By KEN PETERS ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Undisputed super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan punished Jorge Arce with powerful left hooks from the opening bell on his way to an 11th-round knockout Saturday night. Darchinyan retained his WBA, WBC and IBF belts with the victory over the determined but outclassed Arce...Full Story Join the NowBoxing Forum sign up is FREE … [Read more...] about Darchinyan stops Arce to retain titles
Vic Darchinyan vs Jorge Arce Live on Showtime
Showtime Championship boxing presents an exciting main event for the WBA, WBC, and IBF world super flyweight titles when champion Vic Darchinyan puts his world titles on the line against exciting Mexican slugger Jorge Arce on February 7, 2009 at the Honda Center, Anaheim, California. … [Read more...] about Vic Darchinyan vs Jorge Arce Live on Showtime
Former UFC Champ Arlovski To Make Pro Boxing Debut On April 11 HBO Undercard.
According to Dan Raphael of Espn, Andrei The Pitbull Arlovski manager Billy Keane said Arlovski will make his boxing debut on the undercard of the HBO boxing Winky Wright vs Paul Williams card at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. I am not sure if Arlovski's fight will be televised or not. From Dan Raphael's Notebook/Quick Hits section: The Paul Williams-Winky Wright middleweight … [Read more...] about Former UFC Champ Arlovski To Make Pro Boxing Debut On April 11 HBO Undercard.
Darchinyan poised for breakthrough bout
By ABC Sport's Ned Hall Australia's Vic Darchinyan says this is the Year of the Bull. He'll be hoping it brings him strength, prosperity, good luck and opportunity. He fights Mexican Jorge Arce in California with the IBF, WBA and WBC Super Flyweight world titles all on the line. If Darchinyan wins he'll not only be acclaimed as the undisputed champion of his weight … [Read more...] about Darchinyan poised for breakthrough bout
Darchinyan no match for Pacquiao: trainer
by BRAD WALTER RICK STAHELI, the American trainer who helped Manny Pacquaio become world champion, predicts Vic Darchinyan will have little trouble retaining his three super-flyweight belts against Jorge Arce this weekend - but he doubts the Sydneysider would be as successful if he got his wish of a bout with the pound-for-pound king. Since winning his first world title … [Read more...] about Darchinyan no match for Pacquiao: trainer
Joe Calzaghe Officially Retires
The 36 year old undefeated Welshman calls it quits. After a long career as a super middleweight champion with the many WBO title defenses in the 168 pound class, Joe Calzaghe stepped up in weight to challenge Legends Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr and defeated both fighters. In an Interview by BBC sport editor Mihir Bose Calzaghe discusses why he decided to … [Read more...] about Joe Calzaghe Officially Retires
Boxing Schedule For February-May 2009
Feb 6 At Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Md. (ESPN2), Yusaf Mack, New York, vs. Chris Henry, Houston, 10, for Macks' NABA light heavyweight title and Henry's NABF light heavyweight title. At The Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, Calif. (SHO), Andre Ward, Oakland, Calif., vs. Henry Buchanan, Chesterfield, S.C., 12, for Ward's NABO super middleweight … [Read more...] about Boxing Schedule For February-May 2009
HBO Ring Life: Omar Sheika Episode 2
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Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
STOCKHOLM (AFP) — Swedish Ingemar Johansson, who in 1959 became heavyweight champion of the world by knocking out Floyd Patterson, has died at the age of 76, a childhood friend said on Saturday. "A good friend has passed away and I think the whole world is mourning him today," said Stig Caldeborn, who was a member of Johansson's RBK boxing club when they were teenagers and … [Read more...] about Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
Pacquiao, Hatton finalize May 2 fight
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton formally agreed Wednesday to fight for Hatton's 140-pound title on May 2, ending several weeks of negotiating and posturing. Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs), generally considered the world's top pound-for-pound fighter, will go after Hatton's IBO junior welterweight belt at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Pacquiao nearly scuttled the bout … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Hatton finalize May 2 fight
Ring Life: Omar Sheika part 1 (HBO)
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Would You Watch Tyson vs Holyfield 3?
That is what The National a UAE News Website wants to know. The National is asking people to leave a comment if they would attend the fight if it were to happen in Abu Dhabi. They want to see if demand is high enough for this fight. Promoters are in talks with the Government to bring the boxing legends Mike Tyson, 42, and Evander Holyfield, 46, to the UAE for their third … [Read more...] about Would You Watch Tyson vs Holyfield 3?
Jose Canseco fights to a draw with Danny Bonaduce in celebrity boxing
BY CHRISTIAN RED DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER ASTON, Pa. - Jose Canseco may have whistled, "Come on, get happy" as he left the Iceworks skating complex Saturday night. The former big leaguer and admitted steroid user fought to a draw with "Partridge Family" star Danny Bonaduce in a celebrity boxing match. That Bonaduce was still standing after three one-minute rounds was … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco fights to a draw with Danny Bonaduce in celebrity boxing
Arlovski vs Fedor Full Fight Video Replay
Video is up in the Forum posted by Forum member MelvyB Join the forum HERE Sign up is free. (Replay available only to forum members) Affliction Day of Reckoning January 24, 2009 Fedor Emelianenko vs Andrei Arlovski … [Read more...] about Arlovski vs Fedor Full Fight Video Replay
Margarito vs. Mosley Full Fight Video Replay
Make sure you tune into HBO to watch Antonio Magarito fight Shane Mosley Saturday Jan. 24, 2009 at 7 pm PT. Join the forum HERE Sign up is free. (Replay available only to forum members) … [Read more...] about Margarito vs. Mosley Full Fight Video Replay