By Reynaldo G With the upcoming UFC 104 taking place on Oct. 24 at the Staples Center (home of the Lakers) in Downtown Los Angeles, Lyoto "Dragon" Machida who holds the UFC light heavyweight belt (205 lb) will match up against the former PRIDE fighting sensation Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in what should be an exciting fight. Both guys come from Brazil and both guys have well … [Read more...] about UFC 104 “Machida vs. Rua” A Fight Boxing Fans Should Check out
Archives for October 2009
HBO: Celebrity predictions for Pacquiao/Cotto
Watch HBO short segment The Buzz ask various celebrities their opinions on the Nov. 14 pay per view Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight and who they think will win. HBO Sports Pay Per View presents: Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto Live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 14. Make sure to watch the debut of 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto this Saturday Oct. 24, log onto HBO.com for … [Read more...] about HBO: Celebrity predictions for Pacquiao/Cotto
Positive aspects of Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and Mosley
By Darmed Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and Mosley are not only worldclass boxers but they are also well disciplined in their training; they are endowed with good character and abide by the rules of sportsmanship in the ring. These four men are also considered the top dogs in the welterweight division. The Pacman Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines, a city … [Read more...] about Positive aspects of Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and Mosley
Team Cotto discuss the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto bout
Promoter Bob Arum, Joe Santiago the head trainer of Miguel Cotto and Phil Landman the conditioning trainer/nutritionist for Cotto sat down to answer some media questions concerning the fight. From Top Rank teleconference BOB ARUM: I think this call will be very enlightening. Miguel Cotto’s trainer, Joe Santiago is here and Miguel’s strength and conditioning Phil Landman … [Read more...] about Team Cotto discuss the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto bout
Watch Manny Pacquiao on “Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!” Nov. 3
As part of the media build up for the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto mega fight, the Pacman will appear on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show on Nov. 3. The episode will air the following day on ABC. Pacquiao trains out of Hollywood, California but this is the first time he will appear on a big network talk show. Also scheduled to appear on the Nov. 3 show is former Playboy … [Read more...] about Watch Manny Pacquiao on “Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!” Nov. 3
Fernando Vargas predicts a Pacquiao win on November 14th
The former 1996 US Olympian and 154 pound world champion, Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas, known for his ferocious spirit in the ring and never say die attitude is now putting on a new hat that of fight promoter. In a recent interview with Visaliatimesdelta, Vargas had this to say about the up coming HBO pay per view bout between Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Manny Pacquiao of … [Read more...] about Fernando Vargas predicts a Pacquiao win on November 14th
Pavlik vs. Williams fight postponed again
The much anticipated Dec. 5 title bout between middleweight Kelly Pavlik an Paul Williams has been postponed. Pavlik had to pull out because of a re-aggravated hand injury which was caused by a staph infection. 8 months ago, Pavlik the Youngstown, Ohio native had acquired a staph infection in his left hand which although now gone has left him unable to make a closed fist. … [Read more...] about Pavlik vs. Williams fight postponed again
Hatton “Pacman the hardest puncher I faced, but Mayweather beats him”
By Zato Ricky Hatton was in Johannesburg, South Africa last month and did a quick interview with David Isaacson of Timeslive. When asked by Isaacson Who's the hardest puncher you've ever fought? Hatton said "I would probably say Manny Pacquiao, but having said that I don't think I was in the best condition" Hatton also praises Manny Pacquiao as a gentleman, nice guy and … [Read more...] about Hatton “Pacman the hardest puncher I faced, but Mayweather beats him”
HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” premieres Oct. 24
Posted by Zato HBO's® award-winning reality series 24/7 returns with an all new four-part series. This will be the seventh installment which will be narrated by Liev Shrieber, who has narrated the franchise since it's creation. 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto premieres This Saturday, October 24th at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT Episodes two and three will air on Saturdays – Oct. 31 … [Read more...] about HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” premieres Oct. 24
Big Shaq walking Manny Pacquiao to the ring?
by Zato Shaquille O'Neal aka Manny Shaquiao and the consensus pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao walking to the ring together? No not for a WWE tag team match up but for Manny Pacquiao's upcoming November 14 fight against Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto. NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O' Neal was interested in leading Pacquiao to the ring for his next fight, … [Read more...] about Big Shaq walking Manny Pacquiao to the ring?
The Heavyweight Division Needs A Tournament
By Reynaldo G Showtime's super 6 tourney this past Saturday was a bright light for boxing. While watching the first two preliminary bouts of the super-middleweight tourney, I had wondered what if they had a tourney to clear up the heavyweight division mess? There is no secret that the heavyweight division in boxing has been a giant catastrophe for the past decade, well … [Read more...] about The Heavyweight Division Needs A Tournament
The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night
by Lou"Cinder" Block After watching a few of Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao's previous fights and studying their moves and styles, I spent time sizing them up and I just can't see the little Filipino beating on the bigger stockier Puerto Rican welterweight champion. Imagine a big brother beating up on his little brother cause he stole something, well that is how the … [Read more...] about The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night
Pacquiao, Cotto hype machine at full speed
By Glenn Wilson The big fight hype machine is up and running and we are still a month away from Pacquiao-Cotto. This is the part of the fight game where the promoters and backers of the fighters work overtime to spew superlatives about their fighters. Apparently, Manny Pacquiao is getting so fast that last night he cut the light out in his bedroom and was asleep before … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Cotto hype machine at full speed
Pacquiao-Cotto winner will be determined by footwork
(AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey) By Glenn Wilson Dancing With The Stars is sweeping the nation once again. Would you believe it is at least sweeping my house? No? Well, I do watch it with my lovely wife Michelle. And yes, I'm even in a DWTS pool at work. I admire dancers, it is definitely something I can not do that I wish I could. Right after Chel and I got together we … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Cotto winner will be determined by footwork
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield to reunite on Oprah this Friday
posted by Zato Several years after the infamous Tyson vs. Holyfield ear biting incident, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will meet up again, face to face live on the Oprah Winfrey television show. Recently, Tyson was a guest on Oprah and talked candidly about a variety of topics which included the ear biting incident during the Tyson/Holyfield rematch. Tyson had said at … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield to reunite on Oprah this Friday