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Smokin’ Joe Frazier

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By John F. McKenna (McJack) When the news broke over the weekend that boxing great former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier was gravely ill with advanced liver cancer my heart sank and I went into a funk. Smokin’ Joe Frazier epitomized everything that you want to see in a great fighter. His trilogy with Muhammad Ali ranks up there with the very best in boxing history. … [Read more...] about Smokin’ Joe Frazier

Williams Throws His Weight Behind Lynes To Win British Title On Wednesday

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British Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams threw his weight behind TRAD TKO Boxing Gym mate Colin Lynes to succeed in his challenge for Lee ‘Lights Out’ Purdy’s Lonsdale belt, at the Matchroom Sport promoted ‘Battle of Essex’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green this coming Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Williams Throws His Weight Behind Lynes To Win British Title On Wednesday

Pacquiao Meets Fans After Marquez Fight & Delivers a K.O. for Charity!

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As boxing’s number one pound-for-pound boxer, Manny Pacquiao has the world at his fists, garnering support from boxing fans, video gamers, Lakers shooting guards, nighttime television hosts and Oscar-hosting comedians alike as his big fight approaches against Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez. With his championship bout fast approaching, the Pac-Man is teaming up with charitybuzz to … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Meets Fans After Marquez Fight & Delivers a K.O. for Charity!

Meet Undefeated Light Heavyweight Prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson “Lonnie B” to make UK debut at EventCity Nov 12, on undercard of Fury vs. Pajkic.

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London (7, Nov, 2011) Undefeated American light heavyweight prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson will make his United Kingdom debut November 12, on the Tyson Fury-Neven Pajkic undercard at EventCity, Trafford Park (next to Trafford Centre) in Manchester, England. … [Read more...] about Meet Undefeated Light Heavyweight Prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson “Lonnie B” to make UK debut at EventCity Nov 12, on undercard of Fury vs. Pajkic.

Bob Arum: The “Little Fella” Mayweather Wants Isn’t Pacquiao, It’s Morales

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Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, was at the Santa Anita Park horse racing tracks on Saturday hosting an open workout for Juan Manuel Marquez and undefeated light welterweight champ Tim Bradley who fights on the undercard of Pacquiao vs. Marquez against Joel Casamayor. As the fighters worked out, the media fielded questions to the Top Rank boss about Floyd Mayweather's … [Read more...] about Bob Arum: The “Little Fella” Mayweather Wants Isn’t Pacquiao, It’s Morales

Fight Report: Burns Beats Katsidis, Groves KO’s Smith and New Star Billy Joe Saunders Shines

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Guy Fawkes night, or bonfire night as some prefer, is an explosive celebration with fireworks lighting the evening skies. With this in mind promoter Frank Warren had declared that his ‘Gladiators’ event, at the Wembley Arena, would be an explosive affair. Being a man of his words he delivered as promised. The three Championship bouts all featured … [Read more...] about Fight Report: Burns Beats Katsidis, Groves KO’s Smith and New Star Billy Joe Saunders Shines

Watch 24/7: Pacquiao/Marquez III episode 3 on HBO and CNN

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The all-access reality series "24/7" continues with episode number 3 of 24/7: Pacquiao/Marquez. The series so far has covered the initial training camps of Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines and now Hollywood, CA with world famous trainer Freddie Roach and Juan Manuel Marquez' training camp in Mexican with his legendary hall of fame trainer Nacho Beristain. … [Read more...] about Watch 24/7: Pacquiao/Marquez III episode 3 on HBO and CNN

Watch UFC 138: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Free on Facebook and Spike TV

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UFC 138: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz is a televised mixed martial arts event on Saturday, November 5, 2011 and it will be the UFC's second time holding an event at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England. This UFC event will air on tape delay in the United States on Spike TV and live for Canadian viewers on Sportsnet. The main event features Chris Leben and Mark Munoz two powerful … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 138: Chris Leben vs. Mark Munoz Free on Facebook and Spike TV

Mirror Man Faces British Champ Leon Williams in Brut Man Up Challenge

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As John Shaw approached his destination, a proper old school Boxing Gym deep in the heart of East London, he must have thought the gods were trying to send him a warning, as before he even reached the door of the famous TRAD TKO Boxing Gym a crash of thunder erupted as lightning flashed across the increasingly darkening sky. … [Read more...] about Mirror Man Faces British Champ Leon Williams in Brut Man Up Challenge