http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/lamon_brewster/74909 Recent articles about Lamon Brewster en-us Flooring the ballsy Italian challenger in the fourth and fifth, Wladimir Klitschko finished Francesco Pianeta with a sixth round TKO to successfully defend The Ring, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight belts Saturday afternoon at the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany. The 37-year-old Klitschko (60-3, 52 KOs) bruised and battered the 6-foot-5 Pianeta (28-1-1, 15 KOs) throughout the mismatch before the referee mercifully halted the bout at 2:52 of the decisive frame. As the banging companion of Hayden Panettiere, the massive Ukrainian has emerged triumphant in 18 consecutive bouts since suffering a TKO at the hands of Lamon Brewster in … Continue reading → Sat, 04 May 2013 18:06:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/as_one_of_the_greatest_heavyweights_in_boxing_history_the_indomitable_wladimir_klitschko_overwhelms_the_courageous_francesco_pianeta/13551344 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/as_one_of_the_greatest_heavyweights_in_boxing_history_the_indomitable_wladimir_klitschko_overwhelms_the_courageous_francesco_pianeta/13551344 As one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history, the indomitable Wladimir Klitschko overwhelms the courageous Francesco Pianeta http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/as_one_of_the_greatest_heavyweights_in_boxing_history_the_indomitable_wladimir_klitschko_overwhelms_the_courageous_francesco_pianeta/13551344 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c14b3157b89bff5d7e9cdc55e82304d3e8918787/mini/Sports_News_d09a.jpg Exciting news for Robert Helenius (18-0, 11 KOs) and Kubrat Pulev (17-0, 9 KOs). Both top heavyweight contenders currently hold the number one spot in their respective rankings. After beating former world champions Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter and Siarhei Liakhovich, the WBO (World Boxing Organization) already instated Helenius as their number one fighter back in September of last year. However, after the fight for the European Championship against Dereck Chisora in December 2011, the Finn had to take a longer break due to a serious shoulder injury. [Also See - Latest Top 10 Heavyweight Division Rankings; with Klitschko #1, Povetkin #4, Pulev #5 and Helenius #6] On November 10, Helenius gave his successful comeback in Helsinki. After ten rounds, the "Nordic Nightmare" won a unanimous points decision against Sherman "The Tank" Williams - the WBO's previous number ten. In their latest Rankings, 28-year-old Helenius is back as the number one ranked boxer. Kubrat... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:16:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sauerland_has_3_shots_at_wladimir_klitschko_povetkin_helenius_pulev/12265627 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sauerland_has_3_shots_at_wladimir_klitschko_povetkin_helenius_pulev/12265627 Sauerland has 3 shots at Wladimir Klitschko: Povetkin, Helenius & Pulev http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sauerland_has_3_shots_at_wladimir_klitschko_povetkin_helenius_pulev/12265627 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d35f66934343cdaa543330ea75131b039899300/mini/BOXING_2010_7671.jpg Boxing is truly the sport of upsets. While unexpected outcomes happen in other sports, they tend to have a certain overwhelming weight of logic to them that makes true upsets a rarity. A lot has to go wrong for the favorite for a true underdog to win a baseball game, and in a sport like tennis the grinding long haul of the match gives a favorite plenty of time to recover from one or two bad missteps. In boxing, a single punch can alter the flow of a round, an entire fight, or end the fight right there. Boxing is also singularly unforgiving of poor training, lack of focus, or simply having a bad night. Yet even though we see quite a few upsets in boxing vis-a-vis other sports, it doesn't make them any less shocking. Just take these big upsets from the last decade: Top 5 Upsets of the Last 10 Years 1. Manny Pacquiao RTD8 Oscar de la Hoya (2008): In the light of Pacquiao's crossover, international superstar status, it is sometimes hard to remember the days when he was... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:36:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_5_upsets_of_the_last_decade_in_boxing/12097576 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_5_upsets_of_the_last_decade_in_boxing/12097576 Top 5 upsets of the last decade in boxing http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_5_upsets_of_the_last_decade_in_boxing/12097576 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 It is the central paradox of the Klitschko brothers in the United States that so many fans declare so frequently their disdain for the style in which the brothers fight, yet every time a Klitschko appears on HBO of late he does respectable to excellent ratings. Or maybe it’s not a pardox at all. Maybe there are just two kinds of fans: those who discuss boxing in the public sphere (on blogs like this one, on message boards, on Twitter) and don’t like Wladimir and Vitali, and a different group that is off quietly enjoying the two-headed kings of the heavyweight division. That is the one major unexamined phenomenon in the documentary “Klitschko,” a 2011 German film airing Sept. 8 on HBO in advance of Vitali’s latest fight and a fight with its own stylistic detractors, Andre Ward-Chad Dawson. The dearth of heavyweight competition, Vitali’s political career, whether the siblings will fight each other, whether they have the requisite toughness expected of boxers… most every aspect of the... Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:47:15 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/klitschko_airing_sept_8_on_hbo_shines_a_kind_but_still_revealing_light/11584636 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/klitschko_airing_sept_8_on_hbo_shines_a_kind_but_still_revealing_light/11584636 "Klitschko," Airing Sept. 8 On HBO, Shines A Kind But Still Revealing Light http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/klitschko_airing_sept_8_on_hbo_shines_a_kind_but_still_revealing_light/11584636 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ‘The baddest man on the planet’ Vs ‘Dr Steel-hammer’, who wins? The first ‘fantasy fight’ post we did was Tommy Hearns Vs Floyd Mayweather Jr, judging by the poll and the comments on the post, most people think Hearns would beat Mayweather Jr. Here is a another ‘fantasy fight’ we find very intriguing, how would a ‘dream’ match-up between Mike Tyson and Wladimir Klitschko go? I’ll give my opinion, and the opinion of a few boxing fans I talked to on Twitter, but first, check out these stats. Mike Tyson Wladimir Klitschko Height 5’10 6’6 Reach 71″ 81″ Weight 215 (prime) 242 (prime) Record 50-6 44KO) 58-3 51KO Big wins Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes David Haye, Sultan Ibragimov Titles won WBC (2), WBA (2) IBF IBF, WBO (2), WBA Best asset Power, head movement, intimidation Jab, concentration, power Flaws Stamina, short prime, underestimated opponents Chin, level of competition, inside fighting Notable Losses Evander Holyfield (2), Lennox Lew Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:18:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/fantasy_fight_mike_tyson_vs_wladimir_klitschko/11497339 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/fantasy_fight_mike_tyson_vs_wladimir_klitschko/11497339 Fantasy Fight: Mike Tyson Vs Wladimir Klitschko http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/fantasy_fight_mike_tyson_vs_wladimir_klitschko/11497339 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4c5be3627d53f38a766cc2c5d3574a5c0e7eeac3/mini/Wladimir_Klitschko_v_5cb7.jpg Liakhovich Challenges Wach, Looking for September Fight Date Former world champion Sergei "The White Wolf" Liakhovich (25-5, 16 KOs) has challenged undefeated Polish heavyweight contender Mariusz Wach (27-0, 15 KOs). Wach's promoter, Mariusz Kolodziej (Global Boxing), recently announced that Michael Grant wouldn't be fighting Wach as previously planned, and they are searching for an opponent to fight in September. Liakhovich feels that he is a perfect gatekeeper for Wach, who is rated No. 4 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), to test himself against. Credit: All City Boxing "I took a few months off from boxing and now I'm ready to comeback fresh," Liakhovich explained. "In my last fight (March 24 loss to Bryant Jennings), I made a critical mistake underestimating my opponent. What drives me in this sport is a real challenge. It gives me that fire that all fighters need; the feeling of danger that pushes a fighter to do better. I admit... Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:59:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/liakhovich_to_wach_ready_for_the_toughest_fight_of_your_career/11291212 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/liakhovich_to_wach_ready_for_the_toughest_fight_of_your_career/11291212 Liakhovich to Wach: Ready for the toughest fight of your career? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/liakhovich_to_wach_ready_for_the_toughest_fight_of_your_career/11291212 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png From Fighters to Celebrity Attendees, March 10th was a complete Night of Champions Saturday night was a night of elegance meets rough and tough at Doubletree Hotel in the city of Orange.  Guests in attendance of the Thompson Boxing Promotions "Night of Champions" had the chance to experience a complete night of entertainment with a guilt free conscious knowing that a portion of the proceeds would be donated to Today's Boxing Club and Recreation Center and to the Legends of Boxing Club. The evening began with guests mingling while sipping on cocktails accompanied by live mariachi music and moved on to a 5-star dinner and rounded off the night with a four-fight boxing card. Credit: Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing There was plenty of star power on hand, including;  Former featherweight champion Israel Vazquez, super middleweight contender Kelly Pavlik, featherweight Daniel Ponce De Leon, former world heavyweight title holder Lamon Brewster, unbeaten super ban... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:35:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/recapping_last_weekends_night_of_champions_card_in_california/10317760 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/recapping_last_weekends_night_of_champions_card_in_california/10317760 Recapping last weekend’s Night of Champions Card in California http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/recapping_last_weekends_night_of_champions_card_in_california/10317760 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png At 35 years of age, former WBO heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich, 25-4, 16 KOs, has been around the boxing block a few times. However, the mileage he has logged in the ring figures to be his biggest advantage in his next fight. Liakhovich will take on the younger and perhaps hungrier Bryant Jennings, 27, in a 10-round heavyweight contest on the latest edition of the nationally televised "Fight Night" boxing series on the NBC Sports Network, March 24th from Brooklyn, NY. The broadcast begins at 10PM ET. "The biggest problem for him will be my experience," said Liakhovich.   Credit: Richard Powell - FIGHTSAGA.COM And that experience is formidable. He had an all-star amateur career with a 145-15 record and numerous titles, trophies and medals to his credit. As a professional, Sergei has met top heavies like Lamon Brewster, Shannon Briggs, Nikolay Valuev, Dominick Guinn and Maurice Harris. Liakhovich did not beat them all, but he learned valuable... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:08:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/liakhovich_my_experience_will_be_too_much_for_jennings/10290301 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/liakhovich_my_experience_will_be_too_much_for_jennings/10290301 Liakhovich: My experience will be too much for Jennings http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/liakhovich_my_experience_will_be_too_much_for_jennings/10290301 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It has been said for a decade now that the heavyweight division is complete and utter garbage. A bunch of foreigners and journeyman Yanks with an occasionally great natural Super Middleweight/Light Heavyweight American like Roy Jones or James Toney mixed in.  What irks us Americans the most is the fact that for the last 10+ years with the exception of former Linear Champion Hasim Rahman and Lamon Brewster who held an alphabet title for an hour and a half, the division has been ruled by a European. Those hiccups aside, subsequent to the great Lennox Lewis (another European) for the past several years the division has been ruled by something even worse than a European: two Europeans!   WBC Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2 with 40 KO’s) and his younger brother WBO/IBF/IBO/Ring Magazine Wladimir Klitschko (56-3 with 49 KO’s) have ruled the heavyweight division with an iron fist. Vitali has arguably never lost a round as champion, prior and subsequent to regaining the WBC title at the age of 37 f Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:47:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/if_the_klitschkos_were_american_they_would_be_gods/9710803 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/if_the_klitschkos_were_american_they_would_be_gods/9710803 IF THE KLITSCHKOS WERE AMERICAN THEY WOULD BE GODS http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/if_the_klitschkos_were_american_they_would_be_gods/9710803 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/adb47484e1e4601442a710c65c933407603014ad/mini/Vitali_Klitschko_v_f944.jpg Tickets officially went on sale today for the much anticipated inaugural show of the NBC Sports Network Fight Night series on January 21, 2012, at Asylum Arena, in Philadelphia, PA. Fight fans will want to purchase tickets early as the arena is intimate and seats will sell out quickly. Tickets priced at $45 and $65 can be purchased by calling Peltz Boxing, (215) 765-0922 or by visiting www.peltzboxing.com Philadelphia heavyweight contender "Fast" Eddie Chambers takes on former World Heavyweight Champion Sergei "White Wolf" Liakhovich when the NBC Sports Network (currently named VERSUS) brings its first NBC Sports Network Fight Night broadcast to the City of Brotherly Love. Making his first hometown appearance since 2008, Chambers, (36-2, 18 KO's), who learned to fight in Philly's legendary gyms, will have his hands full when he faces "The White Wolf" of Scottsdale, AZ (25-4, 16 KO's) at Philadelphia's Asylum Arena. A former ... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:50:12 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chambers_liakhovich_tickets_for_nbc_sports_fight_night_debut_on_sale_now/8743687 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chambers_liakhovich_tickets_for_nbc_sports_fight_night_debut_on_sale_now/8743687 Chambers-Liakhovich Tickets for NBC Sports Fight Night Debut On Sale Now http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chambers_liakhovich_tickets_for_nbc_sports_fight_night_debut_on_sale_now/8743687 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db46e8424d35fcd9c93aff66e06c7b249be0b041/mini/Universum_Champions_Night_8d05.jpg This Saturday in Helsinki, Finland, Robert Helenius will square off against Dereck Chisora, while Alexander Povetkin will defend his heavyweight strap against Cedric Boswell. The doubleheader is billed as the Night of the Heavyweights, and the card will be broadcast live in the United States on EPIX. Right here, you can take a look at a collection of interesting stats, figures and numbers for Robert Helenius to learn more about him and the fights this weekend. Robert Helenius By the Numbers 12.000 – expected attendance at Hartwall Areena (sell-out) 9.998 – Current attendance record for a boxing fight at Hartwall Areena (Asikainen vs. Gevor, November 2008) 27 – current age 24 – age when he made his professional debut in Germany 22 – age when he won the silver medal at the European Amateur Championships 16 – wins as a professional 14 – age when he started boxing 12 – number of rounds the EBU Heavyweight Title fig... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:46:54 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/robert_helenius_night_of_the_heavyweights_by_the_numbers/8442817 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/robert_helenius_night_of_the_heavyweights_by_the_numbers/8442817 Robert Helenius & Night of the Heavyweights By the Numbers http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/robert_helenius_night_of_the_heavyweights_by_the_numbers/8442817 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d35f66934343cdaa543330ea75131b039899300/mini/BOXING_2010_7671.jpg Live world championship boxing returns to EPIX (follow @EPIXsports on Twitter for the latest updates on EPIX boxing) when newly-minted undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion ALEXANDER POVETKIN makes his first world title defense, against CEDRIC “The Boz” BOSWELL, Saturday, December 3. Presented by Sauerland Event, the live broadcast will emanate from Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland. The WBA heavyweight championship will be televised live in the U.S. exclusively on EPIX, the multiplatform premium entertainment service.  EpixHD.com will stream the fight live as part of a free two-week trial offer.  The live broadcast and the live stream on EPIX and EpixHD.com, respectively, will begin with the main event at the new time of 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT. Following the Povetkin-Boswell heavyweight title fight, the broadcast and live stream will continue with undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) and WBA Intercontinental heavyweight cha... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:21:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/povetkin_boswell_to_be_broadcast_at_330_eastern_on_epix/8414080 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/povetkin_boswell_to_be_broadcast_at_330_eastern_on_epix/8414080 Povetkin-Boswell to be Broadcast at 3:30 Eastern on Epix http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/povetkin_boswell_to_be_broadcast_at_330_eastern_on_epix/8414080 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Helenius and Chisora clash for vacant European Heavyweight Title in Helsinki Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) and Dereck Chisora (15-1, 9 KOs) will clash for the vacant European Heavyweight Title in Helsinki, Finland on December 3. Having knocked out former world champions Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter and Siarhei Liakhovich, the “Nordic Nightmare” is determined to destroy yet another big name. Some 8,000 tickets have already been sold for the event at the renowned Hartwall Areena, which will also host the WBA Heavyweight Title fight between newly-crowned champion Alexander Povetkin and Cedric Boswell. “We are thrilled to put on the most exciting heavyweight bill in years,” promoter Kalle Sauerland said. “A World title and a European title fight on the same night in one of Europe´s best arenas – that is as good as it gets.” Together with German star coach Ulli Wegner, Helenius is preparing in the solitude of Zinnowitz, a small village on an island in the Baltic Sea. “I wil... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:54:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/helenius_vs_chisora_set_for_december_3rd/8181493 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/helenius_vs_chisora_set_for_december_3rd/8181493 Helenius vs. Chisora Set for December 3rd http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/helenius_vs_chisora_set_for_december_3rd/8181493 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d35f66934343cdaa543330ea75131b039899300/mini/BOXING_2010_7671.jpg WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) had a busy Monday as Team Sauerland held media days in Finland and Germany. On December 3, the undefeated 32-year-old will take on Cedric Boswell (35-1, 26 KOs) at Helsinki's renowned Hartwall Areena. After catching up with the Finnish media in the morning, Povetkin flew to Berlin to discuss his first title defense with the German press in the afternoon. “I have been working hard in camp,” he stated. “Teddy Atlas is back in Russia to get me ready for Boswell. He is a strong challenger but we will come up with a plan to leave the ring victorious.” Also in action on December 3 will be WBA & WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs), who takes on an opponent to be announced. Ever since knocking out three former world champions – namely Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter and Siarhei Liakhovich – Helenius is a superstar in Finland. “It´s a small country,” he said with a smile. “But the people l... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:48:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/povetkin_helenius_discuss_bouts_on_december_3rd_from_helsinki/7934077 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/povetkin_helenius_discuss_bouts_on_december_3rd_from_helsinki/7934077 Povetkin & Helenius Discuss Bouts on December 3rd from Helsinki http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/povetkin_helenius_discuss_bouts_on_december_3rd_from_helsinki/7934077 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5d35f66934343cdaa543330ea75131b039899300/mini/BOXING_2010_7671.jpg