LAS VEGAS (Apr. 26, 2010) – After a professional career spanning 18 years, highlighted by becoming the first and only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino heritage, two-time world champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz today announced his retirement from the ring. Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) defeated three world champions – Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – as well as … [Read more...] about John “The Quietman” Ruiz Retires
Watch HBO 24/7 Mayweather – Mosley Episode 3 Live!
The third episode of HBO 24/7 Mayweather/Mosley airs Saturday, April 24 at (8:30-9:00 pm ET/PT) only on HBO. Shortly followed by HBO Boxing After Dark, Double-Feature, Chris Arreola vs. Tomasz Adamek and Alfredo Angulo vs. Joel Julio at 11:15 pm ET/PT. The mega fight between Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley is only a week away and the final installment of … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 Mayweather – Mosley Episode 3 Live!
Watch HBO Boxing: Arreola vs. Adamek – Angulo vs. Julio Live! April 24
Live on HBO Boxing After Dark, heavyweight contender Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola takes on Polish fighter Tomasz Adamek a former light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion on Saturday, April 24, 11:15 PM ET/PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California. Arreola's (28-1, 25 KOs) only loss was also his first attempt at the heavyweight title in September of 2009 … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Arreola vs. Adamek – Angulo vs. Julio Live! April 24
Watch Mikkel Kessler Vs. Carl Froch on SHOWTIME Live!
Mikkel "The Viking Warrior" Kessler (42-2, 32 KOs) of Denmark challenges undefeated champion Carl "The Cobra" Froch (26-0, 20 KOs) of Nottingham, England for his WBC super-middleweight title in Group Stage 2 of SHOWTIME's Super Six (168 lbs) Super Middleweight World Boxing Classic Tournament. Mikkel Kessler lost to Andre Ward in Group Stage 1 while Carl Froch holds a win … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler Vs. Carl Froch on SHOWTIME Live!
Watch Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. vs. “Sugar” Shane Mosley In Movie Theaters!
FLOYD ‘MONEY’ MAYWEATHER RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN FOR LONG AWAITED MEGA-FIGHT WITH WBA CHAMP SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY IN MOVIE THEATER BOXING EVENT ON MAY 1. NCM Fathom, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions Bring Second Boxing Bout in 2010 Series to More than 415 Select Movie Theaters Nationwide in High Definition … [Read more...] about Watch Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. vs. “Sugar” Shane Mosley In Movie Theaters!
Hot Brazilian middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira puts undefeated record on line Apr. 30 at Miccosukee
MIAMI (Apr. 23, 2009) – 2009 Brazilian Athlete of the Year, unbeaten middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira, returns to the ring April 30 to fight for the first time this year in a 6-round bout against 28-fight veteran Jessie Davis at Miccosukee Resort in Miami. Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), who only turns 20 next Monday, is the heir apparent to … [Read more...] about Hot Brazilian middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira puts undefeated record on line Apr. 30 at Miccosukee
Camacho Faces A “Deadly” Contender
Is the match up "MACHO” or “DEADLY"? The question will be answered at FOXWOODS Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT on MAY 7, 2010 MAIN EVENT-PUERTO RICO’S NATIVE HECTOR “MACHO” CAMACHO JR. FACES OFF WITH GUYANA’S DENNY "DEADLY" DALTON FOR WBF INTERCONTINENTAL MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. FEMALE MAIN-EVENT PUERTO RICO’S MELISSA “HURACAN” HERNANDEZ AGAINST … [Read more...] about Camacho Faces A “Deadly” Contender
Manny Pacquiao sends condolences to Valero’s family
Upon hearing the tragic news of Edwin Valero murdering his wife Jennifer Carolina Viera de Valero and later committing suicide in his prison cell, consensus pound-for-pound king and devout Catholic, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, offered the Valero family words of support and prayer. “I was surprised when I heard of what happened,” Pacquiao told ABS CBN News. “I condole with his … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao sends condolences to Valero’s family
The Death’s of Edwin Valero and his Wife could’ve been prevented!
By Jorge Conejo Boxing champion Edwin Valero stabbed his wife to death on Sunday, April 18 in a Venezuela hotel room and after turning himself in he committed suicide in his jail cell by hanging himself with a rope made from his own clothes. The tragic death of Venezuelan boxing star Edwin Valero and his wife Jennifer is something that shook the boxing world to its core. … [Read more...] about The Death’s of Edwin Valero and his Wife could’ve been prevented!
David Tua returns June 26 in Brazil
NEW YORK (April 19, 2010) – Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua, coming off a near shutout victory by unanimous 12-round decision last month against Friday Ahunanya, continues his “Tua De Force” tour June 26 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The growing problem, however, is signing a suitable opponent for the World Boxing Organization’s No. 2 rated heavyweight contender Tua … [Read more...] about David Tua returns June 26 in Brazil
The Newest Workout for Boxing/MMA by Master Safakhoo
Nabard Fitness System: The Combat Athlete’s Latest Choice in Fitness Incorporating both ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding of the physical potential of the human body, Master Marco Safakhoo has developed an innovative approach to physical fitness known as “Log Training.” Initially designed to meet the fitness demands of martial arts masters, log training has … [Read more...] about The Newest Workout for Boxing/MMA by Master Safakhoo
Unbeaten middleweight Michael Oliveira Learns ropes from Bernard Hopkins
MIAMI (Apr. 19, 2009) – For four invaluable weeks at the Normandy Gym in North Miami, undefeated middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), the heir apparent to retired Brazilian boxing star Acelino “Popo” Freitas, acted more like a sponge than a young prize fighter. The 19-year-old Oliveira, who is trained by Danny Hawk at … [Read more...] about Unbeaten middleweight Michael Oliveira Learns ropes from Bernard Hopkins
Boxer Edwin Valero commits suicide after murdering his wife
Venezuelan world boxing champion Edwin "El Inca" Valero was found dead at 1:30 am on Monday in his prison cell located in (Policarabobo) Carabobo police headquarters. Valero was arrested after confessing to killing his young 24-year old wife Jennifer Carolina Viera De Valero in a Valencia hotel room on Sunday. His wife's body was found with stab wounds but police haven't found … [Read more...] about Boxer Edwin Valero commits suicide after murdering his wife
“EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN OF THE RING” – first book dedicated to women of boxing! coming May 2010
50 PORTRAITS AND HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS OF THE MOST FAMOUS FEMALE BOXERS IN THE WORLD "Extraordinary women of the ring" is the first book dedicated to the world of the female boxing, to these amazing women who chose one day to lace up the gloves, as the men before them. About 50 professional women boxers are honoured in words and images. Mary Ann LURIE OWEN photographs for years … [Read more...] about “EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN OF THE RING” – first book dedicated to women of boxing! coming May 2010
Video of Boxer/Murderer Edwin Valero taken into custody by police
AP obtained exclusive video of former boxing champion Edwin Valero being taken into custody by Venezuelan police after confessing to the murder of his wife Jennifer Carolina Viera de Valero in a Venezuelan hotel room on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Video of Boxer/Murderer Edwin Valero taken into custody by police