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Unbeaten WBC Welterweight Champ Andre Berto vs Luis Collazo On HBO

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The undefeated 25 year old Miami based welterweight champion Andre Berto (23-0) will face off against the crafty 27 year old southpaw from Brooklyn, New York and former WBA welterweight champion Luis Collazo (29-3). The fight will take place on Saturday January 17, 2009 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The fight will be televised Live on HBO boxing … [Read more...] about Unbeaten WBC Welterweight Champ Andre Berto vs Luis Collazo On HBO

British Boxer Amir Khan Set To Fight Mexican Legend Marco Antonio Barrera

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The fight is scheduled to take place in England on March 14, 2009 (Source). This will be the biggest test in Amir Khan's young boxing career after falling victim to a first round knockout at the hands of the undefeated Columbiam underdog  Breidis Prescott, one would think Khan would continue to slowly take on fights to build up his confidence before stepping up to a fighter the … [Read more...] about British Boxer Amir Khan Set To Fight Mexican Legend Marco Antonio Barrera

Pacquiao wants 60% Hatton Tiff could be Off

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According to Philippine Broadcasting Station ABS-CBN the proposed MannyPacquiao vs Ricky Hatton fight reportedly scheduled for May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas,Nevada could be called off and it is all due to....you guessed it MONEY!  Team Pacquiao believe Manny is the bigger draw and deserves the lion's share over Ricky Hatton who commands a rabid British following himself. From the … [Read more...] about Pacquiao wants 60% Hatton Tiff could be Off

ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Returns Tonight With Yuriorkis Gamboa and Odlanier Solis

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Bernard Hopkins will be the special in studio guest. More info from ESPN: January 9 2009, 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 At Primm, Nev. (ESPN2): "Friday Night Fights" season premier, Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Roger Gonzalez, 10 rounds, featherweights; Odlanier Solis vs. Kevin Burnett, 10 rounds, heavyweights; Erislandy Lara vs. Rodrigo Aguiar, 4 rounds, junior welterweights; Jonte Thomas … [Read more...] about ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Returns Tonight With Yuriorkis Gamboa and Odlanier Solis

Steve Albert is replaced by Gus Johnson on Showtime Boxing

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Diane Pucin From The LA Times Reports that long time Showtime Boxing announcer, Steve Albert will no longer be apart of the 2009 season of Showtime Boxing. Albert had been with Showtime Boxing since 1987. The replacement for Steve Albert is play by play sports announcer, Gus Johnson who dabbled in MMA (mixed martial arts) commentating for CBS and the now defunct Elite XC … [Read more...] about Steve Albert is replaced by Gus Johnson on Showtime Boxing

Help Vote Manny Pacquiao onto the ESPN All-SportsNation Team

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Espn.com has a pretty diverse list of nominees even including a Hot Dog and Food Eating Champion (Joey Chestnut) among the list. But only one Boxer made the list of possible nominees. Manny Pacquiao: Pac-Man started off the year by beating Juan Manuel Marquez in a split decision to earn the WBC super featherweight title. He followed that win up with a 9th round TKO of David … [Read more...] about Help Vote Manny Pacquiao onto the ESPN All-SportsNation Team

Pacquiao Hosts Post-Christmas/Post-Birthday Victory Celebration on December 26 2008

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao is hosting a Post-Christmas/Post Birthday Victory Celebration at J Lounge in downtown Los Angeles, on Friday, December 26th starting at 9pm. The proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Blue Diamond Foundation, which was founded to assist people who need access to medical care. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2008 -- Boxer Manny Pacquiao, … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Hosts Post-Christmas/Post-Birthday Victory Celebration on December 26 2008

Do you think it was Fight Of The Year?

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Posted by LucaDiCaro Fight Hype are doing a year end awards voted for by fans of boxing, Cunningham vs Adamek is listed on two catagories - Fight of the Year and Round of the year. To help with our campaign for a rematch it would be great if the fight won one (or both) of these so please vote. To vote go to Fight Hype Boxing Awards Don’t forget to visit … [Read more...] about Do you think it was Fight Of The Year?