Former junior-middleweight world champion Ronald “Winky” Wright has parted ways with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions to sign with Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions in hope of getting a crack at middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik later in the year. Winky Wright, now 38 years old, and on the tail end of his boxing career was unhappy with his lack of activity … [Read more...] about Winky Wright leaves Golden Boy, signs with Top Rank
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Watch Nonito Donaire “Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13” Live!
Saturday, February 13, 2010, Filipino and Latino boxers will go head to head in a stacked Top Rank Promotions boxing card titled "Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13" featuring some of the best lower weight fighters and rising young stars today. Filipino-American boxer Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire takes on late replacement Manuel "Chango" Vargas of Mexico in the super flyweight … [Read more...] about Watch Nonito Donaire “Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13” Live!
Unbeaten featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard targets major bout
MANCHESTER, Conn. (Feb. 12, 2010) – WBC rated No. 10 featherweight contender, unbeaten NABF champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, is getting closer and closer to a major fight. In his last bout (Jan. 29), Remillard destroyed Rafael “The Dominican Man” Lora (11-2, 5 KOs) for the second time in a row, defending for the first time the NABF belt he won September 19 by way of … [Read more...] about Unbeaten featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard targets major bout
Wife of Evander Holyfield claims he abused her
Fayetteville, Georgia - Evander Holyfield, best known for his victories over Mike Tyson, has recently been exposed as an abusive husband by his 30-year old wife Candi Holyfield. Candi Holyfield, filed and obtained a temporary protective order against him on February 3 because of a domestic altercation the couple had on February 1, 2010 when Evander hit her over an argument … [Read more...] about Wife of Evander Holyfield claims he abused her
Erik “El Terrible” Morales “The Champion Returns” PPV March 27 Cristian Mijares in Co-Feature
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 11, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed leader pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, is teaming-up with KO Entertainment to bring American fans the ring return of Mexican great Erik “El Terrible” Morales, who headlines the March 27th “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event live from Monterrey, Mexico. “We’re excited … [Read more...] about Erik “El Terrible” Morales “The Champion Returns” PPV March 27 Cristian Mijares in Co-Feature
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Keeps perfect record intact
BROOKLYN (Feb. 11, 2010) – The beat rolls on for 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali, who kept his perfect pro record intact last Saturday night in Newark, winning a unanimous 4-round decision against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson (5-5-1, 4 KOs). Ali (5-0, 2 KOs) “pitched a shutout” against Thompson, winning by scores of 40-36 on all three judges’ … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Keeps perfect record intact
MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS BACKS BOXING MUSEUM
The GLOVES monument, Word fighting sports museum, Championship fighters wall memorial, to located in Las Vegas Arts District, one block north of Charleston Blvd. and Main streets in Las Vegas Nevada. The Gloves project has been endorsed one hundred percent by the city of Las Vegas and Mayor Oscar Goodman. With itʼs 84 foot tall stainless steel and bronze set of boxing gloves … [Read more...] about MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS BACKS BOXING MUSEUM
Nonito Donaire’s replacement opponent announced
The show will go on. Top Rank's Latin Fury 13-Pinoy Power III pay-per-view card will continue after an unexpected withdrawal by Nonito Donaire's opponent Gerson Guerrero due to a detached retina that was detected during a pre-fight eye exam. Super flyweight champion Nonito Donaire will now be facing Mexican boxer Manuel ‘Chango’ Vargas. Vargas last fought Filipino WBO … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire’s replacement opponent announced
Former UFC Champion Andrei Arlovski to box on Feb. 27
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski will participate in a four- round charity exhibition boxing match against Puerto Rican heavyweight boxer "Fast' Fres Oquendo on Feb. 27 in Miami. The boxing match is for the "The Consequence Charity" of Miami (www.theblacksannualgala.org) aimed at reducing adolescent criminal behavior. Arlovski is no stranger … [Read more...] about Former UFC Champion Andrei Arlovski to box on Feb. 27
Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27
Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27 HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2010) – Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry hopes to parlay his explosive win by sixth-round technical knockout of Shaun George, last July on ESPN, into a February 27 upset of former WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay for … [Read more...] about Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27
Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins officially announce their rematch
New York - Aging boxing legends Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins have finally come to terms to fight each other in a rematch after 17 years. The Jones vs. Hopkins rematch will be one of 3 Pay Per View's broadcast in a 3 month period by HBO boxing. First, Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey on March 13, followed by Hopkins vs. Jones Jr on April 4, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. … [Read more...] about Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins officially announce their rematch
BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER APART OF RED CARPET GALA FOR CHARITY
STAR STUDDED EVENT INCLUDING BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER SHAPING UP FOR RED CARPET GALA FOR CHARITY Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com (Philadelphia, PA) – SIZZLING, DYNAMIC, GENEROUS, PATRIOTIC, TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL are just some of the adjectives used to describe singer/dancer/model Doreen Taylor. That’s why former world heavyweight … [Read more...] about BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER APART OF RED CARPET GALA FOR CHARITY
CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
CES Presents “Brace For Impact” PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010. The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) and Mark “Oak … [Read more...] about CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
Watch Showtime “Edwin Valero vs. DeMarco” and UFC 109 Live!
SHOWTIME boxing presents "Edwin Valero vs. Antonio DeMarco" Live at Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, the telecast will start at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Undefeated WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero (26 wins-0 losses-26 KO's) will be putting his title on the line against young 24 year old Mexican boxer Antonio DeMarco (23 wins-1 loss-17 KO's) on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 … [Read more...] about Watch Showtime “Edwin Valero vs. DeMarco” and UFC 109 Live!
Heavyweight Maurice Harris going back to future
NEW YORK (Feb. 5, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun. The 33-year-old Harris (21-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Maurice Harris going back to future