By: Rich Neary In what is really the first big fight of 2010 undefeated boxer, puncher “Juanma” Juan Manuel Lopez, 27-0, 24Ko’s will be stepping in weight from super bantamweight to featherweight January 23rd taking on WBO Featherweight Champion Steven Luevano at the Mecca of Boxing Madison Square Garden. Lopez, coming in off what some may be calling a hold on win … [Read more...] about 2010’s First Big Fight is Lopez / Luevano at Madison Square Garden January 23rd!
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. “For The Love Of MONEY Fight Pacquiao”
By Charlie Knoxville Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Some fighters fight for the love of the sport, some for the legacy, some for the thrill and most importantly fighters should fight for the fans who pay their bills since the boxing fans are the ones buying tickets and pay per views. Well Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. is the exception to the rule. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. “For The Love Of MONEY Fight Pacquiao”
Pacquiao and Mayweather camps stay quiet after Mediation Day
Tuesday, Jan. 5 was the big mediation day for the upcoming March 13, 2010 proposed super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr, but both fighters camps have stayed hush on the subject. Mayweather was represented by Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions, and Golden Boy CEO, Richard Schaefer. Manny Pacquiao's representatives were Bob Arum of … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Mayweather camps stay quiet after Mediation Day
(VIDEO) TYSON attacks photographer at LAX airport
While boxing fans await the announcement of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweahter Jr. fight, something else that will capture boxing fans attention has arouse, the video of Mike Tyson's confrontation with a paparazzi at the Los Angeles airport was released today. The video of Iron Mike Tyson's run in with a paparazzo photographer Tony Echeverria at the LAX airport last … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) TYSON attacks photographer at LAX airport
Win or Lose I want to see Pacquiao vs. Zab Judah next!
By Charlie Knoxville Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com No matter what happens if Pacquiao wins or loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. (if the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight does get made for March, 13, 2010), I would like to see Zab Judah vs. Manny Pacquiao next. Zab Judah and Pacquiao are of similar age, both are explosive, fast, power punching southpaws … [Read more...] about Win or Lose I want to see Pacquiao vs. Zab Judah next!
Manny Pacquiao shares his thoughts on the death of Miguel Cotto Sr.
As the Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao negotiations loom, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao took time out of his busy schedule to share his thoughts on the tragic and sudden passing of Miguel Cotto Sr. father of Pacquiao's last opponent Miguel Cotto. Manny Pacquiao released an official statement on Jan. 4, 2010 regarding the death of Miguel Cotto's father, Miguel Cotto Sr., … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao shares his thoughts on the death of Miguel Cotto Sr.
Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
CORK, Ireland (Jan. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Cuban bantamweight Alexei “The Hurricane” Acosta, now fighting out of Ireland, will cross the Atlantic Ocean later this month to prepare for his United States pro debut in 2010. The 21-year-old Acosta defected from Cuba in 2008 and signed a managerial contract with Cork, Ireland-based Gary Hyde, president of Nowhere To Hyde … [Read more...] about Cuban boxing prospect Alexei Acosta heading to U.S.
Unbeatens Lundy & Solomon Headline Jan. 22 ‘Boston Pop” card
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 4, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., kicks off the new year in classic style, headlining the January 22nd “Boston Pop” pro boxing card with unbeaten junior welterweights “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy and Brad Solomon battling in the 10-round main event, at The Roxy in Boston’s famed Theater District. The 6-round co-feature … [Read more...] about Unbeatens Lundy & Solomon Headline Jan. 22 ‘Boston Pop” card
Tuesday or bust for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Representatives from the camps of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will stage a final meeting on Tuesday to discuss a number of issues. Chief among them is Golden Boy's stake in Manny Pacquiao and the drug testing issue stopping the big fight from happening. As far as the pair meeting in March, … [Read more...] about Tuesday or bust for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Will Amir Khan face Marcos Maidana or vacate for bigger money fights?
By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Frank Warren, promoter of current rising star Amir Khan, has confirmed that the WBA has ordered that the belt be defended against Marcos Maidana. The hard hitting Argentinean currently holds a record of 27-1, with his sole loss being against former Khan victim Andriy Kotelnik. That was also the only … [Read more...] about Will Amir Khan face Marcos Maidana or vacate for bigger money fights?
The forgotten man of the welterweight division
By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Despite the fact that he has probably the best resume of any welterweight around at the moment, and can capture his second world title later on this month, Shane Mosley seems to have been left on the outside. Obviously the major reason for this is that all the news at the moment is focusing on Manny … [Read more...] about The forgotten man of the welterweight division
Five Fighters Who Can Beat Manny Pacquiao Today
By Lester Salvador Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I really hope that Bob Arum, Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao can drop their stubbornness and work in a sane manner tomorrow, when Arum and Golden Boy promotions CEO Richard Shaeffer who represents Floyd Mayweather Jr. go through mediation to help save the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs. Manny Pacquiao … [Read more...] about Five Fighters Who Can Beat Manny Pacquiao Today
Evander Holyfield’s comeback delayed till Feb. 20
By Nowboxing Staff Evander Holyfield's Jan. 16 boxing match against South African Francois Botha in Kampala, Uganda has been pushed back to Feburary 20, 2010 to help give the fighters more time to train and get ready for the fight. The organizer foresee an audience of close to 80,000 at Kampala's Nelson Mandela Memorial Stadium. The event will also be broadcast through … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield’s comeback delayed till Feb. 20
MANNY PACQUIAO Is The Most Exciting Fighter In The World
By Marty Oswald We all know the Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao fight will get made, way too much money involved for either party to let it slip away. … [Read more...] about MANNY PACQUIAO Is The Most Exciting Fighter In The World
World Featherweight Title Double Header Looks to Set Up Unification Bout!
By Coach “K” Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com On January 23, 2010 Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez the current WBO Super Bantamweight Champion will move up and challenge Steve Luevano who will be making his sixth defense of his WBO Featherweight Championship in the first part of a World Title Double Header at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square … [Read more...] about World Featherweight Title Double Header Looks to Set Up Unification Bout!