Austin boxer James Kirkland was handed over to federal authorities Tuesday to face a gun-possession charge, just two weeks before his next scheduled bout in Las Vegas. Kirkland, 25, a rising star in boxing whose fights have been televised by HBO, has been scheduled to fight Michael Walker on May 2 in Las Vegas on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight. First, … [Read more...] about Boxer Kirkland held on federal gun charge
Christian Bale Joins Mark Wahlberg In “The Fighter”
Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Christian Bale is getting into the ring with Mark Wahlberg in a new Paramount Pictures drama "The Fighter." "The Dark Knight" star has been tapped to join the previously cast Wahlberg in the project. According to Variety, Relatively Media also stepped in to get involved in financing the film. Paramount will now be limited to distributing the project … [Read more...] about Christian Bale Joins Mark Wahlberg In “The Fighter”
Austin boxer Kirkland arrested on felony gun charge
Boxing contender James Kirkland of Austin, Texas was arrested Sunday on a felony gun possession charge, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office Web site. … [Read more...] about Austin boxer Kirkland arrested on felony gun charge
Manfredo bounces back with KO of Smichet
MONTREAL- In the grand scheme of boxing, a victory against Walid Smichet might not greatly raise Peter Manfredo's stock. But after being dismantled in three rounds last November by Sakio Bika for the vacant and little-known International Boxing Organization's version of the super-middleweight title, Manfredo needed to rebound - for his psyche, if nothing else. So the … [Read more...] about Manfredo bounces back with KO of Smichet
Filipino-American boxer wrests IBF light flyweight crown
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Filipino-American professional boxer Brian Viloria knocked out his Mexican foe Jose Ulises Solis on Sunday and became the new International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion. Viloria unleashed a hard right hook to Solis' jaw and sent the former champion to the canvas in the 11th of their 12-round bout held at the Araneta Coliseum … [Read more...] about Filipino-American boxer wrests IBF light flyweight crown
Pacquiao vs Hatton 24/7 Episode #2
With the premiere episode of Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7 the show talked about the fighters younger days and how they wound up in boxing. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs Hatton 24/7 Episode #2
Former world boxing champ Arturo Gatti released on bail following arrest
MONTREAL — Retired boxing champion Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was freed on bail Friday after spending a few nights in jail for failing to show up for a court date he had scheduled. … [Read more...] about Former world boxing champ Arturo Gatti released on bail following arrest
Boxer Haye ‘declares war’ on Klitschko brothers
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Britain's rising ring star David Haye on Thursday declared open war on world heavyweight champions the Klitschko brothers as he prepares to meet IBF and WBO belt-holder Vladimir on June 20. "I have declared war on the Klitschko family, first on Vladimir and then Vitali, that is the plan and on June 20 the war will begin," Haye told a press conference … [Read more...] about Boxer Haye ‘declares war’ on Klitschko brothers
Rocker Mellencamp’s son wins Indiana Golden Gloves
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 14-year-old son of rock singer John Mellencamp has won a division title in the Indiana Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Hud Mellencamp, who boxes for the Indy Police Athletic League, earned a 4-1 decision over Cody Bennett of the Southpaw Boxing Club of Owensboro, Ky., in a 132-pound senior-division bout Thursday night...Full Story Join the … [Read more...] about Rocker Mellencamp’s son wins Indiana Golden Gloves
Manny Pacquiao BobbleHead to be given out on April 21 at AT&T park
Manny Pacquiao will be apart of San Francisco Giants Filipino Heritage Night on Tuesday April 21, 2009. Pacquiao will throw out the first pitch as the San Francisco Giants baseball team face off against the San Diego Padres. Proceeds of ticket sales will go to charity. For more Info go HERE Join the NowBoxing Forum sign up is FREE … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao BobbleHead to be given out on April 21 at AT&T park
Pacquiao vs Hatton HBO 24/7 Training Camp Antics
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Ring Life: Paul Williams Episode #2 (HBO)
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Emotional De La Hoya announces retirement
LOS ANGELES - Former six division world boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy", announced his retirement from the ring on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Emotional De La Hoya announces retirement
Williams batters Winky for unanimous decision
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Paul Williams thought the world's top boxers were scared of him before, just wait until they see the holes he punched in Winky Wright's once-impenetrable defense. Williams worked Wright like a heavy bag with dozens of relentless blows on the way to an emphatic victory by unanimous decision Saturday night in a meeting of two much-avoided … [Read more...] about Williams batters Winky for unanimous decision
Pacquiao vs Hatton 24/7 Episode #1
Former featherweight world kingpin Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is dropping down to 140 pounds after going all the way to 147 pounds to defeat Oscar De La Hoya in a David vs. Goliath match. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs Hatton 24/7 Episode #1