Mixed Martial Arts fans can watch the UFC 141 weigh-ins live online via Ustream video feed on Thursday, December 29, 2011 (Video below). UFC 141 marks the return of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar coming back from surgery and the UFC debut of Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 141 “Lesnar vs. Overeem” Weigh-ins Live Online
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Peterson wants Pacquiao fight in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) New International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) wants a crack at World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) in 2012. … [Read more...] about Peterson wants Pacquiao fight in 2012
The IBF will investigate Khan fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has confirmed that they will hold an investigation into the circumstances around the controversial fight between former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) and new IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about The IBF will investigate Khan fight
“Fight of the Year” Honors to ESPN’s Friday Night Fights from SI.com
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights’ Delvin Rodriguez-Pawel Wolak I was named 2011’s Fight of the Year by SportsIllustrated.com. … [Read more...] about “Fight of the Year” Honors to ESPN’s Friday Night Fights from SI.com
Peterson possible Pacquiao opponent
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
Xmas Joy For Stankovic & Arik In Serbia
On Christmas eve in Belgrade, Serbia two new WBF Champions were crowned as local hero Nenad Stankovic took home the International Cruiserweight title and Uensal Arik from Germany lifted the International Super Middleweight title. … [Read more...] about Xmas Joy For Stankovic & Arik In Serbia
Delay in negotiations forced Vitali to opt for Chisora
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
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
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
Arum and Pacquiao to meet in Los Angeles in January
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
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