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
“The Irish Bomber” Stays Perfect with Local Support!
By Anthony Genovese (SBB) (July 28th) Fighting on a Lou DiBella Broadway Boxing card at BB Kings in Time Square, New York 20 year old unbeaten light heavyweight boxer puncher Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. from Mastic, Shirley NY’s who works as a laborer for Local 66 took a round to loosen up. Responding to the loud support from a large contingent of fellow union members … [Read more...] about “The Irish Bomber” Stays Perfect with Local Support!
Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
PROVIDENCE (July 28, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent. “He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and we … [Read more...] about Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly
NEW YORK (July 28, 2010) – WBO No. 2 rated heavyweight David “Tuamanator” Tua complained about a sore left shoulder during several training sessions leading up to his July 17th 12-round draw against former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett in Atlantic City. However, when asked about it by his trainer, Roger Bloodworth, David said he was okay to fight. … [Read more...] about Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly
Crossroads fight for Jens Pulver on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2010) – In what could be the final fight of his often electrifying MMA career, former UFC lightweight champion Jens “Little Evil” Pulver finds himself at the crossroads for his August 14th on the “War on the Mainland” card, taking on upset-minded Diego “El Nino” Garijo in a Special Lightweight Attraction, live on Pay-Per-View from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about Crossroads fight for Jens Pulver on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Manny Pacquiao tells Filipino fans to respect people, don’t go to Mayweathers level
Arguably considered the face of boxing, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who is also a congressman in his native country of the Philippines, told PhilStar.com that he is ready to fight Antonio Margarito for 154-pound WBC Jr. Middleweight title in Mexico at a catchweight of either 149 or 150 pounds. Manny also gave his opinion on Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his people not making the … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao tells Filipino fans to respect people, don’t go to Mayweathers level
Unbeaten prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (July 27, 2010) – The long, often arduous journey for unbeaten super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana, took him around the world before finally settling in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old southpaw turned pro six years ago in Georgetown, Guyana. Less than a year later, attempting to kick-start his boxing career, he moved to Perth, Western … [Read more...] about Unbeaten prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn
Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs – A Disgrace to Boxing
By Rocky Pirrottina My name is Rocky Pirrottina, I was a Boxer in the 70's and 80's, I was 3 times Victorian Champion as a Pro, I represented Victoria in the 1970s and won a silver medal in the Australian Games. I am so disappointed and angry at Paul Briggs taking a dive in that contest last night. Boxing has suffered so much bad publicity over the years and this just … [Read more...] about Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs – A Disgrace to Boxing
Does Antonio “Cheater” Margarito deserve a shot at Manny Pacquiao?
By Sherman P. Downs Boxing does it to us once again or shall I say, Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum does it to us again. We all know Bob Arum's BS press conference announcing that Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn't answer the deadline for a possible showdown with Manny Pacquiao was fishy. The truth of the matter is, they had no serious negotiations because Floyd Mayweather Jr. … [Read more...] about Does Antonio “Cheater” Margarito deserve a shot at Manny Pacquiao?