Diane Pucin From The LA Times Reports that long time Showtime Boxing announcer, Steve Albert will no longer be apart of the 2009 season of Showtime Boxing. Albert had been with Showtime Boxing since 1987. The replacement for Steve Albert is play by play sports announcer, Gus Johnson who dabbled in MMA (mixed martial arts) commentating for CBS and the now defunct Elite XC … [Read more...] about Steve Albert is replaced by Gus Johnson on Showtime Boxing
Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight in Vegas
According to Lance Pugmire of the LA Times, Ricky Hatton's Promoter Richard Schaefer told the LA Times that the Location of the fight will be in Las Vegas, Nevada not England or the Philippines . The Venue is still being considered but both sides for Hatton and Pacquiao agree to allow the fight to take place on neutral ground. Fighter contracts have not been signed yet but the … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight in Vegas
The Destruction of Oscar de la Hoya Video by PernellSaadMorales
Another boxing gem from Youtube.com. This was actually a pretty clean, well edited video highlight of the Pacquiao vs De La Hoya fight. Video by PernellSaadMorales Join the NowBoxing Forum … [Read more...] about The Destruction of Oscar de la Hoya Video by PernellSaadMorales
Trinidadian boxing champion Giselle Salandy dies in car crash
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Trinidadian boxing champion Giselle Salandy died Sunday from injuries sustained in a car crash on the outskirts of the Caribbean country's capital. She was 21. … [Read more...] about Trinidadian boxing champion Giselle Salandy dies in car crash
Freddie Roach “[Fedor is] like Mike Tyson. A lot of guys are scared of him.You have to be fearless against him.”
In a recent article by Josh Gross of InsideMMA (sports illustrated), Freddie Roach (who is training Andrei Arlovski in boxing) shared some of his impressions and thoughts on Heavyweight MMA Champion Fedor Emelianenko's striking /stand up flaws and pitting Arlovski against one of the Klitschko brothers after 5 boxing matches. quotes from Arlovski: 'To be the best, you have … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach “[Fedor is] like Mike Tyson. A lot of guys are scared of him.You have to be fearless against him.”
Before Kimbo Slice…there was unbeaten Street Fighter Joe Savage
Unbeaten bare knuckle street fighter from England Joe Savage faced off against pro boxer Bert Cooper. This was Joe Savage's pro debut turned out to be his first and only pro boxing bout. … [Read more...] about Before Kimbo Slice…there was unbeaten Street Fighter Joe Savage
Wladimir Klitschko in Chris Cornell “Part of Me” Music Video
Heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko appears in the music video "Part of Me" by Chris Cornell and producer Timbaland also in the video is Wu Tang clan member Method Man. … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko in Chris Cornell “Part of Me” Music Video
UFC President Dana White criticizes Oscar De La Hoya
In a recent interview for the Long Beach Press Telegram, UFC President Dana White takes a few jabs at Oscar De La Hoya and using Boxing as an example of what not to do. White has been critical of the way boxing has handled the sport and how it has been promoted and ruined for many years. Quote: "I used (boxing) as the blueprint of what not to do. Boxing doesn't do what I … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White criticizes Oscar De La Hoya
Short Manny Pacquiao Training Documentary Video
From Maxboxing Join the Nowboxing Forum and talk Boxing HERE … [Read more...] about Short Manny Pacquiao Training Documentary Video
Freddie Roach believes Arlovski has the advantage in stand up over Fedor
In the recent episode of Andrei Arlovski's youtube series "Arlovski 360: On the Road to Reckoning Episode 2". Training Arlovski's Boxing is World Famous Boxing trainer Freddie Roach, who also trains superstar boxer Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao. Roach talks about Andrei's advantage in striking over Fedor and believes that when you fight Fedor you should back him up because Fedor … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach believes Arlovski has the advantage in stand up over Fedor
Mike Tyson and Joan Jett interesting random fact
The baddest man on the planet Iron Mike Tyson and the baddest female rocker Joan Jett shared a little known about friendship in the 1980s. … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson and Joan Jett interesting random fact
Manny Pacquiao gets his first taste of paparazzi in America
Manny Pacquiao And Friends At The Staples Center for the Celtics vs Lakers Game on Christmas Day in Los Angeles. From Hollywoodtv Actor Mark Wahlberg at the same game wearing a FATLACE Pacman knows shirt Pacman sporting the Fatlace Pacman Knows shirt , Visit Fatlace.com for more info. Join the Nowboxing Community and Talk Boxing HERE … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao gets his first taste of paparazzi in America
Floyd Mayweather Jr owes $6.2 million in federal income taxes
According to Robert Snell in his Tax Watchdog Blog, public record shows Mayweather Jr owes Uncle Sam big time. From theTax Watchdog: What's owed: The IRS filed a $6,165,735 lien against Mayweather for unpaid incomes taxes on Oct. 9 in Clark County, Nev. He owes the money from 2007, according to the Clark County Recorder's office. This could be the reason Floyd … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr owes $6.2 million in federal income taxes
SI.com’s 2008 Boxing Awards
Check out the winners Sport's Illustrated 2008 Boxing Awards Join the Nowboxing Community HERE … [Read more...] about SI.com’s 2008 Boxing Awards
Ring Life: Edvan Barros Episode #2 (HBO)
HBO RING LIFE Visit the Nowboxing Message Board HERE … [Read more...] about Ring Life: Edvan Barros Episode #2 (HBO)