Boxing Photos

Parviz Abdullayev of Azerbaijan (R) avoids a kick by Tomasz Mordarski of Poland during their semi-final bout in the low-kick 71kg kickboxing competition at the Combat Games in Beijing September 3, 2010. The Combat Games are being held until September 4, with around 1600 athletes from 60 countries competing in 13 sports. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

The referee (R) moves towards Parviz Abdullayev of Azerbaijan as he falls onto the ropes during his semi-final bout against Tomasz Mordarski of Poland in the low-kick 71kg kickboxing competition at the Combat Games in Beijing September 3, 2010. The Combat Games are being held until September 4, with around 1600 athletes from 60 countries competing in 13 sports. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Veejaye Agathe of Mauritius (R) is kicked by Bakari Tounkara of France during their semi-final bout in the low-kick 81kg kickboxing competition at the Combat Games in Beijing September 3, 2010. The Combat Games are being held until September 4, with around 1600 athletes from 60 countries competing in 13 sports. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Tomasz Mordarski of Poland (L) is kicked by Parviz Abdullayev of Azerbaijan during their semi-final bout in the low-kick 71kg kickboxing competition at the Combat Games in Beijing September 3, 2010. The Combat Games are being held until September 4, with around 1600 athletes from 60 countries competing in 13 sports. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Tomasz Mordarski of Poland (R) is punched by Parviz Abdullayev of Azerbaijan during their semi-final bout in the low-kick 71kg kickboxing competition at the Combat Games in Beijing September 3, 2010. The Combat Games are being held until September 4, with around 1600 athletes from 60 countries competing in 13 sports. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Ezbiri Abdella of France tries to defend himself as he fights Shamil Abdulmedzhidov of Russia during their semi-final bout in the low-kick 67kg kickboxing competition at the Combat Games in Beijing September 3, 2010. The Combat Games are being held until September 4, with around 1600 athletes from 60 countries competing in 13 sports. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Boxer Antonio Margarito takes a playful jab at Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy as he appears at a preseason NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. Margarito is scheduled to fight Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao waves to fans as he appears at a preseason NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao is scheduled to fight Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium

Five-time and three-division world champion Sugar Shane Mosley uses the speed bag during a media workout while preparing for his Sept. 18 junior middleweight boxing match against former world champion Sergio �??The Latin Snake�?� Mora, at a gym in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines and Antonio Margarito, fourth from right, of Mexico, are surrounded by fans and reporters during a news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, in New York. Both fighters will square off for the vacant WBC light middleweight title on Nov. 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Boxer Felix Sturm of Germany, rear, and coach Fritz Sdunek warm up during a press training at a shopping mall in downtown Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. WBA middleweight World Champion Felix Sturm prepares for the upcoming fight against Giovanni Lorenzo of the Dominican Republic in Cologne on Saturday.

(FILES) In a file picture taken on March 13, 2010 Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao smiles following his victory over Joshua Clottey of Ghana in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Manny Pacquiao says he believes Antonio Margarito tried to use illegal hand wraps in his last US fight which resulted in the Mexican boxer being banned from the sport for one year. (Photo by Chris Cozzone/AFP/Getty Images)

Boxer Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines attends a news conference to announce the fight against Antonio Margarito of Mexico for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight championship at the Beverly Hills hotel in Beverly Hills, California August 31, 2010. The fight will take place in Dallas on November 13. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Boxer Antonio Margarito of Mexico attends a news conference to announce the fight against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight championship at the Beverly Hills hotel in Beverly Hills, California August 31, 2010. The fight will take place in Dallas on November 13. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (R) and Shannon Briggs pose during their press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko poses with the trophy during a press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Shannon Briggs gets his shirt on during their press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Shannon Briggs poses during their press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Boxer Shannon Briggs poses during the photocall on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Shannon Briggs poses during the photocall on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (R) and Shannon Briggs (L) fish during the photocall on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (R) and Shannon Briggs (L) pose during the photocall on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (L) and Shannon Briggs (R) laugh during the photocall on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (L) and Shannon Briggs (R) pose during the photocall on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Shannon Briggs of the U.S. jokes during a news conference with WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

WBC boxing champions belt is seen before a news conference with WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine and Shannon Briggs of the U.S. in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine speaks with Shannon Briggs (L) of the U.S. outside the 02 Arena following a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Shannon Briggs (R) of the U.S. poses beside WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko (2nd L) of Ukraine during a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine holds the champion belt as he poses with Shannon Briggs (R) of the U.S. following a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (R) and Shannon Briggs (L) pose during their press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine holds the champion belt as he arrives for a news conference with Shannon Briggs of the U.S. in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine holds the champion belt as he speaks during a news conference with Shannon Briggs of the U.S. in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Shannon Briggs of the U.S. touches the champions belt as WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine speaks during a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Shannon Briggs of the U.S. speaks during a news conference with WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING HEADSHOT)

Shannon Briggs of the U.S. poses during a news conference with WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Shannon Briggs of the U.S. shakes his head during a news conference with WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

Shannon Briggs of the U.S. poses outside the 02 Arena following a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine poses with Shannon Briggs (R) of the U.S. outside the 02 Arena following a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Shannon Briggs poses during a press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Shannon Briggs poses during the press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Boxer and WBC heavyweight world champion Vitali Klitschko, left, of the Ukraine sits in front of a portrait of former heavyweight world champion Shannon Briggs of the U.S. on a television screen during a news conference in Hamburg, northern Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Klitschko will box Briggs for the title in the O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.

WBC boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine poses with Shannon Briggs (L) of the U.S. outside the 02 Arena following a news conference in Hamburg August 31, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko announced to defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg on October 16, 2010. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT BOXING)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (L) and Shannon Briggs (R) pose during their press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: Vitali Klitschko (L) and Shannon Briggs (R) pose during their press conference on August 31, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Krafft Angerer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Referee Steve Smoger of the United States breaks up WBA world champion Vyacheslav Senchenko and challenger Charlie Jose Navarro of Venezuela during WBA World welterweight title fight in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.

Tarik Madni of Belgium, left, throws a punch to Volodymyr Kravets of Ukraine during their IBC World light welterweight title fight in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Kravets won the fight.

Sofiane Takoucht, right, of France throws a punch at EBU featherweight champion Oleg Yefimovych of Ukraine in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Takoucht won the fight.

WBA world champion Viacheslav Senchenko, left, of Ukraine throws a punch at challenger Charlie Jose Navarro of Venezuela during their WBA World welterweight Title fight in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Senchenko won the fight.

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine, left, and former world heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs pose for the photo during a news conference in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010.Klitschko will meet Briggs for a title fight in the O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, October 16, 2010.Former world heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs says he will make current champion Vitali Klitschko his "30-second first round victim" in their forthcoming fight in Hamburg.

Shannon Briggs of USA poses for a photo during their press conference with Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine in Kiev on August 30, 2010. WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Shannon Briggs in Hamburg, Germany, on October 16, 2010. (Photo by Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)