Frans Botha(Photo credit Crown Boxing) LAS VEGAS (Mar. 29, 2010) – Reigning World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha was supposed to fight 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield 12 years ago but boxing politics eventually destroyed that match-up. More than a decade later, though, Botha (47-4-3, 28 … [Read more...] about Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
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Clean-cut Calzaghe A Cokehead
A shocking revelation recently hit the boxing world, when U.K newspaper "The News of The World” released an exclusive undercover report exposing the clean-cut boxing great’s drug use (specifically cocaine) since his 2008 retirement. Calzaghe, for many years was known as a positive role model and ambassador for the sport of boxing, but getting involved with the wrong crowd sent … [Read more...] about Clean-cut Calzaghe A Cokehead
Koki Kameda loses for the first time
Japanese boxing star, Koki Kameda, 23, lost his WBC flyweight title on Saturday night to challenger Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, 32, of Thailand. The fight took place at Ariake Colosseum Tokyo, Japan in front of a packed crowd, the Thai challenger showed his experience in the ring, and took advantage of the younger Kameda's openings. Koki Kameda beat Pongsaklek's rival, Daisuke … [Read more...] about Koki Kameda loses for the first time
Watch HBO Boxing Maidana vs. Cayo and Funeka vs. Guzman 2 Live!
Live on Saturday March 27 from Las Vegas, Nevada at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel, HBO's Boxing After Dark presents a double header; Marcos Rene Maidana vs. Victor Cayo in the main event for an interim junior welterweight belt and Ali Funeka vs. Joan Guzman rematch for the IBF lightweight title. In June 27, 2009, Marcos "Chino" Maidana (27-1-26 KOs) made a name for … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Maidana vs. Cayo and Funeka vs. Guzman 2 Live!
Watch SHOWTIME Boxing Andre Dirrell vs. Arthur Abraham Live!
"King" Arthur Abraham will start off Stage 2 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on SHOWTIME when he faces Andre "The Matrix" Dirrell at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, March 27, 2010, live on SHOWTIME at 10:30PM ET/PT (tape delayed on the west coast) Armenian-born, German fighter Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) became the current tournament points leader … [Read more...] about Watch SHOWTIME Boxing Andre Dirrell vs. Arthur Abraham Live!
Joan Guzman weighs 9 lbs over the lightweight limit, fight with Funeka in Jeopardy
HBO Boxing After Dark was scheduled to air a two-fight double header, featuring junior welterweight slugger, Marcos "Chino" Maidana and Victor Cayo as the main event, and an IBF lightweight title rematch between Ali Funeka and Joan Guzman as the co-feature. According to Boxingscene.com and Fightnews, the co-feature IBF lightweight title bout between Ali Funeka (30-2-3, 25 … [Read more...] about Joan Guzman weighs 9 lbs over the lightweight limit, fight with Funeka in Jeopardy
Watch UFC 111: Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy Live!
Watch Canadian UFC welterweight champion Georges "Rush" St-Pierre defend his belt against British challenger Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy live on Pay-per-view, March 27, 2010 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The Co-Main Event is a UFC Interim Heavyweight title fight between Frank Mir and Shane Carwin. The winner will likely face current UFC … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 111: Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy Live!
Erik Morales and Jose Alfaro Make Weight
Erik "El Terrible" Morales (48-6-34 KOs) and Jose Alfaro (23-5-20 KOs) both made the 147-pound welterweight limit for their Pay-per-view fight on Saturday, March 27 at the La Explanada Del Palacio Municipal in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Erik Morales weighed in at 146.8 pounds and his Nicaraguan opponent Jose Alfaro 146.1 lbs. This will be Morales first fight at … [Read more...] about Erik Morales and Jose Alfaro Make Weight
Shumenov Undisputed WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Campillo’s Challenge Rejected
LAS VEGAS (Mar. 26, 2010) – The World Boxing Association has rejected a request for a rematch made on behalf of former champion, Gabriel Campillo, who lost his WBA light heavyweight title to Beibut Shumenov by a 12-round majority decision this past January 29. Shumenov will next fight official challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov. KZ Event Productions, … [Read more...] about Shumenov Undisputed WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Campillo’s Challenge Rejected
UFC President Dana White Loves Manny Pacquiao
The UFC 111: Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy pre-fight press conference was held on Wednesday at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, following the presser, Dana White had his usual media sit-down where he would answer the media questions. When the topic of UFC possibly doing a show at the Jerry Jones owned Dallas Cowboys stadium, Dana White told reporters his main … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White Loves Manny Pacquiao
The last man to beat Manny Pacquiao fights on Saturday
On Saturday night, March 27, 2010, Erik "El Terrible" Morales, the last man to defeated the current pound-for-pound boxing king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, makes his comeback against Jose Alfaro. Morales last stepped into the ring in 2007 when he lost a close decision at lightweight to then WBC champion David Diaz. Got an … [Read more...] about The last man to beat Manny Pacquiao fights on Saturday
Possible Pacquiao Opponent Edwin Valero Arrested for Battery
Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero was reportedly arrested for domestic violence after allegedly beating up his wife. The doctor's at the Los Andes University hospital, where Valero's wife was being treated, report that she had a collapsed lung and several other injuries. Valero also showed up to the hospital in a violent rage, and was ready to physically harm hospital … [Read more...] about Possible Pacquiao Opponent Edwin Valero Arrested for Battery
Vitali Klitschko set to face unknown Albert Sosnowski
(Photo Credit Getty Images) WBC world heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko, 38, will defend his title belt against Polish challenger Albert Sosnowski, 31, at the Veltins Arena on May 29, 2010 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in front of an expected audience of 60,000. Vitali's younger brother Wladimir Klitschko, 34, recently defended his WBO, IBO, IBF and Ring Magazine titles … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko set to face unknown Albert Sosnowski
KZ Event prospects Ahmedov and Hudaynazarov put unbeaten records on line Saturday night in California
LAS VEGAS (Mar. 25, 2010) – Undefeated Uzbekistan prospects, light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov and welterweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov, will both be in action Saturday night (Mar. 27) on a Don Chargin Productions/Jorge Marron Productions card at the Karma Club in Victorville, California. Ahmedov (13-0-1, 9 KOs), a four-time Uzbekistan National Amateur Champion, and … [Read more...] about KZ Event prospects Ahmedov and Hudaynazarov put unbeaten records on line Saturday night in California
Burchfield clears air about Cunningham-Godfrey
PROVIDENCE (March 25, 2010) – After reading reports associated with the postponed Steve Cunningham-Matt Godfrey IBF cruiserweight title fight, scheduled for this Friday, Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), has responded to the situation and misinformation being distributed in the media. Burchfield is Godfrey’s promoter. The … [Read more...] about Burchfield clears air about Cunningham-Godfrey