Boxing trainer Freddie Roach is featured in the October issue of Playboy (on newsstands now). The feature—The Unstompable Roach—talks about how Roach grew up among a family of fighters (including his mother, who was New England’s first female boxing judge) and went on to become a fighter. Says Roach of his childhood: “Tough household…She broke up one of our fights with an … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach (Manny Pacquiao’s Coach) Featured in Playboy
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Echols new opponent for Spina
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2010) – Three-time world title challenger Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols has replaced “Sucra” Ray Oliveira as Joey “KO Kid” Spina’s opponent for Saturday night’s main event on the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. … [Read more...] about Echols new opponent for Spina
‘Last Man Standing’ fight card changes
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 30, 2010) – Due to a commission doctor requirement, 3-time world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira has been forced to withdraw from Saturday night’s main event fight against Joey “KO Kid” Spina on the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. … [Read more...] about ‘Last Man Standing’ fight card changes
Watch WEC 51: “Aldo vs. Gamburyan” Live on Versus MMA
WEC 51: Jose Aldo vs. Manny Gamburyan World Extreme Cagefighting takes place on September 30, 2010 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado with a Featherweight Championship Main-Event. Former UFC fighter and The Ultimate Fighter reality show contestant, Manvel Gamburyan, will challenge the current WEC featherweight (145lbs) champion, Jose Aldo, of Brazil. … [Read more...] about Watch WEC 51: “Aldo vs. Gamburyan” Live on Versus MMA
Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Tickets Selling Fast
The November 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito at Dallas Cowboys Stadium is weeks away, but the tickets for the 154 pound WBC title fight are selling fast. According to the Manila Bulletin, Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum, the ticket sales are selling better than Manny's previous fight against African boxer Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito Tickets Selling Fast
Video of Mike Tyson, Wayne Brady & Bobby Brown Doing “Every Little Step”
It's always great to see "Iron" Mike Tyson in a good mood, especially with the past tragedies and ups and downs in his life. Recently, Tyson has time to actually enjoy life in his 40's by doing movies like "The Hangover," and filming a new reality show for TV. Evidence of Mike's sense of humor is the viral video on "Funny or Die" that features Mike Tyson as a back up dancer … [Read more...] about Video of Mike Tyson, Wayne Brady & Bobby Brown Doing “Every Little Step”
Mike Tyson on UFC, James Toney, and Bobby Brown Spoof
Tonight on Spike TV, former boxing heavyweight champion, "Iron" Mike Tyson, will appear on an episode of "The Ultimate Fighter," mixed martial arts reality show. (Watch Mike Tyson on TUF season 12, Wednesday Sept. 29 on Spike TV.) Tyson was invited by UFC President, Dana White, who is a huge boxing fan and Tyson fan, to visit the filming of TUF. Mike had a chance to … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson on UFC, James Toney, and Bobby Brown Spoof
Oliveira fighting Spina for himself & legacy
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 27, 2010) – Three-time world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira steps into the ring Saturday night (Oct. 2) for the first time in five years against WBA No. 6 rated light heavyweight contender Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina in the 10-round main event headlining the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, … [Read more...] about Oliveira fighting Spina for himself & legacy
Watch Free UFC 119 “Mir vs. Cro Cop” Fights Live on Spike TV
Tonight, Saturday September 25, 2010, the UFC 119 will be at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana to hold its first event in the state of Indiana. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is airing undercard fights for the UFC 119: Frank Mir vs. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović Pay-per-view for free on cable channel Spike TV. … [Read more...] about Watch Free UFC 119 “Mir vs. Cro Cop” Fights Live on Spike TV
(Video) UFC Champ GSP Meets Manny Pacquiao
UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre is on a 3-day trip in the Philippines to promote the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While in Manila, the Canadian fighter wasted no time when he got the opportunity to meet the best boxer in the world, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who is also UFC President Dana White's favorite boxer to watch. GSP also got some training in with … [Read more...] about (Video) UFC Champ GSP Meets Manny Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather continues to talk trash about Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is deep in training for his Nov. 13 fight with Antonio Margarito and the last thing on his mind is Floyd Mayweather Jr., but the same cannot be said of Mayweather because it seems like he cannot stop talking about the humble Filipino boxing congressman. With all the trouble Floyd Mayweather is in, he still can't keep his mouth shut when it comes to the … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather continues to talk trash about Manny Pacquiao
Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. makes second WBO title defense vs. Ivan Hernandez
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Sept. 22, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media announced today that it will distribute the October 16th “The Rising Son Returns” Pay-Per-View event, featuring Boricua star Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. in his second WBO Junior Featherweight title defense, live in the United States from Silver Sports Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. … [Read more...] about Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. makes second WBO title defense vs. Ivan Hernandez
UFC’s Georges St-Pierre Says Mayweather Will Lose To Pacquiao
The current UFC welterweight champion, Georges "Rush" St-Pierre, is in the Philippines to help promote the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in Asia. The UFC plans on expanding their brand and organization to Asia in countries such as the Philippines and China. … [Read more...] about UFC’s Georges St-Pierre Says Mayweather Will Lose To Pacquiao
Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana set for Las Vegas December 11
British boxing champion, Amir Khan, will defend his WBA junior welterweight tight on December 11, 2010 against Argentina's Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was announced Thursday, Sept. 23 in London, England, by Golden Boy Promotions, who promotes Amir Khan. The fight will be Amir's at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, it will be Khan's Vegas debut. … [Read more...] about Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana set for Las Vegas December 11
Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez will be at catchweight for middleweight title
Boxers Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez are set to have a rematch on HBO, November 20, 2010 a week after the November 13 HBO PPV fight of Manny Pacquiao vs. Margarito at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Williams won the first match-up with Martinez in 2009 by majority decision, the fight was considered by many boxing enthusiasts as the 2009 "Fight of the Year." Sergio Martinez went … [Read more...] about Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez will be at catchweight for middleweight title