http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/jameel_mccline/74490 Recent articles about Jameel McCline en-us Ring 8 will pay tribute to the late, great matchmaker Johnny Bos tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 21 starting at 7:00 p.m. ET) at historic Waterfront Crabhouse, in Long Island City, New York. Many of Bos' friends, family and associates have been invited to attend tomorrow's Ring 8 monthly meeting in an effort to raise funds to help defray the costs of Bos' funeral. One-hundred percent of all proceeds raised tomorrow from new Ring 8 membership fees ($30.00 per year entitles each member to a buffet dinner at Ring 8 monthly meetings), as well as any group or individual donations, will go directly towards Bos' funeral expenses. The eccentric Bos - known as "The Wizard of Bos" - helped develop the careers of countless boxers over the years, particularly in New York, as a matchmaker and advisor. Some of "Bos' boxers" include Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield. Pernell Whitaker, Gerry Cooney, Paulie Malignaggi, Joey Gamache, Yuri Foreman, Jameel McCline and T... Mon, 20 May 2013 12:31:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/johnny_bos_to_be_honored_at_ring_8_meeting_this_tuesday/13655875 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/johnny_bos_to_be_honored_at_ring_8_meeting_this_tuesday/13655875 Johnny Bos to be honored at Ring 8 meeting this Tuesday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/johnny_bos_to_be_honored_at_ring_8_meeting_this_tuesday/13655875 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Fight Pick & Preview -  Fury vs. Cunningham: On April 20 at MSG, rising young heavyweight contender Tyson Fury takes on former cruiserweight kingpin Steve Cunningham. This will be the British Fury’s first stateside performance and probably his toughest test thus far in his young career. The 24-year-old unbeaten heavyweight will be facing a slick, though severely outsized, opponent in “USS” Cunningham, who was denied rightful victory in his last bout against Tomasz Adamek. Fury is nice little X-factor in the heavyweight division. He’s 6’9” and has youth on his side at 24 against the 36-year-old Cunningham. Fury has grown from domestic British prospect to legitimate world contender. He beat top guys from his region, including a win over then-unbeaten Dereck Chisora. In his last win, he beat American contender Kevin Johnson on points. Date: April 20, 2013 Site: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Weight Class: Heavyweights: 12 Rounds Tyson Fury, 20-0 (14 KOs), Cheshire... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:50:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tyson_fury_vs_steve_cunningham_preview_prediction/13312513 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tyson_fury_vs_steve_cunningham_preview_prediction/13312513 Tyson Fury vs. Steve Cunningham preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tyson_fury_vs_steve_cunningham_preview_prediction/13312513 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cbc6b3ab9c945fa67bf6004cbce457813fb34440/mini/b9.jpg The March 8 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will feature Victor “Mermelada” Cayo (31-3, 21 KOs), who once fought for the Junior Welterweight title, and Emanuel “Tranzforma” Taylor (16-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event. Friday’s show from the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., will air live at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 HD. Main Event: Dominican Republic’s Cayo has won his last four fights, three by knockout. He won a 10-round unanimous decision over Vladimir Baez in his last fight and enters Friday’s bout with big fight experience, having fought former and current titlists Nate Campbell, Marcos Maidana, Julio Diaz and Lamont Peterson. Maryland’s Taylor, has won his last two fights and is coming off one of his best wins, a sixth-round TKO over Raymond Serrano. After the fight, Dan Rafael wrote: “Serrano started off well enough, appearing to edge Taylor in the first two rounds, but then it was all downhill. Taylor began landing nice short punches when... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:45:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_preview_cayo_vs_taylor_on_fnf_undefeated_mago_in_co_feature/13067653 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/video_preview_cayo_vs_taylor_on_fnf_undefeated_mago_in_co_feature/13067653 Video preview: Cayo vs. Taylor on FNF, Undefeated Mago in co-feature http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/video_preview_cayo_vs_taylor_on_fnf_undefeated_mago_in_co_feature/13067653 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Bahamian road warrior Sherman "Tank" Williams heads to Finland in a few weeks, not for a Scandinavian vacation, but to ruin undefeated Robert "The Nordic Nightmare" Helenius' return to the ring, as well as to give the big Finn his first loss as a pro. "I'm going to Finland to give Helenius more than he can handle," Williams said from his Florida training camp in Vero Beach. "I'm bringing my 'Conch' (over-hand right) punch and to spoil things for him." Former European champion Helenius (17-0, 11 KOs) has been out of action nearly a full year, since last December 3 when he suffered a shoulder injury during his highly-controversial 12-round split decision win over Derek Chisora. The 6' 6 ½" Helenius, ranked No. 13 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), has knocked out a trio of former world heavyweight champions: Sergei Liakhovich (TKO9), Samuel Peter (KO9) and Lamon Brewster (TKO8). "Helenius brings size into... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:14:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/sherman_tank_williams_ill_give_helenius_more_than_he_can_handle/12054901 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/sherman_tank_williams_ill_give_helenius_more_than_he_can_handle/12054901 Sherman Tank Williams: I’ll give Helenius more than he can handle http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/sherman_tank_williams_ill_give_helenius_more_than_he_can_handle/12054901 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing sends his congratulations to the winner and still undefeated heavyweight Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (16-0, 16 KOs) after his crushing TKO 2 (1:57) over former world title challenger and long-time top contender Jameel "Big Time" McCline in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday night. Fighting on the undercard of the Vitali Klitschko vs. Manuel Charr WBC Heavyweight Championship fight, Abdusalamov picked up the vacant WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title by dropping and stopping McCline with a single, devastating right hook. But it wasn't easy. Known for pulling off surprises throughout his career, McCline was able to catch Abdusalamov with his own powerful right hand early in round one and drop him for a legitimate knockdown. "McCline put a little scare into us," said a happy Lewkowicz, post-fight. "But Mago handled it very well. He was a little hurt, but he got up, weathered the storm and was in ... Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:22:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mago_continues_perfect_run_16_0_16_kos_rises_to_top_heavyweight_prospect_status/11674426 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mago_continues_perfect_run_16_0_16_kos_rises_to_top_heavyweight_prospect_status/11674426 Mago continues perfect run: 16-0, 16 KOs, & rises to top heavyweight prospect status http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/mago_continues_perfect_run_16_0_16_kos_rises_to_top_heavyweight_prospect_status/11674426 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Lewkowicz Sends Best Wishes to Heavyweight Crusher Mago Before His 'Big-Time' Step Up Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of heavyweight powerhouse Magomed "Mago" Abdusalamov (15-0, 15 KOs), is sending his best wishes to the up-and-coming slugger in advance of his fight this week. Abdusalamov will take another step up in class this Saturday (September 8th) when he takes on former world title challenger and long-time top contender Jameel "Big Time" McCline for the vacant WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title in Moscow, Russia, on the undercard of the WBC Heavyweight Championship main event between Vitali Klitschko and Manuel Charr. "Magomed has taken every step with ease so far," said Lewkowicz. "Now we will see what he looks like against someone who has been to the top. I know he is ready for this challenge and is taking it very seriously. He knows another strong showing in front of all the dignitaries at this event will put him... Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:39:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_heavyweight_crusher_mago_faces_jameel_mccline_this_weekend/11636530 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_heavyweight_crusher_mago_faces_jameel_mccline_this_weekend/11636530 Undefeated heavyweight crusher Mago faces Jameel McCline this weekend http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeated_heavyweight_crusher_mago_faces_jameel_mccline_this_weekend/11636530 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Heavyweight contender, Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KOs), returns to the ring on May 18 against Franklin "Yah Yah" Lawrence (17-2-2, 12 KOs) in a 10-round bout for the vacant NABA title.  The fight takes place at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino inside the Rollins Center in Dover, Delaware on their "Friday Night Fight" series.  Promoted by Boxing360, Mollo has been in the ring with some of boxing's top heavyweights, including Jameel McCline, Andrew Golota and Kevin McBride.   Looking to get back into title contention, Mollo is determined to show the boxing community and those in attendance that he's serious about his boxing career. "Although I've been out of the ring since August of 2010, I feel confident in my ability to make some serious noise in the heavyweight division,'' Mollo said. "I've been training hard in the gym and my timing is right on point in my last few sparring sessions.   Ring rust will not ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:59:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mike_mollo_returns_against_franklin_lawrence_on_may_18_in_delaware/10627396 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mike_mollo_returns_against_franklin_lawrence_on_may_18_in_delaware/10627396 Mike Mollo returns against Franklin Lawrence on May 18 in Delaware http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mike_mollo_returns_against_franklin_lawrence_on_may_18_in_delaware/10627396 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Credit: Sport Express Fans of "The Russian Giant," Nikolai Valuev, who have been wondering when the big guy will return to the ring can stop wondering. The answer is at least five years, and possibly never, as Valuev has been elected to and sworn in as a deputy in the Russian Duma (the lower house of the national legislature). The Russian heavyweight has been inactive since 2009. Valuev ran for office under the United Russia party, the leading political party in Russia whose standard bearer is de facto Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Valuev was quoted by RIA-Novosti as saying "While I’m in parliament I should forget about appearing in the ring. It’s impossible to combine such a responsible job and serious preparations for the bouts." It seems serving in the Duma is Valuev's golden parachute from his boxing career. Valuev is 38 years old. Valuev won notoriety mostly because of his enormous size: he stands 7'2" tall, weighs in routinely above 315 lbs... Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:55:29 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/valuev_retires_opts_for_politics/9075475 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/valuev_retires_opts_for_politics/9075475 Valuev Retires, Opts for Politics http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/valuev_retires_opts_for_politics/9075475 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cedric Boswell is looking to become the first American boxer in five years to hold any of the major world heavyweight belts when he meets WBA champion Alexander Povetkin on Saturday. The 42-year-old Boswell has won 14 successive fights since the only loss of his career to Jameel McCline in 2003. The only win of note since then was a 10-round decision over then-45-year-old Oliver McCall in March. McCall won the WBC title from Lennox Lewis in 1994, defended it against Larry Holmes, then lost it to Frank Bruno the next year. Boswell, in the leadup to his first shot at one of the major belts, said ''the American dream will soundly defeat the Russian pretender.'' Povetkin took the vacant WBA title by beating Ruslan Chagaev on points in August. Wladimir Klitschko gave up the WBA title he won from David Haye when he was made a ''super champion'' by the WBA. Povetkin now faces Boswell, a former sparring partner. ''It will be an interesting fight for me, for everyone,' Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boswell_eyes_american_heavyweight_dream/8473324 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boswell_eyes_american_heavyweight_dream/8473324 Boswell eyes American heavyweight dream http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/boswell_eyes_american_heavyweight_dream/8473324 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cedric Boswell is looking to become the first American in four years to hold any of the world heavyweight belts when he meets WBA champion Alexander Povetkin on Saturday. The 42-year-old Boswell, of Atlanta, has won his last 14 fights since a 2003 loss to Jameel McCline. He proclaimed in advance that ''the American dream will soundly defeat the Russian pretender.'' The Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, with a capacity of 12,000, is nearly sold out for the ''The Night of the Heavyweights,'' largely because of fans of the popular Finnish fighter Robert Helenius, who takes on Dereck Chisora of Britain for the vacant European heavyweight title. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:41:46 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boswell_targets_american_heavyweight_dream/8460493 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boswell_targets_american_heavyweight_dream/8460493 Boswell targets American heavyweight dream http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/boswell_targets_american_heavyweight_dream/8460493 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png