Visit BWAA.org for more info The 2008 Boxing Writers Association of America Dinner will be televised for the first time live online through Gofightlive.tv . The event will be shown in its entirety on Friday June 12, 2009 for free starting 6 pm EST time. The event will be attended by many boxing luminaries including Freddie Roach who won the "Trainer of the Year award", now … [Read more...] about 2008 BWAA awards to be shown live online, Pacquiao decides to attend the awards
Pussycat Doll wants to sing Philippine anthem for next Pacquiao fight
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The half-Filipino lead vocalist for the American pop group Pussycat Dolls says she wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again. U.S.-born Nicole Scherzinger, who is performing with three other members of the band in Manila on Thursday, told ABS-CBN television she has always been a fan of the … [Read more...] about Pussycat Doll wants to sing Philippine anthem for next Pacquiao fight
Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child’s death
Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child’s death By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer LAS VEGAS (AP)—Boxer Mike Tyson has married for a third time, two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died in a tragic treadmill accident. The owner of the La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the former … [Read more...] about Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child’s death
Floyd Mayweather jr’s skill and approach to his job (NowBoxing Reader Submitted Article)
NowBoxing contributing writer Pierre Rhodan shares his thoughts on Money Mayweather and his opinion of the up coming Floyd Mayweather jr vs Juan Manuel Marquez Fight coming up soon on HBO PPV July 18 2009. Floyd Mayweather jr's skill and approach to his job June 9, 2009 This champion is so unlike the ones in the past. Reason being is, Floyd understands the true art … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather jr’s skill and approach to his job (NowBoxing Reader Submitted Article)
Welterweight champ Miguel Cotto returns to Madison Square Garden
By Adam Goldman NEW YORK — In a corner of the South Bronx, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Angel Cotto stepped into an outdoor ring before hundreds of fans and a wave of adulation washed over him. He stripped off his shirt and women swooned. He went through his drills - stretching, jumping rope and punching padded gloves - and onlookers shouted: "Pound for pound, … [Read more...] about Welterweight champ Miguel Cotto returns to Madison Square Garden
Roach to train Rigondeaux, Johnson (Espn)
By Dan Rafael ESPN.com Freddie Roach liked what he saw of acclaimed former Cuban Olympic medalists Guillermo Rigondeaux and Yudel Johnson. He'll be seeing a lot more. Roach, who will pick up his 2008 Boxing Writers Association of America award for trainer of the year at Friday night's annual banquet in New York, signed on to train the duo on Tuesday, a day after he spent … [Read more...] about Roach to train Rigondeaux, Johnson (Espn)
Professional Debut of George “Monk” Foreman III
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Like father like son? Foreman III wins in boxing debut
By MICHAEL CAMPBELL For the Chronicle KINDER, La. — George Foreman III made his professional boxing debut a successful one with a style reminiscent of his father, the legendary former world heavyweight champion. “Monk” Foreman knocked out Clyde Weaver of Parsons, Tenn., in the first round with a series of power hooks that looked like he had cinder blocks in his … [Read more...] about Like father like son? Foreman III wins in boxing debut
George Foreman III aims to make his own name in the ring
HOUSTON (Reuters) - George Foreman III, son of former heavyweight champion George Foreman, aims to make a name for himself in the ring when he makes his boxing debut in Louisiana on Saturday. Foreman, whose four brothers are also called George, goes by the nickname 'Monk'. He will be the first Foreman boy to follow in his famous father's footsteps with a four-rounder at … [Read more...] about George Foreman III aims to make his own name in the ring
Bert Sugar “Pacquiao Greatest Asian Fighter of All Time”
In a recent ESPN sports Chat long time boxing historian Bert Sugar claimed Manny Pacquiao as the greatest Asian Fighter of all time and the best left hander of all time. Bert Sugar: While it is never been my habit to include a fighter who is still fighting, because I can not judge his entire career and/or where his prime was (his prime is where I judge) I think Manny Pacquiao … [Read more...] about Bert Sugar “Pacquiao Greatest Asian Fighter of All Time”
Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach
Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach Wednesday, June 03, 2009 By Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: The coach of Pakistan boxing team Ali Bakhsh has termed the month-long training programme of the national pugilists in Seoul fruitful and said the outcome of this strenuous exercise in South Korea will be best known when the boys will enter into the ring during the Asian … [Read more...] about Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach
Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum
Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum All is forgiven in boxing. While it appeared Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik and promoter Bob Arum were not on the same page, they apparently will be after Pavlik signs a new contract with Arum's Las Vegas-based Top Rank Inc. Even though Arum scrapped Pavlik's June 27 title defense against Sergio Mora, … [Read more...] about Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum
Photos: Barry McGuigan’s IAC’s ‘Fighting Irishmen’ exhibit in North Ireland
The Clones Cyclone and Hall of Fame Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan, alongside fellow Irish boxers, Paul McCloskey, and Charlie Nash helped launch the Fighting Irishmen: A Celebration of the Celtic Warrior exhibition in Northern Ireland. … [Read more...] about Photos: Barry McGuigan’s IAC’s ‘Fighting Irishmen’ exhibit in North Ireland
Amir Khan: I’m proud to be British.. and to be a Muslim
When Amir Khan fought at the 2004 Olympics, he carried a nation's hopes with him. He remains one of British boxing's brightest young hopes - a fighter and a hero who is very proud of his heritage. Here he talks about his own upbringing in Bolton, his ambitions and his hopes for young people growing up in Britain today. You have had quite a journey since you burst on to … [Read more...] about Amir Khan: I’m proud to be British.. and to be a Muslim
Boxing brothers cleared of attack
Boxing brothers cleared of attack Three Norfolk boxing brothers yesterday walked free from court after being cleared of attacking a man. And they vowed that they wanted to concentrate on getting back into the ring for their next big fights and to proving a success in their sporting careers. Michael Walsh, 24, with his 22-year-old twin brothers Liam and Ryan, from … [Read more...] about Boxing brothers cleared of attack