PROVIDENCE (June 3, 2010) – Fireworks will be delayed but only for a few days, exploding in the four-cornered ring July 9 when ESPN Friday Night Fights comes to Twin River Event Center for the “Let Freedom Ring” pro boxing card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in Lincoln, R.I. The main event features NABO lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank … [Read more...] about Fireworks on tap for July 9 ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Lundy vs. Molina on ESPN2 FNF
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Watch Manny Pacquiao at the 2010 BWAA Awards Live Online
The 85th annual BWAA awards dinner is scheduled to take place in New York City, on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 6:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm PT. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will be in attendance and is the man of the hour, accepting his third "Fighter of the Year" award tying him with Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield and he will be honored with the prestigious "Fighter of the Decade" … [Read more...] about Watch Manny Pacquiao at the 2010 BWAA Awards Live Online
Watch HBO boxing Yuri Foreman vs. Miguel Cotto title fight Live!
Boxing will be back at New York Yankee stadium on June 5th for the first time in over 30 years when former welterweight champion from Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto, challenges Jewish WBA 154-lb champion, Yuri Foreman on HBO. Cotto is coming off a devastating loss to Filipino slugger Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and since then he has hired legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward to … [Read more...] about Watch HBO boxing Yuri Foreman vs. Miguel Cotto title fight Live!
Tito Trinidad predicts Miguel Cotto will defeat Yuri Foreman on June 5th
Former world boxing champion, Felix "Tito" Trinidad, thinks fellow Puerto Rican, Miguel Cotto, will become a three division world boxing champion come June 5th, when Cotto faces WBA 154-pound champion Yuri Foreman at the new Yankee stadium in New York. Tito Trinidad told El Nuevo Dia that even though Yuri Foreman is a good fighter, he believes that Miguel Cotto will stronger … [Read more...] about Tito Trinidad predicts Miguel Cotto will defeat Yuri Foreman on June 5th
Vitali Klitschko KO’s opponent to retain title; David Haye next?
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine celebrated in front 60,000 fans after he stopped Polish challenger Albert Sosnowski at the Veltins Arena on Saturday May 29, 2010 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Vitali and his brother Wladimir are dominating the heavyweight division and disposing of every challenger put in front of them. Tonight was no different, Albert … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko KO’s opponent to retain title; David Haye next?
Watch it LIVE – UFC 114: Rampage Vs Evans, Saturday, May 29
Tonight Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, two Bitter Rivals will battle it out in the UFC octagon when Quinton "Rampage" Jackson takes on "Suga" Rashad Evans in a light heavyweight showdown. These former UFC light heavyweight champions are looking to reclaim their glory and by winning on Saturday night, one of them will get a title shot against the newly … [Read more...] about Watch it LIVE – UFC 114: Rampage Vs Evans, Saturday, May 29
Popular heavyweight prospect Tony ‘TNT’ Grano ready to explode June 26
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 28, 2010) – Heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano has his timer set to explode Saturday night, June 26, when he headlines “Pride & Power,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in the 10-round main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The WBF All-Americas heavyweight champion, Grano … [Read more...] about Popular heavyweight prospect Tony ‘TNT’ Grano ready to explode June 26
Watch Vitali Klitschko vs Albert Sosnowski Boxing PPV Live!
WBC Heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine will defend his title against Polish challenger Albert Sosnowski in front of 60,000 fans at the Veltins Arena in Germany. Klitschko is determined to get past Sosnowski so he can face off with British WBA Heavyweight champ David Haye in the future. Haye has been accused by Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko of avoiding fights … [Read more...] about Watch Vitali Klitschko vs Albert Sosnowski Boxing PPV Live!
Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans Praise Boxer Manny Pacquiao
UFC 114 main event fighters Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans share the same appreciation of Filipino boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao that their boss Dana White does. According to ABS-CBN a Philippine station, Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans both admire Manny Pacquiao for his fierce courageous style and want to put on a great performance for the fans. “I know Pacquiao is a … [Read more...] about Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans Praise Boxer Manny Pacquiao
Vitali Klitschko vs. Albert Sosnowski Weigh-in Results and Pics
WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (39-2, 37 KOs) hit the scales at 247 lbs and the challenger Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs) came in looking in phenomenal shape at 224.4 lbs. The 31-year old Sosnowoski is on a mission to become the first Polish heavyweight champion, he is the huge underdog in this fight while many believe Vitali Klitschko is expected to … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko vs. Albert Sosnowski Weigh-in Results and Pics
David Tua returns July 17 vs. Monte Barrett in Atlantic City
NEW YORK (May 26, 2010) – “Tua De Force” has shifted sites and will now continue July 17 at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City as Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua, coming off a near shutout victory by unanimous 12-round decision this past March, faces former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett. The Tua-Barrett fight had been … [Read more...] about David Tua returns July 17 vs. Monte Barrett in Atlantic City
Vitali Klitschko Public Workout Pictures For May 29 Fight
Essen/Germany (May 26, 2010) – Vitali Klitschko (41-2, 37 KOs), of Kiev, Ukraine and Hamburg, Germany and Albert Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KOs), of Warsaw, Poland and Brentwood, UK participated today in a public workout at the Mercedes Benz dealership in Essen. 2000 fans were present to see both fighters during their open training session. The eagerly anticipated … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko Public Workout Pictures For May 29 Fight
Manny Pacquiao wants to retire from boxing after November 13 fight
The seven division world boxing champion, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, is doing just fine after being hospitalized for stomach problems on Sunday, after his release from the hospital he told Philippine station GMANews that he will retire after one last fight, with or without Floyd Mayweather Jr. being his final opponent. Trainer Freddie Roach has stated in the past that he would … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao wants to retire from boxing after November 13 fight
“Undefeated Champions” PPV Press Conference Quotes
Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr.: “We are prepared to defend the title and look good to my people. That’s what we intend to do – a good job. My condition is the best from working with my dad (former world champion Wilfredo Vazquez, Sr.) and my team. I know Bedak is disregarding me because of my little experience in boxing, but everybody should know I’ve trained real hard to keep … [Read more...] about “Undefeated Champions” PPV Press Conference Quotes
Gary Hyde, Guillermo Rigondeaux Manager, wants star back with Freddie Roach
MIAMI (May 25, 2010) – Irish boxing manager Gary Hyde, who last December won a legal judgment in Miami to manage two-time Olympic champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux, recently received legal confirmation to continue managing the Cuban boxing star, effectively knocking out Hyde’s opposition for control of Rigondeaux’ pro boxing career. Defendants had sought … [Read more...] about Gary Hyde, Guillermo Rigondeaux Manager, wants star back with Freddie Roach