Floyd Mayweather Jr. and R.A The Rugged Man go at it on Sirius Eminem’s Shade 45 Show recorded on October 29th. R.A The Rugged man calls Floyd out on why he doesn't fight the best and his handpicking of opponents. The interview gets heated and the two go back and forth. R.A The Rugged Man holds nothing back and tells Floyd Mayweather Jr. how he and many boxing fans feel why … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. gets confronted and exposed on Sirius Shade 45 (Audio)
CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI – THE LOST INTERVIEWS COMING TO DVD – OCTOBER 20th
MUHAMMAD ALI’S LAST INTERVIEWS RELEASED IN REVEALING NEW DOCUMENTARY CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI - THE LOST INTERVIEWS (Image Entertainment - October 20th) One day Craig Glazer was serving hard time in a federal penitentiary. Two days later he was producing Champions Forever, one of the most acclaimed and best-selling sports documentaries ever made. But, for … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS FOREVER: ALI – THE LOST INTERVIEWS COMING TO DVD – OCTOBER 20th
(Video)Miguel Cotto training for Manny Pacquiao
Tampa, Florida - Miguel Cotto's last open workout before he heads off to Las Vegas for his upcoming Nov. 14th HBO PPV vs. Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. The video below from Primera Hora, shows Miguel Cotto doing a light workout with chief trainer Joe Santiago and his assistant trainer Phil Landman a well known strength and conditioning coach. The 2nd episode of … [Read more...] about (Video)Miguel Cotto training for Manny Pacquiao
Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Press Release (Springfield, MA) – Jose Canseco is ready to silence one of his critics—the hard way. Meanwhile, Rodney King isn’t turning the other cheek this time. Former baseball star Canseco, a slugger at the plate, is now a slugger with his fists, and he has another Celebrity Boxing Federation (CBF) match scheduled to prove his mettle. The iconic King, a symbol of … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Randy Couture would like to see Ricky Hatton in UFC
Randy Couture knows a thing or tw0 about come backs. The former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion, has career filled with both wins and losses. After a devastating loss in his 3rd fight to Chuck Liddell, he came out of retirement to take the UFC Heavyweight title from Tim Sylvia. Randy Couture fights Brandon Vera at UFC 105 in England on Nov. 14, the same … [Read more...] about Randy Couture would like to see Ricky Hatton in UFC
Pacquiao “Floyd doesn’t want to fight me, he doesn’t want people to be happy”
By Zato Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is in the later stages of training for his Nov. 14th fight against Miguel Cotto, but that didn't hold him back from discussing the topic of a possible Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout. A super fight between him and Floyd Mayweather Jr., should Pacman get past Miguel Cotto seems like the most logic next step for both fighters, but Pacman seems … [Read more...] about Pacquiao “Floyd doesn’t want to fight me, he doesn’t want people to be happy”
Happy 29th Birthday Miguel Cotto!
(Photo - Chris Farina/Top Rank) Miguel Cotto just turned 29 years on October 29, 2009, just two days before Halloween. Instead of celebrating with a lavish party he decided to train hard in the gym for his Nov. 14th fight against Manny Pacquiao. Cotto impressed the crowd in attendance during his last open workout at the Fight Factory in Tampa, Florida. His trainers Joe … [Read more...] about Happy 29th Birthday Miguel Cotto!
Ricky Hatton to be WWE Raw guest host
On November 9th WWE Raw heads to the United Kingdom. The event will take place at Sheffield Arena and the guest host of WWE Raw for that night will be none other than Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. The wrestling promotion told SunSport that the British boxer will host the show when WWE Raw heads into South Yorkshire in November . He won't be the first boxer to take part in a WWE … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton to be WWE Raw guest host
New video footage of Manny Pacquiao training at Wild Card
Top Rank released a quick glimpse of Manny Pacquiao training for his up coming bout against Miguel Cotto. Manny hits the mitts with his hall of fame trainer Freddie Roach, does some heavy bag, speed bag work and skips rope in this video. Pacman is raring to go as training hits the final stages. Video by Top Rank Boxing The next installment of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto … [Read more...] about New video footage of Manny Pacquiao training at Wild Card
“The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Jake LaMottta was one of the most brutal warriors in the sport of boxing. He was the first man to defeat boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson. His rocky relationship with his late ex-wife,Vickie, was documented in the classic Martin Scorsese film Raging Bull (Robert De Niro won a best actor Oscar for his performance as LaMotta). So what does The Raging Bull think of the … [Read more...] about “The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
South African boxer Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and former IBF 122lb champion the man who Manny Pacquiao faced on two weeks notice and destroyed in a 6 round stoppage, favors the Filipino in his November 14th HBO PPV match against Miguel Cotto the WBO welterweight champion who fights out of Puerto Rico. “Manny’s in his prime, but he’s fighting a really tough guy. Manny doesn’t like … [Read more...] about Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Manny Pacquiao presents the PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships winner gets $10,000 in prize money. The event will take place at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA on Oct 31-Nov 1, 2009 This event will be sponsored by Tiger Cues and covered by ESPN and The Action Report (TAR). The charity benefit event will include special guest players: Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco … [Read more...] about Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Bob Arum “Manny Pacquiao, Bruce Lee style of boxing”
By Zato In Bob Arum's weekly blog In My Corner for the Las Vegas sun detailing the lead up to the Nov. 14th Pacquiao vs Cotto fight, he describes Manny's training camp in Baguio, how he has never seen any other boxer train like the pacman and compares him to the late Bruce Lee. Pacquiao who many boxing fans have liken to the martial arts legend, mainly due to their … [Read more...] about Bob Arum “Manny Pacquiao, Bruce Lee style of boxing”
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua a rematch needs to happen
(Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images) By Dar Mead When equals meet, talent and acquired skill is almost neutralized or even becomes ineffective. It is the battle of power, strength and developed technique plus the sacrifice in training coupled with a discipline that a plan can become effective in its application to defeat an opponent. This was reflected in the Lyoto "Dragon" … [Read more...] about Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua a rematch needs to happen
Pacman looking lean and mean in his first L.A workout
Manny Pacquiao the pride of the Philippines, showed off a shredded physique during his first workout at the world famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Pacman did his typical routine on non-sparring days, which mainly consists of mitt work with trainer Freddie Roach, bag work, jump rope and plyometrics. Pacquiao should have no problem making the 145lb … [Read more...] about Pacman looking lean and mean in his first L.A workout