American boxing superstar Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr. is favored by boxing experts to win his incoming boxing match with Mexican boxing star Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez on September 19. But despite his underdog status Marquez is confident he can pull a surprise against the former top boxer in the planet in their fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas . Marquez is … [Read more...] about Marquez could humble loud mouth Mayweather on September 19
Floyd Mayweather Jr ESPN Video Interview
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Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title
Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER, England — Amir Khan is aspiring to be the next Manny Pacquiao after beating Andreas Kotelnik by a unanimous points decision to win his first world title at the MEN Arena here. The British boxer dominated the contest with his fast combinations, darting in and out of range to avoid getting into trouble as he cruised to a 120-108, 118-111 … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title
Floyd Mayweather Talks Marquez & MMA
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Boxer Hatton hospitalised
Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER — Boxer Ricky Hatton has been admitted to hospital here suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting, according to press reports on Thursday. The 30-year-old former light-welterweight world champion complained of feeling unwell on Monday and was taken to Tameside General Hospital on Wednesday morning. His agent Paul Speak told the … [Read more...] about Boxer Hatton hospitalised
Mayweather Ready To Get Back In The Ring (Espn)
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Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The wife accused of killing former boxing champion Arturo Gatti tells The Associated Press in a jailhouse letter that she is innocent. Amanda Rodrigues says she could not bear to be interviewed, but gave a letter to the AP written on lined, white paper in red ink, proclaiming her love for Gatti. "I lost my husband!" she writes. "This is a pain that … [Read more...] about Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven
Hozumi Hasegawa vs Nestor Rocha WBC Bantamweight Title Fight (Video)
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Photo of Amanda Rodrigues wife of Arturo Gatti and murder suspect
Amanda Carine Barbosa Rodrigues is the Brazilian wife of ex-boxing world champion Arturo Gatti, and she is the prime murder suspect in his death. … [Read more...] about Photo of Amanda Rodrigues wife of Arturo Gatti and murder suspect
Arturo Gatti reportedly found dead in Brazil
According to BoxingScene.com(Arturo Gatti Found Dead in Brazil, Possible Homicide), Boxer and fan favorite, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was found dead at his home in Brazil by his wife Amanda. It looks to be an apparent homicide. Arturo will be missed and always remembered for his Warrior Spirit and his great trilogy with Irish Micky Ward. R.I.P Arturo Gatti (1972 – … [Read more...] about Arturo Gatti reportedly found dead in Brazil
Weigh-in results Vic Darchinyan 117.5 and Joseph Agbeko 116.5
Weights for the July 11, 2009 Showtime Saturday night Boxing Event at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise,Florida. Main Event 12 Round Bantamweight Championship Title Fight Joseph Agbeko, 116.5 lb vs. Vic Darchinyan, 117.5 lb Co-Main Event 12 Round Lightweight Fight Antonio DeMarco, 134.25 lb vs. Anges Adjaho, 135 lb Undercard 12 Round Cruiserweight Fight Steve … [Read more...] about Weigh-in results Vic Darchinyan 117.5 and Joseph Agbeko 116.5
Darchinyan, Agbeko ready to put words aside
Associated Press Vic Darchinyan's insults sting about as much as his punches, and considering he's a four-time champion in two weight divisions, Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko wasn't surprised at what he heard during the run-up to their bantamweight title fight on Saturday night. "I think after this fight they are going to change my opponent's name to Joseph 'Chimpanzee' … [Read more...] about Darchinyan, Agbeko ready to put words aside
Assault In The Ring (HBO)
HBO SPORTS documentary ASSAULT IN THE RING revisits the ill-fated 1983 welterweight fight between Billy Collins Jr. and Luis Resto and its subsequent effect on both boxers, the New York sports landscape and the world of boxing. The film debuts on Saturday, August. 1 at 10:00 PM ET/9c, exclusively on HBO.For more on "Assault In The Ring", log on to HBO.com. NOWBOXING MESSAGE … [Read more...] about Assault In The Ring (HBO)
Don King talks about Michael Jackson
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Big payday could help Mayweather fend off IRS
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public records obtained by The Associated Press show the boxer nicknamed "Money" owes about $6.4 million to the Internal Revenue Service and others. The IRS hit the former pound-for-pound boxing king with a lien in October for $6.17 … [Read more...] about Big payday could help Mayweather fend off IRS