Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to be posted on Nowboxing.com SAM SHERIDAN Author of A Fighter’s Heart “Tirelessly curious and game, deftly sidestepping pretentiousness and macho posturing and all the other usual traps that snare writers who delve into the form and meaning of fighting, Sam Sheridan seeks out fearsome teachers and comes away with a rare prize: … [Read more...] about The Fighter’s Mind: Inside the Mental Game by Sam Sheridan
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Mayol-Nino & Vazquez-Sonsona World title fights featured on “The Double Assault” PPV
Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to be posted on Nowboxing.com HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 23, 2010) – Styles make fights and Saturday night’s WBC light flyweight title bout between Filipino power puncher Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol and stylish Mexican boxer Omar “Giant Killer” Nino shapes-up as a potential classic from Guadalajara, Mexico on “The Double Assault” … [Read more...] about Mayol-Nino & Vazquez-Sonsona World title fights featured on “The Double Assault” PPV
Manny Pacquiao to be on Jimmy Kimmel Live! March 3rd
Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to be posted on Nowboxing.com On Wednesday March 3, 2010, Filipino ring sensation, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will be making his second appearance as a guest on ABC's late night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Kimmel first interviewed Manny Pacquiao before the Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto boxing match in November of 2009. Pacquiao … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao to be on Jimmy Kimmel Live! March 3rd
O’Connor, McCreedy & Clampitt showcased on ‘Shamrock’d’
Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com PROVIDENCE (Feb. 22, 2010) – The St. Patrick’s Day celebration will extend two days as Irish-American boxers, led by hot, unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor, the popular “Irish” Joey McCreedy and 4-time world champion Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt, will be in action March 19 on the “Shamrock’d” pro card, presented … [Read more...] about O’Connor, McCreedy & Clampitt showcased on ‘Shamrock’d’
Sonsona hungry for another world title and redemption on “The Double Assault” PPV
Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 22, 2010) – Filipino sensation “Marvelous” Marvin Sonoma is hungry to capture another world title, as well as overcoming the aftereffect of losing his WBO super flyweight belt on the scales in his last fight, this coming Saturday night in the highly-anticipated showdown against hometown hero … [Read more...] about Sonsona hungry for another world title and redemption on “The Double Assault” PPV
Watch ESPN2 Friday Night Fights “Porter vs. Jordan” Live!
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Rising star, Shawn Porter, Manny Pacquiao's chief sparring partner for the Miguel Cotto fight, will headline the Feb. 19, 2010 ESPN 2 "Friday Night Fights" from the Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Porter trains out of the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, CA, with Freddie Roach, His … [Read more...] about Watch ESPN2 Friday Night Fights “Porter vs. Jordan” Live!
NY State heavyweight champ Darrel Madison returns
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com YONKERS, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2010) – New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison returns March 12 in the main event on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro boxing card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York. Last July, Madison (14-1, 3 KOs) … [Read more...] about NY State heavyweight champ Darrel Madison returns
HOF trainer Angelo Dundee special guest at “Brace For Impact”
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 18, 2010) – Living legend, Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee will be a special guest at the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented March 12 by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, … [Read more...] about HOF trainer Angelo Dundee special guest at “Brace For Impact”
Arreola Vs. Adamek fight is set for April 24
Mexican - American Heavyweight contender Cris "The Nightmare" Arreola (28-1, 25 KOs) has agreed to face former cruiserweight champion from Poland Tomasz Adamek (40-1, 27 KOs) in a heavyweight non title fight to be televised on HBO B.A.D (Boxing After Dark). Arreola's only loss came in September 2009 at the hands of current WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Adamek's … [Read more...] about Arreola Vs. Adamek fight is set for April 24
Emanuel Steward to train Yuri Foreman for Cotto fight
According to Boxing Scene, Jewish WBA 154 lb champion, Yuri Foreman, will train with hall of fame boxing trainer and HBO commentator Emanuel Steward for his upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto in June. Miguel Cotto is coming off a devastating 12th round TKO loss to Manny Pacquiao in November of 2009 and will be making his 154 pound debut against the undefeated WBA champ Yuri … [Read more...] about Emanuel Steward to train Yuri Foreman for Cotto fight
Vazquez Jr. Open Workout Friday in Miami
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com WILFREDO VAZQUEZ, JR. OPEN WORKOUT ALERT WHAT: OPEN WORKOUT – MEDIA & PUBLIC WELCOME WHO: WILFREDO “WV2” VAZQUEZ, JR. WBO Latino Super Bantamweight Champion/WBO Rated No. 2 Bayamon, Puerto Rico 17-0-1, 14 KOs WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2010 – 12 Noon WHERE: Miami Fight Gym 8850 NW 13 … [Read more...] about Vazquez Jr. Open Workout Friday in Miami
Mijares injury changes “The Double Assault” PPV line-up
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 16, 2010) – An injury to Cristian Mijares has forced the former 2-time world champion off a February 27 card in Cancun, which has been cancelled and replaced by a world-class show in Guadalajara, Mexico, on “The Double Assault” pay-per-view extravaganza. “After looking forward to … [Read more...] about Mijares injury changes “The Double Assault” PPV line-up
Evander Holyfield’s wife drops protective order
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In an exclusive report by TMZ, former world heavyweight boxing champion, Evander "Real Deal" Holyfield, will no longer be under protective order from his wife Candi Holyfield. Candi Holyfield filed a protective order against her husband in early February after she claimed he hit her at night after the heat … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield’s wife drops protective order
Grano seeking revenge Mar. 12 @ Foxwoods
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 15, 2010) – Popular heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano values avenging his lone pro loss more than money and fame, which is precisely why he desperately wanted a rematch against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown, headlining the March 12th “Brace For Impact” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater … [Read more...] about Grano seeking revenge Mar. 12 @ Foxwoods
Antonio Margarito no longer on Pacquiao-Clottey undercard
The Tijuana Tornado, Antonio Margarito, was supposed to fight Carson Jones in Dallas, Texas on March 13, under the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Pay-Per-View but Bob Arum, Margarito's Promoter, decided not to add Margarito to the card anymore. Margarito hasn't fought since losing to Sugar Shane Mosley by TKO on Jan. 24, 2009, a fight which was struck with scandal when … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito no longer on Pacquiao-Clottey undercard