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Watch WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Live on VERSUS

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The final World Extreme Cagefighting event WEC 53 takes place tonight December 16, 2010 at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona at 6pm PT / 9pm ET Live on Versus. WEC 53 features two championship title fights; Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will defend his title against top contender Scott Jorgensen and the Lightweight champion Benson Henderson will defend his WEC … [Read more...] about Watch WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis Live on VERSUS

Manny Pacquiao to fight again on May 7 in Las Vegas

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During an interview with ESPN, Top Rank promotions CEO, Bob Arum, via phone call from the Philippines said that Manny Pacquiao has decided to fight again on HBO Pay-per-view May 7, 2011 scraping the original April date that was suggested for Pacquiao's ring return. The likely venue to hold Manny's next boxing match is MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao to fight again on May 7 in Las Vegas

Graham Earl Returns To York Hall For London’s First Boxing Event Of 2011

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London - Wednesday, 15th December 2010 Former WBU World Lightweight Champion Graham Earl returns to his old stomping ground, The York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 22nd January. However it will not be a return to the ring as Graham will be promoting London’s first championship boxing event of 2011 - ‘CAPITAL PUNISHMENT’ … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Returns To York Hall For London’s First Boxing Event Of 2011

Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal Preview and Breakdown

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Fighters: Bernard “The Executioner/B-Hop” Hopkins (51-5-2 w/32 KO) of Philadelphia, PA vs. Jean Pascal (28-1 16 KO) of Laval, Quebec, Canada by way of Haiti Where: Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City Canada When: Saturday December 18, 2010 at 10:00pm TV: Showtime Championship Boxing Title: For Pascal’s Ring Magazine and WBC Light Heavyweight Titles By Gary … [Read more...] about Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal Preview and Breakdown

Watch UFC 124: Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck Rematch Tonight

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According to UFC President Dana White, Canadian UFC Welterweight Champion Georges "Rush" St-Pierre is more famous than Canadian Hockey star Wayne Gretzky in his prime. Tonight December 11th Canada's most famous MMA fighter and star will defend his title in a rematch with Josh Koscheck at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. If GSP retains his title against Koscheck it … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 124: Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck Rematch Tonight

Watch UFC 124 “GSP vs. Koscheck 2” Weigh-In’s Live and Results

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Canada on Saturday December 11, 2010 at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec with UFC 124: Georges St-Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck 2. Georges "Rush" St-Pierre will defend his coveted UFC Welterweight Championship belt in a rematch against Josh Koscheck, but before the UFC 124 ppv event, the fighters will weigh in on Friday December 10th. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 124 “GSP vs. Koscheck 2” Weigh-In’s Live and Results

Oscar De La Hoya Squashes Beef With Bob Arum and Apologizes

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The saying goes it takes a big man to apologize, and it seems Oscar De La Hoya for boxing's sake is finally trying to make amends with his former promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, the man who made Oscar a star. The Golden Boy vs. Top Rank feud was an on going one, mainly swirling around Filipino boxing sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and continuing on and off for several … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya Squashes Beef With Bob Arum and Apologizes

Wladimir Klitschko out of Chisora fight due to injury; David Haye negotiations begin

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IBF, IBO and WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko suffered a injury just days away from his December, 11th bout with undefeated British challenger Dereck Chisora and had to pull out of the fight. Klitschko's advisor Shelley Finkel said, "Wladimir has withdrawn from the Chisora fight, because he has a torn muscle in his back." … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko out of Chisora fight due to injury; David Haye negotiations begin

Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard Targets 2011 world title fight

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MANCHESTER, Conn. (December 7, 2010) – America’s leading American featherweight, unbeaten NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, has targeted a 2011 world title fight. The 24-year-old Remillard (23-0, 14 KOs), currently a promotional free agent, won all three of his 2010 fights by knockout. He has climbed the ratings systems to No. 3 in the WBO, No. 6 in the … [Read more...] about Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard Targets 2011 world title fight

Tyson, Chavez, Tszyu and Sylvester Stallone elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

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Early Tuesday, Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Kostya Tszyu, Mexican trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain, referee Joe Cortez, actor and screenwriter of "Rocky" Sylvester Stallone and several other boxing greats were selected for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame & Museum in Canastota, New York. … [Read more...] about Tyson, Chavez, Tszyu and Sylvester Stallone elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

Freddie Roach wants Sergio Martinez for Manny Pacquiao

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The hall of fame trainer of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao told a group of media during the Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana press event on Monday that if it was up to him Manny's next opponent would be the slick middleweight champ from Argentina Sergio Martinez. Freddie Roach dismissed a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. from happening anytime soon mainly because of all the legal … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach wants Sergio Martinez for Manny Pacquiao