Boxers Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez are set to have a rematch on HBO, November 20, 2010 a week after the November 13 HBO PPV fight of Manny Pacquiao vs. Margarito at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Williams won the first match-up with Martinez in 2009 by majority decision, the fight was considered by many boxing enthusiasts as the 2009 "Fight of the Year." Sergio Martinez went … [Read more...] about Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez will be at catchweight for middleweight title
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Spina in unfriendly fight against Oliveira
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 22, 2010) – WBA No. 6 rated light heavyweight contender Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina must get past his respectful friendship with his next opponent, former multi-world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, as well as fight at a lighter weight than normal in order to win the pivotal Oct. 2 match-up, which headlines the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox … [Read more...] about Spina in unfriendly fight against Oliveira
‘The Boxing 360 Series’ Kicks-Off Friday night on Long Island
NEW YORK (Sept. 21, 2010) – “The Boxing 360 Series,” presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions and sponsored by Boxing 360, kicks-off Friday night at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York. The originally scheduled main event for Friday evening’s inaugural series show between undefeated Boxing 360 super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen (12-0-1, 7 … [Read more...] about ‘The Boxing 360 Series’ Kicks-Off Friday night on Long Island
Pacquiao vs. Margarito Face-Off Preview: Tension Builds Between Roach and Margarito
Before every big HBO fight, HBO boxing analyst Max Kellerman has a meeting with the boxers during the press tour to get their opinions on the upcoming fight and their thoughts on their opponent. In this installment of HBO Face-Off: Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito, Kellerman also interviews the trainers Freddie Roach and Robert Garcia, who sat side by side with their … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Margarito Face-Off Preview: Tension Builds Between Roach and Margarito
Watch Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora on HBO PPV Tonight!
Sergio Mora and Sugar Shane Mosley will head a stacked boxing card put on by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and televised live by HBO Pay-per-view tonight, Saturday September 18, 2010 at the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Mora and Mosley will fight at 154-pounds. Mora wants to be the first Mexican to defeat Shane Mosley and a victory on Mexican … [Read more...] about Watch Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora on HBO PPV Tonight!
Pacquiao vs. Margarito Tickets On Sale Now!
The tickets for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito junior middleweight title showdown on November 13 officially went on sale Saturday, Sept. 18. Ticket prices range from $700, $500, $300, $200, $100, and $50 and can be ordered at the Cowboys Stadium box office or at Ticketmaster.com. Manny Pacquiao last fought at Cowboys Stadium on March 13, 2010 against Joshua … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Margarito Tickets On Sale Now!
“The Fighter” Movie Trailer Starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale
The Fighter, directed by David O. Russell is a movie based on the life of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward (famous for his explosive trilogy with the late Arturo "Thunder" Gatti), played by Mark Wahlberg and his drug addicted half brother Dickie Eklund, who helps train him to a title shot, played by Christian Bale. Wahlberg, who knows Micky Ward personally is a long time boxing fan, … [Read more...] about “The Fighter” Movie Trailer Starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale
Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event (Police vs. Fire Deptartment)
Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event September 18, 2010 7:00 P.M Emerald Queen Casino Jeremy Prater vs. Thurmon Bibbens Andrew Hankins vs. Jeff Paynter Zsolt Dornay vs. Levie Punnell (Tacoma, WA) Brian Halquist Productions and the Emerald Queen Casino present Guns N’ Hoses, Saturday, September 18, 2010. This charity boxing event promises to be a knockout as … [Read more...] about Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event (Police vs. Fire Deptartment)
Another Postponement puts Super Six in Jeopardy
By Lamar Sparkman Carl Froch has withdrawn from his October 2nd fight with Arthur Arbraham due to a back injury. This is the latest blow to a tournament that had so much excitement and anticipation when it was first announced. The Super Six World Boxing Classic which was conceived by Showtime and put together promoters to showcase six of the worlds top super middleweights … [Read more...] about Another Postponement puts Super Six in Jeopardy
KLITSCHKO STOPS PETER!
By Tom Hatheway Ring Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko dominated Sam Peter via 10th round TKO in a rematch from 2005. He also defended his IBF, IBO, and WBO titles. The bout was basically a mismatch; with the champ in control all of the way. In the end Peter’s eyes were heavily swollen, and is now 0-3 against the brothers from Ukraine. The score here was 90-81. … [Read more...] about KLITSCHKO STOPS PETER!
(VIDEO) British boxer Ricky Hatton taped snorting cocaine
British tabloid News of The World posted a video of a hidden camera taping former junior welterweight and welterweight champion, Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton, snorting several lines of coke on a hotel room dresser. The majority of news headlines pertaining to Ricky Hatton were surrounded on the matter of retirement. Would Hatton comeback to fight again after his humiliating … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) British boxer Ricky Hatton taped snorting cocaine
According to 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather is going to marry Shantel Jackson
Rap superstar, Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather's best friend, and soon to be best man at his wedding, revealed that the undefeated trash talking boxer known as Money Mayweather will tie the knot with his girlfriend Shantel Jackson. Floyd has kept his name in the media for the past several days (allegedly beating up his baby mama and his racial UStream rant on … [Read more...] about According to 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather is going to marry Shantel Jackson
Wladimir Klitschko stops Peter in 10 to retain boxing titles
Saturday night in Frankfurt, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko retained his IBF,IBO, Ring, and WBO heavyweight titles when he stopped Samuel Peter in the 10th round by TKO. The fight was pretty much controlled by Wladimir Klitschko, it was different than their first fight in 2005, where Peter was able to knock down Wladimir Klitschko three times in a much more competitive fight … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko stops Peter in 10 to retain boxing titles
Watch HBO Boxing Live Tonight “Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Orlando Salido”
Tonight on HBO Boxing After Dark, undefeated Olympic gold medalist and WBA featherweight boxing champion Yuriorkis Gamboa will face IBF featherweight champion Orlando Salido in a featherweight title unification bout. Yuriorkis Gamboa (18-0-15 KO's) is one of the most promising young fighters today with a long and impressive amateur boxing background and like Manny Pacquiao, … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Live Tonight “Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Orlando Salido”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Accused of Hitting His Ex-Girlfriend
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. just can't seem to escape bad publicity. First, he released a racial and profane rant attacking Manny Pacquiao on his UStream account and now, he is wanted by police for questioning over a report that he hit his ex-girlfriend and mother to his three children, Josie Harris, over an argument. Harris, is the same female who accused … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Accused of Hitting His Ex-Girlfriend