By Dar Mead Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The buzz for the unofficial HBO Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight is so high that representatives from different sports arenas/stadiums have shown serious interest in hosting the event. Las Vegas usually lands all the big fights especially because of the money to be made at the casinos. Places like … [Read more...] about New Orleans would be the perfect place for the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight
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Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
This bout will be the final fight of the first round of Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic Tournament. Denmark's own Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KOs) will be putting his WBA super middleweight(168lbs) belt on the line when he takes on undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland, California. Many boxing pundits picked Kessler as the favorite … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler of Denmark(42-1, 32 KOs and Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward of Oakland, CA(20-0, 13 KOs), weighed in for their Saturday Nov. 21 boxing match at the Oakland Airport Hilton. Mikkel Kessler came in at 167 lbs, Ward weighed in at 166.5. This bout will conclude the first round of Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic … [Read more...] about Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
According to HBO, the Nov. 14, pay per view between Manny" Pacman" Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, sold 1.25 million pay per views. HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg confirmed Friday the welterweight title fight grossed $70 million. Cable television homes drew 650,000 buys, and from satellite television viewers the fight drew 600,000 . It also set a record of 110,000 buys … [Read more...] about 1.25 million ppv buys for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight
Pacquiao-Mayweather Mega fight could land in Dallas Cowboy’s stadium
Although Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have yet to come to an agreement or finalize any type of deal, the buzz and demand for this boxing match is one of the hottest in sports. The event is so hot even Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has shown major interest in landing the opportunity to host this historical match up at his brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather Mega fight could land in Dallas Cowboy’s stadium
Paulie Malignaggi hints that Manny Pacquiao might be on something
After Manny Pacquiao's impressive KO victory of IBO light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009, Floyd Mayweather Sr. had accused Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids or enhancement drugs(Mayweather accuses Pacman of steroids). Days Prior to Pacquiao's fight with WBO welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto on Saturday Nov. 14, boxer Kermit Cintron also believed that the … [Read more...] about Paulie Malignaggi hints that Manny Pacquiao might be on something
Mayweather Jr.- “Roach wants Pacquiao to fight me so he can cash out”
Is Freddie Roach using his fighter Manny Pacquiao as a sacrificial lamb for his own final big payday? Well that is what Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. thinks. In his recent interview with Adam Smith for Sky Sports News, Mayweather commented on what he believes Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach's true intentions are. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr.- “Roach wants Pacquiao to fight me so he can cash out”
Boxer Dimitriy Salita makes the Forward 50 list
Dimitriy Salita was recently profiled by the Jewish Daily Forward and made the Forward 50 list. The Forward 50 is a list of the fifty most influential Jewish-Americans. Dmitriy Salita Between 1910 and 1940, one third of all boxers in America were Jewish, including such champions as Benny Leonard, Max Baer and Barney Ross. But following World War II, the concept of Jewish … [Read more...] about Boxer Dimitriy Salita makes the Forward 50 list
Exclusive Floyd Mayweather Jr. Interview,”I’ll easily beat Manny Pacquiao” (Video)
Just after Manny Pacquiao stopped Miguel Cotto for his WBO welterweight title on Saturday night, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. had an exclusive sit down interview with Sky Sports UK about a possible Manny Pacquiao fight. Floyd commented on Manny's recent victory of Miguel Cotto and doesn't believe Manny Pacquiao has any versatility and is just a one dimensional … [Read more...] about Exclusive Floyd Mayweather Jr. Interview,”I’ll easily beat Manny Pacquiao” (Video)
Floyd Mayweather Sr. doesn’t want his son to face Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao, fresh off his 11 round tko victory of Miguel Cotto is the talk of the town, and buzz and demand for a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight are everywhere. In a recent article by Dave Mayo of the The Grand Rapids Press, Floyd Mayweather Sr. still believes Manny Pacquiao is on performance enhancing drugs and had this to say about a future Manny … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Sr. doesn’t want his son to face Pacquiao
Captors freed Irish Priest because they wanted to watch the Pacquiao fight
In a report by GMAnews.TV, 79 year old Irish priest, Fr. Michael Sinnott who was kidnapped and taken hostage for a month by Philippine Guerrillas in Mindanao was released by his captors because they wanted to watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight. "Your freedom is our freedom. We don't want to be here for a long time, too. And we want to watch Pacquiao's fight," … [Read more...] about Captors freed Irish Priest because they wanted to watch the Pacquiao fight
Boxer Z Gorres rushed to hospital after fight, in critical condition
On the eve of the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight, Filipino bantamweight boxer Z "The Dream" Gorres collapsed moments after winning his 10 round decision over Luis Melendez on Nov. 13,2009 at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Gorres was rushed directly to UMC (University Medical Center) Hospital in Las Vegas after suffering an apparent subdural hematoma on the left side of his … [Read more...] about Boxer Z Gorres rushed to hospital after fight, in critical condition
Watch The Final Episode Of HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO! Followed By OVERTIME
The final episode of HBO 24/7 "Pacquiao-Cotto" airs tonight on HBO, Friday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 PM ET/PT. The telecast will be immediately followed by OVERTIME on HBO.com hosted by Jim Lampley, he will talk to trainers, Freddie Roach and Phil Landman about the upcoming boxing match. OVERTIME will air live from the MGM Grand Arena! Log onto HBO.com to watch OVERTIME after the … [Read more...] about Watch The Final Episode Of HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO! Followed By OVERTIME
“Firepower” Weigh-In Pics And Results, Manny Pacquiao 144, Miguel Cotto 145
Nov. 13, both Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto made weight for their 145 lb catch-weight title fight. WBO welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto who will be putting his strap on the line, came in at a trim 145 lbs Manny Pacquiao who will be the challenging for the WBO title came in at 144 lbs, the heaviest weight of his career. This will be Manny Pacquiao's 7th title shot … [Read more...] about “Firepower” Weigh-In Pics And Results, Manny Pacquiao 144, Miguel Cotto 145
Hillary Clinton picks Manny Pacquiao to win against Miguel Cotto
In a recent report from Inquirer.net, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her opinion on the upcoming Nov. 14th, boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. When Hillary Clinton was asked about the upcoming HBO Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto bout in Las Vegas she gave a firm answer “Of course the Pacman’s going to win, is there any doubt?”. The comment … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton picks Manny Pacquiao to win against Miguel Cotto