Watch episode 2 of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto on Halloween Night Oct. 31, 8:00 pm PT/11:00 pm ET. HBO will continue to follow both fighters as they prepare for their upcoming bout on November 14th. Manny Pacquiao leaves the Philippines and begins training at Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Miguel Cotto will be wrapping up his training at the Fight Factory in … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO Episode 2
Archives for October 2009
HBO Boxing: PACQUIAO vs. COTTO – Firepower Preview Videos
HBO Boxing has released a series of preview videos on youtube with interviews and insight from boxing analysts, the fighters, and the coaches of Pacquiao and Cotto. HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto continues Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween) with episode 2 of the 4 part series. The fight takes place on Nov. 14th at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight is … [Read more...] about HBO Boxing: PACQUIAO vs. COTTO – Firepower Preview Videos
Floyd Mayweather Jr. gets confronted and exposed on Sirius Shade 45 (Audio)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and R.A The Rugged Man go at it on Sirius Eminem’s Shade 45 Show recorded on October 29th. R.A The Rugged man calls Floyd out on why he doesn't fight the best and his handpicking of opponents. The interview gets heated and the two go back and forth. R.A The Rugged Man holds nothing back and tells Floyd Mayweather Jr. how he and many boxing fans feel why … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. gets confronted and exposed on Sirius Shade 45 (Audio)
CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI – THE LOST INTERVIEWS COMING TO DVD – OCTOBER 20th
MUHAMMAD ALI’S LAST INTERVIEWS RELEASED IN REVEALING NEW DOCUMENTARY CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI - THE LOST INTERVIEWS (Image Entertainment - October 20th) One day Craig Glazer was serving hard time in a federal penitentiary. Two days later he was producing Champions Forever, one of the most acclaimed and best-selling sports documentaries ever made. But, for … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI – THE LOST INTERVIEWS COMING TO DVD – OCTOBER 20th
(Video)Miguel Cotto training for Manny Pacquiao
Tampa, Florida - Miguel Cotto's last open workout before he heads off to Las Vegas for his upcoming Nov. 14th HBO PPV vs. Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. The video below from Primera Hora, shows Miguel Cotto doing a light workout with chief trainer Joe Santiago and his assistant trainer Phil Landman a well known strength and conditioning coach. The 2nd episode of … [Read more...] about (Video)Miguel Cotto training for Manny Pacquiao
Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Press Release (Springfield, MA) – Jose Canseco is ready to silence one of his critics—the hard way. Meanwhile, Rodney King isn’t turning the other cheek this time. Former baseball star Canseco, a slugger at the plate, is now a slugger with his fists, and he has another Celebrity Boxing Federation (CBF) match scheduled to prove his mettle. The iconic King, a symbol of … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Randy Couture would like to see Ricky Hatton in UFC
Randy Couture knows a thing or tw0 about come backs. The former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion, has career filled with both wins and losses. After a devastating loss in his 3rd fight to Chuck Liddell, he came out of retirement to take the UFC Heavyweight title from Tim Sylvia. Randy Couture fights Brandon Vera at UFC 105 in England on Nov. 14, the same … [Read more...] about Randy Couture would like to see Ricky Hatton in UFC
Pacquiao “Floyd doesn’t want to fight me, he doesn’t want people to be happy”
By Zato Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is in the later stages of training for his Nov. 14th fight against Miguel Cotto, but that didn't hold him back from discussing the topic of a possible Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout. A super fight between him and Floyd Mayweather Jr., should Pacman get past Miguel Cotto seems like the most logic next step for both fighters, but Pacman seems … [Read more...] about Pacquiao “Floyd doesn’t want to fight me, he doesn’t want people to be happy”
Happy 29th Birthday Miguel Cotto!
(Photo - Chris Farina/Top Rank) Miguel Cotto just turned 29 years on October 29, 2009, just two days before Halloween. Instead of celebrating with a lavish party he decided to train hard in the gym for his Nov. 14th fight against Manny Pacquiao. Cotto impressed the crowd in attendance during his last open workout at the Fight Factory in Tampa, Florida. His trainers Joe … [Read more...] about Happy 29th Birthday Miguel Cotto!
Ricky Hatton to be WWE Raw guest host
On November 9th WWE Raw heads to the United Kingdom. The event will take place at Sheffield Arena and the guest host of WWE Raw for that night will be none other than Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. The wrestling promotion told SunSport that the British boxer will host the show when WWE Raw heads into South Yorkshire in November . He won't be the first boxer to take part in a WWE … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton to be WWE Raw guest host
New video footage of Manny Pacquiao training at Wild Card
Top Rank released a quick glimpse of Manny Pacquiao training for his up coming bout against Miguel Cotto. Manny hits the mitts with his hall of fame trainer Freddie Roach, does some heavy bag, speed bag work and skips rope in this video. Pacman is raring to go as training hits the final stages. Video by Top Rank Boxing The next installment of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto … [Read more...] about New video footage of Manny Pacquiao training at Wild Card
All Time Great Status (Pacquiao/Mayweather) A Comparative Look
By Lou "Cinder" Block I have received a ton of biased and even vulgar comments on my previous articles by irate fans, some even questioning my knowledge of the sport. Well to these guys if you ain't riding Pacman's wagon you are the enemy and an idiot who does not know boxing. In my recent piece " The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night" I was blasted … [Read more...] about All Time Great Status (Pacquiao/Mayweather) A Comparative Look
“The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Jake LaMottta was one of the most brutal warriors in the sport of boxing. He was the first man to defeat boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson. His rocky relationship with his late ex-wife,Vickie, was documented in the classic Martin Scorsese film Raging Bull (Robert De Niro won a best actor Oscar for his performance as LaMotta). So what does The Raging Bull think of the … [Read more...] about “The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
South African boxer Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and former IBF 122lb champion the man who Manny Pacquiao faced on two weeks notice and destroyed in a 6 round stoppage, favors the Filipino in his November 14th HBO PPV match against Miguel Cotto the WBO welterweight champion who fights out of Puerto Rico. “Manny’s in his prime, but he’s fighting a really tough guy. Manny doesn’t like … [Read more...] about Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
Paul Williams the modern day Henry Armstrong
By Lou Block Paul Williams is one of the most avoided boxers in the game today! With his combination punching, his stamina, his reach and height advantage can you blame guys like Manny Pacquiao and Kelly Pavlik from facing this genetic specimen? I know if I was a manager and I wanted to protect my fighter I for sure would avoid Paul "The Punisher" Williams like the … [Read more...] about Paul Williams the modern day Henry Armstrong