By Jason “Strictly Business” Sardelis Finally it’s “Sugar” Mosley and Floyd “Money” Mayweather. Put aside who’s fault it is that this didn’t happen years ago. On paper it still rates potentially one of the greatest match-ups. Mosley has two obvious disadvantages. First the 16 month layoff since destroying Margarito and then there is the five year age difference. Not so … [Read more...] about Mosley Vs. Mayweather Prediction
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Manny Pacquiao tests negative for steroids and other drugs
Dr. Oscar Molina a Texas boxing commission and certified ring physician reported in an article by Dr. Recto of Philboxing.com that Filipino boxing icon, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao took two urine samples on March 13, 2010 the day of his fight with Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium in Texas and tested clean. Pacquiao gave a urine sample right before his March 13th HBO … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao tests negative for steroids and other drugs
Sylvia vs. Pudzianowski headlines “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event 1st major MMA show in Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Mass. (April 27, 2010) – The first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, Polish icon Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, makes his United States debut May 21 against 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia (25-6-0) in the super heavyweight main event, headlining the first major mixed-martial-arts show in Massachusetts history, “God of Martial Arts” … [Read more...] about Sylvia vs. Pudzianowski headlines “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event 1st major MMA show in Massachusetts
Unfinished Business for Jason Pires
PROVIDENCE (April 27, 2010) – New Bedford police officer Jason “School Boy” Pires, one of the top United States amateur boxers in the mid-1990s, has come back to the ring after graduating from college to take care of some unfinished business. Pires (22-3-1, 9 KOs), a former USBA super bantamweight champion, takes on former world title challenger Michael “Cold Blood” Clark … [Read more...] about Unfinished Business for Jason Pires
Mayweather Will Defeat Mosley And Then Pacquiao
By Lou "Cinder" Block Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. Versus “Sugar” Shane Mosley is almost here. It is the most anticipated and much talked about boxing event in a long time and likely to break the 2.4 million Pay-Per-View buys record set by Floyd Mayweather Jr. when he defeated Oscar De La Hoya in 2007. After watching the past couple episodes of HBO 24/7 Mayweather/Mosley, … [Read more...] about Mayweather Will Defeat Mosley And Then Pacquiao
Unbeaten prospect Edwin Rodriguez Moving Up Super Middleweight Ladder
WORCESTER, Mass. (Apr. 26, 2010) – Hot, unbeaten super middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, coming off of his nationally televised destruction of veteran George “The Rooster” Armenta with a lethal left hook to the body at 47 seconds of the opening round, takes another progressive step April 30, when he takes on rugged Kevin Engel in an 8-round bout April … [Read more...] about Unbeaten prospect Edwin Rodriguez Moving Up Super Middleweight Ladder
John “The Quietman” Ruiz Retires
LAS VEGAS (Apr. 26, 2010) – After a professional career spanning 18 years, highlighted by becoming the first and only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino heritage, two-time world champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz today announced his retirement from the ring. Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) defeated three world champions – Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – as well as … [Read more...] about John “The Quietman” Ruiz Retires
Watch HBO 24/7 Mayweather – Mosley Episode 3 Live!
The third episode of HBO 24/7 Mayweather/Mosley airs Saturday, April 24 at (8:30-9:00 pm ET/PT) only on HBO. Shortly followed by HBO Boxing After Dark, Double-Feature, Chris Arreola vs. Tomasz Adamek and Alfredo Angulo vs. Joel Julio at 11:15 pm ET/PT. The mega fight between Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley is only a week away and the final installment of … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 Mayweather – Mosley Episode 3 Live!
Watch HBO Boxing: Arreola vs. Adamek – Angulo vs. Julio Live! April 24
Live on HBO Boxing After Dark, heavyweight contender Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola takes on Polish fighter Tomasz Adamek a former light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion on Saturday, April 24, 11:15 PM ET/PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California. Arreola's (28-1, 25 KOs) only loss was also his first attempt at the heavyweight title in September of 2009 … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Arreola vs. Adamek – Angulo vs. Julio Live! April 24
Watch Mikkel Kessler Vs. Carl Froch on SHOWTIME Live!
Mikkel "The Viking Warrior" Kessler (42-2, 32 KOs) of Denmark challenges undefeated champion Carl "The Cobra" Froch (26-0, 20 KOs) of Nottingham, England for his WBC super-middleweight title in Group Stage 2 of SHOWTIME's Super Six (168 lbs) Super Middleweight World Boxing Classic Tournament. Mikkel Kessler lost to Andre Ward in Group Stage 1 while Carl Froch holds a win … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler Vs. Carl Froch on SHOWTIME Live!
The Manny Pacquiao Wars Part II: Rise of the Player Haters Redux
By Steve Lewis Previously, I had written about the common post-Pacquiao fight phenomenon called “Monday Morning Quarterbacking.” There is also another sister effect to Monday Morning Quarterbacking. It has been part of our landscape since time immemorial. It is what is referred to by the newer generation as “player hating,” which is often defined as the disliking, resenting, … [Read more...] about The Manny Pacquiao Wars Part II: Rise of the Player Haters Redux
Watch Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. vs. “Sugar” Shane Mosley In Movie Theaters!
FLOYD ‘MONEY’ MAYWEATHER RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN FOR LONG AWAITED MEGA-FIGHT WITH WBA CHAMP SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY IN MOVIE THEATER BOXING EVENT ON MAY 1. NCM Fathom, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions Bring Second Boxing Bout in 2010 Series to More than 415 Select Movie Theaters Nationwide in High Definition … [Read more...] about Watch Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. vs. “Sugar” Shane Mosley In Movie Theaters!
Hot Brazilian middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira puts undefeated record on line Apr. 30 at Miccosukee
MIAMI (Apr. 23, 2009) – 2009 Brazilian Athlete of the Year, unbeaten middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira, returns to the ring April 30 to fight for the first time this year in a 6-round bout against 28-fight veteran Jessie Davis at Miccosukee Resort in Miami. Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), who only turns 20 next Monday, is the heir apparent to … [Read more...] about Hot Brazilian middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira puts undefeated record on line Apr. 30 at Miccosukee
Camacho Faces A “Deadly” Contender
Is the match up "MACHO” or “DEADLY"? The question will be answered at FOXWOODS Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT on MAY 7, 2010 MAIN EVENT-PUERTO RICO’S NATIVE HECTOR “MACHO” CAMACHO JR. FACES OFF WITH GUYANA’S DENNY "DEADLY" DALTON FOR WBF INTERCONTINENTAL MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. FEMALE MAIN-EVENT PUERTO RICO’S MELISSA “HURACAN” HERNANDEZ AGAINST … [Read more...] about Camacho Faces A “Deadly” Contender
Mayweather-Mosley No Longer a Title Fight
By Jordan Buscarini For months the anticipation for Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley to step into the squared circle and do battle for the WBA Welterweight Title has been building. Perhaps a tiny bit of that anticipation has drifted away today as Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer announced that Mayweather will not be fighting for the title on May 1st. The reasoning you … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Mosley No Longer a Title Fight