Zsolt Bedak (Photo Credit: Leidig) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 5, 2010) – Hungarian-born and Germany based Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, the WBO No. 1 contender, fights outside of Europe for the first time in his pro career May 29 against WBO Junior Featherweight Champion Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Rededicated Maurice Harris preparing to make mark in heavyweight division
NEW YORK (May 4, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” has rededicated himself to boxing with a new promoter, Boxing 360, as well as a new head trainer, former world title contender William “Bo” James, now in his corner. Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs), fighting out of New Jersey, has already fought … [Read more...] about Rededicated Maurice Harris preparing to make mark in heavyweight division
Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
Picture of Michael Oliveira from his win lat Saturday against Jessie Davis. (Photo By: Jefferson Simizu) MIAMI (May 4, 2009) – Brazilian middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira kept his unbeaten record intact, stopping rugged 29-fight veteran Jessie Davis in the fourth round, last Saturday night at Miccosukee Resort in Miami. Oliveira (12-0, … [Read more...] about Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
HBO’s Bradley vs. Maidana fight is OFF
WBO Junior-Welterweight champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley's HBO boxing debut has now hit a stumbling block. Bradley's promoter Gary Shaw said the July 17 HBO fight with Argentinean boxer Marcos Rene Maidana which was to be held at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage, California is now off. Eric Gomez, Golden Boy Promotions Matchmaker, told Gary Shaw that Marcos Maidana … [Read more...] about HBO’s Bradley vs. Maidana fight is OFF
Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
Picture of Ricky Martinez (Photo Credit: PR Best Boxing) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 3, 2010) – WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (22-0-1, 143 KOs) makes his second title-defense May 29th in the 12-round co-feature against WBO No. 10 rated Gonzalo “El Destructor” Mungia (17-6-3, 13 KOs) on the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
Mayweather-Mosley afterthoughts from Nowboxing readers
Some Nowboxing.com readers share their afterthoughts on the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight. Mosley Fight May 1st... I am a 50 year old southern female and after watching HBO's boxing special I was interested in the May 1st fight. It is unfortunate that someone in the public eye, merriweather, (uncaptialized for a reason) uses verbal attacks on … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Mosley afterthoughts from Nowboxing readers
It’s Official Manny Pacquiao willing to take blood tests, want’s the fight with Mayweather now!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. just defeated Shane Mosley on Saturday May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, but Manny Pacquiao has yet to see the fight, he is busy campaigning for congressman and getting ready for the May 10 Philippine elections. Manny Pacquiao just released an official statement through his website mpboxing.com that he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao said in the … [Read more...] about It’s Official Manny Pacquiao willing to take blood tests, want’s the fight with Mayweather now!
Heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza joins forces with ‘Irish’ Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund
CES president Jimmy Burchfield and heavywight prospect Jesse Barboza. (Photo By: Emily Harney) PROVIDENCE (May 2, 2010) – Unbeaten Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza has two new formidable additions to his corner, the stars of the soon-to-be-released movie, “The Fighter,” 3-time Fight of the Year participant “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother and former trainer, … [Read more...] about Heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza joins forces with ‘Irish’ Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund
Boxing Champion Yuri Foreman’s Unusual Story on ESPN’s E:60
ESPN's award-winning primetime newsmagazine E:60 will tell the unusual story of boxing champion Yuri Foreman in the episode airing Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. ET. It's an old story, kind of. A penniless immigrant finds his way to America, wins fame and fortune in the boxing ring and marries a model. But as E:60’s Jeremy Schaap reports, this is a story with a twist. Foreman … [Read more...] about Boxing Champion Yuri Foreman’s Unusual Story on ESPN’s E:60
Mayweather Dominates Mosley; Is Pacquiao Next?
(AP photo) Floyd Mayweather Jr. showed his brilliance tonight and remained unbeaten with a record of (41-0, 25 KOs). After being stunned in the early rounds by Mosely's right hands, Mayweather took control of the fight in the third and adjusted on route to a unanimous decision victory against one of the top welterweights in the world. Mayweather proved his detractors … [Read more...] about Mayweather Dominates Mosley; Is Pacquiao Next?
Mosley vs. Mayweather Jr. Dare to Question?
By Roney Antoine Money said he is better than "Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and even Sugar Ray Robinson". He might be right!, however his ongoing legacy has yet to be proven to be Great. Tonight, boxing will give him the stage to dispel all rumors, and validate his position on top of the totem pole of boxing, and back up his words as he steps into the ring with … [Read more...] about Mosley vs. Mayweather Jr. Dare to Question?
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz Rematch Set for July 31
Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz face off (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Just hours before the Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley mega fight, Golden Boy Promotions held a press conference on Saturday May 1, at MGM Grand to formally announce that WBA lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs) and Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz (35-3, 17 KOs) are set off to fight again in a … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz Rematch Set for July 31
Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather vs. Mosley Live! Saturday May 1
After the build up of HBO 24/7, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley are looking to solidify their legacy on Saturday, May 1, when they got toe to toe in the squared circle at MGM Grand to prove to the world who the best welterweight in the world is. Many will watch to see if Shane Mosley can pull off the upset and actually knockout the brash undefeated Mayweather, … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather vs. Mosley Live! Saturday May 1
Live Stream of Mayweather vs. Mosley Undercard
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley, the first all American super fight in years, is moments away and now you have the opportunity to watch the undercard fights not shown on the HBO PPV broadcast of Mayweather-Mosley,live online for free. The live non-televised undercard starts at 7:30 ET/PT Saturday, May 1 and Yahoo! sports is streaming the undercard for free … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Mayweather vs. Mosley Undercard
Watch HBO 24/7 OVERTIME “Mayweather-Mosley”
Right after the finale of HBO 24/7 Mayweather/Mosley, the fighters fathers discussed the May 1st fighter between their sons on HBO OVERTIME with host Jim Lampley. Watch Jack Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Sr. talk about their sons, Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr. and what it took to develop their skills and what it will take to win on Saturday night at the MGM grand in … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 OVERTIME “Mayweather-Mosley”