Lou with Eva Futch (Photo: George Garcia) Lou Filippo, a referee and boxing judge for over 30 years, passed away on Monday Nov. 2nd, in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. Before Lou started refereeing and judging fights he served in World War II. Filippo also boxed professionally in California as a lightweight from 1947 -1957, his record was (23-9-3-8 KOs) … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Ref Lou Filippo passes away at 83
Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
A week before the big Vegas boxing match on Nov. 14th(HBO Pay Per View) between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, the two men who helped get the fighters ready will go at it on ESPN Wednesday night fights tonight Nov. 4th on ESPN 2 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Rashad Holloway a welterweight who trains at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, has helped the pound for … [Read more...] about Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
Manny Pacquiao interview with Jimmy Kimmel(Video)
In part of the build up to the Pacquiao vs. Cotto boxing match, the Pacman stops by the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show to answer a few questions and sings a tune as well(Video of Pacman singing). This was Manny Pacquiao's first major late night T.V talk show appearance in America. Also on last nights episode of Kimmel was Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson, who had to leave early, but … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao interview with Jimmy Kimmel(Video)
(Video) Manny Pacquiao Sings For The Crowd On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Manny Pacman Pacquiao was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was asked to sing for the audience. Pacquiao was there to promote his up coming boxing match with Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14th. The Filipino fighter will wrap up his training camp this week and travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for the final leg of training. The Vegas boxing tickets are pretty much sold out but closed … [Read more...] about (Video) Manny Pacquiao Sings For The Crowd On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(Video)Miguel Cotto Training, Las Vegas 11-02-09
Top Rank releases two more teaser videos of Miguel Cotto's training camp. Miguel Cotto will take on Manny Pacquiao, November 14, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be broadcast live on HBO Boxing Pay-Per-View for $54.95. Miguel's last open workout in Tamp, Florida with quick interview of Angelo Dundee on what he thinks of Pacquiao vs. Cotto and … [Read more...] about (Video)Miguel Cotto Training, Las Vegas 11-02-09
R.A the Rugged Man: Lyrical Legend and Boxing Aficionado
R.A. the Rugged Man was recently introduced to the boxing world because of his recent no holds barred interview with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Sirius radio last week. But music fans have known about the rapping legend for years because of his amazing lyrical talent. Below is the teaser video for his recently released album on sale now! R.A. the Rugged Man "Legendary Classics … [Read more...] about R.A the Rugged Man: Lyrical Legend and Boxing Aficionado
Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO Episode 2
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
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!