NEW YORK (Mar. 18, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin will headline a Jed Weinstein-promoted show April 15 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. Quillin (21-0, 15 KOs), fighting out of New York City, faces an opponent soon to be announced in the 10-round main event. Last month, “Kid Chocolate” returned after an 18-month … [Read more...] about “Kid Chocolate” Quillin headlines Apr. 15 show in Big Apple
Holyfield-Botha PPV April 10 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Mar. 18, 2010) – Living legend and 5-time world heavyweight champion, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. “The Legend Returns,” … [Read more...] about Holyfield-Botha PPV April 10 in Las Vegas
Erik Morales wants to fight Manny Pacquiao a 4th time
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 17, 2010) – Three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, the last opponent to defeat Manny Pacquiao, returns from a 2 1/2-year layoff March 27 to headline “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event, live from Monterrey, Mexico. Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) may have his sights set on a fourth fight against Pacquaio in the not too distant … [Read more...] about Erik Morales wants to fight Manny Pacquiao a 4th time
Mayweather Jr. claims he is more exciting than Manny Pacquiao
In an interview with Tom Jenkins of Cagereport.net, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. gave his thoughts on the recent Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight, and claims that Pacquiao bored the fans and his fight with Sugar Shane Mosley will be more exciting than Pacquiao's fight. “I think Pacquiao gave the fans a boring fight, he was punching his arms for all 12 rounds. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. claims he is more exciting than Manny Pacquiao
Mike Tyson gets reality show on Animal Planet
US cable network Animal Planet is set to launch Taking on Tyson, a reality show that follows former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and his love for pigeons and his participation in the world of pigeon racing. Taking on Tyson, will be co-produced by Tyson's Tyrannic Productions and UK indie Touch Productions. Mike Tyson will compete against several pigeon … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson gets reality show on Animal Planet
For those who insult Clottey, let us see you fight Pacquiao
By Kofi I am disgusted by the articles insulting Joshua Clottey's performance against Manny Pacquiao. It is easy for those who never fought a day in their life to criticize a person who puts his life on the line in the ring. If you know boxing, you know Clottey's style, he is a chess player, he waits for opening and times his shots well. When he did throw punches he … [Read more...] about For those who insult Clottey, let us see you fight Pacquiao
Clottey blames his loss to Pacquiao on Bad Stew and Azumah Nelson
Joshua "Grand Master" Clottey, lost an uneventful 12-round decision on March 13th to pound for pound king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and gave his explanations to why he lost the fight to the Filipino boxing icon. In an interview with Ghana Joy News, Joshua Clottey believes his lost to Manny Pacquiao, was partly due to having multiple stomach aches and diarrhea after consuming … [Read more...] about Clottey blames his loss to Pacquiao on Bad Stew and Azumah Nelson
“Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 14, 2010) – “Irish” Joey McCreedy is back being trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Ward’s brother, Dicky Eklund, who worked with fellow Lowell (MA) resident McCreedy back when McCreedy was an amateur boxer and for McCreedy’s first six pro fights. McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion, made the … [Read more...] about “Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
On Saturday, March 13, the brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas will hold the first ever boxing match at the venue, featuring Filipino dynamo, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao versus Joshua "Grand Master" Clottey of Accra, Ghana. Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum and Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, are happy to get a big fight at the new $1.2 billion dollar football … [Read more...] about Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Junior Welterweights, Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi were in England to announce their May 15 HBO boxing match at New York's Madison Square Garden . Malignaggi is best known for accusing Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids, and tarnishing anyone associated with Manny Pacquiao, including other fighters trained by Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza. One of those associated with Team … [Read more...] about Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Filipino boxing sensation, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and Ghanaian boxer, Joshua Clottey, made weight for their big fight on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Clottey weighed in first, making the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, Pacquiao weighed in below the limit at 145 3/4 pounds. The Event has sold over 40,000 tickets, and affordable $35 … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (March 12, 2010) – Fan favorite Tony “TNT” Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro, winning a unanimous 10-round decision last night against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event on the “Brace For Impact” card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES), in a sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort … [Read more...] about Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
HBO recently scooped up one of the hottest young boxers today, 140 pound, undefeated WBO champion, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs). Timothy Bradley is widely regarded as the top guy in the junior welterweight division, since Manny Pacquiao vacated the division and moved up to welterweight. Bradley previously fought for the cable network Showtime, until HBO … [Read more...] about HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Antonio Margarito at the Pacquiao vs. Clottey weigh-in.(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Former Mexican welterweight champion, Antonio Margarito, is in Dallas, Texas to attend the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight and is eying a possible future match up with the Filipino champion down the line. Antonio Margarito hasn't fought in the U.S. since his suspension a … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Mayweather Jr. “My Uncle Started (UFC President) Dana White Off”
During the USA Today round table for the May 1st, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was asked by USA Today Sports Business Columnist, Michael Hiestand, if Mixed Martial Arts would cut into boxing's business. Floyd answered back, by revealing that the Mayweather family were the ones who started the UFC President Dana White off in the … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “My Uncle Started (UFC President) Dana White Off”