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Are the Klitschko’s dodging “Fast” Eddie Chambers? Philadelphia’s “Fast” Eddie Chambers 33 – 1 put together a beautiful winning streak of 29 fights entering his IBF eliminator match with Alexander Povetkin back in January of 2008. The winner would have the opportunity to face the younger half of the Heavyweight divisions self anointed two headed monster. After coming out strong and easily handling the less experienced Povetkin, Chambers let the fight slip away in the later rounds. It was the f… Continue

An Interview with Larry Merchant of HBO Championship Boxing. By Mike Cassell The Philadelphia Boxing Report. PART ONE. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Larry Merchant about all things boxing. In usual Merchant style, he gave his honest hit on the mind of the modern fighter, and the possible comeback of Floyd Mayweather Jr. He also touched on the state of the Heavyweight division, and what can be done to salvage a weight class that is taking a standing eight count. Mike Cassell: Larry,… Continue