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Mayweather completes second part of plea deal

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By John F. McKenna (McJack) In an effort to put his legal problems behind him WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge Friday. It was the 2nd part of a plea deal Floyd’s attorneys worked out with prosecutors. Mayweather was not required to appear in court for Friday’s plea deal. He was represented … [Read more...] about Mayweather completes second part of plea deal

Watch UFC 141 Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Live On YouTube

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On December 30th Brock Lesnar the biggest star in mixed martial arts returns to the octagon at UFC 141 against the Strikeforce, K1, and Dream heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem who is making his UFC debut. UFC 141 is a true clash of the titans match-up between heavyweight powerhouses. Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is the superior wrestler who will look to take … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 141 Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Live On YouTube

Watch the return of Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell live on Showtime ShoBox

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Tonight on the Showtime boxing series ShoBox: The New Generation, a special edition will feature the returns of former boxing standouts Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell as well as a light heavyweight match up between two undefeated prospects Luis Garcia (11-0, 9 KOs) vs. Alexander Johnson (12-0, 5 KOs). … [Read more...] about Watch the return of Jermain Taylor and Andre Dirrell live on Showtime ShoBox

Two Free Televised UFC 141 Lesnar vs. Overeem Prelim Fights Live on SPIKE

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Mixed Martial Arts fans can watch two free live televised UFC 141 preliminary fights on Spike TV before the official Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem Pay-Per-View broadcast starts. The Ultimate Fighting Championship always tries to treat their loyal fans to free preliminary fights online via Facebook or on television, so fans can enjoy the entire event from top to bottom. … [Read more...] about Two Free Televised UFC 141 Lesnar vs. Overeem Prelim Fights Live on SPIKE

Peterson possible Pacquiao opponent

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By John F. McKenna (McJack) New WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) is being considered as a possible opponent for pound for pound king WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). Now that “Pacman’s” hoped for Mega fight with undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) has fallen through due to … [Read more...] about Peterson possible Pacquiao opponent

Delay in negotiations forced Vitali to opt for Chisora

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By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) has revealed that the lengthy negotiations in putting together his proposed fight with former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) forced him to opt to fight Dereck Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) on February 18, 2012. … [Read more...] about Delay in negotiations forced Vitali to opt for Chisora

CHICAS TECATE CELEBRATE CARÁCTER AND THE NEW YEAR WITH THE LAUNCH OF 2012 CALENDAR

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CHICAS TECATE CELEBRATE CARÁCTER AND THE NEW YEAR WITH THE LAUNCH OF 2012 CALENDAR Boxing-themed Digital Calendar Now Available to Adults via Facebook.com/TecateUSA NEW YORK (December 22, 2011) – Tecate, cerveza con carácter, announces the launch of a digital 2012 calendar featuring the official Chicas Tecate as they recreate scenes from a boxing training camp at the … [Read more...] about CHICAS TECATE CELEBRATE CARÁCTER AND THE NEW YEAR WITH THE LAUNCH OF 2012 CALENDAR

Michael Maguire: Christmas Canceled, Faces Najah Ali On 13th January

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Super Flyweight sensation Michael Maguire’s much anticipated return to the ring earlier this month failed to materialize, following opponent Najah Ali’s having to withdraw the day before they were due to face each other on the undercard of the Lee Selby-John Simpson British and Commonwealth title clash. … [Read more...] about Michael Maguire: Christmas Canceled, Faces Najah Ali On 13th January