NEW YORK (Aug. 5, 2010) – Undefeated super middleweight prospect Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana, makes his “new” home debut Saturday night (Aug. 7) at the Aviator Sports Arena in Brooklyn, New York. Allen (12-0, 7 KOs) is a much traveled, 25-year-old now living in Brooklyn. The aggressive southpaw faces his stiffest test to date, veteran Darnell Boone … [Read more...] about Undefeated prospect Lennox Allen makes new home debut in Brooklyn
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Bas Rutten leads World-Class Announcing Team into ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2010) – The August 14th “War on the Mainland” Pay-Per-View event, showcasing three Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC title fights, will feature a world-class announcing team, PWP CESO Brian Manna announced today. Bas Rutten, one of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts, will be the color commentator/ring interviewer, joining blow-by-blow … [Read more...] about Bas Rutten leads World-Class Announcing Team into ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Heavyweight Boxer Mike Mollo returns home
NEW YORK (Aug. 3, 2010) – Chicago heavyweight “Merciless” Mike Mollo (20-3, 12 KOs) returns home Friday night to fight Gary “Pit Bull” Gomez (18-11-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round bout at the UIC Pavilion Center. Gomez, former WBC Continentals and GBU Cruiserweight Champion, replaced Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence. Mollo returns to the UIC Pavilion, where he defeated Billy … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Boxer Mike Mollo returns home
Horwich new opponent for Leite on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 3, 2010) – Former IFL middleweight champion Matt “The Fighting Hippy” Horwich is the new opponent for former UFC title challenger Thales Leite in their August 14 battle for the vacant Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC Middleweight Championship, one of three world title fights on the “War on the Mainland” Pay Per View event, live from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about Horwich new opponent for Leite on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Oscar De La Hoya says Marquez is ready to fight Manny Pacquiao at catchweight
At the post-fight press-conference for the Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz rematch, Golden Boy Promotions boss, Oscar De La Hoya, told the media that Juan Manuel Marquez main priority now that he defeated Juan Diaz for the second time is to try and get a fight with Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya says Marquez is ready to fight Manny Pacquiao at catchweight
Juan Manuel Marquez beats Diaz, calls out Manny Pacquiao
In his first fight back since losing to undefeated boxer, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez defeated Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz by decision Saturday night on HBO Pay-per-view. Diaz tried to change his style from the come forward pressure fighter we all knew, to a boxer, who was using movement and little to no pressure. Marquez counter punched Diaz throughout the … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez beats Diaz, calls out Manny Pacquiao
Watch the Marquez vs. Diaz rematch Live on HBO
Boxing fans are in for a treat tonight, when two of boxing's brightest stars, Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan "Baby Bull' Diaz come together for a sequel of their action packed 2009 "Fight of the Year". Juan Manuel Marquez is already a boxing legend having faced a who's who of boxing greats such as Manny Pacquiao, Marco Antonio Barrera, Joel Casamayor, Juan Diaz and Floyd … [Read more...] about Watch the Marquez vs. Diaz rematch Live on HBO
Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz make weight for Saturday night’s HBO PPV fight
The fighters for the HBO boxing "Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz 2" Pay-per-view card on Saturday, July 31, 2010, officially made weight Friday. Marquez and Diaz first fought in 2009, a fight that won fight of the year and was a back and forth war which Juan Manuel Marquez won by knockout. Juan Manuel Marquez 133 1/2 pounds and Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz weighed in at the … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz make weight for Saturday night’s HBO PPV fight
Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
PROVIDENCE (July 28, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent. “He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and we … [Read more...] about Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly
NEW YORK (July 28, 2010) – WBO No. 2 rated heavyweight David “Tuamanator” Tua complained about a sore left shoulder during several training sessions leading up to his July 17th 12-round draw against former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett in Atlantic City. However, when asked about it by his trainer, Roger Bloodworth, David said he was okay to fight. … [Read more...] about Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly
Crossroads fight for Jens Pulver on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2010) – In what could be the final fight of his often electrifying MMA career, former UFC lightweight champion Jens “Little Evil” Pulver finds himself at the crossroads for his August 14th on the “War on the Mainland” card, taking on upset-minded Diego “El Nino” Garijo in a Special Lightweight Attraction, live on Pay-Per-View from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about Crossroads fight for Jens Pulver on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Manny Pacquiao tells Filipino fans to respect people, don’t go to Mayweathers level
Arguably considered the face of boxing, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who is also a congressman in his native country of the Philippines, told PhilStar.com that he is ready to fight Antonio Margarito for 154-pound WBC Jr. Middleweight title in Mexico at a catchweight of either 149 or 150 pounds. Manny also gave his opinion on Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his people not making the … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao tells Filipino fans to respect people, don’t go to Mayweathers level
Unbeaten prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (July 27, 2010) – The long, often arduous journey for unbeaten super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana, took him around the world before finally settling in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old southpaw turned pro six years ago in Georgetown, Guyana. Less than a year later, attempting to kick-start his boxing career, he moved to Perth, Western … [Read more...] about Unbeaten prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn
“Catchweight King” Manny Pacquiao wants Margarito to drain to 150lbs for title fight
By Lou "Cinder" Block A lot of boxing fans are not going to be happy with this - Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his team are seeking an 8th world title at the 154 pound weight class but they want to fight for the WBC junior middleweight title at a catch-weight of 150 pounds! Boxing fans don't have a problem with the fight being at a catch-weight, they just have a problem … [Read more...] about “Catchweight King” Manny Pacquiao wants Margarito to drain to 150lbs for title fight
It’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito for November 13
While Floyd Mayweather Jr. is vacationing in Puerto Rico and possibly taking a couple of years off from the sport of boxing, Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao's promoter, is not not going to wait around much longer for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to accept a fight with the Pacman, so, he has decided to put Manny Pacquiao in against the Tijuana Tornada, Antonio Margarito. … [Read more...] about It’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito for November 13