Puerto Rican-American heavyweight boxer, John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz held his open media workout today in Manchester, England right before his scheduled title fight with WBA heavyweight champion David Haye at M.E.N Arena on Saturday April 3rd. Ruiz and Haye have a few things in common. David Haye currently holds the WBA Heavyweight title after beating Nikolay Valuev for it in … [Read more...] about John Ruiz Media Workout Quotes Before Big Fight With David Haye
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The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!”
By Coach “K” Fighting Friday night April 2nd on the undercard of O’Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl” Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. 3-0, 3Ko’s looks to keep it perfect adding another W and Ko to his record. The 20 year old light heavyweight from Shirley, New York is the boxing reincarnation combo of Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien and “Irish” Bob Murphy. He moves and punches … [Read more...] about The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!”
Miguel Cotto Hires Legendary Boxing Trainer Emanuel Steward
According to a report by Fightnews.com, former Puerto Rican welterweight champion, Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs), hired HBO boxing commentator and Hall of Fame boxing trainer, Emanuel Steward as his new head trainer. Steward is best known for guiding the career of Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns and is the head trainer of current heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Miguel Cotto … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto Hires Legendary Boxing Trainer Emanuel Steward
O’Shea Brothers Three Headed Co-Feature Card Hits Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple April 2nd!!!
By Bill Ethan On April 2nd O’Shea Brothers Promotions brings New York another edition of Friday Night Fights this time at The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York. O’Shea Boxing sticking to the tried and tested formula of old time boxing, evenly matching fighters letting the cards fall where they may continues to produce full cards of exciting pro boxing. Got … [Read more...] about O’Shea Brothers Three Headed Co-Feature Card Hits Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple April 2nd!!!
Hot prospect Edwin Rodriguez Coming off search and destroy mission
WORCESTER, Mass. (Mar. 29, 2010) – When undefeated prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez drilled veteran George “The Rooster” Armenta with a lethal left hook to the body, stopping their ESPN Friday Night Fights bout at 47-seconds of the opening round, many boxing fans had memories of another New England boxer famous for his left hook, “Irish” Micky Ward. “It was a … [Read more...] about Hot prospect Edwin Rodriguez Coming off search and destroy mission
Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
Frans Botha(Photo credit Crown Boxing) LAS VEGAS (Mar. 29, 2010) – Reigning World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha was supposed to fight 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield 12 years ago but boxing politics eventually destroyed that match-up. More than a decade later, though, Botha (47-4-3, 28 … [Read more...] about Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
Koki Kameda loses for the first time
Japanese boxing star, Koki Kameda, 23, lost his WBC flyweight title on Saturday night to challenger Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, 32, of Thailand. The fight took place at Ariake Colosseum Tokyo, Japan in front of a packed crowd, the Thai challenger showed his experience in the ring, and took advantage of the younger Kameda's openings. Koki Kameda beat Pongsaklek's rival, Daisuke … [Read more...] about Koki Kameda loses for the first time
Watch HBO Boxing Maidana vs. Cayo and Funeka vs. Guzman 2 Live!
Live on Saturday March 27 from Las Vegas, Nevada at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel, HBO's Boxing After Dark presents a double header; Marcos Rene Maidana vs. Victor Cayo in the main event for an interim junior welterweight belt and Ali Funeka vs. Joan Guzman rematch for the IBF lightweight title. In June 27, 2009, Marcos "Chino" Maidana (27-1-26 KOs) made a name for … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Maidana vs. Cayo and Funeka vs. Guzman 2 Live!
Joan Guzman weighs 9 lbs over the lightweight limit, fight with Funeka in Jeopardy
HBO Boxing After Dark was scheduled to air a two-fight double header, featuring junior welterweight slugger, Marcos "Chino" Maidana and Victor Cayo as the main event, and an IBF lightweight title rematch between Ali Funeka and Joan Guzman as the co-feature. According to Boxingscene.com and Fightnews, the co-feature IBF lightweight title bout between Ali Funeka (30-2-3, 25 … [Read more...] about Joan Guzman weighs 9 lbs over the lightweight limit, fight with Funeka in Jeopardy
Watch UFC 111: Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy Live!
Watch Canadian UFC welterweight champion Georges "Rush" St-Pierre defend his belt against British challenger Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy live on Pay-per-view, March 27, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The Co-Main Event is a UFC Interim Heavyweight title fight between Frank Mir and Shane Carwin. The winner will likely face current UFC … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 111: Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy Live!
Erik Morales and Jose Alfaro Make Weight
Erik "El Terrible" Morales (48-6-34 KOs) and Jose Alfaro (23-5-20 KOs) both made the 147-pound welterweight limit for their Pay-per-view fight on Saturday, March 27 at the La Explanada Del Palacio Municipal in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Erik Morales weighed in at 146.8 pounds and his Nicaraguan opponent Jose Alfaro 146.1 lbs. This will be Morales first fight at … [Read more...] about Erik Morales and Jose Alfaro Make Weight
Shumenov Undisputed WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Campillo’s Challenge Rejected
LAS VEGAS (Mar. 26, 2010) – The World Boxing Association has rejected a request for a rematch made on behalf of former champion, Gabriel Campillo, who lost his WBA light heavyweight title to Beibut Shumenov by a 12-round majority decision this past January 29. Shumenov will next fight official challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov. KZ Event Productions, … [Read more...] about Shumenov Undisputed WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Campillo’s Challenge Rejected
The last man to beat Manny Pacquiao fights on Saturday
On Saturday night, March 27, 2010, Erik "El Terrible" Morales, the last man to defeated the current pound-for-pound boxing king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, makes his comeback against Jose Alfaro. Morales last stepped into the ring in 2007 when he lost a close decision at lightweight to then WBC champion David Diaz. Got an … [Read more...] about The last man to beat Manny Pacquiao fights on Saturday
Possible Pacquiao Opponent Edwin Valero Arrested for Battery
Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero was reportedly arrested for domestic violence after allegedly beating up his wife. The doctor's at the Los Andes University hospital, where Valero's wife was being treated, report that she had a collapsed lung and several other injuries. Valero also showed up to the hospital in a violent rage, and was ready to physically harm hospital … [Read more...] about Possible Pacquiao Opponent Edwin Valero Arrested for Battery
Vitali Klitschko set to face unknown Albert Sosnowski
(Photo Credit Getty Images) WBC world heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko, 38, will defend his title belt against Polish challenger Albert Sosnowski, 31, at the Veltins Arena on May 29, 2010 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in front of an expected audience of 60,000. Vitali's younger brother Wladimir Klitschko, 34, recently defended his WBO, IBO, IBF and Ring Magazine titles … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko set to face unknown Albert Sosnowski