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
Vernon Forrest Shot And Killed (Espn Video)
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Police: Ex-boxing champion Forrest killed in Ga.
Associated Press ATLANTA — Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed during an apparent robbery in Atlanta, police said Sunday. Atlanta Police Sgt. Lisa Keyes said in an e-mail Sunday that Forrest may have been robbed and was shot "multiple times in the back" Saturday night in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about Police: Ex-boxing champion Forrest killed in Ga.
Marquez could humble loud mouth Mayweather on September 19
American boxing superstar Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr. is favored by boxing experts to win his incoming boxing match with Mexican boxing star Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez on September 19. But despite his underdog status Marquez is confident he can pull a surprise against the former top boxer in the planet in their fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas . Marquez is … [Read more...] about Marquez could humble loud mouth Mayweather on September 19
Floyd Mayweather Jr ESPN Video Interview
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Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title
Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER, England — Amir Khan is aspiring to be the next Manny Pacquiao after beating Andreas Kotelnik by a unanimous points decision to win his first world title at the MEN Arena here. The British boxer dominated the contest with his fast combinations, darting in and out of range to avoid getting into trouble as he cruised to a 120-108, 118-111 … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title
Floyd Mayweather Talks Marquez & MMA
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Boxer Hatton hospitalised
Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER — Boxer Ricky Hatton has been admitted to hospital here suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting, according to press reports on Thursday. The 30-year-old former light-welterweight world champion complained of feeling unwell on Monday and was taken to Tameside General Hospital on Wednesday morning. His agent Paul Speak told the … [Read more...] about Boxer Hatton hospitalised
Mayweather Ready To Get Back In The Ring (Espn)
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Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The wife accused of killing former boxing champion Arturo Gatti tells The Associated Press in a jailhouse letter that she is innocent. Amanda Rodrigues says she could not bear to be interviewed, but gave a letter to the AP written on lined, white paper in red ink, proclaiming her love for Gatti. "I lost my husband!" she writes. "This is a pain that … [Read more...] about Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven