According to reports by the Daily Star UK, British-Pakistani boxing champion Amir Khan has dumped long time promoter Frank Warren for Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will head over to fight on American soil against Italian American boxer Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden on May 1. Khan has always dreamed about fighting in the United States … [Read more...] about Amir Khan rumored to sign with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions
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Watch Fox Sports Boxing: Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma Live!
Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions presents "Top Rank Live" Vanes Martirosyan (26-0, 17 KOs) vs. Kassim "The Dream" Ouma (26-1, 16 KOs) Tonight Jan. 16, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada on FOX Sports en Espanol and Fox Sports Net. The Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma card is the first in Top Rank's new TV agreement with Fox Sports Net to host … [Read more...] about Watch Fox Sports Boxing: Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma Live!
Michael Oliviera up for Brazilian Athlete of the Year
MIAMI (Jan. 15, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs), is an official candidate for the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Award. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, is the heir apparent to retired Acelino “Popo” Freitas in Brazilian boxing … [Read more...] about Michael Oliviera up for Brazilian Athlete of the Year
Undefeated Erislandy Lara takes on Grady Brewer Jan. 29
RISING UNDEFEATED STAR ERISLANDY LARA FACES HIS FIRST “CONTENDER” AGAINST GRADY BREWER ON JANUARY 29 LARA VS. BREWER TO AIR IN CO-FEATURED BOUT ON FOX SPORTS NET AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES, January 13 – Former Cuban amateur star Erislandy Lara has made his mark in the professional ranks with the same speed and impact that his blistering … [Read more...] about Undefeated Erislandy Lara takes on Grady Brewer Jan. 29
Lundy predicts 3rd round KO for Jan. 22 fight in Boston
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 13, 2010) – Exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy has predicted an impressive win by 3rd-round knockout against fellow hot prospect, Richard “El Tigre” Abril, in the 10-round “Boston Pop” headliner Jan. 22 at The Roxy in Boston’s famed Theater District. Lundy, one of the brightest prospects in boxing, stunned Mexican veteran … [Read more...] about Lundy predicts 3rd round KO for Jan. 22 fight in Boston
Ricky Hatton comeback in the Summer for one last boxing match
Former world champion light welterweight boxer Ricky "Hitman" Hatton has finally made a decision on his boxing future and would like to step back into the ring sometime in 2010. Ricky Hatton's only two losses came against the two best pound for pound boxers in the world Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Hatton was urged to retire by many in the boxing community after … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton comeback in the Summer for one last boxing match
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS FORMER TWO – TIME HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RUIZ
THE FIRST HISPANIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION LOOKS FOR ANOTHER WORLD TITLE SHOT WITH GOLDEN BOY IN 2010 LOS ANGELES, January 12 – As the first and only Hispanic Heavyweight World Champion paves his way through the boxing history books, John Ruiz, has joined forces with Golden Boy Promotions to help guide his path. The Puerto Rican descendant has accomplished a lot throughout … [Read more...] about GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS SIGNS FORMER TWO – TIME HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION JOHN RUIZ
Michael Lohan to Step Into Boxing Ring, Eyes Jon Gosselin
(Essington, PA) - Michael Lohan wants a piece of Jon Gosselin and isn't afraid to let everyone know it. But there's a hurdle still left to clear. Lohan, father of tabloid queen Lindsay Lohan, will headline Celebrity Boxing 16: Nothing Personal as he takes on up-and-coming actor Bobby Dolan in the ring on Friday, January 15 in Essington. "I want Gosselin, and that's a … [Read more...] about Michael Lohan to Step Into Boxing Ring, Eyes Jon Gosselin
Jermain Taylor Pulls Out Of ” Showtime’s Super 6 Tournament”
Former middleweight boxing champion, Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor, has dropped out of Showtime boxing's "Super Six World Boxing Classic" because he felt it was the smart road for him to take at this time. "It's important that I give my body and mind some much-needed rest, because I have been boxing for nearly 20 years. I plan on keeping myself in shape and making a … [Read more...] about Jermain Taylor Pulls Out Of ” Showtime’s Super 6 Tournament”
‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley Takes on Dogfighters in New PETA PSA
Current World Boxing Association welterweight super champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley is a fierce opponent in the boxing ring, but when it comes to dogs, he's just as sweet as his nickname implies. In a new anti-dogfighting PSA for PETA, Mosley points out that he chooses to fight—and that dogs don't. As a professional athlete, Mosley is a positive role model who is well known to … [Read more...] about ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley Takes on Dogfighters in New PETA PSA
Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris Gunning For Top Heavyweights
(Photo credit: Robert Allen/Boxing 360) NEW YORK (Jan. 11, 2010) – New Jersey heavyweight Maurice“Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” fighting January 29 for the first time in more than two years, against veteran Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun in Albuquerque. The 33-year-old Harris (20-14-2, 10 KOs) is genuine, no hype, and the often … [Read more...] about Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris Gunning For Top Heavyweights
Arum Makes It Official Pacquiao Vs. Clottey At Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium
Bob Arum promotes both Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and African boxer Joshua Clottey and is finalizing a deal so both fighters can face off in the boxing ring for March 13, 2010. The signing came on the heels of the failed negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao teams to come to an agreement over a blood testing cut off date. Mayweather and his team wanted a … [Read more...] about Arum Makes It Official Pacquiao Vs. Clottey At Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium
Campillo-Shumenov II Jan. 29 in Las Vegas
GABRIEL CAMPILLO VS. BEIBUT SHUMENOV CLASH IN REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON JANUARY 29 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS AND TELEVISED LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 AT 12 PM PT! LOS ANGELES, January 8 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of … [Read more...] about Campillo-Shumenov II Jan. 29 in Las Vegas
Watch The ESPN 2 “Friday Night Fights” Jan. 8 Season Premiere
"Friday Night Fights" kicks off it's 12th season on ESPN2 with a 12 round IBF middleweight title eliminator: Russian boxer Roman Karmazin(39-3-1, 25 KO's) vs. Dionsio Miranda(20-4-2, 18 KO's) of Columbia and an 8 round heavyweight showcase: Andrey Fedosov vs. Lionel Butler. The winner of Karmazin vs. Miranda will be the next opponent for the winner of the Sebastian Sylvester … [Read more...] about Watch The ESPN 2 “Friday Night Fights” Jan. 8 Season Premiere
Top Rank Boxing announces Pacquiao will fight dangerous Joshua Clottey
By Nowboxing.com staff Since the announcement for Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight being canceled due to a failed mediation agreement on drug testing by Floyd Mayweather Jr.. Manny Pacquiao is not looking for a tune up fight he will be stepping in the ring with one of the top guys at welterweight Joshua Clottey. The official Facebook of Top Rank … [Read more...] about Top Rank Boxing announces Pacquiao will fight dangerous Joshua Clottey