Los Angeles, CA (June 24, 2010) – When capturing the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship in just his 10th professional bout back in January, Beibut Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs) entered the boxing record books for winning a major world title in the light heavyweight division with the fewest number of fights in his professional career, beating Jeff Harding’s record established … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV FACES UNDEFEATED UZELKOV IN FIRST TITLE DEFENSE
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Watch Fight Night Club Boxing on Ustream Gomez vs. Gaya and Vargas vs. Zavala
Golden Boy promotions in association with Ustream.tv presents another free live stream of Oscar De La Hoya's Fight Night Club from Club Nokia at L.A. Live in Downtown, Los Angeles. Oscar De La Hoya's June 24 th Fight Night Club will feature Frankie Gomez vs. Geoffrey Gaya , Jessie Vargas (trained by Roger Mayweather and promoted by Floyd Mayweather Jr.) vs. 11 year boxing … [Read more...] about Watch Fight Night Club Boxing on Ustream Gomez vs. Gaya and Vargas vs. Zavala
DAVID TUA TRAINING IN U.S. FOR UPCOMING JULY 17TH ATLANTIC CITY PPV SHOW
World-rated heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's), is currently in the U.S. training for his upcoming fight against Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday July 17th. The WBO #2 rated Tua has set himself up in camp in nearby Jersey City, NJ with long-time trainer Roger Bloodworth. This will be Tua's … [Read more...] about DAVID TUA TRAINING IN U.S. FOR UPCOMING JULY 17TH ATLANTIC CITY PPV SHOW
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. nominated for 2010 Espy “Fighter of the Year” award
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are going head to head and toe to toe at Espn's 18th annual Espy Awards. Pacquiao and Mayweather are both up for 2010 "Fighter of the Year" award but they are up against MMA fighters and UFC champions George St-Pierre (who recently beat Pacquiao for worlds most dangerous man Guys Choice award on Spike TV) and lightweight champion … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. nominated for 2010 Espy “Fighter of the Year” award
Andre Ward defeats Allan Green retaining his WBA title
Andre Ward's first defense of his WBA super middleweight title was a success on Saturday night June 19 when he won a 12-round unanimous decision over challenger Allan Green on Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic, Group Stage 2. The Oakland, California fighter won the fight mainly from out muscling and smothering Green on the ropes and tying up in the middle of the ring … [Read more...] about Andre Ward defeats Allan Green retaining his WBA title
‘‘Hammerin’” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina on ESPN FNF July 9
PROVIDENCE (June 15, 2010) – Red-hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association, makes his first title defense against challenger John John “The Hammer” Molina (20-1, 16 KOs) in the 12-round main event July 9 on “Let Freedom Ring,” presented live on ESPN Friday Night Fights by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and … [Read more...] about ‘‘Hammerin’” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina on ESPN FNF July 9
Long Island’s Undefeated “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight June 26th on CES Promotions “Pride and Power”
By Phil Kane Long Island’s popular light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. a 2008 New York Gold Gloves Champion will be taking a big step up on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Promotions “Pride & Power,” Tony Grano / Nicolai Firtha main event June 26th at the Mohegun Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. Smith, 4-0, 4Ko’s is a heavy … [Read more...] about Long Island’s Undefeated “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight June 26th on CES Promotions “Pride and Power”
Watch UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Live! Online June 12
The UFC is back in full force and continuing their expansion into Canada with UFC 115: Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin on Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Chuck "Iceman" Liddell was originally scheduled to fight his long time nemesis, Tito Ortiz, in a rubber match but Ortiz had to pull out of the fight and the Ultimate Fighter reality show due … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Live! Online June 12
Oscar De La Hoya says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather almost a done deal
In a satellite video interview done for Spanish Television station, Univision, Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions was in front of the Staples Center in Los Angeles talking about his young Mexican fighter, Saul Canelo Alvarez, and various other Mexican boxers then towards the end of the interview the hosts asked about the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. super … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather almost a done deal
Live Stream of UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Online
The UFC will host their first show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Saturday June 11, the MMA event is UFC 115 Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin. The UFC 115 Weigh-ins start at 4 PM PT/ 7 PM ET at General Motors Place and is open to public. The weigh-ins will air on various internet websites including http://www.ufc.com/live/ and http://sports.yahoo.com/ufc. Watch … [Read more...] about Live Stream of UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Online
Official U.S.A. Team in Grappling To Be Crowned June 12 in New Jersey
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY – Grapplers Quest, The World’s Largest Grappling Tournament, is hosting the 2010 U.S. National Championships of Submission Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this Saturday (June 12) at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, New Jersey. Go to http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/2010-us-national-championshipsfor more information. Submission Grappling … [Read more...] about Official U.S.A. Team in Grappling To Be Crowned June 12 in New Jersey
James Toney to face UFC legend Randy Couture at UFC 118 in August
It seems that former boxing champion James "Lights Out" Toney will make his UFC (Mixed Martial Arts) debut on August 28 UFC 118 at the TD Garden in Boston according to well known MMA website Sherdog.com. Toney who will turn 42 years old on August 24, four days from his UFC debut, will take on 46 year old former UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion, Randy "The … [Read more...] about James Toney to face UFC legend Randy Couture at UFC 118 in August
Watch HBO Boxing Cotto vs Foreman Live! June 5th
HBO boxing is back on Saturday, June 5, 2010 with a great double header, headlined by a WBA Jr. Middleweight title fight between Yuri Foreman and Miguel Cotto. The boxing card is significant because it will be the first boxing match at Yankees stadium since the Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton fight and it will feature the first Jewish champion from Israel, Yuri Foreman, in the main … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Cotto vs Foreman Live! June 5th
Live Stream of HBO Boxing Yuri Foreman – Miguel Cotto WEIGH-IN
The official weigh-ins for the HBO Boxing Yuri Foreman vs. Miguel Cotto (WBA Jr. Middleweight title fight) will take place at the Great Hall in Yankee Stadium at 3:00 PM ET. The weigh-in is open for Media and Fans and those planning to attend are urged to show up early to beat traffic and find good parking before the Foreman-Cotto weigh-ins. Michael Buffer will be the … [Read more...] about Live Stream of HBO Boxing Yuri Foreman – Miguel Cotto WEIGH-IN
Fireworks on tap for July 9 ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Lundy vs. Molina on ESPN2 FNF
PROVIDENCE (June 3, 2010) – Fireworks will be delayed but only for a few days, exploding in the four-cornered ring July 9 when ESPN Friday Night Fights comes to Twin River Event Center for the “Let Freedom Ring” pro boxing card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in Lincoln, R.I. The main event features NABO lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank … [Read more...] about Fireworks on tap for July 9 ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Lundy vs. Molina on ESPN2 FNF