Filipino congressman/boxer, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, will fight on November 13, 2010, not against Floyd Mayweather Jr., who hasn't responded publicly to questions regarding the Pacquiao fight negotiations, but against Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC 154-pound title at what looks to be the Dallas Cowboys stadium where he last fought according to Lance Pugmire of the LA … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito at Dallas Cowboys Stadium
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“Terrible” Returns Sept. 11 Erik Morales goes for 50th win Headlining ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV show
HOBOKEN, N.J. (August 16, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed Pay-Per-View distribution leader of major boxing events, will showcase Mexican great Erik “Terrible” Morales to American boxing fans once again September 11, headlining the “Mexican Fiesta” pay-per-view event live from Mexico City. “We’re excited to bring U.S. boxing fans the second … [Read more...] about “Terrible” Returns Sept. 11 Erik Morales goes for 50th win Headlining ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV show
Biosse leads future of N.E. boxing on ‘Labor Daze’ show
PROVIDENCE (June 3, 2010) – The next generation of New England boxers, led by undefeated Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse, will be showcased Friday night, Sept. 3 on the “Labor Daze” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI. Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), a former University of … [Read more...] about Biosse leads future of N.E. boxing on ‘Labor Daze’ show
Dawson has himself to blame for loss against Pascal
By Lamar Sparkman If Chad Dawson is sitting around wondering how he lost the first fight in his professional career he doesn’t have to look far. He fought the way he’s spoken prior to the fight in interviews, very cool and non chalant. Fighting in front of a raucous crowd of more than 9,000 fans at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Dawson was too passive and allowed … [Read more...] about Dawson has himself to blame for loss against Pascal
Sylvia stops Buentello in 2nd Round for PWP Title ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
IRVINE, California (Aug. 14, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia’s comeback successfully continued tonight with a one-punch knockout of Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello for the Powerhouse World Promotions Heavyweight Championbship. The “War on the Mainland” pay-per-view event, presented by Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Sylvia stops Buentello in 2nd Round for PWP Title ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
My Experience with World Champion Boxer Donnie Nietes
By Mark F. Villanueva In a crowded arena late last year in Bacolod City I carefully weaved through seated spectators so I could speak with WBO Minimum weight world champion Donnie Nietes, who was kind enough to acquiesce. It was our first time to meet face to face. Standing side by side, I realized he looked much smaller in person and how much I needed to trim down. Like … [Read more...] about My Experience with World Champion Boxer Donnie Nietes
Watch HBO Boxing “Chad Dawson vs. Jean Pascal Live!
Tune into HBO Championship Boxing tonight and watch current WBC 175-pound champion, Jean Pascal , defend his belt against the undefeated former WBC light-heavyweight champion, "Bad" Chad Dawson. Pascal and Dawson are promising future stars in the boxing world, both are under 30 years of age and could help carry the sport once Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao retire. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing “Chad Dawson vs. Jean Pascal Live!
LEGENDARY BOXER ERIK “EL TERRIBLE” MORALES COMES TO LOS ANGELES TO ANNOUNCE NEXT FIGHT
Five-Time World Champion To Host Press Conference on Monday, August 16, 2010 at World Famous Olvera Street Location LOS ANGELES: On Monday, August 16, Mexican legend and five-time World Champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales and his next opponent, former British Lightweight Champion Willie Limond, headline a press conference announcing the entire lineup for … [Read more...] about LEGENDARY BOXER ERIK “EL TERRIBLE” MORALES COMES TO LOS ANGELES TO ANNOUNCE NEXT FIGHT
James Toney, Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Hopkins wouldn’t last in the UFC
On a recent episode of Mauro Ranallo's Hardcore Sports Radio Show on Sirius, Future Hall of Fame boxer, Bernard Hopkins, gave his thoughts on the UFC/MMA vs. Boxing rivalry and fellow boxer James Toney's MMA debut against UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture at UFC 118 on August 28. Ranallo wanted to get Bernard Hopkins take on James Toney entering the sport of Mixed Martial Arts … [Read more...] about James Toney, Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Hopkins wouldn’t last in the UFC
“WAR ON THE MAINLAND” MMA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN -- Friday, August 13 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4:00-6:00 PM/PT (5:00 PM/PT ON SCALES) – “War on the Mainland” Official Weigh-In, Atrium Hotel, Garden Room 1 & 2, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, California 949.833.2770 TIM “The Maine-iac” SILVA: “I don’t know how to follow Matt’s speech (see below). I was laughing the whole time. I’m feeling … [Read more...] about “WAR ON THE MAINLAND” MMA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Forget Mayweather. I can’t wait for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight!
By Taz Laszlo Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao fights again on November 13, 2010, and it looks like his next opponent is going to be Antonio Margarito at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas. It's not the super fight we've all been waiting for, but it's Manny Pacquiao for crying out loud! The most exciting action fighter since Mike Tyson. I never miss a Pacquiao fight. Ever … [Read more...] about Forget Mayweather. I can’t wait for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight!
HOF Boxer Carlos Palomino Crosses over to MMA for ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2010) – Hall of Fame boxer Carlos Palomino, WBC Welterweight Champion from 1976-1979, has crossed over the mixed martial arts as an Executive Officer for Powerhouse World Promotions, which presents Saturday night’s “War on the Mainland” Pay-Per-View event, showcasing three Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC title fights, live from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about HOF Boxer Carlos Palomino Crosses over to MMA for ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Maureen Shea – Fighting for a Cause
By Mark F. Villanueva As if there is such a thing as a time out from Boxing, I just got back from an inter-island tour that spanned close to two weeks and realized that no matter where you find yourself in nothing beats the feeling of finally going back to whence you come from. And if you haven’t come home for a long time, standing on the streets of your own hometown you … [Read more...] about Maureen Shea – Fighting for a Cause
It Wasn’t Ali / Norton but the Courage and Heart Displayed was the Same!
By Coach “K” March 31st 1973 at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California, Muhammad Ali lost a split decision to Ken Norton. The fight itself wasn’t special but the circumstances that developed and which Ali fought that fight were severe. Ali had his jaw broken in the second round and went on to battle the former Marine ten more excruciating rounds. Not to compare young up … [Read more...] about It Wasn’t Ali / Norton but the Courage and Heart Displayed was the Same!
Watch HBO Boxing: Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik Live Tonight!
HBO and Don King present: Devon Alexander (20-0, 13 KO’s) vs. Andriy Kotelnik (31-3-1, 13 KO’s) for Alexander's IBF and WBC junior-welterweight belts. Alexander is one of the kings at 140 pounds, his closest rivals are Timothy Bradley and Amir Khan, who both hold titles at junior-welterweight. Devon Alexander and his trainer Kevin Cunningham have been calling out Timothy … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik Live Tonight!