Browsing all articles from January, 2009.
Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
STOCKHOLM (AFP) — Swedish Ingemar Johansson, who in 1959 became heavyweight champion of the world by knocking out Floyd Patterson, has died at the age of 76, a childhood friend said on Saturday.
“A good friend has passed away and I think the whole world is mourning him today,” said Stig Caldeborn, who was a member [...]
Pacquiao, Hatton finalize May 2 fight
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton formally agreed Wednesday to fight for Hatton’s 140-pound title on May 2, ending several weeks of negotiating and posturing.
Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs), generally considered the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter, will go after Hatton’s IBO junior welterweight belt at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao nearly scuttled the bout several [...]
Pacquiao-Hatton ticket sales start Friday (LA Times)
Brisk ticket sales are guaranteed Friday when seats become available for the junior-lightweight fight between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and England’s Ricky Hatton on May 2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas….More Info
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Would You Watch Tyson vs Holyfield 3?
That is what The National a UAE News Website wants to know. The National is asking people to leave a comment if they would attend the fight if it were to happen in Abu Dhabi. They want to see if demand is high enough for this fight.
Promoters are in talks with the Government to bring [...]
Jose Canseco fights to a draw with Danny Bonaduce in celebrity boxing
BY CHRISTIAN RED
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
ASTON, Pa. – Jose Canseco may have whistled, “Come on, get happy” as he left the Iceworks skating complex Saturday night.
The former big leaguer and admitted steroid user fought to a draw with “Partridge Family” star Danny Bonaduce in a celebrity boxing match.
That Bonaduce was still standing after three one-minute [...]
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