The long awaited rematch between Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. was derailed on December 2, 2009 at the Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia, as the Australian slugger Danny Green KO'd the 40 year old former world champion. Roy Jones Jr. was fighting for the IBO cruiser-weight belt, which would of been his 5th title in 5 different weight classes, but couldn't even get passed the … [Read more...] about (Video)Danny Green KO’s Roy Jones Jr. in the first round
PACQUIAO vs. MAYWEATHER bout almost finalized for March 13
The boxing super fight of the century looks to be headed in a positive direction. In an article by ESPN Dan Rafael, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has agreed to the terms for the Pacquiao fight. According to Rafael's sources the fight will be at 147 lbs the welterweight limit, it will air on March 13 HBO PPV with a venue still yet to be named, possible candidates are Las Vegas, Dallas … [Read more...] about PACQUIAO vs. MAYWEATHER bout almost finalized for March 13
Lucian Bute KO’s Andrade! Funeka vs. Guzman Ends In Controversy!
Romanian born Lucian Bute retained his IBF super-middleweight title Saturday night Nov. 28 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, by knocking out the rugged Mexican Librado Andrade via body shot knockout in the 4th round if their rematch on HBO B.A.D (Boxing After Dark) Bute, who was apart of a controversial bout with Andrade back in October 2008 when Andrade mounted a comeback in … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute KO’s Andrade! Funeka vs. Guzman Ends In Controversy!
Watch Live! Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute tonight on HBO
Unbeaten Romanian-born IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (24-0, 19 KO’s) puts his title on the line in a rematch against Librado Andrade (28-2, 21 KO’s) of Mexico. The championship bout will take place in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada at the Quebec Pepsi Coliseum. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot) Both boxers tipped the scales under the … [Read more...] about Watch Live! Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute tonight on HBO
Boxing Outdoes UFC In Las Vegas
The UFC vs. Boxing debate is like comparing apples to oranges, but in terms of monetary gain boxing prevailed in November. According to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada scored big number with the live gate. USA Today reported that Pacquiao's 12th round TKO win over Miguel Cotto at the … [Read more...] about Boxing Outdoes UFC In Las Vegas
Pacquiao-Mayweather Confirmation For Early May of 2010?
J. Monte of TruFan Boxing (with sourced video/sound bites) reports Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will fight in early May of 2010, also included is the Vegas' early line. J. Monte also takes a visit to Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood as well as J. Monte's chat with Dmitriy Salita before his trip to England where he will challenge Amir Kahn for the WBA Light … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather Confirmation For Early May of 2010?
Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
This bout will be the final fight of the first round of Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic Tournament. Denmark's own Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KOs) will be putting his WBA super middleweight(168lbs) belt on the line when he takes on undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland, California. Many boxing pundits picked Kessler as the favorite … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
Watch Pacquiao vs. Cotto Replay Tonight On HBO
Rewatch the historic boxing event in which Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines captures his 7th weight division world title destroying the bigger Puerto Rican Champion Miguel Cotto. The Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight replay will be broadcast on HBO on Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 PM ET/PT. The replay will be airing around the same time as the Mikkel … [Read more...] about Watch Pacquiao vs. Cotto Replay Tonight On HBO
Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler of Denmark(42-1, 32 KOs and Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward of Oakland, CA(20-0, 13 KOs), weighed in for their Saturday Nov. 21 boxing match at the Oakland Airport Hilton. Mikkel Kessler came in at 167 lbs, Ward weighed in at 166.5. This bout will conclude the first round of Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic … [Read more...] about Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
According to HBO, the Nov. 14, pay per view between Manny" Pacman" Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, sold 1.25 million pay per views. HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg confirmed Friday the welterweight title fight grossed $70 million. Cable television homes drew 650,000 buys, and from satellite television viewers the fight drew 600,000 . It also set a record of 110,000 buys … [Read more...] about 1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
Pacquiao-Mayweather Mega fight could land in Dallas Cowboy’s stadium
Although Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have yet to come to an agreement or finalize any type of deal, the buzz and demand for this boxing match is one of the hottest in sports. The event is so hot even Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has shown major interest in landing the opportunity to host this historical match up at his brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather Mega fight could land in Dallas Cowboy’s stadium
Manny Pacquiao’s Official ‘WAPAKMAN’ Movie Trailer
After watching the recent hit movie 2012, I logged on to IMDB and decided to check out upcoming films and stumbled across Wapakman, directed by Topel Lee, a Filipino super hero comedy starring the pound for pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. All though Pacquiao is an artist in the ring with violent masterpieces, he won't be winning any Academy Awards anytime soon. The … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Official ‘WAPAKMAN’ Movie Trailer
Paulie Malignaggi hints that Manny Pacquiao might be on something
After Manny Pacquiao's impressive KO victory of IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009, Floyd Mayweather Sr. had accused Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids or enhancement drugs(Mayweather accuses Pacman of steroids). Days Prior to Pacquiao's fight with WBO welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto on Saturday Nov. 14, boxer Kermit Cintron also believed that the … [Read more...] about Paulie Malignaggi hints that Manny Pacquiao might be on something
Mayweather Jr.- “Roach wants Pacquiao to fight me so he can cash out”
Is Freddie Roach using his fighter Manny Pacquiao as a sacrificial lamb for his own final big payday? Well that is what Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. thinks. In his recent interview with Adam Smith for Sky Sports News, Mayweather commented on what he believes Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach's true intentions are. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr.- “Roach wants Pacquiao to fight me so he can cash out”
(Video) The Full Length Mayweather Jr. Interview With Sky Sports
Floyd Mayweather Jr. gave an exclusive interview to Sky Sports in the wake of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight. The interview was conducted by Adam Smith for Sky Sports News just hours after Manny Pacquiao stopped Miguel Cotto in a 12th round tko on HBO pay per view. … [Read more...] about (Video) The Full Length Mayweather Jr. Interview With Sky Sports