Floyd Mayweather's adviser and CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, claims the May 1, 2010 HBO Pay-per-view buy rate for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight drew around 1.4 million buys according to an article by David Mayo of the Grand Rapids Press. Ellerbe also said that Mayweather will pocket $40 million dollars of the $77 million PPV revenue. … [Read more...] about 1.4 million PPV buys for Mayweather vs. Mosley says Ellerbe
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Freddie Roach says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather talks will begin this week
Freddie Roach, the world famous boxing trainer to Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, told Associated Press that he believes the negotiations for the most anticipated boxing match of this era; Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, will begin shortly after Pacquiao's May 10th Philippine election outcome. Manny Pacquiao is running for congressional seat in Sarangani Province and is … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather talks will begin this week
Kermit The “Killer” Cintron gets Punished – By Tabletop (Williams gets win. What?)
By Carlos Young de San Felipe What!? Did I just see Kermit Cintron jump through the ropes!? Did he just jump through the ropes? May 8th, at the Home Depot Center, L.A. “The Killer” and “The Punisher” were scheduled to get it on. Paul “The Punisher” Williams was the betting favorite, although, Kermit “The Killer” Cintron was given more than a punchers chance to be the victor. … [Read more...] about Kermit The “Killer” Cintron gets Punished – By Tabletop (Williams gets win. What?)
If Pacquiao-Mayweather doesn’t get made, Margarito is next option
On Saturday night, May 8, 2010, in Mexico, Antonio Margarito won a 10-round decision over Roberto Garcia. This was Margarito's first fight back since being suspended from fighting in the United States because of an illegal substance found in his hand wraps before his fight with Shane Mosley in 2009. Margarito is looking to fight Filipino phenom, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and … [Read more...] about If Pacquiao-Mayweather doesn’t get made, Margarito is next option
Hernandez ready for Manfredo
NEW YORK (May 9, 2010) – Veteran Angel “El Toro” Hernandez is arguably, pound-for-pound, one of the toughest boxers in the business. The Mexican native, fighting out of Chicago, has parlayed impressive back-to-back performances into a May 22 title fight against Peter Manfredo, Jr. at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “It’s all in his nickname – ‘Toro’ means … [Read more...] about Hernandez ready for Manfredo
Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather-Mosley Replay / Williams vs. Cintron Live!
Watch HBO boxing this SATURDAY, MAY 8 at 9:45 PM ET/ 6:45 PM PT for the exclusive replay of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight followed by the live broadcast of Paul "The Punisher" Williams vs. Kermit "The Killer" Cintron from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Paul “The Punisher” Williams (38-1, 27 KOs) vs. Kermit “The Killer” Cintron (32-2-1, … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather-Mosley Replay / Williams vs. Cintron Live!
Watch Antonio Margarito’s boxing return on “Latin Fury 14” May 8
Antonio Margarito vs. Roberto Garcia will headline the main event of Bob Arum's Top Rank "Latin Fury 14" on Saturday, May 8 at Aguascalientes, Mexico. Top Rank is airing the non-televised undercard for FREE beginning at 7:00 PM ET/PT on the Top Rank website at www.TopRank.com/TRLiveStream. This will be Antonio Margarito's first fight back since his suspension in Jan. of … [Read more...] about Watch Antonio Margarito’s boxing return on “Latin Fury 14” May 8
Clark out-classes Pires to win NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown
LINCOLN, Rhode Island (May 7, 2010) – Former world title challenger Michael “Cold Blood” Clark pitched a near shutout against New Bedford police officer Jason “School Boy” Pires in tonight’s main event on the “Spring Fever” card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., at Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Clark (40-5-1, 18 KOs), fighting out of … [Read more...] about Clark out-classes Pires to win NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown
Garcia – The Threat vs. The Tornado – Margarito
By Carlos Young de San Felipe Saturday the 8th of May 2010, in Mexico, Antonio Margarito will face Robert “The Threat” Garcia, on a boxing card dubbed “Latin Fury” in a town called Aquascalientes, to mean, Hot Waters or Warm Waters depending on who you ask. Either way “The Threat” is gonna be in Hot-Water. It doesn’t take much research to determine that “The Threat” doesn’t … [Read more...] about Garcia – The Threat vs. The Tornado – Margarito
Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event
WORCESTER, Mass. (May 7, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Main-iac” Sylvia feels disrespected regarding his May 21st showdown against the first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, headlining the “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Sylvia (25-6-0), a … [Read more...] about Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event
The Killer Will Be Punished
By Carlos Young de San Felipe On Saturday the 8th of May 2010 on HBO we will be privileged to another spirited boxing match-up between Paul “The Punisher” Williams and Kermit “The Killer” Cintron. When read, the monikers, “The Punisher!” – “The Killer” it kind of makes you cautious about being witness to this event. I mean after all someone could get killed or someone could … [Read more...] about The Killer Will Be Punished
Amir Khan wants to fight Pacquiao and Mayweather on the downside
British-Pakistani boxer, Amir Khan, prepares for his HBO and American TV debut on May 15, when he defends his WBA light-welterweight title against Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden in New York. The ambitious young Muslim boxer from Bolton has his eyes set on the big dogs in boxing like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his own stablemate at Wild Card Boxing Club, Manny … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wants to fight Pacquiao and Mayweather on the downside
Manny Pacquiao beat up in sparring by 17-year old boy, no match for Mayweather
By Lester Salvador When people are discussing the topic of boxing, the subject of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao always comes up. The fight never materialized because Manny Pacquiao, his trainer Freddie Roach and promoter Bob Arum came up with different excuses on why they will not fight Mayweather; insisting Manny was scared of needles, Manny Pacquiao didn't … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao beat up in sparring by 17-year old boy, no match for Mayweather
Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Zsolt Bedak (Photo Credit: Leidig) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 5, 2010) – Hungarian-born and Germany based Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, the WBO No. 1 contender, fights outside of Europe for the first time in his pro career May 29 against WBO Junior Featherweight Champion Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Money Is Sweeter Than Sugar
By Carlos Young de San Felipe On Saturday night May 1st at the MGM casino in Las Vegas was staged the highly anticipated Mega boxing challenge between Sugar Shane Mosley and Floyd "Money" Mayweather. The tension and emotion filled the arena and the nerves of fans, whom appeared to be a little pro Mosley noted by the vocal responses of the fans when the likeness of the … [Read more...] about Money Is Sweeter Than Sugar