By: John Sardelis Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com (January 6th) Following about nine hours of mediation federal Judge Daniel Weinstein could not bring the two parties any closer to agreement for the March 13 Mega fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather. The problems in the negotiations of this fight began when … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Silences Manny Pacquiao “Money” Mayweather Mega Fight Negotiations!
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2010’s First Big Fight is Lopez / Luevano at Madison Square Garden January 23rd!
By: Rich Neary In what is really the first big fight of 2010 undefeated boxer, puncher “Juanma” Juan Manuel Lopez, 27-0, 24Ko’s will be stepping in weight from super bantamweight to featherweight January 23rd taking on WBO Featherweight Champion Steven Luevano at the Mecca of Boxing Madison Square Garden. Lopez, coming in off what some may be calling a hold on win … [Read more...] about 2010’s First Big Fight is Lopez / Luevano at Madison Square Garden January 23rd!
Pacquiao and Mayweather camps stay quiet after Mediation Day
Tuesday, Jan. 5 was the big mediation day for the upcoming March 13, 2010 proposed super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr, but both fighters camps have stayed hush on the subject. Mayweather was represented by Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions, and Golden Boy CEO, Richard Schaefer. Manny Pacquiao's representatives were Bob Arum of … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Mayweather camps stay quiet after Mediation Day
(VIDEO) TYSON attacks photographer at LAX airport
While boxing fans await the announcement of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweahter Jr. fight, something else that will capture boxing fans attention has arouse, the video of Mike Tyson's confrontation with a paparazzi at the Los Angeles airport was released today. The video of Iron Mike Tyson's run in with a paparazzo photographer Tony Echeverria at the LAX airport last … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) TYSON attacks photographer at LAX airport
Manny Pacquiao shares his thoughts on the death of Miguel Cotto Sr.
As the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao negotiations loom, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao took time out of his busy schedule to share his thoughts on the tragic and sudden passing of Miguel Cotto Sr. father of Pacquiao's last opponent Miguel Cotto. Manny Pacquiao released an official statement on Jan. 4, 2010 regarding the death of Miguel Cotto's father, Miguel Cotto Sr., … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao shares his thoughts on the death of Miguel Cotto Sr.
Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
CORK, Ireland (Jan. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Cuban bantamweight Alexei “The Hurricane” Acosta, now fighting out of Ireland, will cross the Atlantic Ocean later this month to prepare for his United States pro debut in 2010. The 21-year-old Acosta defected from Cuba in 2008 and signed a managerial contract with Cork, Ireland-based Gary Hyde, president of Nowhere To Hyde … [Read more...] about Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
Unbeatens Lundy & Solomon Headline Jan. 22 ‘Boston Pop” card
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 4, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., kicks off the new year in classic style, headlining the January 22nd “Boston Pop” pro boxing card with unbeaten junior welterweights “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy and Brad Solomon battling in the 10-round main event, at The Roxy in Boston’s famed Theater District. The 6-round co-feature … [Read more...] about Unbeatens Lundy & Solomon Headline Jan. 22 ‘Boston Pop” card
Evander Holyfield’s comeback delayed till Feb. 20
By Nowboxing Staff Evander Holyfield's Jan. 16 boxing match against South African Francois Botha in Kampala, Uganda has been pushed back to Feburary 20, 2010 to help give the fighters more time to train and get ready for the fight. The organizer foresee an audience of close to 80,000 at Kampala's Nelson Mandela Memorial Stadium. The event will also be broadcast through … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield’s comeback delayed till Feb. 20
World Featherweight Title Double Header Looks to Set Up Unification Bout!
By Coach “K” Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com On January 23, 2010 Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez the current WBO Super Bantamweight Champion will move up and challenge Steve Luevano who will be making his sixth defense of his WBO Featherweight Championship in the first part of a World Title Double Header at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square … [Read more...] about World Featherweight Title Double Header Looks to Set Up Unification Bout!
Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard takes aim at top featherweights
MANCHESTER, Conn. (Jan. 3, 2010) – NABF featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard has taken aim at the top featherweights in the world as he prepares for a breakout 2010. The 23-year-old Remillard (20-0, 11KOs), fighting out of Manchester (CT), fought four times last year, winning three by knockout. He captured the vacant NABF title September 19, stopping … [Read more...] about Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard takes aim at top featherweights
UFC’s Takanori Gomi wants to be more like Manny Pacquiao
By Nowboxing Staff Takanori Gomi known as the "The Fireball Kid" in Japan recently signed with the UFC and is ready to test himself in the UFC's tough lightweight division. Gomi, a wrestler but known for his devastating punching power is also familiar with the current lightweight champion BJ Penn having loss to Penn in 2003 by rear naked choke. … [Read more...] about UFC’s Takanori Gomi wants to be more like Manny Pacquiao
Miguel Cotto’s father passes away at 57 years of age
By Nowboxing Staff Miguel Cotto Sr. the father of former world champion boxer Miguel Cotto passed away in Puerto Rico of an apparent heart attack. Cotto Sr. had suffered from health problems such as asthma and had to carry an oxygen tank around to help him breathe properly. Miguel Cotto with his father during the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto press tour(AP Photo/Mary … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto’s father passes away at 57 years of age