IRVINE, California (Aug. 14, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia’s comeback successfully continued tonight with a one-punch knockout of Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello for the Powerhouse World Promotions Heavyweight Championbship. The “War on the Mainland” pay-per-view event, presented by Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Sylvia stops Buentello in 2nd Round for PWP Title ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
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Watch HBO Boxing “Chad Dawson vs. Jean Pascal Live!
Tune into HBO Championship Boxing tonight and watch current WBC 175-pound champion, Jean Pascal , defend his belt against the undefeated former WBC light-heavyweight champion, "Bad" Chad Dawson. Pascal and Dawson are promising future stars in the boxing world, both are under 30 years of age and could help carry the sport once Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao retire. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing “Chad Dawson vs. Jean Pascal Live!
LEGENDARY BOXER ERIK “EL TERRIBLE” MORALES COMES TO LOS ANGELES TO ANNOUNCE NEXT FIGHT
Five-Time World Champion To Host Press Conference on Monday, August 16, 2010 at World Famous Olvera Street Location LOS ANGELES: On Monday, August 16, Mexican legend and five-time World Champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales and his next opponent, former British Lightweight Champion Willie Limond, headline a press conference announcing the entire lineup for … [Read more...] about LEGENDARY BOXER ERIK “EL TERRIBLE” MORALES COMES TO LOS ANGELES TO ANNOUNCE NEXT FIGHT
James Toney, Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Hopkins wouldn’t last in the UFC
On a recent episode of Mauro Ranallo's Hardcore Sports Radio Show on Sirius, Future Hall of Fame boxer, Bernard Hopkins, gave his thoughts on the UFC/MMA vs. Boxing rivalry and fellow boxer James Toney's MMA debut against UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture at UFC 118 on August 28. Ranallo wanted to get Bernard Hopkins take on James Toney entering the sport of Mixed Martial Arts … [Read more...] about James Toney, Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Hopkins wouldn’t last in the UFC
“WAR ON THE MAINLAND” MMA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN -- Friday, August 13 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 4:00-6:00 PM/PT (5:00 PM/PT ON SCALES) – “War on the Mainland” Official Weigh-In, Atrium Hotel, Garden Room 1 & 2, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, California 949.833.2770 TIM “The Maine-iac” SILVA: “I don’t know how to follow Matt’s speech (see below). I was laughing the whole time. I’m feeling … [Read more...] about “WAR ON THE MAINLAND” MMA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
HOF Boxer Carlos Palomino Crosses over to MMA for ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 11, 2010) – Hall of Fame boxer Carlos Palomino, WBC Welterweight Champion from 1976-1979, has crossed over the mixed martial arts as an Executive Officer for Powerhouse World Promotions, which presents Saturday night’s “War on the Mainland” Pay-Per-View event, showcasing three Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC title fights, live from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about HOF Boxer Carlos Palomino Crosses over to MMA for ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Watch HBO Boxing: Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik Live Tonight!
HBO and Don King present: Devon Alexander (20-0, 13 KO’s) vs. Andriy Kotelnik (31-3-1, 13 KO’s) for Alexander's IBF and WBC junior-welterweight belts. Alexander is one of the kings at 140 pounds, his closest rivals are Timothy Bradley and Amir Khan, who both hold titles at junior-welterweight. Devon Alexander and his trainer Kevin Cunningham have been calling out Timothy … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Devon Alexander vs. Andriy Kotelnik Live Tonight!
Pacquiao calls out Mayweather: “Fight like warriors and brave men”
Stories around the internet say that legendary boxing promoter, Don King, was able to sign Floyd "Money" Mayweather away from Golden Boy Promotions and Al Haymon. Mayweather will be in attendance during the HBO boxing match up tonight between Devon Alexander and Andreas Kotelnik in St. Louis, the event is being promoted by Don King productions. Mayweather's move would really … [Read more...] about Pacquiao calls out Mayweather: “Fight like warriors and brave men”
A Powerhouse Concept for Pay-Per-View
By Benny Ricardo So you’re Juan Manuel Marquez, you just beat Juan Diaz again in rematch, but your right eye is swollen so big you can put “Good Year” on it and you want to fight a rematch with the man who has had the most incredible rise in weight and success in boxing history, Manny Pacquiao? Does the World want to see this again? Absolutely not. The world wants to see … [Read more...] about A Powerhouse Concept for Pay-Per-View
Undefeated prospect Lennox Allen makes new home debut in Brooklyn
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
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