By Nowboxing Staff Former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will fight South African Francois Botha for the WBF heavyweight title at Nambole Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on Jan. 16, 2010. The promoters of the event said that both Evander and Botha have signed the contracts and predict a live audience of 80,000 fans. "I am very much looking forward … [Read more...] about 47 year old Evander Holyfield returns to the ring against Botha
Announcements
Mike Tyson not charged for beating up paparazzi
By Nowboxing Staff Los Angeles - Prosecutors will not be seeking charges against former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson or photographer Tony Echeverria after a physical incident at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). On Thursday City attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said the prosecutors found insufficient evidence to pursue charges. Tyson and photographer … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson not charged for beating up paparazzi
Undefeated Middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch
MIAMI (Dec. 29, 2009)– Undefeated Brazilian middleweight “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0,9 KOs), 8-0 (6 KOs) in 2009, established himself as one of the top prospects to watch in 2010. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, went into 2009 with three first-round knockout wins in his first three pro fights. The … [Read more...] about Undefeated Middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch
Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
NORTH MIAMI BEACH (Dec. 28, 2009) – Richie Boy Promotions’ top prospects, IBF No. 15 rated junior lightweight Ira Terry and 2008 Ringside World Championships winner Chris Rudd, both closed out 2009 in style with knockout victories. Richie Boy Promotions also promotes undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs). The 22-year-old Terry (24-2, 14 … [Read more...] about Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
“New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Press Release “New Year, New Stars” in Yonkers O’Shea Brothers Boxing Jan. 15 YONKERS, N.Y. (Dec. 28, 2009) – O’Shea Bros. Boxing Promotions kicks-off its 2010 schedule January 15, featuring many of New York’s top young fighters in action on the “New Year, New Stars” pro boxing card, at the Yonkers PAL Gym. “Our goal is to bring old-school boxing back to the … [Read more...] about “New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Team Mayweather Refuse Bob Arum’s Final Offer, Bout Officially Dead?
By Nowboxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank promotions released a final offer to Team Mayweather earlier today for a drug testing compromise for the HBO March 13, 2010 Mayweather Jr. Vs. Pacquiao bout. The key factor in this negotiation is the blood testing, Manny Pacquiao believes taking blood to close to the fight will make him weaker, while … [Read more...] about Team Mayweather Refuse Bob Arum’s Final Offer, Bout Officially Dead?
Pacquiao still willing to fight Mayweather, never said the fight was off
Contrary to many Internet reports, the Floyd Mayweather Jr Vs. Manny Pacquiao fight is not dead yet, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao officially released a statement today on his official website saying he is still willing to face Mayweather Jr. in a super fight and he never officially said the fight was off. Manny offers up his suggestion on how he would like the drug testing to … [Read more...] about Pacquiao still willing to fight Mayweather, never said the fight was off
Pacquiao “Mayweather don’t be a Coward face me in the ring”
By NowBoxing Staff In a statement released by Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promotions, Filipino dynamo Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has threatened to file libel, slander and defamation lawsuits against Floyd Mayweather Jr , Floyd Sr. and Golden Boy Promotions for false steroid allegations. Pacquiao believes the Mayweather camp has insulted and defamed his good character and … [Read more...] about Pacquiao “Mayweather don’t be a Coward face me in the ring”
Bob Arum says Paulie Malignaggi is possible opponent for Pacquiao
By NowBoxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, is furious with Floyd Mayweather's unwillingness to compromise on Steroid and HGH Olympic style blood testing that he called the Marc 13th super fight "DEAD". Arum's refusal to work with the USADA and accepting Team Mayweather's drug testing policy has forced him to look for other options for Pacquiao. Arum … [Read more...] about Bob Arum says Paulie Malignaggi is possible opponent for Pacquiao
Update: Pacquiao-Mayweather Super Fight is “OFF” says Arum
By NowBoxing Staff After the Olympic drug testing disagreement between Team Pacquiao and Team Mayweather, Bob Arum of Top Rank Promotions who promotes the popular Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has called the fight off for now according to an article by USA Today. "The plug is pulled. The fight is off as far as we're concerned," said an agitated Bob Arum after reading the … [Read more...] about Update: Pacquiao-Mayweather Super Fight is “OFF” says Arum
Timothy Bradley rejects Roach’s offer to be Pacquiao sparring partner
By NowBoxing Staff Famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach wanted to have 140 pound undefeated champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley as one of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's key sparring partners for his upcoming fight with Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. but Bradley rejected the offer because he considers Manny Pacquiao a possible future opponent for him. Bradley told Maxboxing's … [Read more...] about Timothy Bradley rejects Roach’s offer to be Pacquiao sparring partner
Pacquiao says “No” to Steroid blood test, Mayweather fight could be canceled
By NowBoxing Staff Filipino boxing sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has refused to comply to Olympic style drug testing for the proposed superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao said he has difficulty taking blood and does not want to take random testing within 30 days before the fight. Freddie Roach, Pacman's trainer, had also shown concern and had made a previous … [Read more...] about Pacquiao says “No” to Steroid blood test, Mayweather fight could be canceled
Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga to make MMA debut
By NowBoxing Staff Former welterweight boxing champion Ricardo "Matador" Mayorga has signed with Florida based Mixed Martial Arts SHINE promotions and will have his MMA debut sometime next year, rumored date is March of 2010. Mayorga filed a lawsuit in September of 2009 against his former promoter Don King for failing to arrange fights, and violating the Muhammad Ali … [Read more...] about Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga to make MMA debut
Freddie Roach’s wish list of Pacquiao sparring partners
By Nowboxing Staff Freddie Roach has expressed that sparring is a big factor for a Manny Pacquiao victory against undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. Roach has a holiday wish list of sparring partners to help prepare his Filipino charge for his toughest fight yet in a March 13, 2010 showdown versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. The list includes current WBO light welterweight title … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach’s wish list of Pacquiao sparring partners
Pavlik defeats Espino in 5, Valero finishes Velazquez in 6
By NowBoxing Staff Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik retained his WBC and WBO middleweight titles tonight against Miguel Espino. Steve Smoger called a halt to the bout at 1:44 of the 5th round. Espino diverted from his initial gameplan and admitted his warrior mentality gave in and caused him to suffered early knockdowns in the fight, playing into Pavlik's hands. The fight took … [Read more...] about Pavlik defeats Espino in 5, Valero finishes Velazquez in 6