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
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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
Simcic Retains WBF Title With UD Over Adamek
With a sold out crowd of 1500 spectators at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany, defending World Boxing Federation International Light Heavyweight Champion Denis Simcic retained his title with a unanimous decision over Czech challenger Tomas Adamek. … [Read more...] about Simcic Retains WBF Title With UD Over Adamek
Schaefer pushing for no contest in Khan – Peterson fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is pushing for the governing bodies of the WBA and IBF to rule a no contest in the controversial fight on December 10 in which Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) lost his titles to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Schaefer pushing for no contest in Khan – Peterson fight
Watch Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine Live on Showtime
Strikeforce heads to Las Vegas on Saturday January 7, with a stacked fight card featuring MMA stars King Mo Lawal, Robbie Lawler, and a middleweight championship main event featuring current Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold versus UFC veteran Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine. … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce: Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine Live on Showtime
Unidentified man adds mystery to Khan – Peterson fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) is alleging that an unidentified man was seen speaking to WBA supervisor Michael Walsh in his losing fight to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). Khan also claims that the mystery man was handling papers that belonged to the judges while the … [Read more...] about Unidentified man adds mystery to Khan – Peterson fight
2011 UBO Boxing Awards
2011 proved to be a great year for the Universal Boxing Organization™. With significant names such as Roy Jones Jr., Anthony Dirrell and Jo Jo Dan fighting for UBO titles, and with more activity than ever before, it was once again confirmed that boxers, managers, promoters and commissions all over the world enjoy working with us. … [Read more...] about 2011 UBO Boxing Awards
Inaugural ‘Fight To Ireland’ Event, Savannah, Georgia March 17th
The World Boxing Federation recently introduced the Gaelic/Celtic title for boxers with roots in Gaelic and Celtic nations, and now the WBF has announced “The Fight To Ireland”, an event that will support the newly created regional European title, and launch a way for American Professional boxers to earn the right to defend or challenge for Gaelic/Celtic titles in Ireland. … [Read more...] about Inaugural ‘Fight To Ireland’ Event, Savannah, Georgia March 17th
Arum will let Pacquiao decide on next opponent
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says that he will let WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) make his own decision as to who his next opponent will be. Arum along with Pacquiao adviser Michael Konc will travel to Manila on Sunday to discuss Manny’s plans for the New Year. … [Read more...] about Arum will let Pacquiao decide on next opponent
Andy Lee wants world title in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Irish middleweight Andy Lee (27-1, 19 KO’s) had the good fortune to be followed closely as an amateur by legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward. The Limerick southpaw now fights at the Kronk Gym in Detroit after immigrating to the United States so that he could begin training under Steward. Lee feels that he has what it takes to win a world … [Read more...] about Andy Lee wants world title in 2012
Amateur Star Charlie Hoy Ready For Pro Debut On January 13th
Former Repton Amateur star Charlie Hoy makes his professional debut, against Newport’s Darren Pryce, on the undercard of TRAD TKO Gym mate Leon ‘Solid’ Williams’ British Cruiserweight title defense at York Hall in London on Friday, 13th January, 2012. … [Read more...] about Amateur Star Charlie Hoy Ready For Pro Debut On January 13th
Arreola wants Wladimir in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Chris Arreola will be stepping up in class in 2012 to face a higher level of competition than he faced in 2011. Chris kept busy in 2011 by fighting five times while concentrating on keeping his weight under control. In an interview with FIGHTHYPE Arreola’s trainer Henry Ramirez said that 2011 was a rebuilding year and was the year that Chris … [Read more...] about Arreola wants Wladimir in 2012
New Year Outing For Prizefighter Star George Jupp, Faces Dan Naylor on the 13th Jan
Choi Tseveenpurev may have won the Prizefighter-Featherweights tournament back in October, but it was without doubt his semifinal opponent, 20 year old ‘Saint’ George Jupp, that stole the limelight - and the plaudits, for his sensational performance against the twice his age two-time World Champion. … [Read more...] about New Year Outing For Prizefighter Star George Jupp, Faces Dan Naylor on the 13th Jan
Award-Winning Bernardo Osuna Named ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Studio Host
ESPN’s Bernardo Osuna, one of the most honored boxing journalists in the industry, has been named ESPN’s Friday Night Fights new studio host on ESPN2 and ESPN3. Osuna will make his debut when ESPN’s Friday Night Fights kicks off its 14th season January 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3. … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Bernardo Osuna Named ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Studio Host
Dawson promoter to begin negotiating for Hopkins rematch
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Gary Shaw, the promoter for Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KO’s) argued successfully for a rematch with Ring light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO’s) at the WBC convention in Las Vegas in December. … [Read more...] about Dawson promoter to begin negotiating for Hopkins rematch