By Staff Upon release from his contract with Don King, Nate "Galaxy Warrior" Campbell signed on with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions on December 17th. Nate Campbell won 3 major belts at lightweight after handing Juan"Baby Bull" Diaz his first loss in March of 2008 on HBO boxing. After the fight Nate Campbell was considered a viable opponent for Manny "Pacman" … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya acquires Nate Campbell and Sergio Mora
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Boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon
By Staff James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon, according to FightHype the NABO heavyweight champion was at the UFC 107 BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez card in Memphis, Tennessee and exchanged contact info with UFC head honcho Dana White. Toney also mentioned while at UFC 107, Chuck Liddell was uneasy with him and uncomfortable with the boxers presence as Toney sat … [Read more...] about Boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon
UFC fighters BJ Penn and Frank Mir credit and praise Manny Pacquiao
Fresh off of their impressive victories at UFC 107, Lightweight champion BJ Penn and former heavyweight champion Frank Mir had both mentioned Manny Pacquiao as an inspiration, Frank Mir credited his knock down punch of Cheick Kongo as "The Pacquiao" punch, the same type of overhand left that Pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton with. Mir who looked like a heavyweight version of … [Read more...] about UFC fighters BJ Penn and Frank Mir credit and praise Manny Pacquiao
Watch HBO Malignaggi-Diaz and Showtime Bradley-Peterson Live!
140 pounder Paulie Malignaggi will have a chance to erase a controversial decision loss he suffered in Texas against hometown boy Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz. The two will face off in a catchweight bout of a 139 pounds a pounder under the junior welterweight limit. On the undercard Victor Ortiz will be in his first fight since quitting in the corner against Argentinean boxer … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Malignaggi-Diaz and Showtime Bradley-Peterson Live!
Floyd Mayweather says he’s not the Greatest, but the Best Ever
Floyd Mayweather Jr., scheduled to fight Manny Pacquiao on March 13, 2010 recently had an interview with HBO's Bored to Death creator and novelist Jonathan Ames for Interview magazine. Mayweather Jr. is a title holder in 5 different weight divisions and considered by many to be the best boxer of this decade, he is labeled a villain for his ego maniacal ways outside of the … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather says he’s not the Greatest, but the Best Ever
Watch UFC 107 BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez Live!
UFC 107, Penn vs. Sanchez, live from FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Hawaiian born BJ Penn considered the worlds best lightweight MMA fighter, will put his UFC 155 pound title on the line against lightweight challenger and former TUF winner Diego "The Nightmare" Sanchez on Saturday, Dec. 12. The undercard will feature former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir vs. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 107 BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez Live!
Jam-Packed Week of Televised Boxing/MMA: HBO, Showtime and UFC 107 PPV
December 12th is a good day for fight fans. It's also a difficult choice for fans of both combat sports, many will have to pick and choose which fights to watch live since they are all pretty much coinciding with one another. UFC 107 is on pay per view, while the two boxing cards are on HBO and Showtime cable networks. HBO boxing triple header Live from UIC Pavilion, … [Read more...] about Jam-Packed Week of Televised Boxing/MMA: HBO, Showtime and UFC 107 PPV
Former employee of Miguel Cotto sleeps with him, now sues him for sexual harassment
By NowBoxing Staff Tiger Woods is not the only other sports star having female problems lately, Manny Pacquiao's last opponent, Miguel Cotto, is now facing a lawsuit filed by a Venezuelan woman who used to work for him at his residential property in Puerto Rico. Various media outlets are reporting that Martha Chacon Acevedo a former employee of boxer Miguel Cotto filed a … [Read more...] about Former employee of Miguel Cotto sleeps with him, now sues him for sexual harassment
Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. On HBO’s Joe Buck Live! Dec. 8th
Former pound for pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. who is likely to face Filipino boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao in March of 2010 will be a guest on the HBO sports series "Joe Buck Live" December 8, 2009, 10 pm ET/PT. Other guests included in this episode are Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, Philadelphia Eagles … [Read more...] about Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. On HBO’s Joe Buck Live! Dec. 8th
Watch Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez, Arreola vs. Minto live on HBO Boxing
Paul Williams one of the most feared boxers in the sport will take on Sergio Martinez in a 160 pound, 12 round, non-title bout on HBO World Championship Boxing. Sergio Martinez only loss was by 7th round TKO in 2000 to Antonio Margarito, a man who Paul Williams is very familiar with, having beat Margarito in 2007 by decision. Both fighters are southpaw and at the top of … [Read more...] about Watch Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez, Arreola vs. Minto live on HBO Boxing
Amir Khan steamrolls Salita and KO’s him in the 1st round
The WBA 140 pound junior welterweight champion Amir Khan from Bolton, England knockouts Dmitriy Salita in the first round of their 12 round title bout. The first defence of the 22 year old Khan's WBA title came in a flash. As the bell rung Amir already on his toes threw a 1-2 punch combo that dropped Salita and had him on wobbly legs. After Salita beat the count, Amir … [Read more...] about Amir Khan steamrolls Salita and KO’s him in the 1st round
Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
(AP Photo/Scott Heppell) 22 year old British boxer Amir Khan is looking for a dominating win over Dmitriy Salita on Saturday night at Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena in England. If Khan should prevail this would be his first defence of the WBA light-welterweight title he won from beating the former holder Andreas Kotelnik last July. Both fighters made weight Friday, Khan … [Read more...] about Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
MMA fighter Rampage Jackson to Box after finishing his UFC contract?
By NowBoxing Staff Quinton "Rampage" Jackson had a bit of a falling out with the UFC President Dana White earlier this year over his choice in doing the A-Team movie remake instead of facing Rashad Evans on Dec. 12th at UFC 107 in Rampage's hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Rampage vs. Rashad was being built up during the 10th season of TUF (The Ultimate Fighter: … [Read more...] about MMA fighter Rampage Jackson to Box after finishing his UFC contract?
Just weeks after his fight with Cotto, Pacman agrees to face Mayweather in March
Manny Pacquiao has proven once again he fears no man in the ring and is eager to take on the toughest challenges put in front of him by agreeing to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. the undefeated boxer out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bob Arum flew out to Manila to take care of a television deal with ABS-CBN a Philippine station but more importantly to discuss the terms and … [Read more...] about Just weeks after his fight with Cotto, Pacman agrees to face Mayweather in March
Boxing writer sues Pacman’s trainer Freddie Roach for assault
Freddie Roach trainer of many boxing stars Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao is being sued by Filipino boxing writer Alex Vidal for assault, battery and infliction of emotional distress. The altercation happened over an article titled ‘SICK’ ROACH MISSES CONCEPCION’S FINAL WORKOUT IN WILD CARD GYM, The event of the altercation occurred on July, 2008 at the MGM grand … [Read more...] about Boxing writer sues Pacman’s trainer Freddie Roach for assault