SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2010) – Hall of Fame boxer Carlos Palomino, WBC Welterweight Champion from 1976-1979, has crossed over the mixed martial arts as an Executive Officer for Powerhouse World Promotions, which presents Saturday night’s “War on the Mainland” Pay-Per-View event, showcasing three Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC title fights, live from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about HOF Boxer Carlos Palomino Crosses over to MMA for ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
It Wasn’t Ali / Norton but the Courage and Heart Displayed was the Same!
By Coach “K” March 31st 1973 at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California, Muhammad Ali lost a split decision to Ken Norton. The fight itself wasn’t special but the circumstances that developed and which Ali fought that fight were severe. Ali had his jaw broken in the second round and went on to battle the former Marine ten more excruciating rounds. Not to compare young up … [Read more...] about It Wasn’t Ali / Norton but the Courage and Heart Displayed was the Same!
Watch HBO Boxing: Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik Live Tonight!
HBO and Don King present: Devon Alexander (20-0, 13 KO’s) vs. Andriy Kotelnik (31-3-1, 13 KO’s) for Alexander's IBF and WBC junior-welterweight belts. Alexander is one of the kings at 140 pounds, his closest rivals are Timothy Bradley and Amir Khan, who both hold titles at junior-welterweight. Devon Alexander and his trainer Kevin Cunningham have been calling out Timothy … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik Live Tonight!
Pacquiao calls out Mayweather: “Fight like warriors and brave men”
Stories around the internet say that legendary boxing promoter, Don King, was able to sign Floyd "Money" Mayweather away from Golden Boy Promotions and Al Haymon. Mayweather will be in attendance during the HBO boxing match up tonight between Devon Alexander and Andreas Kotelnik in St. Louis, the event is being promoted by Don King productions. Mayweather's move would really … [Read more...] about Pacquiao calls out Mayweather: “Fight like warriors and brave men”
A Powerhouse Concept for Pay-Per-View
By Benny Ricardo So you’re Juan Manuel Marquez, you just beat Juan Diaz again in rematch, but your right eye is swollen so big you can put “Good Year” on it and you want to fight a rematch with the man who has had the most incredible rise in weight and success in boxing history, Manny Pacquiao? Does the World want to see this again? Absolutely not. The world wants to see … [Read more...] about A Powerhouse Concept for Pay-Per-View
Undefeated prospect Lennox Allen makes new home debut in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (Aug. 5, 2010) – Undefeated super middleweight prospect Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana, makes his “new” home debut Saturday night (Aug. 7) at the Aviator Sports Arena in Brooklyn, New York. Allen (12-0, 7 KOs) is a much traveled, 25-year-old now living in Brooklyn. The aggressive southpaw faces his stiffest test to date, veteran Darnell Boone … [Read more...] about Undefeated prospect Lennox Allen makes new home debut in Brooklyn
Bas Rutten leads World-Class Announcing Team into ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2010) – The August 14th “War on the Mainland” Pay-Per-View event, showcasing three Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC title fights, will feature a world-class announcing team, PWP CESO Brian Manna announced today. Bas Rutten, one of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts, will be the color commentator/ring interviewer, joining blow-by-blow … [Read more...] about Bas Rutten leads World-Class Announcing Team into ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Looking for Havoc “The Irish Bomber” Goes Old School!
By Ethan Doutney (SBB) Unbeaten light heavyweight prospect Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. is going old school taking his perfect record of 6-0, 6Ko’s back into the ring just 11 days after stopping Charles Wade last week on a Broadway boxing card at BB Kings. Smith will be taking on Lawrence, Massachusetts rough and ready power puncher Eddie “Thunder” Caminero. Trained … [Read more...] about Looking for Havoc “The Irish Bomber” Goes Old School!
Heavyweight Boxer Mike Mollo returns home
NEW YORK (Aug. 3, 2010) – Chicago heavyweight “Merciless” Mike Mollo (20-3, 12 KOs) returns home Friday night to fight Gary “Pit Bull” Gomez (18-11-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bout at the UIC Pavilion Center. Gomez, former WBC Continentals and GBU Cruiserweight Champion, replaced Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence. Mollo returns to the UIC Pavilion, where he defeated Billy … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Boxer Mike Mollo returns home
Horwich new opponent for Leite on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 3, 2010) – Former IFL middleweight champion Matt “The Fighting Hippy” Horwich is the new opponent for former UFC title challenger Thales Leite in their August 14 battle for the vacant Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC Middleweight Championship, one of three world title fights on the “War on the Mainland” Pay Per View event, live from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about Horwich new opponent for Leite on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Oscar De La Hoya says Marquez is ready to fight Manny Pacquiao at catchweight
At the post-fight press-conference for the Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz rematch, Golden Boy Promotions boss, Oscar De La Hoya, told the media that Juan Manuel Marquez main priority now that he defeated Juan Diaz for the second time is to try and get a fight with Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya says Marquez is ready to fight Manny Pacquiao at catchweight
Juan Manuel Marquez beats Diaz, calls out Manny Pacquiao
In his first fight back since losing to undefeated boxer, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez defeated Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz by decision Saturday night on HBO Pay-per-view. Diaz tried to change his style from the come forward pressure fighter we all knew, to a boxer, who was using movement and little to no pressure. Marquez counter punched Diaz throughout the … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez beats Diaz, calls out Manny Pacquiao
Watch the Marquez vs. Diaz rematch Live on HBO
Boxing fans are in for a treat tonight, when two of boxing's brightest stars, Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan "Baby Bull' Diaz come together for a sequel of their action packed 2009 "Fight of the Year". Juan Manuel Marquez is already a boxing legend having faced a who's who of boxing greats such as Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera, Joel Casamayor, Juan Diaz and Floyd … [Read more...] about Watch the Marquez vs. Diaz rematch Live on HBO
Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz make weight for Saturday night’s HBO PPV fight
The fighters for the HBO boxing "Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz 2" Pay-per-view card on Saturday, July 31, 2010, officially made weight Friday. Marquez and Diaz first fought in 2009, a fight that won fight of the year and was a back and forth war which Juan Manuel Marquez won by knockout. Juan Manuel Marquez 133 1/2 pounds and Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz weighed in at the … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz make weight for Saturday night’s HBO PPV fight
Arum didn’t make Pacquiao vs. Cotto 2 because Emanuel Steward made Cotto better
By Teddy Silk Good ol' Bob Arum, he thinks he knows best, but the public already has a bad taste in their mouth after hearing this farce of a boxing match Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito is happening since the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight isn't going to happen. If you read the boxing websites and message boards, you would see that the people are not … [Read more...] about Arum didn’t make Pacquiao vs. Cotto 2 because Emanuel Steward made Cotto better