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It took Amir Khan twelve full rounds to defeat Andriy Kotelnik, an accoplished boxer from Ukraine. However, he completed the job in style, and won his first world title.

Amir Khan produced a scintillating display at the MEN arena on July 18 as he proved himself to be a world-class fighter.

On the 18th July 2009, English hot prospect Amir Khan will challenge for his first world title as he fights Andriy Kotelnik for the WBA Light Welterweight Title.

David Haye is in the enviable position of being the number one draw at Heavyweight. The new WBA champion has the pick of the best Heavyweight contenders.

David Haye captured the WBA World Heavyweight Championship in Nuremberg on November 8th, outpointing defending Russian champion Nikolai Valuev.

Portsmouth and Cardiff City won through to the final of the 2008 FA Cup final following victories in the semi finals played at Wembley Staduim.

No group of boxers ever dominated Olympic competition like the United States team did 25 years ago in Los Angeles.

Andre 'Son Of God' Ward defeated Mikkel Kessler after eleven lopsided rounds to cement himself as America's latest boxing sensation.

Alfonso Gomez from "The Contender" challenges undefeated Miguel Cotto for the WBA Weltereight Championship April 12th on HBO

New WBA Heavyweight champion stands on the verge of the big time and the big money following his victory of Nikolai Valuev last Saturday in Nuremberg.

Could November 7 re-ignite the heavyweight division in Germany?

Each year in England the top league has a few surprising results. With the season's first round of games finished,were there any shocks? Will more follow?

David Haye wins the WBA heavyweight title with a majority decision over Russian Nikolai Valuev, but what fights should Britain's new champion choose in the future?

Despite taking a heavy pounding from Michael 'The Amazing' Gbenga, Jermain 'Chu-Chu' Mackey prevailed to become the new British Commonwealth Super Middle Boxing Champion.

With 50,150 fans in attendance at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Joe Calzaghe dominated Mikkel Kessler en route to a unanimous decision victory.

In a classic case of 'David vs. Goliath', 'David' triumphed once again, as the judges favoured the power and speed of David Haye over the consistency of Nikolai Valuev.

The WBA World Heavyweight Title will be on the line as Londoner David Haye travels to Germany to take on the 'Beast From The East' Nikolai Valuev.

On 25th February 1989, Mike Tyson, a wrecking machine that was still undefeated at that point in time took on the popular Brit Frank Bruno.

Billed as "Fast and Furious" Cotto and Mosley battle on Saturday, November 10, 2007, at the "Mecca of Boxing."

In Las Vegas on 26th July 2008, boxing fans were subjected to what Max Kellerman called a 'modern boxing classic' as Antonio Margarito battled with Miguel Cotto.

On Saturday 21st November 2009, US Olympian Andre Ward will risk his perfect record against the always dangerous 'Viking Warrior' Mikkel Kessler.

Many fighters have claimed world titles in multiple divisions. With his seventh divisional crown Pacquaio may have trumped them all.

Andre Ward wins a technical decision over Mikkel Kessler at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California and wins two points in final fight of group stage one.

The World's Best Beers for 2008 have been crowned by 'Beers of the World', the international consumer beer magazine based in Norwich (Norfolk, England).

Entering the NBA at an age when most players would be considered veterans, Moon is making his name -- and his game -- known

In his WBC Heavyweight Title bout against Vitali Klitschko, Kevin Johnson proved he is anything but the 'real deal' with a lacklustre performance.

Tonight in Ukraine, Zaurbek Baysangurov dominated Frank Shabani en route to retaining the WBA Intercontinental Light Middleweight Title.

In front of a massive crowd in Cardiff, Wales, Joe Calzaghe defeated Mikkel Kessler in a tough fight to consolidate his legacy as a great fighter.

Julio Cesar Chavez established himself as the number one boxer in the world by dominating the Light-Welterweight Division for seven years

Having captured the WBC Super-Featherweight title against Mario Martinez in 1984 Julio Cesar Chavez would go on to claim a place as one of the finest boxers of the 1980's

Rating the best boxer in the world is a troublesome endeavour. Though Manny Pacquaio ends the year as number one following his breath-taking stoppage victory over Cotto.

The Klitschko brothers currently dominate the heavyweight scene. However, there are four current contenders who might just give them a fight.

It is a golden age for Philippine boxing, as Marvin Sonsona, Rodel Mayol, and Sonny Boy Jaro all fought for world titles last Saturday-- with mixed results.

Amir Khan has clearly modified his approach following his relocation to Los Angeles under the tutelage of Freddie Roach.

Twenty-five years on from the 'Rumble in the Jungle', heavyweight boxing will return to Africa when Evander Holyfield and Francois Botha clash in Kampala, January 16th.

In a mostly tactical match-up, Sultan Ibragimov decisions Evander Holyfield. Ibragimov retains WBO Championship.

The 7,000 Welsh fans in 'The Garden', New York may just have witnessed a fitting finale to an undefeated career spanning sixteen years and twenty four world title fights.

The top two super middleweights in the world fight to remain undefeated. It's a fight that could change the way American boxing audiences, and fighters, see the world.

Saturday, February 23, Wladimir Klitschko defeated Sultan Ibragimov by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.

Miguel Cotto defended his WBA welterweight championship by TKO over Alfonso Gomez.

August 22 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Paulie Malignaggi faces Juan Diaz in junior Welterweight fight.

Samuel Peter scored a sixth round TKO over fellow heavyweight Oleg Maskaev, and lightweight Nate Campbell upset Juan "The Baby Bull" Diaz by split decision.

Roy Jones takes on Felix "Tito" Trinidad on January 19, 2008 at legendary Madison Square Garden.

In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.

The Heavyweight champion is generally revered and respected in equal measure. However, a number of the claimants to the crown have failed to cover themselves in glory.

Antonio Margarito's one year suspension for illegal hand wraps is reminiscent of one of boxing's darkest moments.

The city of Los Angeles has produced plenty of great fighters, but never a world heavyweight champion boxer. Chris Arreola will try to change that.

Dynamic punchers have always captured the imagination of boxing fans. Since the sport's earliest days concussive hitters have provoked expectations and drawn the crowds.

Man. Utd. could only record a draw as Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool recorded wins to gain an immediate advantage in the opening round of English Premier League fixtures.

Your imagination can be a great source of inspiration and reference. An experienced poet discusses and informs about imagination as a device and process for your poetry.