NEW YORK (Mar. 18, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin will headline a Jed Weinstein-promoted show April 15 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. Quillin (21-0, 15 KOs), fighting out of New York City, faces an opponent soon to be announced in the 10-round main event. Last month, “Kid Chocolate” returned after an 18-month … [Read more...] about “Kid Chocolate” Quillin headlines Apr. 15 show in Big Apple
Announcements
Holyfield-Botha PPV April 10 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Mar. 18, 2010) – Living legend and 5-time world heavyweight champion, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. “The Legend Returns,” … [Read more...] about Holyfield-Botha PPV April 10 in Las Vegas
Erik Morales wants to fight Manny Pacquiao a 4th time
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 17, 2010) – Three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, the last opponent to defeat Manny Pacquiao, returns from a 2 1/2-year layoff March 27 to headline “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event, live from Monterrey, Mexico. Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) may have his sights set on a fourth fight against Pacquaio in the not too distant … [Read more...] about Erik Morales wants to fight Manny Pacquiao a 4th time
Mike Tyson gets reality show on Animal Planet
US cable network Animal Planet is set to launch Taking on Tyson, a reality show that follows former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and his love for pigeons and his participation in the world of pigeon racing. Taking on Tyson, will be co-produced by Tyson's Tyrannic Productions and UK indie Touch Productions. Mike Tyson will compete against several pigeon … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson gets reality show on Animal Planet
“Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 14, 2010) – “Irish” Joey McCreedy is back being trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Ward’s brother, Dicky Eklund, who worked with fellow Lowell (MA) resident McCreedy back when McCreedy was an amateur boxer and for McCreedy’s first six pro fights. McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion, made the … [Read more...] about “Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
On Saturday, March 13, the brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas will hold the first ever boxing match at the venue, featuring Filipino dynamo, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao versus Joshua "Grand Master" Clottey of Accra, Ghana. Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum and Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, are happy to get a big fight at the new $1.2 billion dollar football … [Read more...] about Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Junior Welterweights, Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi were in England to announce their May 15 HBO boxing match at New York's Madison Square Garden . Malignaggi is best known for accusing Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids, and tarnishing anyone associated with Manny Pacquiao, including other fighters trained by Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza. One of those associated with Team … [Read more...] about Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Filipino boxing sensation, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and Ghanaian boxer, Joshua Clottey, made weight for their big fight on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Clottey weighed in first, making the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, Pacquiao weighed in below the limit at 145 3/4 pounds. The Event has sold over 40,000 tickets, and affordable $35 … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (March 12, 2010) – Fan favorite Tony “TNT” Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro, winning a unanimous 10-round decision last night against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event on the “Brace For Impact” card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES), in a sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort … [Read more...] about Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
HBO recently scooped up one of the hottest young boxers today, 140 pound, undefeated WBO champion, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs). Timothy Bradley is widely regarded as the top guy in the junior welterweight division, since Manny Pacquiao vacated the division and moved up to welterweight. Bradley previously fought for the cable network Showtime, until HBO … [Read more...] about HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Antonio Margarito at the Pacquiao vs. Clottey weigh-in.(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Former Mexican welterweight champion, Antonio Margarito, is in Dallas, Texas to attend the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight and is eying a possible future match up with the Filipino champion down the line. Antonio Margarito hasn't fought in the U.S. since his suspension a … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Watch The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Live!
On Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm ET/PT you can watch the live weigh-in for the Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey fight online at TopRank.com, Yahoo sports, HBO.com. ESPN will also air the weigh-in once it starts. The Pacquiao-Clottey fight will be at the brand new Dallas Cowboys football stadium in Arlington, Texas, owned by Jerry Jones, who is also co-promoter … [Read more...] about Watch The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Live!
Boxer Michael Oliveira 2009 “Brazilian Athlete of the Year”
MIAMI (Mar. 11, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight boxing sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs) has been officially selected as the winner of the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Award. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, is the heir apparent to retired Acelino … [Read more...] about Boxer Michael Oliveira 2009 “Brazilian Athlete of the Year”
Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 10, 2010) – Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry has patiently waited an extra month to get a shot at former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay in their March 27th WBA Light Heavyweight eliminator. They were originally supposed to square-off February 27 but that show was cancelled, moving Garay-Henry … [Read more...] about Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV
“Oak Tree” Brown ready to chop down Grano again
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 8, 2010) – New Jersey heavyweight Mark “Oak Tree” Brown plans on proving to Tony “TNT” Grano that lightning can indeed strike twice when the two battle Friday night in the 10-round main event on the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort … [Read more...] about “Oak Tree” Brown ready to chop down Grano again