Boxing is on the ropes in the national sports landscape, often described by observers these days as a "niche" sport. If so, that niche is in the suburbs, where boxing is far from down for the count. In the D.C. area, in particular, the sport is thriving as spectator event: Five shows will be staged locally in November, the first one Saturday night at the Patriot Center. … [Read more...] about THOM LOVERRO: Boxing a ‘niche’ sport? Not in this area
Fighters make weight for November 1st showdown.
Top Rank's "Final Impact" PPV weights Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. 156 vs. Matt Vanda 156 Nonito Donaire 112 vs. Moruti Mthalane 111 Jorge Arce 115 vs. Isidro Garcia 115 Lamont Peterson 140 vs. Lanardo Tyner 140 Showtime Boxing Card weights Cristian Mijares 115 vs. Vic "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan115 Andre "Matrix" Dirrell 167.5 vs. Victor Oganov 167.5 … [Read more...] about Fighters make weight for November 1st showdown.
In Honor of HALLOWEEN Scariest Looking Fighters.
Halloween is coming up and people dressing up as scary monsters, celebs, and other different types of people is part of the costume celebration on this festive holiday. … [Read more...] about In Honor of HALLOWEEN Scariest Looking Fighters.
It’s Official Angelo Dundee joins Oscar De La Hoya’s Training Camp
It is official Angelo Dundee the Legendary Trainer of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard has been brought in to assist Oscar De La Hoya with his preparation for the upcoming Dec. 6th showdown against the Pride of the Philippines and consensus Pound for Pound King Manny Pacquiao. Oscar adding Dundee could be a hindrance since he has already brought in Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain … [Read more...] about It’s Official Angelo Dundee joins Oscar De La Hoya’s Training Camp
World’s worst boxer throws in the towel on lucrative career as human punchbag(TimesOnline)
Boxing fans will gather in Birmingham on Friday night to witness the final fight of a man who should be remembered for ever as Britain’s most spectacular sporting loser. Even in the crowded gallery of British sporting failures, the career of Peter Buckley stands apart. Beside his record, the ski-jumping career of Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards appears only moderately … [Read more...] about World’s worst boxer throws in the towel on lucrative career as human punchbag(TimesOnline)
E:60 Manny Pacquiao video segment.
Roundtable discussion DISCUSS THIS TOPIC IN OUR FORUM … [Read more...] about E:60 Manny Pacquiao video segment.
Boxing in the Blood – Ghana
Saw this interesting video from 2000 about Boxing in Ghana. There have been many Successful Boxers coming out of Ghana such as Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Joshua Clottey and Ben Tackie to name a few. 5 September 2000 The inspiring story of Alfred Tetteh who rose from the steetfighting arena of Ghana's suburbs to find success on the world's greatest stage. Video … [Read more...] about Boxing in the Blood – Ghana
Donaire fights on PPV,Mijares vs Darchinyan on Showtime Boxing.
This Saturday November 1, 2008 a few interesting match ups will happen on the same night but on different channels. Live from Las Vegas,Nevada at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino, Filipino American Flyweight Champion Nonito Donaire will defend his IBF/IBO flyweight titles against South African Moruti Mthalane on the undercard of the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Matt Vanda Rematch … [Read more...] about Donaire fights on PPV,Mijares vs Darchinyan on Showtime Boxing.
Vanity Fair Essay Profiling Oscar De La Hoya and his Upcoming bout with Pacquiao.
by Peter Owen Nelson This is the first essay in a series about boxer Oscar De La Hoya, his looming retirement and rebirth as a promoter, and the saga leading up to his upcoming bout against a five-foot-six-and-a-half-inch lightning bolt from the Philippines named Manny Pacquiao. The fight is expected to rake in at least $165 million, the most in boxing history. The bell … [Read more...] about Vanity Fair Essay Profiling Oscar De La Hoya and his Upcoming bout with Pacquiao.
Jones vs. Calzaghe HBO 24/7 premieres tonight
24/7 the Emmy award winning HBO series kicked off today with Jones/Calzaghe 24/7. A few Videos in honor of the upcoming super fight that will take place at the famed Madison Square Garden Arena in New York city between the undefeated pride of Wales Joe Calzaghe and the Legendary Roy Jones Jr from Pensacola,Florida. You Catch the fight live on HBO PPV or in person if tickets … [Read more...] about Jones vs. Calzaghe HBO 24/7 premieres tonight
My current p4p list
This is just my opinion. Feel Free to drop and opinion or Share your list. 10. Chris John 9. Israel Vasquez 8. Christian Mijares 7. Ivan Calderon 6. Miguel Cotto 5. Antonio Margarito 4. Bernard Hopkins 3. Juan Manuel Marquez 2. Joe Calzaghe 1. Manny Pacquiao DISCUSS THIS TOPIC IN OUR FORUM … [Read more...] about My current p4p list
Anderson Silva Wins over Cote with a Freak TKO Injury
The Main Event of UFC 90 ended in a unpredictable way. It looked like Anderson Silva was just toying with Cote for the first 2 rounds of the fight, but I think he respected Cote and was waiting for him to come in with wild punches so he could counter him. The Funny thing is Patrick Cote at the start of the 3rd round gave a smile while holding up 3 fingers basically addressing … [Read more...] about Anderson Silva Wins over Cote with a Freak TKO Injury
Lucian Bute vs. Librado Andrade: What a Fight, What a Comeback, What a Robbery!
If you did not catch the ShoBox series on Showtime tonight you missed out on a very climatic fight. Librado Andrade went to the hometown of the undefeated champion Lucian Bute to try to take his title. … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute vs. Librado Andrade: What a Fight, What a Comeback, What a Robbery!
UFC 90 Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote
UFC 90 LIVE on PPV October 25! From the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., UFC 90 card: Main Event � UFC Middleweight Title: Patrick Cote 183 vs. Anderson Silva 184 Undercard: Thiago Alves 171 vs. Josh Koscheck 170 Junior �Cigano� dos Santos 234 vs. Fabricio Werdum 256 Tyson Griffin 155 vs. Sean Sherk 156 Gray Maynard 155 vs. Rich Clementi 156 Drew … [Read more...] about UFC 90 Anderson Silva vs. Patrick Cote
Manny Pacquiao to be featured on ESPN’s E:60 show.
The Pacman will be featured on Espn's Prime time show E:60 which does short in depth features of sports figures such as MMA fighters and Boxers. Recently E:60 featured Kelly Pavlik on the show as well as UFC star Brock Lesnar and EliteXc bust Kimbo Slice. The episode will air on Tuesday October 28th 7:00pm (ET) on ESPN(check your cable provider for channel). Also check The E:60 … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao to be featured on ESPN’s E:60 show.