PROVIDENCE (Jan. 25, 2010) – As he prepares for his February 6 showdown in Newark against former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada’s nose is out of place and it doesn’t have anything to do with sparring sessions gone wrong. Estrada (15-2, 3 KOs) feels disrespected by Team Adamek but not, surprisingly, … [Read more...] about Jason Estrada Disrespected by Adamek
Erik Morales out of retirement to fight at welterweight
Former three division world champion and Manny Pacquiao foe, Erik "El Terrible" Morales, has decided to step back into the boxing ring after a two and a half year layoff. Erik Morales is one of Mexico's legendary boxers, he is known for his epic trilogy with another Mexican great, Marco Antonio Barrera and for his big win in 2005 over Filipino superstar … [Read more...] about Erik Morales out of retirement to fight at welterweight
Ashley Sexton vs. Usman Ahmed KO Video
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Ashley "Flash Ash" Sexton won the vacant English Flyweight title on Jan. 23 when he finished off his opponent Usman Ahmed with a first round knockout that sent Ahmed's head snapping back and forth. Watching the first round knockout by undefeated prospect Ashley Sexton had me thinking of the Manny Pacquiao KO … [Read more...] about Ashley Sexton vs. Usman Ahmed KO Video
Evander Holyfield’s wallet hurting from child support payments
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In a report by TMZ, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield is trying to get his child support payment's to Ex-wife Janice Itson modified because his income has decreased significantly and he is no longer making the same amount of money that he was 10 years … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield’s wallet hurting from child support payments
Pacquiao vs. Clottey sell 20,000 tickets on the first day
The upcoming boxing match between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey titled "The Event" sold around 20,000 tickets on the first day of sale according to ESPN's Dan Rafael. The fight will take place on March 13th and are fairly priced starting from the affordable $50 seats to the most expensive seats being $700. The tickets are available online at … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Clottey sell 20,000 tickets on the first day
Watch HBO Boxing Lopez vs. Luevano and Gamboa vs. Mtagwa Live!
On Saturday Jan. 23, 2010, HBO B.A.D (Boxing After Dark) Presents an action packed double header: Undefeated Puerto Rican, Juan Manuel Lopez (27-0, 24 KO's) vs. Steven Luevano (37-1-1, 15 KO's) for Luevano's WBO featherweight title and Cuban Olympic gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa (16-0-14 KO's) vs. Rogers Mtagwa (26-13-2, 18 KO's) for Gamboa's WBA featherweight title. Juan … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Lopez vs. Luevano and Gamboa vs. Mtagwa Live!
Brian Viloria loses flyweight title by TKO to Tamara
Colombian flyweight boxer Carlos Tamara pulled off the upset when he knocked out IBF champion Brian Viloria in front of an almost empty Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Brian Viloria, known as the Hawaiian Punch, is of Filipino decent but grew up in Hawaii and fought for the US Olympic team in 2000. Viloria used to train at Wild Card boxing club … [Read more...] about Brian Viloria loses flyweight title by TKO to Tamara
Lundy wins split decision in Boston
BOSTON (Jan. 22, 2010) – Hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy brought a touch of his Philadelphia fighting to Boston last night, defeating former Cuban amateur standout Richard “El Tigre” Abril by a 10-round split decision, in the “Boston Pop” main event at The Roxy. Lundy (17-0-1, 10 KOs) remained unbeaten, even though he suffered a knockdown in the midway … [Read more...] about Lundy wins split decision in Boston
Pacquiao Is Not Great He Is Just OK
By Pinero Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I don't get all this hype behind Manny Pacquiao, most real boxing fan's will agree with me that Pacquiao is no great legend. The media is feeding the gullible people in this world the idea that Pacquiao is a great fighter, they are making this Filipino man out to be more than what he really … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Is Not Great He Is Just OK
Tua-Cameron replay on MSG Plus Jan.25
NEW YORK (Jan. 22, 2010) – Promoter Cedric Kushner, president of Gotham Boxing, Inc., announced today that David “Tuanamator” Tua’s last fight will air Jan. 25 (8 PM/ET & 12 midnight) on MSG Plus. Tua (49-3-1, 42 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBO, fought Shane “Mountain Warrior” Cameron (23-1, 20 KOs) for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles Oct. 3, 2009 in … [Read more...] about Tua-Cameron replay on MSG Plus Jan.25
(Video)Pacquiao-Clottey Press Conference From Dallas 1-19-10
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey, the first big boxing event of 2010 and first boxing match to take place at the brand new $1.2 billion dollar Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington, Texas held the first official press conference for the fight today. Both boxers were awe struck at the size of the stadium and fanfare involved. Jerry Jones was enthusiastic to finally host a … [Read more...] about (Video)Pacquiao-Clottey Press Conference From Dallas 1-19-10
Sherif Younan Jr. Boxing’s Next Phenom
BROOKLYN (Jan. 20, 2010) – Born with boxing flowing through his veins, 14-year-old prodigy Sherif “Sugar Boy” Younan, Jr. could turnout to be the struggling sports savior in a few more years, based on his increased dominance in the amateurs, where he has captured too many championship belts (15), trophies (15) and medals (30) to fit into one room. Younan recently captured … [Read more...] about Sherif Younan Jr. Boxing’s Next Phenom
Mayweather to demand blood tests in future fights, Pacquiao-Mayweather may never happen
In an Exclusive interview with David Mayo of The Grand Rapids Press, Floyd Mayweather's right hand man and CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, said the Olympic style random blood and urine tests Mayweather Jr. requested Manny Pacquiao to take and what ultimately killed the super fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather will be required for all of Mayweather's future … [Read more...] about Mayweather to demand blood tests in future fights, Pacquiao-Mayweather may never happen
Mouthpiece: What Now, Floyd?
By Mitsuru Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The withdrawal of Andre Berto in his January 30th fight date with Shane Mosley further pushed Floyd Mayweather, Jr.’s back to the wall. Earlier in the year, Manny Pacquiao boxed and fenced him in and now Shane Mosley will provide the nail on the coffin for Money May to finally man up and step up … [Read more...] about Mouthpiece: What Now, Floyd?
Andre Berto withdraws from Mosley fight to focus on Haitian relief
Haitian-American and WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto has canceled his January 30th HBO boxing match with Sugar Shane Mosley due to emotional grief from the devastating earthquake disaster in Haiti that took the lives of many and left countless people homeless. "As a result of this disaster I am mentally and physically exhausted and therefore I have no choice but to … [Read more...] about Andre Berto withdraws from Mosley fight to focus on Haitian relief