — will be the special in-studio guest in Bristol, CT for this week’s ESPN2 telecast of “ESPN Friday Night Fights.” The undefeated 26-year old native of Oakland, CA, who captured gold in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, upset and dethroned tournament favorite Denmark’s Mikkel Kessler in his Stage One bout in Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic back on November 21 of last year. Andre will, among other boxing-related topics, discuss his upcoming Stage Two confrontation – and first WBA title defense — against Allan Green set for April 24..

Green (29-1, 20, KOs), age 30 from Tulsa, OK, has been named as a Super Six replacement for Jermaine Taylor, who withdrew from the remainder of the tournament following a brutal knockout at the hands of Germany’s Arthur Abraham in his Stage One bout. Green’s only loss as a pro was to Edison Miranda by decision three years ago, who Ward beat in May of last year.

“I am very excited and appreciative for the opportunity afforded me by ESPN to come into the living rooms of my many fans and those of boxing who may not know me as well yet,” Ward said. “I invite you all to tune in to ‘Friday Night Fights.’

COY “PRETTY BOY” EVANS TO BE UNLEASHED THIS SATURDAY IN ALLENTOWN

PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010)—This Saturday night at The Roadway Inn in Allentown, PA, undefeated Featherweight Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans of Philadelphia returns to the ring when he takes on his most experienced foe in tough veteran Robert DaLuz.

The bout will be part of a big night of action promoted by Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions.

Evans is coming off a very impressive knockout on January 15th when he stopped Vineash Rungea at The Arena in Philadelphia.

Evans of Philadelphia is now 6-0-1 with that one knockout and will be looking to get good gage of his career as DaLuz has been in with some of the best Featherweights prospects in the world. Evans is looking to be on the fast track as with a win on Saturday night. He’s scheduled to be showcased in his first Main Event on Friday April 9th at The Arena in South Philly.

“We know that Coy is in with a tough, experienced fighter in DaLuz, but Coy’s a tough kid too. He’s not about to step aside any featherweights or take on any challenges we put in front of him. The kid is hunger, and he’s looking for the big time, the bright lights, and he understands the benefits that come along with that. He’s focus, dedicated, and a really good kid. Now is the season and were both grateful for the opportunity.” said Greg Robinson, Evans promoter.

Evans who just recently signed a promotional deal with Greg Robinson’s Power Productions, is a proud father of a six year old daughter and paralegal to a Center City Philadelphia Attorney. He also “Unleashed” his talents outside the ring with a successful endorsement deal proudly sponsored by Riveredge Beverage Company and their “Unleash 6 Hour Energy Drink” brand. Unleash the Power in You!

“Weight” Watchers Invited to Tysons Corner Center March 5th To Experience Official Weigh-in with Elite Athletes

Jimmy Lange Championship Boxing Returns March 6 to Patriot Center

FAIRFAX, VA (February 24, 2010) — Some of the area’s best-built and chiseled professional boxers will strut their stuff down the red carpet (and remove all but their underwear before being weighed) as part of the Official Weigh-In Event to be held at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 www.shoptysons.com) on Friday, March 5 at Noon, Ice promotion officials announced. Free and open to the public, the event is being staged at one of the east coast’s largest shopping malls one day before the Jimmy Lange Championship Boxing Event presented by Valcourt Building Service returns to the Patriot Center on Saturday, March 6. Tickets will be available for purchase at the weigh-in.

The event will have an unconventional twist and feel as the boxers will walk down a red carpet path to the beat of a DJ prior to stepping on the scales where the Virginia Boxing Commission will record their official weight. Official underwear will be provided by lululemon athletica.

“Professional boxers are some of the world’s best-conditioned athletes who train extremely hard to sculpt their bodies into powerful, fighting-machines,” said Jackie Kallen, aka “The First Lady of Boxing” who heads Ice Promotions. “The public weigh-in is a great place to check these guys out and visually appreciate all of the hard work that goes into their strenuous training regimen. Instead of thin, high-heeled super models, fans can expect to see elite athletes in great shape. And, yes the question of ‘boxers’ or ‘briefs’ will be unveiled.”

Kallen understands the role that show business plays in the sport as her life inspired the major motion picture, Against the Ropes, with Megan Ryan portraying the boxing manager/promoter/journalist. She also starred alongside Main Event fighter Jimmy Lange on the first season of the hit boxing reality TV show The Contender

Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the weigh-in which will be staged outside of the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant inside Tysons Corner Center. Fans are invited to purchase lunch on Gordon Biersch’s patio with a direct view of all the action.

Highlighting the eight-bout March 6 card will be the 12-Round Main Event featuring world contender Jimmy Lange (31-3-2, 21 KOs) of Great Falls, VA defending his World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-pound title against Chase “The White Tiger” Shields (29-3-1, 14 KOs) of Houston, TX. The rest of the “all-star nickname” lineup include: heavyweights Dwayne “The Big Ticket” McRae and Theron Johnson; cruiserweights Patrick “Cold Blood” Budd and Robert “Big Mac Attack” McConnell; light heavyweights Sergey Kovalev and Francois “The African Warrior” Ambang, super welterweights Vincent “The Beast” Batteast and Lawrence Jones; welterweights Bayan “The Mongolian Mongoose” Jargal, Louie Leija, Andrew “The Doo Man” Farmer, Ikem “The Warrior” Orji, Juan “The Savior” Rodriquez and Damien Butler

Source; www.eastsideboxing.com

By Vivek Wallace – Once upon a time, the heavyweight division was seen as the face of boxing. Lower weight classes never failed to deliver the goods, but no matter how many perennial contenders they delivered, similar to their shadowing presence, the heavies just always seemed to loom larger. The legends of yesterday produced a countless amount of highly notables, but it was recent generations that took things to a new level as the names Ali and Tyson not only tread the seven seas, but subsequently whet the appetites of every man on dry land……worldwide. Fast forward a few decades, and suddenly, the landscape has changed and the plot has thickened. The big fights contain little men, and those little men do big things.

After years and years of little relevance, the new date with destiny for today’s heavyweight leaders could very well commence on March 20th when Wladimir Klitschko and ‘Fast’ Eddie Chambers square off. In an era of fighting sports where fight fans are known to pull the curtains early on anyone that doesn’t carry the ‘blood and guts’ mantra, there’s no coincidence why these two men don’t get the respect they greatly deserve. This reality remains a tough pill to swallow – given their ability – but come the morning of March 21 when headlines print around the world, a seed of change could be planted, solidified by an event to take place shortly after when the U.K.’s David Haye steps up to the plate against the biggest name on his resume to date. As these men prepare to enter their names in the mix of those legendary figures before them, we take an in-depth look at each of them and what they bring to the table:

DOOR #1: Wladimir Klitschko

Dr. Steel-hammer could be easily be given the name Dr. Who, as few today outside of his home hub seem to follow this humble Ukrainian with true passion. This injustice is easily the biggest crime of the century, as buried beneath this muscular frame is one of the most talented athletes in the sport. The biggest strength of Wladimir would be his vicious power. Perhaps his biggest weakness is a tendency to fight unsure of himself at times, appearing more nervous than nasty in the midst of battle against men who normally have very little chance of dethroning him. As we look back at the body of work that Wladi-K has composed over the years, it really makes you wonder why those outside his continent fail to honor him. A close examination of Wladimir shines light on what makes him special, but a closer look also sheds light on the reason why certain questions remain. A career record of 53-3 comes highly polished with 47KO’s. That closer examination reveals that each of his 3 losses came with him failing to finish the fight on his feet. In one breath that seems good because it proves that he’s willing to go out on his shield, evidenced by the fact that there’s no defeating him without a KO of him. The other side of that coin shows that a fighter talented enough to punish him and durable enough to withstand him will know that if they come at him they can end the fight by out-landing him. No doubt he remains the head of this class, but his next opponent is a quick study that brings a test type he has yet to conquer. The table is set….the chair awaits.

DOOR #2: David Haye

In David Haye, the fight world receives everything it has wanted, and if all goes smooth, all it’ll ever need to solidify this current era that has yet to replace the brash likes of Tyson and Ali. His strengths include calculated speed, thunderous power, and oddly enough, a decent set of collective skills; although his weakness places him in a situation where the right opponent may stop him short of using either. That weakness? Despite the thick skin, the jaw is thin. He’s only been stopped once, but he’s been shaken many times before. When you get beyond the spectacle that Haye is, the true question is how well will he hold up in the heavyweight ranks? Many remain anxious to see this, but after entering with a ton of noise, in some respects, the chorus has gone flat, based on threats pointed at men he has yet to face for reasons still unknown. He impressed in his victory over Valuev, but Valuev was without question the least talented of any of the men he’ll have to eventually uproot if he wants to make the splash he said he would. He remains a work in progress, and his next test won’t be as easy as some think. Unorthodox, John Ruiz may be, but he comes to dance (fight) and he likes to sing (perform). Without question he still has what it takes to make this an intriguing affair. Haye has all the trimmings to rank amongst the stars, but a shallow effort will only get him the ‘moon’, as most fight fans would shine it in his face at first chance if he reveals more bark than bite. He wanted the big leagues, and he’s got ‘em. The table is set….the chair awaits.

DOOR #3: Eddie Chambers

Similarly to David Haye, Eddie Chambers is a relative newcomer to this elite group, and depending on who you ask, some feel he may not quite belong. When you look at Chambers in action, a true perspective can only come with time, as his evolution has polished greatness, and faded the greenery that once had him covered. Chambers has always maintained a certain level of skill, but feather fist and a missing killer instinct always kept him on the outside looking in. Today’s version of Chambers, however, has changed. Quite a bit, I might add. His recent victory over Dimitrenko gave many of us a true snapshot of him that most thought existed, yet had never really seen. Gone was the feather-fist, present was power. Gone was the lacking killer instinct, present was a man who refused to be denied. His strengths include quick hands, cat-like reflexes, (which rarely come with heavyweights now days), and set of pure fundamentals which has also seemed to escape most modern day heavies. His weaknesses remain to be ‘seem’, as the ones of yesterday ‘seem’ to be all but vanished in his latest effort. Nothing is perfect, yet against Wladimir Klitschko, in order to win he’ll have to come awfully close, as one key mistake could place him on his face. Chambers seems poised for this moment and has vowed to bring the hardware back to America. The table is set…..the chair awaits.

DOOR #4: Johnny Ruiz

Of all the men standing in this ‘formidable four’ heavyweight face-off, Ruiz is the one who sparks the most emotion. Unfortunately, it’s not the kind of emotion that us fight fans generally spike. It’s probably more of the W-T-F??? type, considering that his tenure in the sport has placed him in the ring with everyone from Evander Holyfield, to Roy Jones jr., to James Toney and Hasim Rahman. With 54 fights under his belt and 18 years in the game, many other fighters shared airspace with the ‘Quiet Man’, but that group previously mentioned are most notable, because like each of them, none of us seem to know why he remains. When you toss the jokes aside and see things for what they are, unorthodox and all, Ruiz remains a man with a shot. Some view that statement as a reflection of a not-so-deep talent pool, others may view it as a testament to his longevity to even be involved in a title fight, but no matter what any of us view it as, it’s simply a reality. One that David Haye will have to test himself against. The last time Ruiz was KO’d was in ’96. If he’s able to finish the fight on his feet, his bizarre style could be complex enough to in-fact give the judges something to guess about. His strengths would be his durability, and while his weaknesses may seem to include a longer list, that one strength could very well be enough to make up for them all. It’s been a long time since Ruiz found himself relative. The table is set….and again…the chair awaits.

In the end analysis, each of these four men will have the opportunity to fortify their position – as it relates to unequivocal dominance in the heavyweight division. Wladimir doesn’t have Chambers’ reflexes, Chambers doesn’t have his power….Haye doesn’t have the durability of Ruiz, Ruiz doesn’t have his speed. All of these men will have to conquer something they don’t possess themselves to ultimately have a seat in the proverbial ‘chair’. But even then, one major issue remains……With the table set and the feast prepared, the reality is that win, lose, or draw, neither man can eat, until they remove the true ruler from his seat. That true ruler wasn’t in front of either of the four doors…..he was simply the man behind them with the keys to the house. That owner…None other than Vitali. Now which of these men are prepared to remove him? And there lies the operative question to be answered. Stay tuned.

Source; www.eastsideboxing.com

Andre Dirrell looks set to gain home advantage as the fight moves 2,500 miles east from Palm Springs in California to the Detroit, Michigan.

Dirrell, from Flint which is around 60 miles from Detroit will now be fighting in front of his home fans for the rescheduled March 27th Showtime Super Six tournament.

The Joe Louis Arena, looks set to host the event.

Source; www.livefight.com

by James Slater - Oh, how things have changed in the heavyweight division, especially from an American standpoint. Years ago, with U.S big men pretty much dominating the glamour division of the sport, it would have been unheard of for a big, genuine world heavyweight title fight to have not been shown live on one American TV network or another. But this is what is happening with the fast approaching Ring magazine title, IBF title and WBO heavyweight title fight between champ Wladimir Klitschko and Philadelphia’s “Fast” Eddie Chambers.

Ringtv.com reports how no U.S T.V coverage is scheduled, and as such it seems only fans in Europe will be able to tune in live to the show in Germany. Is this how little the networks think of Chambers and his chances of pulling off a win? And if the lack of T.V coverage is down to the poor chances execs at HBO and the like are giving Chambers, won’t these influential folk look silly if the once-beaten slickster manages to score the upset?

Thankfully, my desire to see the fight (and the desire of the other fans here in the UK who wish to see if Chambers can pull it off) will be fulfilled – thanks, not to SKY Sports, but to Primetime. For a fee, we Brits will be able to catch the action. Will we wind up seeing a much greater fight than the U.S TV masters expect, and will you guys in America be missing out?

Though Klitschko has to be seen as a pretty big favourite, it would be no Douglas-Tyson if the vastly underrated Chambers were to pull off a win. Massively determined to win (check out “Fast Eddie’s” interview with Ringtv.com), having recently proved his desire by dropping a significant amount of weight (from 223 to 208) and also having recently scored his career-best win, Chambers, the younger man by six years, cannot be written off. Faster than the bigger and more powerful Klitschko, Chambers knows he has to fight his fight and not be bullied; as he did when all but dominating the sizeable Alexander Dimitrenko in his last visit to Germany, back in July . If he can do so, and if he does not suffer whatever it was that lead him to stop fighting against Alexander Povetkin after he’d looked good and won the early rounds of the fight that remains his solitary pro setback, Chambers will at the very least make things interesting.

Two other factors that could serve Chambers well (and which also make it more of a puzzler as to why there will be no U.S T.V coverage) are Wladimir’s surgery-requiring shoulder injury and his recent idleness that has gone along with it. Has Chambers timed it just right in getting this fight, and has there not been a better time since a long while for a capable boxer to beat Klitschko?

In no way would I want to miss this fight, as I see the March 20th bout as nothing but a hugely intriguing, not to mention pretty tough to predict, heavyweight title fight. And Klitschko and Chambers will contest the “real” heavyweight title, after all; with “Dr. Steel Hammer” holding the prestigious Ring belt.

With so much on the line and with Chambers being a very “live” underdog indeed, the March 20th fight surely deserves better treatment in the country of the challenger than that which it looks like getting?

Source; www.eastsideboxing.com

Brendon Smith, who manages Michael Katsidis is confident that he can beat Frank Warren during the purse bid process to bring the fight to Australia. Infact he has requested the bid date comes forward so that he can begin making suitable arrangements.

“There has been correspondence and I don’t believe an agreement will be reached and therefore I have called for the purse bid to be brought forward,” Smith told Sportsnut, a popular Australian website.

Smith also admires Kevin Mitchell’s tenacity and believes that the Londoner would have no problem with travelling to Australia to fight their popular warrior icon, who has not boxed in his homeland for almost 4 years now.

“What a great fight for Australia it will be” said Smith “Frank Warren is confident and we are confident.” he concluded.

Given that Australian TV has a relative amount of finacial leverage, it could be interesting to see if Warren’s large wallet will ensure the fight gets put on in the UK.

Either way, when promoters get hungry to win a purse bid, it’s always good news for the fighters’ bank balance.

Source; www.livefight.com

Lee McAllister (33-2, 7ko) is set to defend his Commonwealth lightweight title at Manchester’s MEN Arena on April 3rd against Brighton’s Ben Murphy (7-2-1, 3ko)

Murphy, promoted by Frank Maloney said that “What Ben lacks in skills he makes up for in determination and he doesn’t know how to take a backward step but all credit to McAllister for agreeing to defend against Ben, who is a fully paid up member of the ‘who needs him?’ club.”

Murphy, a fighter much better than his record suggests has struggled for fights since he turned pro 3 years ago.

George Groves has also been reported to be fighting the tough, fighting policeman from Accra, Charles Adamhu on the undercard for his commonwealth strap.

The night is shaping up to a decent undercard for those making the journey to Manchester.

Source; www.livefight.com

Livefight.com got in touch with WBC super middleweight champion to see what he made of the comments thrown his way by retired former champion, Joe Calzaghe yesterday.

Carl Froch laughed when he heard that Joe Calzaghe had called him a “spoilt, little bitch” in a recent interview.

“I think Joe’s a bit of a strange guy if I’m honest. “ Said a bemused Froch. “And i don’t mean that nastily, but I really think he is a grump. Like a Welsh Victor Meldrew.”

Calzaghe discussed Froch amongst his Strictly Dancing appearance and his unbeaten record. The Welshman tried to goad Froch with his comments, insisting to the interviewer to leave them in as “Froch will like that”.

“One minute he gives me credit for my career and ‘good luck’ in the super six – then 3 months later comes out with this. He’s obviously just after a bit of publicity after his impression of Rigor Mortis on Strictly Embarrassing.”

“They say your personality comes through the art of dance. Well I think his did perfectly. And to think I voted for him too. “ he laughed. “I want my quid back.”

“Along with his cherished record that he always blathers on about , that has more question marks on it than The Riddler’s cat suit. Those are the only two subjects he mentions in every single tedious interview. He can only dine out on that record for so long. He needs to turn it in and put on those comfy retirement slippers.”

“At the end of the day Joe Calzaghe is yesterday’s news and today’s fish and chip wrappers. It’s sad but true and one day we’ll all be the same– and that’s why I put no value on fame nor the sad people who chase it with every last breath like him.”

“I can only imagine he’ll be starring in Bingo adverts next. “

“Fame is wonderful if you have small children who idolise you, then it’s magic to see their little faces light up. But charity aside, fame amongst grown ups is overated.”

“But back to Joe, I called him out for two years, closed in on him until he had to vacate or fight me – and we all know which option he took so we’ll just leave it at that. “

“If you want to come back and fight me, then get in line – if not, take your leotard and bore off.”

Source; www.livefight.com

Welsh boxing stars Nathan Cleverly and Enzo Maccarinelli have thrown down challenges to the public in the name of Children’s cancer charity, the Joshua foundation.

The fitness challenge involves a 10K run followed by a series of gym tests eg: press-ups, sit-ups, squat-thrusts and burpees against past and present Boxing Champions, with every rep completed in 8 minutes counting as a second off your run time.

Jane Couch and Steve Robinson also join in the fun.

Source; www.livefight.com