Former heavyweight boxing Champ, Mike Tyson was arrested for roughing up some Paparazzi photographer at LAX on Nov. 11. Around 5:20 pm, Tyson got into an altercation with a paparazzo at Terminal 7 at the United Airlines counter. Reports are that one of the men involved in the brawl was hurt and bloodied as blood covered the counter where the incident took place. … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Arrested After Fighting With Paparazzi At LAX
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David Beats Goliath! Haye Wins WBA Heavyweight Title
(Photo by Thomas Langer/Bongarts/Getty Images) Update: Before the fight David Haye talked about wanting to KO the Russian giant Valuev, but he had to settle for a majority decision victory over the 7'2 giant. Haye looked like a Heavyweight version of Willie Pep against Nikolai Valuev. Valuev had trouble with the elusive movements of Haye throughout the fight. Haye's … [Read more...] about David Beats Goliath! Haye Wins WBA Heavyweight Title
Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO-COTTO Episode 3 Plus Chad Dawson Vs. Glen Johnson Rematch
HBO Emmy winning reality series 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto returns with an all new episode Saturday, November 7 at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET . The 3rd episode will be followed by a live HBO World Championship Boxing rematch between Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson. The HBO 24/7 boxing series follows the preparations of both fighters as they train for their November 14 pay-per-view showdown. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO-COTTO Episode 3 Plus Chad Dawson Vs. Glen Johnson Rematch
Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi rematch set for Dec. 12 on HBO B.A.D
On August 22, 2009, Juan "The Baby Bull" Diaz won a unanimous decision over Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Diaz hometown. The win was very controversial and had many boxing fans claiming it was a hometown decision robbery in favor of Diaz. After many rounds of negotiations between Golden Boy Promotions(Diaz promoter) and Lou Dibella … [Read more...] about Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi rematch set for Dec. 12 on HBO B.A.D
Interact with Manny Pacquiao LIVE on Ustream at 5pm PT Saturday, Nov. 7th!
Fans will have an opportunity to get to know professional fighter Manny Pacquiao during a live event and webcast in Los Angeles on Saturday at 5pm PT. "Under the Hood," a new series of events sponsored by Nike Sportswear, aims to bring fans and star athletes together through live Q&A in-person and through the web. The event will broadcast live on Ustream at … [Read more...] about Interact with Manny Pacquiao LIVE on Ustream at 5pm PT Saturday, Nov. 7th!
Hall of Fame Ref Lou Filippo passes away at 83
Lou with Eva Futch (Photo: George Garcia) Lou Filippo, a referee and boxing judge for over 30 years, passed away on Monday Nov. 2nd, in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. Before Lou started refereeing and judging fights he served in World War II. Filippo also boxed professionally in California as a lightweight from 1947 -1957, his record was (23-9-3-8 KOs) … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Ref Lou Filippo passes away at 83
Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
A week before the big Vegas boxing match on Nov. 14th(HBO Pay Per View) between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, the two men who helped get the fighters ready will go at it on ESPN Wednesday night fights tonight Nov. 4th on ESPN 2 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Rashad Holloway a welterweight who trains at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, has helped the pound for … [Read more...] about Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
R.A the Rugged Man: Lyrical Legend and Boxing Aficionado
R.A. the Rugged Man was recently introduced to the boxing world because of his recent no holds barred interview with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Sirius radio last week. But music fans have known about the rapping legend for years because of his amazing lyrical talent. Below is the teaser video for his recently released album on sale now! R.A. the Rugged Man "Legendary Classics … [Read more...] about R.A the Rugged Man: Lyrical Legend and Boxing Aficionado
Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO Episode 2
Watch episode 2 of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto on Halloween Night Oct. 31, 8:00 pm PT/11:00 pm ET. HBO will continue to follow both fighters as they prepare for their upcoming bout on November 14th. Manny Pacquiao leaves the Philippines and begins training at Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Miguel Cotto will be wrapping up his training at the Fight Factory in … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO Episode 2
CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI – THE LOST INTERVIEWS COMING TO DVD – OCTOBER 20th
MUHAMMAD ALI’S LAST INTERVIEWS RELEASED IN REVEALING NEW DOCUMENTARY CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI - THE LOST INTERVIEWS (Image Entertainment - October 20th) One day Craig Glazer was serving hard time in a federal penitentiary. Two days later he was producing Champions Forever, one of the most acclaimed and best-selling sports documentaries ever made. But, for … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI – THE LOST INTERVIEWS COMING TO DVD – OCTOBER 20th
Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Press Release (Springfield, MA) – Jose Canseco is ready to silence one of his critics—the hard way. Meanwhile, Rodney King isn’t turning the other cheek this time. Former baseball star Canseco, a slugger at the plate, is now a slugger with his fists, and he has another Celebrity Boxing Federation (CBF) match scheduled to prove his mettle. The iconic King, a symbol of … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Manny Pacquiao presents the PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships winner gets $10,000 in prize money. The event will take place at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA on Oct 31-Nov 1, 2009 This event will be sponsored by Tiger Cues and covered by ESPN and The Action Report (TAR). The charity benefit event will include special guest players: Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco … [Read more...] about Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Tecate mail-in rebate for HBO PPV “Pacquiao vs. Cotto”
Those in selected states can receive a $25 mail-in discount coupon for the HBO November 14 pay-per-view bout between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto with the purchase of an 18-pack of Tecate beer or Tecate Light beer. The only states eligible for this discount are Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The PPV price of Pacquiao … [Read more...] about Tecate mail-in rebate for HBO PPV “Pacquiao vs. Cotto”
Watch HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” Live! and Replays
HBO Boxing presents 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto. The HBO 24/7 crew follows the two combatants and gives you an inside look into their personal lives and training camps leading up to the mega bout. The premiere episode of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto airs Tonight, Saturday, October 24th at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT. Replays of episode 1 will follow, check your cable guide and contact your … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” Live! and Replays
Top Rank Official Firepower “Pacquiao vs. Cotto” Twitter Giveaway
For you twitter fanatics and boxing fans, Top Rank Promotions is showing their appreciation of the fans by having a give away via Twitter for the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto mega event, information is below act fast. Top rank promotions press release: Now that you’ve either snapped up tickets to the sold-out fight of the year between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel … [Read more...] about Top Rank Official Firepower “Pacquiao vs. Cotto” Twitter Giveaway