LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The chance to embellish his unbeaten record will be uppermost in Floyd Mayweather's mind when he takes on Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in their hotly anticipated welterweight fight in Las Vegas this month. Mayweather has not fought for nearly two years but believes he will be in prime condition when he returns to the ring from retirement for the … [Read more...] about Mayweather eyes opportunity to add gloss to his career
Theaters set to screen Mayweather-Marquez
First boxing match to hit theaters since 1980 The Hollywood Reporter Aug 31, 2009 Boxing will return to movie theaters for the first time in almost three decades -- and in high definition -- with the Sept. 19 welterweight championship bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, it was announced Monday. More than 170 screens will have the fight and its … [Read more...] about Theaters set to screen Mayweather-Marquez
Angelo Dundee turns 88 today
Legendary hall of fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, well known for training Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard turns 88 years old today. Congratulations Angelo and many wishes from the boxing community. Visit the Now Boxing Message Board … [Read more...] about Angelo Dundee turns 88 today
Mayweather-Marquez 24/7 premieres August 29 on HBO
HBO's Emmy-Award-winning all-access reality series 24/7 returns to HBO with an all new edition as "Mayweather/Marquez 24/7" premieres Saturday, August 29 at 10:15 pm ET/PT. Check your local listings for channel number. Mayweather-Marquez 24/7 Air date schedule HERE Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Marquez 24/7 premieres August 29 on HBO
Mares vs Fulgencio – Fight Night Club (Video)
Abner Mares pre fight training before his fight with Carlos Fulgencio RingTV presents the full fight replay of Abner Mares vs Carlos Fulgencio which took place on 8.27.09. Fight Night Club at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles airs live on Versus Network. Post Fight Interview Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Mares vs Fulgencio – Fight Night Club (Video)
HBO Boxing: Diaz vs. Malignaggi After The Bell (video)
Max Kellerman interviews Paulie Malignaggi after his controversial unanimous decision loss to Juan Diaz, which originally aired August 22, 2009 from Houston, Texas. For more information on HBO Boxing, log onto HBO.com Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about HBO Boxing: Diaz vs. Malignaggi After The Bell (video)
Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death and imprisonment
Associated Press SAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband's death a month ago. Amanda Rodrigues spent 18 days in jail. Gatti, a two-time world champion from Canada, died July 11 while he and his family vacationed in the Brazilian resort town of Porto de Galinhas. Rodrigues' … [Read more...] about Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death and imprisonment
HBO Boxing: Mayweather vs. Marquez: Fight Preview (Video)
Preview one of the most anticipated match-ups of the year. Undefeated Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring against 5 time world champion Juan Manuel Marquez on Sat., Sept. 19, Live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Youtube Video Preview from HBO Sports Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about HBO Boxing: Mayweather vs. Marquez: Fight Preview (Video)
UFC Champ Anderson Silva sparring and training his boxing with Freddie Roach
Video footage of the current UFC middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva training at the world famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Freddie Roach trainer of the current pound for pound boxing king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has also trained other notable MMA fighters in boxing, such as Andrei Arlovski, BJ Penn, Dan Hardy, Caol Uno and currently Tito … [Read more...] about UFC Champ Anderson Silva sparring and training his boxing with Freddie Roach
Watch Mayweather vs. Marquez Fight LIVE In Movie Theatres
Big Time Boxing comes to the Big Screen! LIVE World Championship Boxing is coming to select movie theatres nationwide for the first time ever in HD on September 19th at 8:30pm ET/ 7:30pm CT/ 6:30pm MT/ 5:30pm PT. Floyd “Money” Mayweather takes on Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez live from Las Vegas in a one night event. Witness this big fight on the big screen on what is … [Read more...] about Watch Mayweather vs. Marquez Fight LIVE In Movie Theatres
Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has cancer
(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”