While Floyd Mayweather Jr. is vacationing in Puerto Rico and possibly taking a couple of years off from the sport of boxing, Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao's promoter, is not not going to wait around much longer for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to accept a fight with the Pacman, so, he has decided to put Manny Pacquiao in against the Tijuana Tornada, Antonio Margarito. … [Read more...] about It’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito for November 13
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Bombs away for Buentello and Sylvia in ‘War on the Mainland’ headliner
SAN DIEGO (July 22, 2010) – Former UFC and Strikeforce heavyweight title challenger Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello believes his August 14 showdown against 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia, headlining “War on the Mainland,” is the type of match-up MMA fans have been clamoring for when the power striking pair battle for the vacant Powerhouse World … [Read more...] about Bombs away for Buentello and Sylvia in ‘War on the Mainland’ headliner
Beibut Shumenov Boxing’s Most Mysterious World Champion
LAST VEGAS (July 22, 2010 – If not for a hand injury suffered in the opening round of the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece, reigning WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov certainly would be much better known today by North American boxing fans, especially if he advanced to the medal rounds and fought eventual gold-medal winner Andre Ward. Shumenov (9-1, 6 … [Read more...] about Beibut Shumenov Boxing’s Most Mysterious World Champion
Watch Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs quick KO – Did Briggs take a dive?
Australian boxing champion, Danny "Green Machine" Green, was able to hold onto his IBO cruiser-weight title but is not proud of the way he won. Green came out ready to fight fellow Aussie, Paul Briggs, but he didn't expect it to be such a quick night. Green threw a left jab that barely grazed the top of Briggs head causing Briggs to fall to his knees covering his head almost … [Read more...] about Watch Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs quick KO – Did Briggs take a dive?
Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.
VEGAS (July 19, 2010) – U.S. boxing fans may not be able to properly pronounce his name, yet, but unbeaten welterweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov is starting to capture their attention with his throw-back style that features a brutal body attack. The exciting Uzbekistan prospect, now fighting out of Las Vegas, will be back in action July 23 at Tachi Palace & Casino in Irvine, … [Read more...] about Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.
Boxer Danny Green would like to fight UFC Champ Brock Lesnar
Former super-middleweight (168 lbs) boxer and current IBO cruiser-weight champion, Danny "Green Machine" Green, told the Daily Telegraph that he would be interested in fighting the current UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar. "I've spoken to my management team about getting in touch with (UFC president) Dana White to see if it's possible. It would have to be a stand up … [Read more...] about Boxer Danny Green would like to fight UFC Champ Brock Lesnar
Floyd Mayweather duped boxing fans, he’ll never fight Manny Pacquiao
By Freddy Fresco We've all been duped by the greatest con man in all of sports, his name is Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. Floyd Mayweather Jr. said he wants to clean up the sport of boxing by requesting Olympic style drug testing or USADA random testing of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Well, that is all great, but if you really want to clean up the sport of boxing and make … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather duped boxing fans, he’ll never fight Manny Pacquiao
Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
WARSAW, Poland (July 20, 2010) – Recent critical quotes by former Pride FC fighter Eric “Butterbean” Esch regarding Mariusz Pudzianowski have initiated a terse response from the 5-time World’s Strongest Man’s promoter in Poland, KSAW Federation, which has been organizing MMA events in Europe since 2004. … [Read more...] about Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather…Money May is Sissified
By Anthony Campanello Simply put..... Money Mayweather is Sissified! As much as I want to blame Floyd Mayweather I also blame boxing for allowing a loud mouth like him to run around and claim he is the greatest. He is not Ali, not Duran and please don't even think he is in the category of Marciano. Those guys would fight anyone, the only thing you have in common with … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather…Money May is Sissified
Of Fathers and Sons
By Mark F. Villanueva I remember when I was small, in our old home at the province, I would always hope my instructor would somehow miss our unpromising weekly piano sessions, so Dad and I could spend the whole Saturday afternoon play-boxing. I don't remember him loving any other sport but got me enrolled in music lessons 'cause he had wanted me to be well-rounded and kept … [Read more...] about Of Fathers and Sons
Those who expected a big year for boxing can’t be happy
By Lamar Sparkman Now that the biggest fight to be made in boxing (Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao) isn’t happening in the near future, it dawned on me what kind of year it has been for the sport. It began with the unfortunate cancellation of a welterweight showdown between WBA welterweight champ Shane Mosley (46-6 39 ko’s) and WBC welterweight champ Andre Berto … [Read more...] about Those who expected a big year for boxing can’t be happy
Floyd Mayweather Jr – A Case of a Bully being Bullied
By Mark F. Villanueva Forget about the forty to fifty million big ones. Forget about HBO pay-per-views and the question as to who the biggest draw in boxing is. Forget about the prize in prizefighter and let's go down deeper into what makes a man: Principle. When the countdown for Floyd Jr. to sign the contract held by Top Rank died down a few days ago, trickling down to … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr – A Case of a Bully being Bullied
Is Bob Arum lying about Pacquiao-Mayweather? Team Mayweather releases statement
Much has been said about the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. super-fight not getting made, and it has to do with Top Rank promotions head, Bob Arum, giving a deadline to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last Friday and claiming Floyd didn't accept the fight. … [Read more...] about Is Bob Arum lying about Pacquiao-Mayweather? Team Mayweather releases statement
Sylvia on search and destroy mission for ‘War on the Mainland’
SAN DIEGO (July 19, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia plans to make a loud statement August 14 when he takes on former UFC and Strikeforce heavyweight title challenger Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello in the main event for the vacant Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP), LLC Heavyweight Championship, headlining the “War on the Mainland” Pay Per … [Read more...] about Sylvia on search and destroy mission for ‘War on the Mainland’
I’m ecstatic that Arum failed to persuade Mayweather to fight Pacquiao
By Alston H Borrel I must say that I'm ecstatic that Bob Arum failed to persuade Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao under his No-Drug Testing/Reduce Drug Testing Terms and Schedule. However, I’m sure that there are plenty of hungry fighters out there, such as their current target, Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, who need the money so desperately, that they will be … [Read more...] about I’m ecstatic that Arum failed to persuade Mayweather to fight Pacquiao