The boxing super fight of the century looks to be headed in a positive direction. In an article by ESPN Dan Rafael, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has agreed to the terms for the Pacquiao fight. According to Rafael's sources the fight will be at 147 lbs the welterweight limit, it will air on March 13 HBO PPV with a venue still yet to be named, possible candidates are Las Vegas, Dallas … [Read more...] about PACQUIAO vs. MAYWEATHER bout almost finalized for March 13
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Will Expose Manny Pacquiao’s Weaknesses
By Tan Wang Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The proposed Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight hasn't even been made yet but people are already putting big money on the Pacman. Pacquiao is the betting favorite, for me that's even better cause I would bet a significant amount of money on a Floyd Mayweather Jr. victory. I am not here to insult Manny or … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Will Expose Manny Pacquiao’s Weaknesses
Lucian Bute KO’s Andrade! Funeka vs. Guzman Ends In Controversy!
Romanian born Lucian Bute retained his IBF super-middleweight title Saturday night Nov. 28 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, by knocking out the rugged Mexican Librado Andrade via body shot knockout in the 4th round if their rematch on HBO B.A.D (Boxing After Dark) Bute, who was apart of a controversial bout with Andrade back in October 2008 when Andrade mounted a comeback in … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute KO’s Andrade! Funeka vs. Guzman Ends In Controversy!
Watch Live! Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute tonight on HBO
Unbeaten Romanian-born IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (24-0, 19 KO’s) puts his title on the line in a rematch against Librado Andrade (28-2, 21 KO’s) of Mexico. The championship bout will take place in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada at the Quebec Pepsi Coliseum. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot) Both boxers tipped the scales under the … [Read more...] about Watch Live! Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute tonight on HBO
A Damaged Miguel Cotto Was Gobbled Up By Pacman
By Lester Salvador Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I don't wanna take anything away from Manny Pacquiao's Nov. 14th victory over Miguel Cotto, he did what he had to do, dispose of a guy who was basically just a shell of his former self. Miguel Cotto, however, was mishandled and used as a pawn, he had no time to rest. I felt great sadness at what foul treatment … [Read more...] about A Damaged Miguel Cotto Was Gobbled Up By Pacman
Boxing Outdoes UFC In Las Vegas
The UFC vs. Boxing debate is like comparing apples to oranges, but in terms of monetary gain boxing prevailed in November. According to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada scored big number with the live gate. USA Today reported that Pacquiao's 12th round TKO win over Miguel Cotto at the … [Read more...] about Boxing Outdoes UFC In Las Vegas
Pacquiao-Mayweather Confirmation For Early May of 2010?
J. Monte of TruFan Boxing (with sourced video/sound bites) reports Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will fight in early May of 2010, also included is the Vegas' early line. J. Monte also takes a visit to Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood as well as J. Monte's chat with Dmitriy Salita before his trip to England where he will challenge Amir Kahn for the WBA Light … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather Confirmation For Early May of 2010?
New Orleans would be the perfect place for the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight
By Dar Mead Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The buzz for the unofficial HBO Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight is so high that representatives from different sports arenas/stadiums have shown serious interest in hosting the event. Las Vegas usually lands all the big fights especially because of the money to be made at the casinos. Places like … [Read more...] about New Orleans would be the perfect place for the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight
It will take a special fighter to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Dar Mead Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Mayweather Jr. is so good defensively and so precise with his punches it looks like he can predict his opponents next move before it even happens. Watching him systematically break down one of the best counter punchers of our time in Juan Manuel Marquez was a sight to see, Floyd landed when he wanted and rarely … [Read more...] about It will take a special fighter to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Manny Pacquiao Give Edwin Valero A Chance
By Jorge Conejo In 2003, Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera gave an unknown man from the Philippines a chance at his Ring Magazine featherweight title. That unknown man became one of boxing's most legendary warriors and a future all time great, his name is Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Could knockout sensation Edwin Valero given the same opportunity pull off the of upset … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Give Edwin Valero A Chance
Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
This bout will be the final fight of the first round of Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic Tournament. Denmark's own Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KOs) will be putting his WBA super middleweight(168lbs) belt on the line when he takes on undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland, California. Many boxing pundits picked Kessler as the favorite … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
Watch Pacquiao vs. Cotto Replay Tonight On HBO
Rewatch the historic boxing event in which Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines captures his 7th weight division world title destroying the bigger Puerto Rican Champion Miguel Cotto. The Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight replay will be broadcast on HBO on Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10 PM ET/PT. The replay will be airing around the same time as the Mikkel … [Read more...] about Watch Pacquiao vs. Cotto Replay Tonight On HBO
Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler of Denmark(42-1, 32 KOs and Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward of Oakland, CA(20-0, 13 KOs), weighed in for their Saturday Nov. 21 boxing match at the Oakland Airport Hilton. Mikkel Kessler came in at 167 lbs, Ward weighed in at 166.5. This bout will conclude the first round of Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic … [Read more...] about Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
According to HBO, the Nov. 14, pay per view between Manny" Pacman" Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, sold 1.25 million pay per views. HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg confirmed Friday the welterweight title fight grossed $70 million. Cable television homes drew 650,000 buys, and from satellite television viewers the fight drew 600,000 . It also set a record of 110,000 buys … [Read more...] about 1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
Freddie Roach is a great trainer, but he’s hurting Pacquiao’s accomplishments
By Jorge Conejo First, I would like to say that I have Manny Pacquiao as the top pound for pound boxer and best of this decade. He is my favorite fighter to watch and has helped the sport gain mainstream exposure once again. I remember the days when Freddie Roach used to be the quiet man in the corner. You would rarely hear a peep out of him during post fight … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach is a great trainer, but he’s hurting Pacquiao’s accomplishments