The saying goes it takes a big man to apologize, and it seems Oscar De La Hoya for boxing's sake is finally trying to make amends with his former promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, the man who made Oscar a star. The Golden Boy vs. Top Rank feud was an on going one, mainly swirling around Filipino boxing sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and continuing on and off for several … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya Squashes Beef With Bob Arum and Apologizes
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Wladimir Klitschko out of Chisora fight due to injury; David Haye negotiations begin
IBF, IBO and WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko suffered a injury just days away from his December, 11th bout with undefeated British challenger Dereck Chisora and had to pull out of the fight. Klitschko's advisor Shelley Finkel said, "Wladimir has withdrawn from the Chisora fight, because he has a torn muscle in his back." … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko out of Chisora fight due to injury; David Haye negotiations begin
Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard Targets 2011 world title fight
MANCHESTER, Conn. (December 7, 2010) – America’s leading American featherweight, unbeaten NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, has targeted a 2011 world title fight. The 24-year-old Remillard (23-0, 14 KOs), currently a promotional free agent, won all three of his 2010 fights by knockout. He has climbed the ratings systems to No. 3 in the WBO, No. 6 in the … [Read more...] about Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard Targets 2011 world title fight
Tyson, Chavez, Tszyu and Sylvester Stallone elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Early Tuesday, Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Tszyu, Mexican trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, referee Joe Cortez, actor and screenwriter of "Rocky" Sylvester Stallone and several other boxing greats were selected for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame & Museum in Canastota, New York. … [Read more...] about Tyson, Chavez, Tszyu and Sylvester Stallone elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Freddie Roach wants Sergio Martinez for Manny Pacquiao
The hall of fame trainer of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao told a group of media during the Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana press event on Monday that if it was up to him Manny's next opponent would be the slick middleweight champ from Argentina Sergio Martinez. Freddie Roach dismissed a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. from happening anytime soon mainly because of all the legal … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach wants Sergio Martinez for Manny Pacquiao
Wladimir Klitschko Says Chisora Is A Loser For Hitting Girlfriend
Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) wasn't happy with his opponent Dereck Chisora's actions outside of the ring and comments during the pre fight press-conference for their heavyweight title fight on Monday. … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko Says Chisora Is A Loser For Hitting Girlfriend
2004 Olympian Jason Estrada Boxing 360 signs heavyweight ‘Big Six’
NEW YORK (Dec. 6, 2010) – 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, one of the most decorated amateur boxers of all-time, has a new lease on his boxing career after undergoing career-changing foot surgery and signing a promotional contract with Boxing 360. “We’re very happy to sign a former Olympian like Jason,” Boxing 360 Founder and CEO Mario Yagobi commented. “We … [Read more...] about 2004 Olympian Jason Estrada Boxing 360 signs heavyweight ‘Big Six’
Fight Report: El Maachi Rules Supreme
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Those lucky enough to score tickets for Steve Goodwin’s ‘Judgement Day’ event at York Hall on Saturday night were treated to a thrilling night of pugilistic artistry at a level rarely seen these days. At the end of the five hour, 13 fight marathon, those present, and just those present, as it was an off-TV show, witnessed one of the greatest … [Read more...] about Fight Report: El Maachi Rules Supreme
Watch TUF 12: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale Free on SPIKE
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale airs tonight for free on SPIKE TV. The TUF 12 lightweights battled it out for the chance to fight in the series finale live at the Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 4, 2010. … [Read more...] about Watch TUF 12: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale Free on SPIKE
Nonito Donaire headlines Top Rank PPV; Watch Undercards Free Online
The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire, 28,(24-1-2, 16KOs) headlines the Top Rank "In Harm's Way" Pay-per-view card on December 4, 2010 against Ukraine’s Wladimir Sidorenko, 34, (22-2-2, 7KOs). The Top Rank Pay-per-view was originally headlined by the son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., but due to Chavez Jr. catching the flu just days before … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire headlines Top Rank PPV; Watch Undercards Free Online
FREE Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II live on Showtime
Former PRIDE fighting champion and UFC title contender Dan "Hendo" Henderson will rematch former light-heavyweight champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral live at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday night. … [Read more...] about FREE Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II live on Showtime
Watch Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Lovemore N’Dou on HBO Latino
Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions returns to HBO Latino with their newest star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez of Mexico headlining a card live from Veracruz, Mexico against the tough boxing veteran and former 140 pound title holder Lovemore N'Dou of Australia (48-11-2, 31 KOs). … [Read more...] about Watch Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Lovemore N’Dou on HBO Latino
Yassine El Maachi – Jimmy Colas Weights And Quotes
London - Friday, 3rd December 2010 The official weigh-in for the Yassine ‘The Showman’ El Maachi - Jimmy ‘Pit Bull’ Colas International Masters Light Middleweight title clash was held at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, London tonight. Ryan ‘Mr Attitude’ Barrett and Almin Kovacevi also weighed-in ahead of their clash, as main support for El Maachi-Colas at the … [Read more...] about Yassine El Maachi – Jimmy Colas Weights And Quotes
Balker Ready To Bounce Back After Controversial Stoppage
Exciting Dutch Cruiserweight Mitchell Balker’s first UK fight proved to be a baptism of fire, in more ways than one. Mitchell, who recently relocated to London to be managed and co-trained by Johnny Eames at his Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, faced highly rated Matty Askin on the undercard of Matthew Hatton’s European title defense in Bolton last Friday. … [Read more...] about Balker Ready To Bounce Back After Controversial Stoppage
Showtime Bantamweight World Tournament MEDIA TELECONFERENCE ALERT
YONNHY PEREZ & JOSEPH KING KONG AGBEKO, VIC DARCHINYAN & ABNER MARES SHOWTIME BANTAMWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CONF. CALL Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT WHO: IBF Bantamweight World Champion Yonnhy “El Colombiano” Perez Former IBF Bantamweight World Champ Joseph King Kong Agbeko Two-Division World Champion Vic “Raging Bull” … [Read more...] about Showtime Bantamweight World Tournament MEDIA TELECONFERENCE ALERT