Boxing Prospects   The Best in Northwest Boxing Coverage Featuring Award Winning Writing and Photographs by Richard Baker and Mike Blair and Ricardo Ibarra email: Mike Blair or Ricardo Ibarra Upcoming Local Fight Cards (subject to change) Also on the schedule: Scheduled for September 25 at the Tacoma Soccer Center Center Molly McConnell (10-2 5KOs) will face Kita Watkins (5-7 1KO) in a rematch of a bout fought in March of 2007. McConnell won that bout, scoring a TKO in the third round. This time they will fight for the WIBF Jr. Welterweight Championship. Five additional bouts are scheduled, many featuring Northwest fighters. Tickets: $100/$75/$50/$40/$25 Ticket purchase information to follw as soon as it is available. Dashon Johnson is feeling pretty good about his recent success in the ring. He has fought some tough opponents and had to adjsut to styles that have not always made the bouts easy, yet he has not lost since May of 2008. As he looks around the northwest for someone to fight, the name most often mentioned is Idaho's Favio Medina. Medina and Johnson both have recent wins over Jason Papillion; fights in which they had to prove their toughness. While Johnson trails Medina in total fights and rounds, maybe it is time to think about what could happen if these two northwest toughmen met in the ring. After Roger Cantrell watched the main event at the Emerald Queen Saturday night, he said he would like the chance to fight Jason Douglas. Cantrell is not a light heavyweight, and though he has spent a lot of time fighting below 170, he is heavier than that now. He said he would like it if Douglas came down in weight - perhaps to 185. Cantrell is back in the gym and working out. NEW! updated August 9 Waxing Philosophically. Where I address: Travelling to TURKEY - plan your excursion today; An email exchange that points out what is wrong and what is right in Education today; Why Banks Are Failing; New TSA screening procedures; Namecalling and Socialsim; Bottom Feeders in School, Fans Being a Bit Too Over Anxious; H1N1, 'What Happens in Vegas...', Carry On Luggage, Complaining about Education, 'Existential threats', A High School Musical, The Gallup experience, Non Partisan Politics; Boxing vs MMA, AUSTRALIA! negative campaign adverts, shouts from the crowd, pros and amateurs, ring announcers, contract weights Because everyone is entitled to my opinion UPDATED June 21 The Pacific Northwest Boxing Rankings. See who moved up, and who moved out. Plus the Women's Pound-For-Pound Ranking

Battle at the Boat 78 Douglas stops Urban, Reyes wins, Playmates entertain August 28, 2010

Knockouts and Tapouts 2 Johnson and Williams claim Washington State Titles August 14, 2010

Northern Quest, Banner Promotions and ESPN2 Husanov and Berrio in Main Event, Birthmark looks good June 18, 2010

Coeur D Alene Casino Medina rolls to another win - story and photos courtesy of NW FightScene Willis Gets Back on Track, Reyes Rolls June 3rd, 2010

Valley Vengeance I - Haugen Cintron Canin Promotions Willis Gets Back on Track, Reyes Rolls April 10, 2010

Patrick Ortiz and Ringside Tickets at the Silver Reef Spa and Casino Aris Ambriz wins belt, Stephanie Eggink and Brittany Cruz draw September 19, 2009

The Playboy Mansion Eloy Perez scores win for WBC belt, Donnie Orr proves tough September 12, 2009

Spirit Mountain Casino Edouard outlasts Welliver, locals Johnson and Cantrell shine June 12, 2009

The Muhammed Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky is open for visitors. The center is a must see for all boxing fans, but it offers much more. Take a look at some of the interesting and inspirational exhibits that await you.

Scheduled Upcoming Fights* 2010 September 18 Guns and Hoses Charity Boxing Event Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington September 25 Tacoma Soccer Center, Tacoma, WA Cintron Fizer Promotions Nov 13 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington Brian Halquist Productions 2011 Jan 8 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington Brian Halquist Productions March 19 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington Brian Halquist Productions June 4 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington Brian Halquist Productions August 27 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington Brian Halquist Productions *subject to change After you have finished looking through the fight news and photos on our site, visit our friends at these sites: Women Boxing Archive Network - If you want to know what is happening in the world of women's boxing, the answers are here. Brian Halquist Productions - Get the latest news on upcoming fights, concerts and other events staged by the northwest's premier promoter Fight News - We like it because Sam DiTusa and Shamus Young report for them. House of Fury - This is a lot of fun, Connect to the Couer D Alene boxing site. Shanon Klink - Need a 'voice' for an event? Look here. Shanon is slick, professional and a crowd pleaser. Fight Beat - If it's boxing news, odds are you'll find it here CyberBoxingZone - Look for news in the boxing world at this multifaceted site. New! Northwest Fight Scene - The Northwest's Premiere Fightlife and Nightlife Magazine Inside Louisville - The home of the Ali Museum, Racing, Baseball Bats... if it's happening in Louisville, you'll find it here. Pacquiao vs Clottey - Read here to get Pacquiao vs Clottey News, Updates and Live Coverage Pacquiao vs Clottey and boxing news updates SaddoBoxing.com - It will do you good to keep up with what our British friends see in the world of boxing. First Round Boxing - Your chance to talk to others about boxers and other boxing topics. BoxRec - A site with boxer's records and opponents BigJoe'sPics.com - Big Joe Miranda is one of the bigger men and bigger names in fight photography. He doesn't miss much. MyBoxingFans.com - Read about , and watch what Edgar Gonzalez sees in the world of boxing. Pound4Pound - A bit of News, a bit of History, a whole lot of what happens in southern California and las Vegas MatchBox, Inc. - Looking to get your fighter in the ring, perhaps in Europe? Send information here and see what they can do. There was a time in Washington State that we at Boxing Prospects took our shots at the Licensing Department that oversaw boxing. The early group was inexperienced, and though they took the job quite seriously, they did not know how to make certain the fights were evenly matched and that shows would run smoothly. To the credit of the department, they went back and did their homework and made the changes necessary to ensure that fighters, fans, promoters and matchmakers were getting a fair deal. Though there is a long list of people responsible for the positive strides the department has made, three in particular stand out: Mary, Randy and Jim. Their hard work has made the folks in the Business and Professional Licensing Department an efficient group.