PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 14, 2010) – “Irish” Joey McCreedy is back being trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Ward’s brother, Dicky Eklund, who worked with fellow Lowell (MA) resident McCreedy back when McCreedy was an amateur boxer and for McCreedy’s first six pro fights. McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion, made the … [Read more...] about “Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
On Saturday, March 13, the brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas will hold the first ever boxing match at the venue, featuring Filipino dynamo, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao versus Joshua "Grand Master" Clottey of Accra, Ghana. Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum and Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, are happy to get a big fight at the new $1.2 billion dollar football … [Read more...] about Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Junior Welterweights, Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi were in England to announce their May 15 HBO boxing match at New York's Madison Square Garden . Malignaggi is best known for accusing Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids, and tarnishing anyone associated with Manny Pacquiao, including other fighters trained by Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza. One of those associated with Team … [Read more...] about Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
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?