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UFC’s UK President Believes Boxing Traditionalist’s Are Narrow Minded Toward MMA

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In a recent interview by the Daily Star Marshall Zelaznik the President for the UK branch of the UFC, talks about the fear that the Boxing Old Guard has toward MMA. In the article Zelaznik believes there is room for both sports but he believes the boxing guys see UFC as a threat to their own income and boxing promoters are not giving the fans what they want. Quotes from the … [Read more...] about UFC’s UK President Believes Boxing Traditionalist’s Are Narrow Minded Toward MMA

British Boxer Amir Khan Set To Fight Mexican Legend Marco Antonio Barrera

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The fight is scheduled to take place in England on March 14, 2009 (Source). This will be the biggest test in Amir Khan's young boxing career after falling victim to a first round knockout at the hands of the undefeated Columbiam underdog  Breidis Prescott, one would think Khan would continue to slowly take on fights to build up his confidence before stepping up to a fighter the … [Read more...] about British Boxer Amir Khan Set To Fight Mexican Legend Marco Antonio Barrera

Pacquiao wants 60% Hatton Tiff could be Off

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According to Philippine Broadcasting Station ABS-CBN the proposed MannyPacquiao vs Ricky Hatton fight reportedly scheduled for May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas,Nevada could be called off and it is all due to....you guessed it MONEY!  Team Pacquiao believe Manny is the bigger draw and deserves the lion's share over Ricky Hatton who commands a rabid British following himself. From the … [Read more...] about Pacquiao wants 60% Hatton Tiff could be Off

Steve Albert is replaced by Gus Johnson on Showtime Boxing

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Diane Pucin From The LA Times Reports that long time Showtime Boxing announcer, Steve Albert will no longer be apart of the 2009 season of Showtime Boxing. Albert had been with Showtime Boxing since 1987. The replacement for Steve Albert is play by play sports announcer, Gus Johnson who dabbled in MMA (mixed martial arts) commentating for CBS and the now defunct Elite XC … [Read more...] about Steve Albert is replaced by Gus Johnson on Showtime Boxing

Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight in Vegas

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According  to Lance Pugmire of the LA Times, Ricky Hatton's Promoter Richard Schaefer told the LA Times that the Location of the fight will be in Las Vegas, Nevada not England or the Philippines . The Venue is still being considered but both sides for Hatton and Pacquiao agree to allow the fight to take place on neutral ground. Fighter contracts have not been signed yet but the … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight in Vegas

Freddie Roach “[Fedor is] like Mike Tyson. A lot of guys are scared of him.You have to be fearless against him.”

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In a recent article by Josh Gross of InsideMMA (sports illustrated), Freddie Roach (who is training Andrei Arlovski  in boxing) shared some of his impressions and thoughts on Heavyweight MMA Champion Fedor Emelianenko's striking /stand up flaws and pitting Arlovski against one of the Klitschko brothers after 5 boxing matches. quotes from Arlovski: 'To be the best, you have … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach “[Fedor is] like Mike Tyson. A lot of guys are scared of him.You have to be fearless against him.”

UFC President Dana White criticizes Oscar De La Hoya

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In a recent interview for the Long Beach Press Telegram, UFC President Dana White takes a few jabs at Oscar De La Hoya and using Boxing as an example of what not to do. White has been critical of the way boxing has handled the sport and how it has been promoted and ruined for many years. Quote: "I used (boxing) as the blueprint of what not to do. Boxing doesn't do what I … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White criticizes Oscar De La Hoya

Freddie Roach believes Arlovski has the advantage in stand up over Fedor

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In the recent episode of Andrei Arlovski's youtube series "Arlovski 360: On the Road to Reckoning Episode 2". Training Arlovski's Boxing is World Famous Boxing trainer Freddie Roach, who also trains superstar boxer Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao. Roach talks about Andrei's advantage in striking over Fedor and believes that when you fight Fedor you should back him up because Fedor … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach believes Arlovski has the advantage in stand up over Fedor

Manny Pacquiao gets his first taste of paparazzi in America

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Manny Pacquiao And Friends At The Staples Center for the Celtics vs Lakers Game on Christmas Day in Los Angeles. From Hollywoodtv Actor Mark Wahlberg at the same game wearing a  FATLACE Pacman knows shirt Pacman sporting the Fatlace Pacman Knows shirt , Visit Fatlace.com for more info. Join the Nowboxing Community and Talk Boxing HERE … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao gets his first taste of paparazzi in America

Floyd Mayweather Jr owes $6.2 million in federal income taxes

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According to Robert Snell in his Tax Watchdog Blog, public record shows Mayweather Jr owes Uncle Sam big time. From theTax Watchdog: What's owed: The IRS filed a $6,165,735 lien against Mayweather for unpaid incomes taxes on Oct. 9 in Clark County, Nev. He owes the money from 2007, according to the Clark County Recorder's office. This could be the reason Floyd … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr owes $6.2 million in federal income taxes