December 12th is a good day for fight fans. It's also a difficult choice for fans of both combat sports, many will have to pick and choose which fights to watch live since they are all pretty much coinciding with one another. UFC 107 is on pay per view, while the two boxing cards are on HBO and Showtime cable networks. HBO boxing triple header Live from UIC Pavilion, … [Read more...] about Jam-Packed Week of Televised Boxing/MMA: HBO, Showtime and UFC 107 PPV
(Video) Strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski MMA Debut
Former World's Strongest Man winner Mariusz Pudzianowski took on Polish heavyweight boxer Marcin Najman at KSW 12 on 12-11-09 in his MMA debut and won by first round knockout over Najman who was also debuting in his first mixed martial arts bout. After watching the fight it was pretty scary having that behemoth just charging with that type of speed and power. A dream … [Read more...] about (Video) Strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski MMA Debut
Former employee of Miguel Cotto sleeps with him, now sues him for sexual harassment
By NowBoxing Staff Tiger Woods is not the only other sports star having female problems lately, Manny Pacquiao's last opponent, Miguel Cotto, is now facing a lawsuit filed by a Venezuelan woman who used to work for him at his residential property in Puerto Rico. Various media outlets are reporting that Martha Chacon Acevedo a former employee of boxer Miguel Cotto filed a … [Read more...] about Former employee of Miguel Cotto sleeps with him, now sues him for sexual harassment
Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. On HBO’s Joe Buck Live! Dec. 8th
Former pound for pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. who is likely to face Filipino boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao in March of 2010 will be a guest on the HBO sports series "Joe Buck Live" December 8, 2009, 10 pm ET/PT. Other guests included in this episode are Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, Philadelphia Eagles … [Read more...] about Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. On HBO’s Joe Buck Live! Dec. 8th
Ecko is Giving Away Signed MMA, Cotto, KISS, Star Wars & Playboy Gear
Each day over a 12 day period from Dec. 7th to Dec. 18th, Marc Ecko will be giving away exclusive celebrity signed items and Ecko merchandise at Shopecko.com. Puerto Rican boxing great Miguel Cotto who last fought Manny Pacquiao in a valiant effort will have his autographed Ecko T-Shirts as part of the giveaway. The prizes will be announced on the website each day, check back … [Read more...] about Ecko is Giving Away Signed MMA, Cotto, KISS, Star Wars & Playboy Gear
Watch Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez, Arreola vs. Minto live on HBO Boxing
Paul Williams one of the most feared boxers in the sport will take on Sergio Martinez in a 160 pound, 12 round, non-title bout on HBO World Championship Boxing. Sergio Martinez only loss was by 7th round TKO in 2000 to Antonio Margarito, a man who Paul Williams is very familiar with, having beat Margarito in 2007 by decision. Both fighters are southpaw and at the top of … [Read more...] about Watch Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez, Arreola vs. Minto live on HBO Boxing
Video replay of Amir Khan vs. Dmitriy Salita (1st round knockout)
Amir Khan successfully defended his WBA Jr welterweight title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita on December 5th in Newcastle, England. Amir wasted no time by blitzing Salita in the first round with a barrage of punches and dropping him several times before the ref stopped the fight. Khan has shown a dramatic change in his boxing skills since hiring world famous boxing … [Read more...] about Video replay of Amir Khan vs. Dmitriy Salita (1st round knockout)
Amir Khan steamrolls Salita and KO’s him in the 1st round
The WBA 140 pound junior welterweight champion Amir Khan from Bolton, England knockouts Dmitriy Salita in the first round of their 12 round title bout. The first defence of the 22 year old Khan's WBA title came in a flash. As the bell rung Amir already on his toes threw a 1-2 punch combo that dropped Salita and had him on wobbly legs. After Salita beat the count, Amir … [Read more...] about Amir Khan steamrolls Salita and KO’s him in the 1st round
Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
(AP Photo/Scott Heppell) 22 year old British boxer Amir Khan is looking for a dominating win over Dmitriy Salita on Saturday night at Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena in England. If Khan should prevail this would be his first defence of the WBA light-welterweight title he won from beating the former holder Andreas Kotelnik last July. Both fighters made weight Friday, Khan … [Read more...] about Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
MMA fighter Rampage Jackson to Box after finishing his UFC contract?
By NowBoxing Staff Quinton "Rampage" Jackson had a bit of a falling out with the UFC President Dana White earlier this year over his choice in doing the A-Team movie remake instead of facing Rashad Evans on Dec. 12th at UFC 107 in Rampage's hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Rampage vs. Rashad was being built up during the 10th season of TUF (The Ultimate Fighter: … [Read more...] about MMA fighter Rampage Jackson to Box after finishing his UFC contract?
Just weeks after his fight with Cotto, Pacman agrees to face Mayweather in March
Manny Pacquiao has proven once again he fears no man in the ring and is eager to take on the toughest challenges put in front of him by agreeing to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. the undefeated boxer out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bob Arum flew out to Manila to take care of a television deal with ABS-CBN a Philippine station but more importantly to discuss the terms and … [Read more...] about Just weeks after his fight with Cotto, Pacman agrees to face Mayweather in March
(Video)Female boxer Lucia Rijker hits just as hard as MMA Fighter Houston Alexander
By Reynaldo G Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I was Watching a rerun of FSN Sports Science and saw an episode where they compared a female fighter's punch to an male Olympic boxer. Dutch female boxer Lucia Rijker who is famous for her role Billie 'The Blue Bear' in the Oscar winning movie Million Dollar Baby showed that girls can hit just as hard in this previous … [Read more...] about (Video)Female boxer Lucia Rijker hits just as hard as MMA Fighter Houston Alexander
Boxing writer sues Pacman’s trainer Freddie Roach for assault
Freddie Roach trainer of many boxing stars Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao is being sued by Filipino boxing writer Alex Vidal for assault, battery and infliction of emotional distress. The altercation happened over an article titled ‘SICK’ ROACH MISSES CONCEPCION’S FINAL WORKOUT IN WILD CARD GYM, The event of the altercation occurred on July, 2008 at the MGM grand … [Read more...] about Boxing writer sues Pacman’s trainer Freddie Roach for assault
Knockoutstocks.com A New Website for Fight Fans and Stock Investors
Knockoutstocks.com Launches New Website for Fight Fans and Investors Site Visitors can Find Weekly Knockout Stock Tips, Boxing, UFC, MMA News and Blogs Los Angeles, CA- December 3, 2009 - www.knockoutstocks.com, a new website created for fight fans and investors announces a soft launch of the website this week. For fight fans, Knockoutstocks.com currently features … [Read more...] about Knockoutstocks.com A New Website for Fight Fans and Stock Investors
Watch Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas Live! on Versus
Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas "Broad Street Brawl" 12-round light-heavyweight bout, presented by Golden Boy Promotions East and sponsored by MGM Grand hotel and casino in Las Vegas will be shown live Dec 2, 2009 on VERSUS cable network beginning at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT at Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The televised card will also air the replay of the … [Read more...] about Watch Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas Live! on Versus