Filipino boxing sensation, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and Ghanaian boxer, Joshua Clottey, made weight for their big fight on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Clottey weighed in first, making the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, Pacquiao weighed in below the limit at 145 3/4 pounds. The Event has sold over 40,000 tickets, and affordable $35 … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (March 12, 2010) – Fan favorite Tony “TNT” Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro, winning a unanimous 10-round decision last night against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event on the “Brace For Impact” card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES), in a sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort … [Read more...] about Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
HBO recently scooped up one of the hottest young boxers today, 140 pound, undefeated WBO champion, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs). Timothy Bradley is widely regarded as the top guy in the junior welterweight division, since Manny Pacquiao vacated the division and moved up to welterweight. Bradley previously fought for the cable network Showtime, until HBO … [Read more...] about HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Antonio Margarito at the Pacquiao vs. Clottey weigh-in.(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Former Mexican welterweight champion, Antonio Margarito, is in Dallas, Texas to attend the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight and is eying a possible future match up with the Filipino champion down the line. Antonio Margarito hasn't fought in the U.S. since his suspension a … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Mayweather Jr. “My Uncle Started (UFC President) Dana White Off”
During the USA Today round table for the May 1st, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was asked by USA Today Sports Business Columnist, Michael Hiestand, if Mixed Martial Arts would cut into boxing's business. Floyd answered back, by revealing that the Mayweather family were the ones who started the UFC President Dana White off in the … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “My Uncle Started (UFC President) Dana White Off”
Watch The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Live!
On Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm ET/PT you can watch the live weigh-in for the Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey fight online at TopRank.com, Yahoo sports, HBO.com. ESPN will also air the weigh-in once it starts. The Pacquiao-Clottey fight will be at the brand new Dallas Cowboys football stadium in Arlington, Texas, owned by Jerry Jones, who is also co-promoter … [Read more...] about Watch The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Live!
Boxer Michael Oliveira 2009 “Brazilian Athlete of the Year”
MIAMI (Mar. 11, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight boxing sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs) has been officially selected as the winner of the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Award. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, is the heir apparent to retired Acelino … [Read more...] about Boxer Michael Oliveira 2009 “Brazilian Athlete of the Year”
Manny Pacquiao says MMA is a sport that should be recognized
Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao refused to play into the Boxing vs. MMA antics that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has in the past, and shows nothing but respect for the sport of MMA. Pacquiao was asked by a fan during an ESPN Sports Nation Chat if he would ever try MMA and his thoughts on the sport, his response: "It's too violent for me but it's a sport that should be recognized. It's a … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao says MMA is a sport that should be recognized
Roach feels UFC is using James Toney to say MMA is better than Boxing
Hall of Fame boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, is no stranger to James Toney, having trained the fighter for several fights he shared his opinion on Toney's entrance into the UFC. Roach is currently in Dallas, Texas to corner his prized pugilist, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, when he takes on African boxer, Joshua Clottey, Saturday, March 13, 2010. In a recent interview for Gary … [Read more...] about Roach feels UFC is using James Toney to say MMA is better than Boxing
Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 10, 2010) – Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry has patiently waited an extra month to get a shot at former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay in their March 27th WBA Light Heavyweight eliminator. They were originally supposed to square-off February 27 but that show was cancelled, moving Garay-Henry … [Read more...] about Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV
To say Manny Pacquiao is scared of Floyd Mayweather Jr., is Hilarious!
By Freddy Fresco Manny Pacquiao only likes to fight one way, he doesn't run and jab to win on points, he loves to brawl and go toe to toe. Any man who brawls or likes to finish fights is not scared to fight another man in the ring. If Pacman had an unblemished record, was a defensive fighter who was very passive, and was content on running, and winning on points I would … [Read more...] about To say Manny Pacquiao is scared of Floyd Mayweather Jr., is Hilarious!
Pacquiao-Clottey, Mayweather-Mosley, will Pacman vs. Mayweather happen?
By Diego V. Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey aka The Event is this Saturday and many people are starting to give their predictions on the fight. Ever since the fight was announced the Pac-Fans as I like to call them already started predicting another beating for Pacquiao and the Clottey supporters say this is going to be the toughest fight for Manny. As for me, I believe … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Clottey, Mayweather-Mosley, will Pacman vs. Mayweather happen?
“Oak Tree” Brown ready to chop down Grano again
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 8, 2010) – New Jersey heavyweight Mark “Oak Tree” Brown plans on proving to Tony “TNT” Grano that lightning can indeed strike twice when the two battle Friday night in the 10-round main event on the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort … [Read more...] about “Oak Tree” Brown ready to chop down Grano again
Varner’s Combat Academy NY to Hold Strikeforce and UFC MMA Seminar March 26th
If your into MMA or any combat sport, beginner or winner come learn from the Pro’s. March 26th Jamie Varner’s Combat Academy will be featuring an MMA seminar featuring Strikeforce’s Jay Hieron and UFC’s Martin “Hitman” Kampmann from 6-9pm. Come sharpen your skills, work hand and hand with those that know. Learn from the best. For more info call (631) 331-0125. Varner’s … [Read more...] about Varner’s Combat Academy NY to Hold Strikeforce and UFC MMA Seminar March 26th
Edwin Rodriguez Super-Sizing – fighting Mar. 19 on ESPN FNF
WORCESTER, Mass. (Mar. 8, 2010) – Highly-regarded, unbeaten prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez could still be “The Future of the Middleweight Division” as projected when he turned pro but, at least for the immediate future, he’ll continue campaigning as a super middleweight. The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez (13-0, 9 KOs), fighting out of Worcester (MA), … [Read more...] about Edwin Rodriguez Super-Sizing – fighting Mar. 19 on ESPN FNF