We all want answers. We demand them, actually. From revered coaches, from players making history, from execs we’re convinced are up to no good. Every time one of them answers a question from us – the reporters, the fans – it reveals a small, unvarnished truth about them and about the games we love. … [Read more...] about ESPN The Magazine’s “Interview” Issue Hits Newsstands Friday; Highlights This Year’s Top Newsmakers in Sports
Announcements
Meléndez ready for Winchester at “Showdown: Miguel Cotto vs. Austin Trout” in NY
Miguel Cotto Promotions" latest acquisition, power puncher, Jorge "Destroyer" Meléndez ( 24-2-1, 23 KO's ) of Vega Baja,Puerto Rico will be facing off against James Winchester (15-6, 5 KO's ) of North Carolina this Saturday, December 1st at the Madison Square Garden in New York, where the headliner, Miguel Cotto will face WBA light middleweight world champion, Austin Trout. … [Read more...] about Meléndez ready for Winchester at “Showdown: Miguel Cotto vs. Austin Trout” in NY
Boxers are fighting to save orangutans!
Promoter Michael Helliet has announced that the Mayfair Sporting Club’s next black tie dinner show will raise funds for London Boxing Academy and the Orangutan Protection Foundation. … [Read more...] about Boxers are fighting to save orangutans!
Watch HBO 24/7: Pacquiao/Marquez 4 Episode 2
The first episode of 24/7: Pacquiao/Marquez 4 went over the two boxing rivals history in the ring, the trainers Freddie Roach and Nacho Beristain, along with fighters Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez discussed all three bouts and how they felt about the outcomes and strategies. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7: Pacquiao/Marquez 4 Episode 2
Watch HBO Boxing: Berto vs. Guerrero, Quintana vs. Thurman Live
HBO's Boxing After Dark heads over to the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California for an exciting double header featuring Andre Berto vs. Robert Guerrero and Carlos Quintana vs. Keith Thurman. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Berto vs. Guerrero, Quintana vs. Thurman Live
Watch Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko Live on Showtime
Ricky "Hitman" Hatton returns tonight on Showtime, after a three year layoff from boxing, Hatton wants to give boxing another chance. The last time Hatton fought in the ring was 2009 when he was devastatingly knocked out by Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao in two rounds. After losing to Pacquiao he went into a downward spiral of drugs, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Hatton felt the … [Read more...] about Watch Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko Live on Showtime
ESPN Pays Tribute to Hector Camacho on ESPN Classic
ESPN will pay special tribute to former boxing titlist Hector Camacho today on ESPN Classic with eleven hours of programming beginning at 1 p.m. ET. Camacho passed away on Saturday at the age of 50. Camacho won Super Lightweight, Lightweight and Junior Welterweight world titles in the 1980’s and fought high-profile bouts against Felix Trinidad, Julio Cesar Chavez and Sugar Ray … [Read more...] about ESPN Pays Tribute to Hector Camacho on ESPN Classic
Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko Primetime PPV live online stream
Primetime presents the return of the "Hitman" Ricky Hatton as he takes on former welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko in a 12-round non title bout at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 7 PM. … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko Primetime PPV live online stream
HATTON BACKED FOR VICTORY ON RING RETURN
RICKY HATTON is set to make a winning return to the ring against Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday night, according to the betting on Betfair. Despite being out of action for three-and-a-half years, the 34-year-old is the 3-1 on favourite for victory at the MEN Arena in Manchester. … [Read more...] about HATTON BACKED FOR VICTORY ON RING RETURN
Watch Manny Pacquiao on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” November 21
Eight division boxing champion and Filipino congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will make his seventh appearance on the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show Wednesday night on ABC at midnight ET/PT to continue the pre-fight tradition between host Jimmy Kimmel and Pacquiao that started back in 2009. … [Read more...] about Watch Manny Pacquiao on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” November 21
Victorious Weekend For Young Guns Mastrodouka, Martin and Arif
Johnny Eames’ TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, deep in the heart of the East End of London, is renowned for producing champions, Kevin Lear, Graham Earl, Tony Oakey, Matthew Marsh, Martin Power, Ashley Theophane, Ross Minter etc. being some of it’s early successes. … [Read more...] about Victorious Weekend For Young Guns Mastrodouka, Martin and Arif
Video: Boxing Legend Hector “Macho” Camacho Shot in Puerto Rico
Former multiple division boxing champion Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot in a drive by shooting on Tuesday night in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, according to Puerto Rican news outlet Primera Hora. … [Read more...] about Video: Boxing Legend Hector “Macho” Camacho Shot in Puerto Rico
Matty Tew is targeting a title – and a big bag of sweets
Tew’s all-action style has taken him to 11 straight wins and secured a crack at championship honours on Hellraiser Promotions’ next value-for-money show at The Coronet in Elephant and Castle this Friday, (November 23). … [Read more...] about Matty Tew is targeting a title – and a big bag of sweets
Johnny Eames Receives Accolade At The BBBofC Annual Awards
On Friday night, at the British Boxing Board of Control Annual Awards, one of the sports most colorful characters, TRAD TKO Boxing Gym supremo Johnny Eames, received an award for Sportsmanship. … [Read more...] about Johnny Eames Receives Accolade At The BBBofC Annual Awards
Watch UFC 154 St-Pierre vs. Condit PPV live stream on YouTube
UFC superstar Georges St-Pierre returns to the Octagon to defend his UFC welterweight title after a long layoff due to injury, St-Pierre hasn't fought since he beat Jake Shields in April 2011, and the challenger who will face him on November 17 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is "The Natural Born Killer," Carlos Condit, who was given interim welterweight … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 154 St-Pierre vs. Condit PPV live stream on YouTube