Miguel Cotto and his team arrive in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino for his upcoming fight with Filipino sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Miguel is greeted by fans and answers some quick questions. HBO boxing 24/7 "Pacquiao/Cotto" series finale will air Nov. 13th, catch the replay of previous Pacquiao/Cotto 24/7 episodes on HBO ON DEMAND. Firepower - … [Read more...] about (Video) Miguel Cotto’s Las Vegas Arrival
Another Boxer Accuses Manny Pacquiao Of Taking Steroids!
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) In a radio interview with Ring Talk, host Pedro Fernandez asked boxer Kermit Cintron about the upcoming HBO Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight, Kermit Cintron, who fights at the 147 and 154 pound weight classes, told Fernandez that he believes Manny Pacquiao is on some type of steroids/enhancers. "I just think that... I honestly think that he is taking … [Read more...] about Another Boxer Accuses Manny Pacquiao Of Taking Steroids!
Boxing Legend Carlos Ortiz “I Fell In Love With The Philippines”
In a recent interview with El Nuevo Dia, Puerto Rican boxing legend Carlos Ortiz shares his thoughts on the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight, and recalls his time in the Philippines. Ortiz compares Pacquiao to the late Flash Elorde (Ortiz fought Elorde in 1964, 1966 and won both fights by ko in the 14th round) and believes Pacquiao will present problems for Miguel … [Read more...] about Boxing Legend Carlos Ortiz “I Fell In Love With The Philippines”
David Beats Goliath! Haye Wins WBA Heavyweight Title
(Photo by Thomas Langer/Bongarts/Getty Images) Update: Before the fight David Haye talked about wanting to KO the Russian giant Valuev, but he had to settle for a majority decision victory over the 7'2 giant. Haye looked like a Heavyweight version of Willie Pep against Nikolai Valuev. Valuev had trouble with the elusive movements of Haye throughout the fight. Haye's … [Read more...] about David Beats Goliath! Haye Wins WBA Heavyweight Title
Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO-COTTO Episode 3 Plus Chad Dawson Vs. Glen Johnson Rematch
HBO Emmy winning reality series 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto returns with an all new episode Saturday, November 7 at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET . The 3rd episode will be followed by a live HBO World Championship Boxing rematch between Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson. The HBO 24/7 boxing series follows the preparations of both fighters as they train for their November 14 pay-per-view showdown. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO-COTTO Episode 3 Plus Chad Dawson Vs. Glen Johnson Rematch
Watch David Haye vs. Nikolai Valuev, a modern day David and Goliath
(AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz) When British boxer David Haye stood face to face with the Russian Giant WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev, the size difference was evident. Nikolai Valuev is 7'2 and weighed in at 315.9 pounds. David Haye is 6'3 and weighed in at a career high of 218 pounds. … [Read more...] about Watch David Haye vs. Nikolai Valuev, a modern day David and Goliath
Pacquiao vs. Cotto, “Hey Floyd, Actions Speak Louder Than Words”
By Reynaldo G For those of us who are familiar with Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, we know that these two warriors don't need to hype up a fight with their mouth, even though they are men of few words their fists do the talking. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a good con artist, when it comes to selling us a fight, he can fool the public into believing the hype he promises us … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Cotto, “Hey Floyd, Actions Speak Louder Than Words”
Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi rematch set for Dec. 12 on HBO B.A.D
On August 22, 2009, Juan "The Baby Bull" Diaz won a unanimous decision over Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Diaz hometown. The win was very controversial and had many boxing fans claiming it was a hometown decision robbery in favor of Diaz. After many rounds of negotiations between Golden Boy Promotions(Diaz promoter) and Lou Dibella … [Read more...] about Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi rematch set for Dec. 12 on HBO B.A.D
Interact with Manny Pacquiao LIVE on Ustream at 5pm PT Saturday, Nov. 7th!
Fans will have an opportunity to get to know professional fighter Manny Pacquiao during a live event and webcast in Los Angeles on Saturday at 5pm PT. "Under the Hood," a new series of events sponsored by Nike Sportswear, aims to bring fans and star athletes together through live Q&A in-person and through the web. The event will broadcast live on Ustream at … [Read more...] about Interact with Manny Pacquiao LIVE on Ustream at 5pm PT Saturday, Nov. 7th!
Miguel Cotto Open Media Workout Photos (Los Angeles)
WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto held a media day workout at the Pound4Pound(lb 4 lb) boxing gym in Los Angeles, California on Nov. 3rd, 2009. After the workout Miguel Cotto spoke with the media and press on his upcoming fighting with Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. The boxing match is titled "FIREPOWER" and is scheduled for November 14th at the MGM Grand hotel & … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto Open Media Workout Photos (Los Angeles)
Hall of Fame Ref Lou Filippo passes away at 83
Lou with Eva Futch (Photo: George Garcia) Lou Filippo, a referee and boxing judge for over 30 years, passed away on Monday Nov. 2nd, in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. Before Lou started refereeing and judging fights he served in World War II. Filippo also boxed professionally in California as a lightweight from 1947 -1957, his record was (23-9-3-8 KOs) … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Ref Lou Filippo passes away at 83
Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
A week before the big Vegas boxing match on Nov. 14th(HBO Pay Per View) between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, the two men who helped get the fighters ready will go at it on ESPN Wednesday night fights tonight Nov. 4th on ESPN 2 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Rashad Holloway a welterweight who trains at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, has helped the pound for … [Read more...] about Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
Manny Pacquiao interview with Jimmy Kimmel(Video)
In part of the build up to the Pacquiao vs. Cotto boxing match, the Pacman stops by the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show to answer a few questions and sings a tune as well(Video of Pacman singing). This was Manny Pacquiao's first major late night T.V talk show appearance in America. Also on last nights episode of Kimmel was Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson, who had to leave early, but … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao interview with Jimmy Kimmel(Video)
(Video) Manny Pacquiao Sings For The Crowd On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Manny Pacman Pacquiao was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was asked to sing for the audience. Pacquiao was there to promote his up coming boxing match with Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14th. The Filipino fighter will wrap up his training camp this week and travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for the final leg of training. The Vegas boxing tickets are pretty much sold out but closed … [Read more...] about (Video) Manny Pacquiao Sings For The Crowd On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(Video)Miguel Cotto Training, Las Vegas 11-02-09
Top Rank releases two more teaser videos of Miguel Cotto's training camp. Miguel Cotto will take on Manny Pacquiao, November 14, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be broadcast live on HBO Boxing Pay-Per-View for $54.95. Miguel's last open workout in Tamp, Florida with quick interview of Angelo Dundee on what he thinks of Pacquiao vs. Cotto and … [Read more...] about (Video)Miguel Cotto Training, Las Vegas 11-02-09