The former 1996 US Olympian and 154 pound world champion, Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas, known for his ferocious spirit in the ring and never say die attitude is now putting on a new hat that of fight promoter. In a recent interview with Visaliatimesdelta, Vargas had this to say about the up coming HBO pay per view bout between Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Manny Pacquiao of … [Read more...] about Fernando Vargas predicts a Pacquiao win on November 14th
Pavlik vs. Williams fight postponed again
The much anticipated Dec. 5 title bout between middleweight Kelly Pavlik an Paul Williams has been postponed. Pavlik had to pull out because of a re-aggravated hand injury which was caused by a staph infection. 8 months ago, Pavlik the Youngstown, Ohio native had acquired a staph infection in his left hand which although now gone has left him unable to make a closed fist. … [Read more...] about Pavlik vs. Williams fight postponed again
Hatton “Pacman the hardest puncher I faced, but Mayweather beats him”
By Zato Ricky Hatton was in Johannesburg, South Africa last month and did a quick interview with David Isaacson of Timeslive. When asked by Isaacson Who's the hardest puncher you've ever fought? Hatton said "I would probably say Manny Pacquiao, but having said that I don't think I was in the best condition" Hatton also praises Manny Pacquiao as a gentleman, nice guy and … [Read more...] about Hatton “Pacman the hardest puncher I faced, but Mayweather beats him”
HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” premieres Oct. 24
Posted by Zato HBO's® award-winning reality series 24/7 returns with an all new four-part series. This will be the seventh installment which will be narrated by Liev Shrieber, who has narrated the franchise since it's creation. 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto premieres This Saturday, October 24th at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT Episodes two and three will air on Saturdays – Oct. 31 … [Read more...] about HBO 24/7 “Pacquiao/Cotto” premieres Oct. 24
Big Shaq walking Manny Pacquiao to the ring?
by Zato Shaquille O'Neal aka Manny Shaquiao and the consensus pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao walking to the ring together? No not for a WWE tag team match up but for Manny Pacquiao's upcoming November 14 fight against Puerto Rican champion Miguel Cotto. NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille O' Neal was interested in leading Pacquiao to the ring for his next fight, … [Read more...] about Big Shaq walking Manny Pacquiao to the ring?
The Heavyweight Division Needs A Tournament
By Reynaldo G Showtime's super 6 tourney this past Saturday was a bright light for boxing. While watching the first two preliminary bouts of the super-middleweight tourney, I had wondered what if they had a tourney to clear up the heavyweight division mess? There is no secret that the heavyweight division in boxing has been a giant catastrophe for the past decade, well … [Read more...] about The Heavyweight Division Needs A Tournament
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield to reunite on Oprah this Friday
posted by Zato Several years after the infamous Tyson vs. Holyfield ear biting incident, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will meet up again, face to face live on the Oprah Winfrey television show. Recently, Tyson was a guest on Oprah and talked candidly about a variety of topics which included the ear biting incident during the Tyson/Holyfield rematch. Tyson had said at … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield to reunite on Oprah this Friday
Mayweather: King of the Ring, FOX business interview
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. discusses life in the boxing ring and his business ventures Talk about it in the Now Boxing Forums membership is FREE … [Read more...] about Mayweather: King of the Ring, FOX business interview
Mayweather Jr. “Mosley former steroid user who could still be using steroids”
Photo credit:Robert Beck/Sports Illustrated By Zato The always opinionated Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. sat down with Jason Horowitz of CBS sports to discuss various topics including his reality show, the Bernard Hopins vs. Roy Jones Jr. rematch and future possible opponents in Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley. When the subject of Shane Mosley came about this … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “Mosley former steroid user who could still be using steroids”
Jamie Foxx wants to play Mike Tyson in new biopic
By Zato Mike Tyson has had a roller coaster life, his name has been headline news for many years, his story is so tragic it's like something out of a Hollywood screenplay. Well that story could actually make it's way to the big screen, Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx, who has taken on some of the toughest roles in Hollywood will have some big gloves to fill as he expresses … [Read more...] about Jamie Foxx wants to play Mike Tyson in new biopic
Watch Mike Tyson on the Oprah Winfrey Show
Mike Tyson will appear on an upcoming episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, where he talks about his early life with Cus D’Amato, what made him a fighter, opens up on many other topics including his documentary "TYSON", his marriage and divorce to actress Robin Givens, his rape trial and 3 year prison sentence, his infamous ear biting incident during the Evander Holyfield rematch, … [Read more...] about Watch Mike Tyson on the Oprah Winfrey Show
Arthur Abraham dreams of a big fight in America
By Zato Many young boxers dream of headlining a big fight in Las Vegas or New York's Madison Square Garden, which is regarded as the "Mecca of boxing". Even established foreign champions such as King Arthur Abraham share this dream. During the Abraham vs. Taylor conference call, Armenian boxer Arthur Abraham said … [Read more...] about Arthur Abraham dreams of a big fight in America
Nacho Beristain on Pacquiao vs. Cotto, Pac vs. Mayweather Jr. and Freddie Roach
By Zato Nacho Beristain, the legendary trainer of multiple Mexican boxing champions, including Juan Manuel Marquez who had given Manny Pacquiao two of his toughest fights to date, shared his thoughts with EPSN's Spanish T.V show “Golpe a Golpe” (Blow by Blow) on the future possibility of a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao match up, the upcoming Miguel Cotto vs. Manny … [Read more...] about Nacho Beristain on Pacquiao vs. Cotto, Pac vs. Mayweather Jr. and Freddie Roach
Jose Luis Castillo set to spar with Manny Pacquiao
By Zato The 35 year old former lightweight Champion, Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico will be heading to Baguiao, Philippines to spar with Manny Pacquiao as a late replacement for Omar Henry who was considered a Cotto clone. Henry's team could not come to an agreement with team pacquaio so Castillo was called in to fill the void. Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon have already … [Read more...] about Jose Luis Castillo set to spar with Manny Pacquiao
Freddie Roach believes combination punching will help defeat Cotto
By Zato After a heated sparring session with Shawn Porter (the 21 year old middleweight fighter out of Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio who had given Pacquiao all he could handle in their previous sparring session) and Urbano Antillion, Manny Pacquiao demonstrated to a small group of media in attendance at his Baguiao training camp a secret technique the he will use against Cotto, … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach believes combination punching will help defeat Cotto