Hyderabad, November 2 : While the world is watching Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and his Republican counterpart John McCain snipe at each other in campaigns and televised discussions, teenagers across the world are making them slug it out virtually in an online game called “Big Fight”. The online game pits the two presidential hopefuls in a boxing ring, … [Read more...] about The big game: Hyderabad firm puts Obama, McCain in boxing ring
Archives for November 2008
Coupons for De La Hoya-Pacquiao PPV available on select products
Rebates can defray cost of purchasing megafight Coupons for De La Hoya-Pacquiao PPV available on select products By STEVE CARP REVIEW-JOURNAL Fans who plan to purchase the pay-per-view telecast of the Dec. 6 showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao might be able to watch the fight for virtually nothing. Golden Boy Promotions chief executive officer … [Read more...] about Coupons for De La Hoya-Pacquiao PPV available on select products
Donaire stops Mthalane to keep IBF flyweight title
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Nonito Donaire of the Philippines retained his International Boxing Federation flyweight world title Saturday with a sixth-round technical knockout of South African Moruti Mthalane. Referee Joe Cortez stopped the fight at 1:31 of the sixth after Donaire had opened a cut on the inside of Mthalane's left eyelid. Donaire improved to 21-1 with 13 … [Read more...] about Donaire stops Mthalane to keep IBF flyweight title
Boxing: Calzaghe planning to cap career with a farewell to remember
Nov 2 2008 by Blair Wood, Wales On Sunday GOODBYES are always emotional, but, as he savours the respect and adulation he has always craved, Joe Calzaghe insists pride and not pain will characterize his swan song next weekend. Presuming Calzaghe honours his retirement promise after Saturday’s superfight with Roy Jones Jnr, Wales will, without doubt, be bidding a fond … [Read more...] about Boxing: Calzaghe planning to cap career with a farewell to remember
Chavez Jr. dominates rematch with Vanda
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. left no doubt with his performance Saturday night. Chavez dominated his 10-round super welterweight fight against Matt Vanda from start to finish for the unanimous decision victory at Mandalay Bay. It was a rematch of their July bout in Hermosillo, Mexico, where Chavez took a controversial split decision, a victory some felt was the … [Read more...] about Chavez Jr. dominates rematch with Vanda
Darchinyan stuns boxing world with historic win
Australia's Vic Darchinyan was at his brutal best in Los Angeles today, scoring a stunning knockout victory in his historic super flyweight world title unification bout against Mexican champion Cristian Mijares. Darchinyan knocked Mijares down with a vicious uppercut in the first round and finished him off in the ninth with a powerful left. Read Story Discuss this topic … [Read more...] about Darchinyan stuns boxing world with historic win
THOM LOVERRO: Boxing a ‘niche’ sport? Not in this area
Boxing is on the ropes in the national sports landscape, often described by observers these days as a "niche" sport. If so, that niche is in the suburbs, where boxing is far from down for the count. In the D.C. area, in particular, the sport is thriving as spectator event: Five shows will be staged locally in November, the first one Saturday night at the Patriot Center. … [Read more...] about THOM LOVERRO: Boxing a ‘niche’ sport? Not in this area