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Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. talk for the first time since 1998 on El Bar

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ESPN Deportes introduces El Bar, this Friday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET. Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. sit down to talk for the first time since fighting in 1998 ESPN Deportes continues to produce original content with the premiere of the network’s new show, El Bar, Friday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET. El Bar joins boxing luminaries Oscar De La Hoya and Julio … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. talk for the first time since 1998 on El Bar

Peter McDonagh: I’ll Take Skeete Places He’s Never Been And Become A Three Weight Champion

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Former three time, two weight Southern Area Champion Peter ‘Connemara Kid’ McDonagh is quietly confident that he will add a fourth title, at a third weight, to his collection this coming Friday, when he takes on unbeaten rising star Bradley Skeete for the vacant Southern Area Welterweight crown, at the Frank Warren promoted ‘Three Lions’ show at York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about Peter McDonagh: I’ll Take Skeete Places He’s Never Been And Become A Three Weight Champion

Video Highlights: UFC President Dana White LIVE on Inside MMA

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Tonight on INSIDE MMA, UFC President Dana White joined hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten LIVE in studio to discuss the popular controversy over Jon Jones' decision not taking a late replacement fight against Chael Sonnen after Dan Henderson got injured in order to save the UFC 151 pay-per-view card. He also discusses other topics such as instant replay, and The Ultimate Fighter … [Read more...] about Video Highlights: UFC President Dana White LIVE on Inside MMA

HBO Sports and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Boxing Programming and Marketing Agreement

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Initiative Launches with Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez Pay-Per-View Event on Sept. 15 in Las Vegas  Two of television’s most innovative brands, HBO and ESPN, have announced a multi-year, multi-tiered boxing programming and marketing agreement. The announcement was made today by ESPN’s Marie Donoghue, senior vice president of global business strategy & development, and Mark … [Read more...] about HBO Sports and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Boxing Programming and Marketing Agreement

Johnny Eames Calls On BBBofC For British Title Shot For Ben Murphy

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Southern Area Lightweight Champion Ben Murphy must be wondering just what he has to do to get a shot at the British title. The 32 year old, who is based out of the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, has only been able to defend the title, he won in January 2010 with a dominating performance against Lee Cook, twice due to the lack of willing opponents in the Southern Area. … [Read more...] about Johnny Eames Calls On BBBofC For British Title Shot For Ben Murphy

Watch HBO 24/7: Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez Episode 2

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Episode two of 24/7: Chavez Jr./Martinez will center around the final preparations of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez's training camps. Trainer Freddie Roach and strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza are on good working terms again after Roach voiced his opinion of having the strength trainer fired after he left camp abruptly for Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan in … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7: Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez Episode 2

Watch Olusegun Ajose vs. Lucas Matthysse live on Showtime

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Showtime was originally scheduled to show the IBF world welterweight championship bout between titleholder Randall Bailey and Devon Alexander, but the championship fight has been pushed back due to Bailey suffering a back injury in training camp that hindered his ability to fully commit to his punches. Showtime instead of canceling the card, just bumped the Olusegun Ajose vs. … [Read more...] about Watch Olusegun Ajose vs. Lucas Matthysse live on Showtime

Klitschko vs. Charr replay on HBO followed by premiere of “KLITSCHKO”

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Boxing fans who were not able to catch the world heavyweight boxing match between champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger Manuel Charr can tune into HBO during the HBO world championship boxing broadcast of Andre Ward vs. Chad Dawson and John Molina vs. Antonio DeMarco to watch the tape delayed replay broadcast of Klitschko vs. Charr before the live fights (9:45pm ET/6:45pm … [Read more...] about Klitschko vs. Charr replay on HBO followed by premiere of “KLITSCHKO”