By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum will be meeting with WBO welterweight champion and Ring Magazine pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) in Los Angeles in early January to discuss Manny’s plans for 2012. Obviously one of the chief topics will be a possible match up between Pacquiao and undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. … [Read more...] about Arum and Pacquiao to meet in Los Angeles in January
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Mayweather goes to jail, Pacquiao fight on hold
On Wednesday, top boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced to 90 days in a county jail after pleading guilty to several charges that stemmed from a September 2010 incident involving his ex-girlfriend and their two children, the charges include battery, domestic violence and harassment. … [Read more...] about Mayweather goes to jail, Pacquiao fight on hold
The WBF Active, Even On Christmas Eve
The World Boxing Federation has had an active and busy 2011, and one would think that at least during the Christmas holidays things would slow down. … [Read more...] about The WBF Active, Even On Christmas Eve
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Returns January 6
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will kick off its 14th season January 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3 featuring super middleweights Dyah Davis (20-2-1, 9 KOs: son of 1976 U.S. Olympic Gold medalist Howard Davis) and Alfonso Lopez (22-1, 17 KOs). The 10-round main event, outdoors at Mallory Square in Key West, Fla., is presented by DiBella … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Returns January 6
Golden Boy CEO to fight Khan loss
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is not only still angry at what he describes as “home cooking” in the loss of former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) to the new WBA/IBF champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) he will attempt to have the loss overturned. … [Read more...] about Golden Boy CEO to fight Khan loss
Ward Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year
By John F. McKenna (McJack) With his two impressive wins in 2011 in the Super Six Tournament over Arthur Abraham (32-3, 26 KO’s) last May and former WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (28-2, 20 KO’s) last Saturday night WBA/WBC/The Ring super middleweight champion Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KO’s) has been awarded the Fighter of the Year by Sports Illustrated. … [Read more...] about Ward Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year
Sergio Martinez shows his frustration
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The Ring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s) has become increasingly frustrated in his inability to land a big money fight against WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) who has been calling out for quite some time. Recently in his frustration he referred to the 8 division and pound for pound champion as a … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez shows his frustration
Yvan Mendy Still WBF Champion
In front of a noisy crowd at the Salle Marcel Cerdan in Thourotte, France, World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Light Welterweight Champion Yvan Mendy retained his title on Friday night with a fourth round stoppage over challenger Tarik Madni from Belgium. … [Read more...] about Yvan Mendy Still WBF Champion
Watch Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Live on Showtime
Showtime presents Strikeforce MMA: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal lightweight championship fight. The Strikeforce mixed martial arts event will take place at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California on Saturday December 17, 2011 and televised on Showtime. … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Live on Showtime
Watch Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch Live
Showtime presents the Super Six World Boxing Classic championship final between WBA 168-pound champion Andre Ward and WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch on Saturday December 17, 2011 at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Watch Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch Live
Klitschko says Chisora will be a tough fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) who faces Britain’s Derek Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) on February 18, 2012, says that Chisora may be the toughest fight of his career. He followed up those comments by saying that he rates Chisora’s chances of beating him at “50/50”. … [Read more...] about Klitschko says Chisora will be a tough fight
Tyson Fury talks about son’s fight for life
My baby boy's fight for life. Tyson tells of torment. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PAT SHEEHAN - THE SUN - THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury talks about son’s fight for life
Fight Report: Selby And O’Meara Retain Titles, Saunders and Turner Impress In Style.
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Frank Warren knows a thing or two about putting on a top class fight night and boy has he put some great shows on over the years. Usually his real all action extravaganzas are reserved for the bigger venues around the country, places like the O2, Excel, M.E.N., Echo Arena etc. however last night the King of British Boxing pulled out all the stops … [Read more...] about Fight Report: Selby And O’Meara Retain Titles, Saunders and Turner Impress In Style.
Khan wants fight results overturned
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) has filed an official complaint over the refereeing of last Saturday nights controversial loss to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Khan wants fight results overturned
Roach’s fortunes change in 2011
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 2011 will probably not be a year that five time Trainer of the Year and recent Hall of Fame inductee Freddie Roach will fondly remember. The perception at the beginning of 2011 was that anything Freddie Roach touched turn to gold. What a difference a year makes. … [Read more...] about Roach’s fortunes change in 2011