By: Phil Kane (SBB) Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The word is out that undefeated WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez, 27-0, 24Ko’s is looking to make NYC his home away from home. Making his fourth appearance at Madison Square Garden January 23rd against WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano. Lopez who is in … [Read more...] about Like Felix Trinidad and Miguel Cotto “Juanma” Makes NYC His Home Away from Home!!!
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The Psychology of Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Charlie Knoxville Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Let's face it Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scared to lose, he's fascinated with having no defeats on his record, this is why he hand picks his opponents and is cautious to go in for the kill when he hurts them. This is also why he has come up with those crazy blood testing stipulations and … [Read more...] about The Psychology of Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Amir Khan rumored to sign with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions
According to reports by the Daily Star UK, British-Pakistani boxing champion Amir Khan has dumped long time promoter Frank Warren for Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will head over to fight on American soil against Italian American boxer Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden on May 1. Khan has always dreamed about fighting in the United States … [Read more...] about Amir Khan rumored to sign with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions
Watch Fox Sports Boxing: Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma Live!
Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions presents "Top Rank Live" Vanes Martirosyan (26-0, 17 KOs) vs. Kassim "The Dream" Ouma (26-1, 16 KOs) Tonight Jan. 16, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada on FOX Sports en Espanol and Fox Sports Net. The Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma card is the first in Top Rank's new TV agreement with Fox Sports Net to host … [Read more...] about Watch Fox Sports Boxing: Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma Live!
(Video) Brian Kenny, BJ Flores and Teddy Atlas on Pacquiao-Mayweather
ESPN Friday Night Fights had another panel discussion on the fall apart of what would of been the biggest fight in boxing between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. The super fight was to take place on March 13, 2010 on HBO pay-per-view but failed because of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Golden Boy Promotions insistence that Manny Pacquiao submit himself to random Olympic … [Read more...] about (Video) Brian Kenny, BJ Flores and Teddy Atlas on Pacquiao-Mayweather
John Ruiz returns home to Boston
BOSTON (Jan. 16, 2010) – Two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has returned to his roots in Boston for what will most likely be the last visit before his 12th world title fight, against new WBA title-holder David “Hayemaker” Haye, sometime in April or May. An official announcement of the date and venue for Haye-Ruiz will reportedly be made very soon. … [Read more...] about John Ruiz returns home to Boston
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey: High Chance Pacquiao Will Lose
By Lester Salvador Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Every now and then there comes a time in boxing when a fighter goes to far and picks on the wrong guy. That seems to be the case with Manny Pacquiao, he hand picked another boxer that he and his camp believe will be easy for him in Joshua Clottey. Pacquiao and his people avoided Floyd … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey: High Chance Pacquiao Will Lose
Manny Pacquiao Is Worth Every Penny
Reading some of the messages left by disgruntled fans on different sports websites about boycotting Manny Pacquiao's pay-per-view fights—and vowing not to watch him again because he didn’t give in to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Golden Boy Promotions’ demands for several random blood tests leading up to their proposed fight—makes me ask: are you guys crazy? … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Is Worth Every Penny
Michael Oliviera up for Brazilian Athlete of the Year
MIAMI (Jan. 15, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs), is an official candidate for the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Award. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, is the heir apparent to retired Acelino “Popo” Freitas in Brazilian boxing … [Read more...] about Michael Oliviera up for Brazilian Athlete of the Year
Hatton “I don’t think Pacquiao beat me at my best”
Fresh off his comeback announcement the former lineal 140 pound champion, Ricky "Hitman" Hatton of Manchester, England has given his reasons for his decision to comeback to boxing and why he lost by knockout on May, 2, 2009 to Filipino pound for pound king Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Ricky Hatton told Sporting Life that the reason he lost to Manny Pacquiao was because he was … [Read more...] about Hatton “I don’t think Pacquiao beat me at my best”
(VIDEO) Bob Arum “He is one tough Filipino, no one bullies Manny Pacquiao”
Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum gives his first major media interview with Fox Business. Arum talks about the hottest topic in boxing the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fall out, and believes the match up of Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey will be a much better fight than with Mayweather Jr.. When asked why the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight failed, … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) Bob Arum “He is one tough Filipino, no one bullies Manny Pacquiao”
Undefeated Erislandy Lara takes on Grady Brewer Jan. 29
RISING UNDEFEATED STAR ERISLANDY LARA FACES HIS FIRST “CONTENDER” AGAINST GRADY BREWER ON JANUARY 29 LARA VS. BREWER TO AIR IN CO-FEATURED BOUT ON FOX SPORTS NET AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES, January 13 – Former Cuban amateur star Erislandy Lara has made his mark in the professional ranks with the same speed and impact that his blistering … [Read more...] about Undefeated Erislandy Lara takes on Grady Brewer Jan. 29
Lundy predicts 3rd round KO for Jan. 22 fight in Boston
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 13, 2010) – Exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy has predicted an impressive win by 3rd-round knockout against fellow hot prospect, Richard “El Tigre” Abril, in the 10-round “Boston Pop” headliner Jan. 22 at The Roxy in Boston’s famed Theater District. Lundy, one of the brightest prospects in boxing, stunned Mexican veteran … [Read more...] about Lundy predicts 3rd round KO for Jan. 22 fight in Boston
Ricky Hatton comeback in the Summer for one last boxing match
Former world champion light welterweight boxer Ricky "Hitman" Hatton has finally made a decision on his boxing future and would like to step back into the ring sometime in 2010. Ricky Hatton's only two losses came against the two best pound for pound boxers in the world Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Hatton was urged to retire by many in the boxing community after … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton comeback in the Summer for one last boxing match
Pacquiao’s side pushing for a 145 pound catchweight limit against Clottey
Pound for Pound king and WBO welterweight boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his lawyer Franklin Gacal are looking to get the upcoming March 13, fight with Joshua Clottey to be at 145 pounds instead of the 147 pound weight limit. Clottey already has trouble making 147 pounds and will have to severely dehydrate his body which could be very dangerous to his health … [Read more...] about Pacquiao’s side pushing for a 145 pound catchweight limit against Clottey