By John F. McKenna (McJack) Despite retiring upon his 31st birthday last October 13th former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) believes that he will ultimately be the heavyweight champion again. … [Read more...] about David Haye says he will be heavyweight champion again
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WBF Champions Retain In Mexico & Germany
Thousands of miles apart, but equally impressive, Irma Sanchez and Ramona Kuehne retained their WBF Women’s Flyweight and Super Featherweight World titles on Saturday night by stopping their opponents in front of packed crowds in Mexico and Germany. … [Read more...] about WBF Champions Retain In Mexico & Germany
Del Valle facing tough challenge this Saturday
This week, undefeated super bantamweight (122 lbs) Luis "Orlandito" del Valle (14-0, 11KO's) is finishing up preparations in Newburgh, New York for his bout against José Beranza (34-21-2, 26 KO's), to be held January 21st, 2012 at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Beranza, who is well respected and considered a tough rival, is just coming off a win against Christopher … [Read more...] about Del Valle facing tough challenge this Saturday
Klitschko in training for Chisora
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) has completed the first week of training for his February 18 title defense against Britains’ Derek Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s). Klitschko held an open media workout accompanied by his trainer Fritz Sdunek at the Concha Zaspa Olympic base in Kiev, Ukraine. The WBC champion worked on his footwork, … [Read more...] about Klitschko in training for Chisora
Watch UFC RIO 142: Aldo vs. Mendes live streaming video on YouTube
UFC returns to Brazil with UFC RIO 142: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The main event is a featherweight championship fight between the current UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo of Brazil and the number 1 undefeated challenger Chad Mendes of the United States. In the co-main event the explosive mixed martial arts legend Vitor Belfort will be matched … [Read more...] about Watch UFC RIO 142: Aldo vs. Mendes live streaming video on YouTube
Free UFC Rio: Aldo vs. Mendes Fights On FX Channel
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will air 4 free Pay-Per-View preliminary UFC Rio: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes fights for free on the FX cable channel live Jan. 14 at 8 PM ET/PT. … [Read more...] about Free UFC Rio: Aldo vs. Mendes Fights On FX Channel
How to Watch UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes PPV Online
UFC 142 also known as UFC RIO: Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes Featherweight Pay-Per-View title fight live from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will be available online for purchase on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10PM ET/7PM PT at UFC.TV and on UFC's official YouTube page. … [Read more...] about How to Watch UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes PPV Online
Khan declares justice has been done
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) who lost his title belts to new champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) feels that justice has been done since he heard that the World Boxing Association (WBA) has granted him an immediate rematch with Peterson. … [Read more...] about Khan declares justice has been done
“Mystery Man” In Khan Peterson fight not an IBF official
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has acknowledged that the “Mystery Man” seen sitting with World Boxing Association (WBA) fight supervisor Michael Welsh during the fight between new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) and former champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) is not an IBF official. … [Read more...] about “Mystery Man” In Khan Peterson fight not an IBF official
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights: Martin vs. Kennedy on January 13
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Las Vegas, on January 13 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN 3D and ESPN3 when junior featherweights “Marvelous” Chris Martin (23-1-2, 6 KOs) and Teon “The Technician” Kennedy (17-1-1, 7 KOs) meet in the 10-round main event. … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights: Martin vs. Kennedy on January 13
Vitali Klitschko still haunted by Lennox Lewis fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) is still haunted by his loss due to cuts against former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in 2003 and the inability to get him back into the ring. The 40 year old Ukrainian will face challenger Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) on February 18. Vitali is still hopeful that a deal can be worked … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko still haunted by Lennox Lewis fight
Kuehne & Sanchez Defends WBF World Titles
On Saturday January 14, two World Boxing Federation Women’s World Champions will defend their titles on big shows on both sides of the pond, as Ramona Kuehne takes on Hungarian Renata Domsodi in Germany, and Irma Sanches squares off with Thailands Fahpratan Looksaikongdin in Mexico. … [Read more...] about Kuehne & Sanchez Defends WBF World Titles
Roach once threw “Mystery Man” out of his gym
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The “Mystery Man” at the center of the current controversy in the December fight in which Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) lost his title belts to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) was allegedly once thrown out of Freddie Roach’s gym. … [Read more...] about Roach once threw “Mystery Man” out of his gym
Roach says Pacquiao had a loss of focus in Marquez fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Five time trainer of the year Freddie Roach disclosed in a New York Times interview that his star fighter WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-1, 38 KO’s) had a loss of focus in his November 12 fight with WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s). Roach was quoted in the interview saying: … [Read more...] about Roach says Pacquiao had a loss of focus in Marquez fight
Chisora says he will defeat Klitschko
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) wasted little time before he began trash talking WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) when he showed up at the London press conference to hype their upcoming fight. “Del-Boy” as he is known to his fans will attempt to take the WBC title away from “Dr. Ironfist” when they clash in Munich, Germany … [Read more...] about Chisora says he will defeat Klitschko