LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Antonio Margarito had his boxing license revoked Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission, meaning at least a one-year ban for the Mexican fighter to knockout a planned major fight in June. Also having his license revoked at the hearing was Javier Capetillo, Maragrito's trainer, who testified he accidentally implanted hard pads into the front … [Read more...] about Margarito has license revoked, KOing big bout
Announcements
Former UFC Champ Arlovski To Make Pro Boxing Debut On April 11 HBO Undercard.
According to Dan Raphael of Espn, Andrei The Pitbull Arlovski manager Billy Keane said Arlovski will make his boxing debut on the undercard of the HBO boxing Winky Wright vs Paul Williams card at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. I am not sure if Arlovski's fight will be televised or not. From Dan Raphael's Notebook/Quick Hits section: The Paul Williams-Winky Wright middleweight … [Read more...] about Former UFC Champ Arlovski To Make Pro Boxing Debut On April 11 HBO Undercard.
Joe Calzaghe Officially Retires
The 36 year old undefeated Welshman calls it quits. After a long career as a super middleweight champion with the many WBO title defenses in the 168 pound class, Joe Calzaghe stepped up in weight to challenge Legends Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr and defeated both fighters. In an Interview by BBC sport editor Mihir Bose Calzaghe discusses why he decided to … [Read more...] about Joe Calzaghe Officially Retires
Boxing Schedule For February-May 2009
Feb 6 At Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Md. (ESPN2), Yusaf Mack, New York, vs. Chris Henry, Houston, 10, for Macks' NABA light heavyweight title and Henry's NABF light heavyweight title. At The Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, Calif. (SHO), Andre Ward, Oakland, Calif., vs. Henry Buchanan, Chesterfield, S.C., 12, for Ward's NABO super middleweight … [Read more...] about Boxing Schedule For February-May 2009
Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
STOCKHOLM (AFP) — Swedish Ingemar Johansson, who in 1959 became heavyweight champion of the world by knocking out Floyd Patterson, has died at the age of 76, a childhood friend said on Saturday. "A good friend has passed away and I think the whole world is mourning him today," said Stig Caldeborn, who was a member of Johansson's RBK boxing club when they were teenagers and … [Read more...] about Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
Would You Watch Tyson vs Holyfield 3?
That is what The National a UAE News Website wants to know. The National is asking people to leave a comment if they would attend the fight if it were to happen in Abu Dhabi. They want to see if demand is high enough for this fight. Promoters are in talks with the Government to bring the boxing legends Mike Tyson, 42, and Evander Holyfield, 46, to the UAE for their third … [Read more...] about Would You Watch Tyson vs Holyfield 3?
Margarito vs. Mosley Full Fight Video Replay
Make sure you tune into HBO to watch Antonio Magarito fight Shane Mosley Saturday Jan. 24, 2009 at 7 pm PT. Join the forum HERE Sign up is free. (Replay available only to forum members) … [Read more...] about Margarito vs. Mosley Full Fight Video Replay
Pacquiao-Hatton back on for May 2 in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao will end up in the ring together after all. The popular British fighter and the pound-for-pound king from the Philippines will fight May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden in easily the year's biggest bout — one that appeared scuttled earlier in the week when Pacquiao refused to accept terms already agree to by his … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Hatton back on for May 2 in Vegas
Celebrity Boxing Danny Bonaduce vs Jose Canseco
Live at the Ice Works Skating Complex in Aston, Pennsylvania, and available on pay-per-view for just $12.99 two controversial celebrity figures of different sizes will square off in a David vs. Goliath match up. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Boxing Danny Bonaduce vs Jose Canseco
Weigh In Results Margarito 145.8 vs Mosley 147.2
Shane Mosley weighed in at 147 even then weighed in again at 147.2 lbs Shane must comeback in 2 hours to shed the extra weight and make the contracted weight of 147 pounds. update: after 5 minutes Shane Mosley comes back to weigh in and makes 147 lbs even on the scale. Antonio Margarito weighed in at surprisingly light 145.8 lbs Visit the NowBoxing Forum sign up is … [Read more...] about Weigh In Results Margarito 145.8 vs Mosley 147.2
Watch Margarito vs Mosley Weigh-In Live
January 23 2009 at 3 pm PT/ 6 pm ET Links yahoo boxing weigh in link Here Hbo boxing weigh in link Here HBO world championship boxing presents Antonio Margarito vs Sugar Shane Mosley at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California live on HBO 7 pm PT Visit HBO Boxing for more info Join the NowBoxing Forum to discuss this fight sign up is FREE … [Read more...] about Watch Margarito vs Mosley Weigh-In Live
Pacquiao-Hatton super fight is off over money split issues
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — A planned May 2 showdown between Britain's Ricky Hatton and Phillipines star Manny Pacquiao has been called off after the two fighters' camps could not agree on how to split the purse. Richard Schaefer, chief executive for Hatton backers Golden Boy Promotions, told ESPN and the Los Angeles Times that the bout was called off by Hatton after Pacquiao would … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Hatton super fight is off over money split issues
Former Champion Jose Torres Passes at 72
The Hall of Fame Puerto Rican boxer nicknamed "Chegui" was an Olympic silver medalist in the 1956 Olympic Games and light heavyweight boxing champ. Jose Torres passed at his home in Ponce, Puerto Rico of an apparent heart attack. (Source) Visit the NowBoxing Forum Sign Up is FREE … [Read more...] about Former Champion Jose Torres Passes at 72
Mike Tyson Documentary Will Hit Theaters April 24, 2009
The Documentary Film "Tyson" by James Toback will be released on April 24, 2009 in Theaters, also on board as an Executive Producer is NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Mike Tyson is retired from boxing and still remains an enigmatic figure in the sport. He was so famous in his prime that it seemed everyone recognized him all over the globe, he was that big. His life was … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Documentary Will Hit Theaters April 24, 2009
Andre Berto vs Luis Collazo Weigh In Pics
Weigh in pics for HBO's January 17, 2009 Boxing After Dark fight between WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto and Challenger Luis Collazo The fights official weights: Andre Berto 145.8 vs Luis Collazo 145.6 More info visit HBO Boxing Visit the NowBoxing Message Board Sign up is FREE … [Read more...] about Andre Berto vs Luis Collazo Weigh In Pics