http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/matthew_saad_muhammad/75110 Recent articles about Matthew Saad Muhammad en-us The 26th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:00-5:00 p.m. ET), February 10 at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Damage from Hurricane Sandy to Russo's On The Bay forced the event's postponement from December 9 to Feb. 10. A star-studded group of past and present world champions and industry dignitaries will be in attendance. Steve Farhood will serve once again as Master of Ceremonies and Dave Diamante will announce the award winners. Ring 8 has announced its 2012 award winners (see full list below), including new World Boxing Association middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (Fighter of the Year), Joe Calzaghe (Fighter of the Decade), and Bernard Hopkins (Lifetime Achievement), "Our members really look forward to this gala event every year," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said. "Some of the biggest names in boxing will be honored as we proudly continue our record for lending a he... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:34:54 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_8_awards_moved_to_feb_10th_following_hurricane_sandy_damage/12475303 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_8_awards_moved_to_feb_10th_following_hurricane_sandy_damage/12475303 Ring 8 awards moved to Feb 10th following Hurricane Sandy damage http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ring_8_awards_moved_to_feb_10th_following_hurricane_sandy_damage/12475303 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Those are the appendages of Michael Constantino, who's making his pro boxing debut Oct. 27 in New York on a Sadam Ali card you can watch via pay-per-view, per a news release. How will a boxer with one fist box? I honestly don't know -- none of the stories I can find explain if he does a number like Danny Williams, or if one of his gloves has a prosthetic fist, or what, exactly. He recently fought in the New York City Golden Gloves, and he made headlines after the TSA turned him down for a gig, so it's not like he hasn't been around for someone to ask the question. This is the closest you get in terms of a story on the logistics. It is cool, though, either way. Can't have anything but admiration for someone saying, "I need fists to box. I only have one. Screw it, let's do this."We'll consider that specific subject no further in this edition of Quick Jabs, but will instead discuss others, such as the subjects in the headline and whether Arturo Gat... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:36:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_the_troubles_of_julio_cesar_chavez_jr_al_haymons_big_year_more/11896234 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/quick_jabs_the_troubles_of_julio_cesar_chavez_jr_al_haymons_big_year_more/11896234 Quick Jabs: The Troubles Of Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr.; Al Haymon's Big Year; More http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/quick_jabs_the_troubles_of_julio_cesar_chavez_jr_al_haymons_big_year_more/11896234 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/76025c36885c1de401280a330fbb95c63d90f98c/mini/Chavez_V_Parisi_1d79.jpg On May 26, Antonio Tarver defends his marginal IBO Cruiserweight Title against unbeaten Lateef Kayode. Tarver, 43, breathed some life back into his career with a dominant 9th-round stoppage of streaking Danny Green last year. A win over Kayode would greatly further his cause in a cruiserweight division that is on its way up. In order to do that, Tarver, 29-6 (20), will need to repel the challenge of the strong Nigerian contender who is unbeaten in 18 fights--with 14 knockouts. Kayode also enjoys a 14-year advantage in age. But if you ask Tarver, his age is not a burden, but rather a representation of having far more experience. The “Magic Man” has been to the top of the sport and if Kayode wants to get there, he will need to beat a veteran who showed in his last fight that he can still bring it. Date: May 26, 2012 Site: TBA Titles: IBO Cruiserweight: 12 Rounds Styles Credit: Tom Casino - Showtime Tarver: The southpaw has a crackling left hand that can still reach its target eff... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:06:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/antonio_tarver_vs_lateef_kayode_preview_prediction/10297714 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/antonio_tarver_vs_lateef_kayode_preview_prediction/10297714 Antonio Tarver vs. Lateef Kayode preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/antonio_tarver_vs_lateef_kayode_preview_prediction/10297714 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/b/eb194b62cb57c2024b0e7a19a5ce700188a1dcc2/mini/Antonio_Tarver_v_7b02.jpg Top Fighters Of The 1970s: Philadelphia In the pantheon of the sport’s history, many of the names from Philadelphia’s storied 1970s run are not of the household variety.  Within the city proper—and, especially, amongst the diehards—it’s impossible to imagine boxing from that era without acknowledging the men on the following list.  For your consideration, here are my Top 5 Philadelphia fighters from the 1970s: 5. Tyrone “The Mean Machine” Everett (36-1, 20 KOs), Junior Lightweight Decade Achievements: USBA 130 champion (1974); NABF 130 champion (1976) Why He Belongs On This List: Everett is known as much for the circumstances surrounding his death in 1977 as he was for his most memorable moment of the decade.  A highly touted champ in the 130-pound division, Everett seemed destined to capture the WBC title that had eluded him throughout his career.  In November 1976, Everett appeared poised to finally take the step that analysts and fans in Philadelphia had expected when he made hi... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:54:41 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/best_philadelphia_boxers_of_the_1970s/9915247 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/best_philadelphia_boxers_of_the_1970s/9915247 Best Philadelphia Boxers of the 1970s http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/best_philadelphia_boxers_of_the_1970s/9915247 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png (Photo via)Scott Quigg found himself resting on his face in the 4th round of his British junior featherweight title defence against Cwmbran challenger Jamie Arthur, yet the Bury starlet managed to react like the fighter of real quality he shows continuing signs of becoming in clambering up to stop his assailant in round 8. After a cagy opening quarter at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium, Arthur threaded home what appeared in real time like a fight-ending punch. A straight left hand which found Quigg simultaneously wide open and squared up ensconced itself in the champion’s face and he went down hard, spinning over onto his front before scrambling up instinctively and then remembering to take a knee. After shrugging at trainer Joe Gallagher in his corner, he righted himself back vertical and didn’t look back. Arthur, burning with ambition and a huge underdog here, was the bigger man and the aggressor from the opening bell. Quigg, exhibiting the sound defence marked by the upper body m... Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:33:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/learning_curve_scott_quigg_ticks_another_box_in_up_and_down_win_over_jamie_arthur/9777490 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/learning_curve_scott_quigg_ticks_another_box_in_up_and_down_win_over_jamie_arthur/9777490 Learning Curve: Scott Quigg Ticks Another Box In Up And Down Win Over Jamie Arthur http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/learning_curve_scott_quigg_ticks_another_box_in_up_and_down_win_over_jamie_arthur/9777490 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png