London - 11th October 2010 MACKLIN, MURRAY AND BOOTH AMONGST STARS ATTENDING ‘AN EVENING WITH ROY JONES JNR.’ ON OCT 23RD Stars from the British Boxing, including European Middleweight Champion Matthew Macklin, European Lightweight Champion John Murray and IBF Super Bantamweight Title Challenger Jason Booth, will turning out in force for ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ … [Read more...] about Macklin, Murray And Booth Amongst Stars Attending ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ On Oct 23rd
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4th December 2010 Is “Judgement Day” For El Maachi, Barrett And Marston
London - Monday 11th October 2010 4th December 2010 Is "Judgement Day" For El Maachi, Barrett And Marston Yassine El Maachi is set to defend his International Masters Light Middleweight title, against the seriously tough France based Haitian Jimmy Colas at the Steve Goodwin promoted "JUDGEMENT DAY" double title event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday … [Read more...] about 4th December 2010 Is “Judgement Day” For El Maachi, Barrett And Marston
Another setback for Super Six Tourney as Andre Dirrell exits
By Lamar Sparkman Thursday morning Showtime held a teleconference with reporters to announce that Andre Dirrell would be withdrawing from the super six world boxing classic with an undisclosed health condition. He was scheduled to fight his friend and fellow 2004 Olympic teammate Andre Ward on November 27th. The fight was originally scheduled for September 25th but the … [Read more...] about Another setback for Super Six Tourney as Andre Dirrell exits
Watch Strikeforce “Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons 2” Live on Showtime Tonight
Saturday night Oct. 9, 2010, MMA airs on the Showtime cable network with STRIKEFORCE headlined by a rematch between Nick Diaz and K.J. Noons at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Nick Diaz last fought KJ Noons at 160 pound catchweight and lost to Noons by doctors stoppage due to cuts. Diaz is now the Strikeforce 170 pound welterweight champion, and Noons is going up … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce “Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons 2” Live on Showtime Tonight
Will Vanes Martirosyan drop Manny Pacquiao in sparring and collect $1000
Freddie Roach has put a bounty on his prized pupils head; for any sparring partner who can drop or knock out Manny Pacquiao in sparring they will receive $1,000 dollars in cash. The challenge has been up for several years and according to roach and people at the Wild Card gym, no one has even come close to dropping the Filipino champion and winning the cash. … [Read more...] about Will Vanes Martirosyan drop Manny Pacquiao in sparring and collect $1000
Boxing trainer/ESPN2 analyst Teddy Atlas Fights Good Fight in Memory of his Father
Boxing trainer/ESPN2 Fight analyst Teddy Atlas Fights Good Fight in Memory of his Father. FORMER NEW YORK GIANTS STAR QUARTERBACK PHIL SIMMS AND NBC UNIVERSAL SPORTS CHAIRMAN DICK EBERSOL JOIN TEDDY ATLAS AT 14TH ANNUAL DR. THEODORE A. ATLAS FOUNDATION DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 18, AT HILTON GARDEN INN ON STATEN ISLAND … [Read more...] about Boxing trainer/ESPN2 analyst Teddy Atlas Fights Good Fight in Memory of his Father
‘The Boxing 360 Series’ Off & Running
NEW YORK (October 4, 2010) – “The Boxing 360 Series,” despite several obstacles, was successfully launched September 24 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York. “The Boxing 360 Series,” based in New York, is scheduled to continue in December. … [Read more...] about ‘The Boxing 360 Series’ Off & Running
Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. Vs. Ivan “Choko” Hernandez Presser Quotes
Kissimmee, FL: On Saturday, October 16, 2010, one of the biggest shows in Central Florida history will be hosted by the 10,500 seat Silver Spurs Arena of the Osceola Heritage Park in an event billed: “The Rising Son Returns”. In the main event WBO Jr. Featherweight Champion Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. of Bayamon, Puerto Rico will make the second defense of his title when he … [Read more...] about Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. Vs. Ivan “Choko” Hernandez Presser Quotes
Freddie Roach (Manny Pacquiao’s Coach) Featured in Playboy
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach is featured in the October issue of Playboy (on newsstands now). The feature—The Unstompable Roach—talks about how Roach grew up among a family of fighters (including his mother, who was New England’s first female boxing judge) and went on to become a fighter. Says Roach of his childhood: “Tough household…She broke up one of our fights with an … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach (Manny Pacquiao’s Coach) Featured in Playboy
Echols new opponent for Spina
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2010) – Three-time world title challenger Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols has replaced “Sucra” Ray Oliveira as Joey “KO Kid” Spina’s opponent for Saturday night’s main event on the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. … [Read more...] about Echols new opponent for Spina
‘Last Man Standing’ fight card changes
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2010) – Due to a commission doctor requirement, 3-time world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira has been forced to withdraw from Saturday night’s main event fight against Joey “KO Kid” Spina on the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. … [Read more...] about ‘Last Man Standing’ fight card changes
Watch WEC 51: “Aldo vs. Gamburyan” Live on Versus MMA
WEC 51: Jose Aldo vs. Manny Gamburyan World Extreme Cagefighting takes place on September 30, 2010 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado with a Featherweight Championship Main-Event. Former UFC fighter and The Ultimate Fighter reality show contestant, Manvel Gamburyan, will challenge the current WEC featherweight (145lbs) champion, Jose Aldo, of Brazil. … [Read more...] about Watch WEC 51: “Aldo vs. Gamburyan” Live on Versus MMA
Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Tickets Selling Fast
The November 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito at Dallas Cowboys Stadium is weeks away, but the tickets for the 154 pound WBC title fight are selling fast. According to the Manila Bulletin, Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum, the ticket sales are selling better than Manny's previous fight against African boxer Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Tickets Selling Fast
Video of Mike Tyson, Wayne Brady & Bobby Brown Doing “Every Little Step”
It's always great to see "Iron" Mike Tyson in a good mood, especially with the past tragedies and ups and downs in his life. Recently, Tyson has time to actually enjoy life in his 40's by doing movies like "The Hangover," and filming a new reality show for TV. Evidence of Mike's sense of humor is the viral video on "Funny or Die" that features Mike Tyson as a back up dancer … [Read more...] about Video of Mike Tyson, Wayne Brady & Bobby Brown Doing “Every Little Step”
Mike Tyson on UFC, James Toney, and Bobby Brown Spoof
Tonight on Spike TV, former boxing heavyweight champion, "Iron" Mike Tyson, will appear on an episode of "The Ultimate Fighter," mixed martial arts reality show. (Watch Mike Tyson on TUF season 12, Wednesday Sept. 29 on Spike TV.) Tyson was invited by UFC President, Dana White, who is a huge boxing fan and Tyson fan, to visit the filming of TUF. Mike had a chance to … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson on UFC, James Toney, and Bobby Brown Spoof