(AP) LOS ANGELES — Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has taken a leave of absence while battling bladder cancer. Charles, a longtime CNN sportscaster, has been part of Showtime's ShoBox series since it began in 2001. The 63-year-old journalist has begun treatment at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Charles was among the first … [Read more...] about Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has cancer
Shaq vs Oscar De La Hoya
Shaquille O'Neal and Oscar De La Hoya at Press Conference to Promote Their Head-to-Head Matchup Exhibition in the ABC Series "Shaq Vs" at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on August 18, 2009 Click the picture below to watch TMZ Video clip of the boxing bout Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Shaq vs Oscar De La Hoya
Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola Presser Photos
(photos/caption by AP) WBC Heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko, left, of Ukraine poses with WBC number one ranked heavyweight contender, Cristobal Arreola, of the United States, to announce their WBC Heavyweight Championship boxing bout, which will take place on Sept. 26th, during a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola Presser Photos
Pavlik to meet Williams for 160-pound titles
The Canadian Press Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has agreed to defend his two title belts against Paul Williams, perhaps the most avoided fighter in boxing. They will fight Oct. 3 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, Williams promoter Dan Goossen told The Associated Press on Wednesday after finishing the negotiations. The bout is a risk for Pavlik (35-1, 31 KOs), … [Read more...] about Pavlik to meet Williams for 160-pound titles
Nonito Donaire vs Rafael Concepcion “Pinoy Power 2”
Bob Arum, Top Rank Promotions Presents : "Pinoy Power 2" Saturday August 15, 2009 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada and Live on Pay Per View NONITO DONAIRE vs RAFAEL CONCEPCION PRESHOW Video STEVEN LUEVANO vs BERNABE CONCEPCION PRESHOW Video Join the NowBoxing Forum … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire vs Rafael Concepcion “Pinoy Power 2”
Pacquiao vs Cotto, Ticket Information
Top Rank Promotions presents Pacquiao vs Cotto "Firepower" The date is set for the mega-fight between boxing’s No. 1 pound-4-pound king and reigning Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Fighter of the Year, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, and the pride of Puerto Rico and three-time world champion Miguel Cotto. Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, “FirePower” will take place … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs Cotto, Ticket Information
MIKE TYSON gives Jonas Brother a Haircut at the 2009 Teen’s Choice Awards
The former world heavyweight boxing champion Iron Mike Tyson took his lovely kids and family to the 2009 Teen's Choice Awards live on FOX at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California. … [Read more...] about MIKE TYSON gives Jonas Brother a Haircut at the 2009 Teen’s Choice Awards
Murder charge in death of ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest
Mug shot photo of murder suspect Demario Ware ATLANTA — Atlanta police have charged a 20-year-old man, Demario Ware, with murder in connection to the tragic death of former boxing champion Vernon Forrest, authorities announced Tuesday. The incident, which shocked the Atlanta community and the boxing world, occurred on July 25, when Forrest, aged 38, was fatally shot during a … [Read more...] about Murder charge in death of ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest
McTier Art Original: Boxing Portrait Of Manny Pacquiao
Visit: www.mctierart.com to see more of Jace McTier's boxing art. "Lights Out Left" Featuring Manny Pacquiao and other amazingly done artistic boxing portraits. … [Read more...] about McTier Art Original: Boxing Portrait Of Manny Pacquiao
Friends and family speak out after memorial mass for Arturo Gatti
Video of the late boxer's friends and family including Actor Mickey Rourke, Chuck Zito and Boxer Micky Ward speaking out on the death of Arturo Gatti being ruled a suicide after a Memorial Mass for Gatti at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church in Jersey City, N.J. , Thursday, July 30, 2009 Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Friends and family speak out after memorial mass for Arturo Gatti
Tim Bradley vs. Nate Campbell – Weigh In Video
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Police release surveillance video of Vernon Forrest murder suspect
ATLANTA — Atlanta police have released surveillance footage capturing the brazen robbery of former boxing champion Vernon Forrest, who was fatally shot moments later on Saturday night. Authorities are now searching for at least three, and possibly four, suspects believed to be involved in the robbery and homicide, hoping the video evidence will lead to their identification. … [Read more...] about Police release surveillance video of Vernon Forrest murder suspect
Gatti exhumed; Canadian authorities to do autopsy
The Associated Press MONTREAL — Boxer Arturo Gatti's body has been exhumed, and the Quebec coroner's office will perform a new autopsy at his family's request. Gilles Ethier, deputy chief coroner of the western part of the Province of Quebec, says Gatti's body is presently at the Montreal morgue. The autopsy is scheduled to be performed Saturday morning. Ethier says … [Read more...] about Gatti exhumed; Canadian authorities to do autopsy
Vitali Klitschko vs Chris Arreola set for September 26
By Michael Rosenthal (The Ring) Vitali Klitschko and Chris Arreola have reached an agreement to fight on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, according to a reliable source. Arreola turned down an offer to fight THE RING’s No. 1-rated heavyweight and the WBC titleholder on Sept. 12 because he felt he wouldn’t have enough time to prepare but accepted a second offer … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko vs Chris Arreola set for September 26
Brazil police rule Gatti’s death suicide
The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian police investigation has determined that the death of boxer Arturo Gatti was a suicide and a court has ordered the release of his wife, once suspected of killing him, officials said Thursday. Lead investigator Paulo Alberes told The Associated Press authorities found that Gatti killed himself on July 11 in a seaside resort … [Read more...] about Brazil police rule Gatti’s death suicide