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Golden Boy CEO: Mayweather has cartilage damage
Oskar Garcia Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The chief executive of the company promoting Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s comeback fight says the boxer has damaged cartilage in his ribs and will stop training until a doctor says it's OK. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told The Associated Press on Monday that Mayweather is in tremendous pain since suffering the … [Read more...] about Golden Boy CEO: Mayweather has cartilage damage
Mayweather injures ribs, postpones comeback fight
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s comeback has been postponed because the boxer suffered a rib injury while training. Golden Boy Promotions said on Sunday that Mayweather's July 18 fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas will be rescheduled. "I am extremely disappointed that this fight has to be postponed," Mayweather … [Read more...] about Mayweather injures ribs, postpones comeback fight
Cotto retains WBO title with win over Clottey
Associated Press NEW YORK — Miguel Cotto gave thousands of his cheering fans exactly what they hoped for on the eve of the national Puerto Rican Day parade. Overcoming an early cut from an accidental headbutt and several brutal rounds from Joshua Clottey, the popular Cotto fought to a narrow split decision Saturday night inside a packed Madison Square Garden, retaining his … [Read more...] about Cotto retains WBO title with win over Clottey
Khan’s title shot likely to be delayed
By Dan Rafael ESPN.com NEW YORK -- Amir Khan is scheduled to challenge junior welterweight titlist Andreas Kotelnik on June 27 in London, but the fight likely will be postponed unless Khan promoter Frank Warren can line up another titleholder to face Khan on short notice. Khan trainer Freddie Roach, in New York Friday night to accept his 2008 Boxing Writers Association … [Read more...] about Khan’s title shot likely to be delayed
Anybody But Bob Arum Can See Ufc Gives Boxing Little to Smile About
Kevin Mitchell: Boxing is losing out to the appeal of Ultimate Fighting Championship, whatever the promoters say With notable high-profile exceptions, boxing's pay-per-view numbers and gate receipts have been falling like the Dow Jones Index for years, in the United States at least (where it matters), as Dana White and his friends in mixed martial arts have grabbed a growing … [Read more...] about Anybody But Bob Arum Can See Ufc Gives Boxing Little to Smile About
Clottey hopes to build following against Cotto
By Dave Skretta NEW YORK — Joshua Clottey is willing to do just about anything for a good fight. It's the reason his career has taken him from the dusty streets of western Africa to the small fighting halls of England, to the out-of-the-way casinos that serve as a launching pad to stardom in the United States, and finally to the so-called Mecca of boxing. Yet when he … [Read more...] about Clottey hopes to build following against Cotto
MSG Fight Club Exclusive Pre Fight Interviews With Miguel Cotto And Joshua Clottey
Two of the World's Best Welterweight Champions faceoff in the ring at Madison Square Garden in New York this Saturday June 13th, but not before answering a round of questions. … [Read more...] about MSG Fight Club Exclusive Pre Fight Interviews With Miguel Cotto And Joshua Clottey
Miguel Cotto vs Joshua Clottey Weigh In Photos
Both main event fighters made the 147 lb welterweight limit. WBO welterweight world champion Miguel Cotto came in at 146 lbs 1 pound under the welterweight limit and Joshua Clottey came in at 147 lbs right at the welterweight limit. … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto vs Joshua Clottey Weigh In Photos
Calderon fighting for respect for little guys (AFP)
By DAVE SKRETTA NEW YORK (AP) — Ivan Calderon is accustomed to being overlooked. It's easy, after all, when you stand just 5 feet tall. But the little Puerto Rican package of dynamite just might be the best pure boxer in the world. He moves effortlessly between Spanish and English, dresses in dapper dark gray suits, and is so engaging that he commands attention like a … [Read more...] about Calderon fighting for respect for little guys (AFP)
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Cotto keeps focus on Clottey as Pacquiao comes calling(AFP)
NEW YORK (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao will be sitting at ringside to watch Miguel Cotto defend his welterweight crown Saturday against Ghana's Joshua Clottey, the Filipino superstar sizing up his potential next opponent. Puerto Rican star Cotto, 33-1 with 27 knockouts, will face Clottey, 35-2 with 20 knockouts, on the eve of the annual Puerto Rican Day parade in New York - a date … [Read more...] about Cotto keeps focus on Clottey as Pacquiao comes calling(AFP)
Manny Pacquiao to throw out first pitch on June 17 at Dodgers baseball game
Filipino icon and boxer Manny Pacquiao to throw out first pitch on June 17 Press Release from MLB.com 06/10/2009 MLB.com The Los Angeles Dodgers will welcome the world's leading boxer Manny Pacquiao on June 17 when the Filipino icon will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 7:10 p.m. game against Oakland. Pacquiao most recently accomplished a two-round defeat … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao to throw out first pitch on June 17 at Dodgers baseball game
Andrei Arlovski’s Boxing Debut Postponed Again
After suffering a devastating first round knock out by Brett Rodgers on Last Saturday's Strikeforce Showtime MMA card, Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski was medically suspended for 60 days which prevents him from making his scheduled boxing debut at the Staples Center on the HBO June 27 undercard of the Chris John vs Rocky Juarez rematch. The disappointing news was reported by … [Read more...] about Andrei Arlovski’s Boxing Debut Postponed Again
2008 BWAA awards to be shown live online, Pacquiao decides to attend the awards
Visit BWAA.org for more info The 2008 Boxing Writers Association of America Dinner will be televised for the first time live online through Gofightlive.tv . The event will be shown in its entirety on Friday June 12, 2009 for free starting 6 pm EST time. The event will be attended by many boxing luminaries including Freddie Roach who won the "Trainer of the Year award", now … [Read more...] about 2008 BWAA awards to be shown live online, Pacquiao decides to attend the awards