By Alexander Lopez I understand that the great boxer Henry Armstrong was successful in moving up several weight classes and winning world titles as well as Roberto Duran, but never in the history of boxing has a fighter not only moved up in weight and win, but has destroyed the bigger, stronger opponents like Manny Pacquiao has done. … [Read more...] about Boxing Must Come Clean And Do Something About Steroid Use
WBA & IBA Light Heavyweight Champ Beibut Shumenov trains with Dewey Cooper
"THE UNIFICATION" Shymkent, Kazakhstan (Dec. 29, 2010) - WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs) has been preparing for the biggest fight in his very short, but storied career, training for "The Unification," his Jan. 8, 2011 blockbuster boxing event first at Team Barry Boxing in Henderson, Nevada with his head trainer and 1984 Olympic … [Read more...] about WBA & IBA Light Heavyweight Champ Beibut Shumenov trains with Dewey Cooper
BUNTING FACES O’ BRIEN IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 80 MAIN EVENT
BUNTING FACES O’ BRIEN IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 80 MAIN EVENT TACOMA, Wash. – Lafarrell Bunting will look to continue his knockout streak when he faces once-beaten Matt O’ Brien at the main event of Battle at the Boat 80 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma on Jan. 8, 2011. Bunting (17-3-1) has won all 17 of his professional fights by knockout with 12 of those KOs … [Read more...] about BUNTING FACES O’ BRIEN IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 80 MAIN EVENT
Boxing 360 Inks KO King Tyrone Brunson
NEW YORK (Dec. 27, 2010) – The all-time record for most consecutive first-round knockouts, Philadelphia junior middleweight Tyrone “Young Gun” Brunson (21-1-1, 20 KOs), has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Boxing 360. “We’re thrilled to add a talented knockout artist such as Tyrone to our growing stable of future champions,” Boxing 360 Founder and CEO Mario … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 Inks KO King Tyrone Brunson
(Video) Floyd Mayweather Throws A Tempter Tantrum At Security Guard
It seems the infamous Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. just keeps further ruining his public image. After his recent run in with a security guard, he gets into a verbal altercation with a security guard who asked the boxer for his identification in order to enter the secured gated community in which Mayweather Jr. lives. … [Read more...] about (Video) Floyd Mayweather Throws A Tempter Tantrum At Security Guard
Very Unhappy With Mosley Vs Pacquiao
By Lao Lao Hey, Whats up boxing fans?? What in The damn world is going on with boxing promoter Bob Arum's head?? Come on! Let's get series and stop all this nonsense BS of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao facing sorry opponents. … [Read more...] about Very Unhappy With Mosley Vs Pacquiao
David Haye willing to take pay cut to land Wladimir Klitschko super-fight
The WBA British heavyweight boxing champion, who last defeated Audley Harrison by stoppage, said he is willing to take a pay cut of £2million to make the heavyweight title unification bout with IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. … [Read more...] about David Haye willing to take pay cut to land Wladimir Klitschko super-fight
Boxing 360 signs world super bantamweight contender Leon Moore
NEW YORK (December 22, 2010) – Boxing 360 has announced the signing of WBC No. 3 rated super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore to an exclusive promotional contract. The 31-year-old southpaw Moore (27-2, 22 KOs), from Guyana, is the reigning PABA and WBC CABOFE super bantamweight champion, as well as the former NABA, Guyanese and CABOFE bantamweight titlist. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 signs world super bantamweight contender Leon Moore
Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez graduates from Froch & Pascal training camps
WORCESTER, Mass. (Dec. 22, 2010) – As he prepares to go from promising prospect to legitimate contender, undefeated Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez’ recent magical mystery tour as a sparring partner in major training camps Australia, England and Miami provided him with invaluable post graduate boxing courses. … [Read more...] about Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez graduates from Froch & Pascal training camps
Shane Mosley: I’m fighting Manny Pacquiao on May 7
"It's done. I'm fighting Many Pacquiao on May 7," Shane Mosley told Lem Satterfield of AOL Fanhouse, that he landed the May 7th fight with Manny Pacquiao and everything has been ironed out with his adviser James Prince and Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum, all that's left is his signature on the dotted line to make it official. … [Read more...] about Shane Mosley: I’m fighting Manny Pacquiao on May 7
It Looks Like Shane Mosley Won The Manny Pacquiao Sweepstakes
It didn't take long for legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum to make Manny Pacquiao's next fight. Pacquiao had the final say on who he would fight, and during his 32nd birthday bash last week Arum showed Manny a list of opponents to pick from: would it be Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Marquez or young gun Andre Berto? … [Read more...] about It Looks Like Shane Mosley Won The Manny Pacquiao Sweepstakes
24th annual Ring 8 Holiday & Awards Ceremony a Knockout Success
NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 20, 2010) – The 24th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony attracted more than 400 people last Sunday afternoon at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. … [Read more...] about 24th annual Ring 8 Holiday & Awards Ceremony a Knockout Success
Holyfield Returns to Ring for ‘Redemption in America’ Headlining Jan. 22 PPV show
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 20, 2010) – Living legend Evander “The Read Deal” Holyfield returns to the ring January 22, headlining “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, live from America’s resort, The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. … [Read more...] about Holyfield Returns to Ring for ‘Redemption in America’ Headlining Jan. 22 PPV show
Leon ‘Solid’ Williams Teams Up With Johnny Eames
Ahead of his upcoming title defense BBBofC Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams has switched his training base to the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town following his recent signing with Johnny Eames to head up his new training team. … [Read more...] about Leon ‘Solid’ Williams Teams Up With Johnny Eames
Jean Pascal vs. Bernard Hopkins Fight Ends In a Draw
Bernard Hopkins, 45, failed to make history as the oldest boxer to ever win a major world title Saturday night in Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, when he fought to a majority draw with the hometown champion Jean Pascal. WBC light-heavyweight champion Jean Pascal, 28, retained his world title belt in what many observers saw as a close, that could have gone to … [Read more...] about Jean Pascal vs. Bernard Hopkins Fight Ends In a Draw