By Charlie Knoxville On Monday June 28, 2010, boxing superstar, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will take oath and be sworn into public office as a congressman in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, told the Manila Bulletin a few days ago that they would have a resolution on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. megafight within the … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. to be announced soon?
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. decisions John Duddy at the Alamodome
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the son of former Mexican boxing star Julio Cesar Chavez, was victorious Saturday night June 26 when he outpointed Irish fighter John Duddy in a 12-round middleweight main event at the San Antonio, Texas Alamodome on the Top Rank promoted "Latin Fury 15" PPV card. This was Julio's first fight under the tutelage of legendary trainer Freddie Roach, who … [Read more...] about Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. decisions John Duddy at the Alamodome
Watch Chavez Jr. Vs. Duddy “Latin Fury 15” PPV Live!
Top Rank presents: "Latin Fury 15" Chavez Jr. Vs. Duddy live Saturday June 26 on Pay-per-view. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (40-0-1, 30 KOs) is the son of Mexican boxing legend, Julio Cesar Chavez, and he will take on durable Irish John Duddy (29-1, 18 KOs) in a main event 12-round middleweight bout. Chavez is looking to turn over a new leaf after a string of horrible … [Read more...] about Watch Chavez Jr. Vs. Duddy “Latin Fury 15” PPV Live!
SHUMENOV FACES UNDEFEATED UZELKOV IN FIRST TITLE DEFENSE
Los Angeles, CA (June 24, 2010) – When capturing the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship in just his 10th professional bout back in January, Beibut Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs) entered the boxing record books for winning a major world title in the light heavyweight division with the fewest number of fights in his professional career, beating Jeff Harding’s record established … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV FACES UNDEFEATED UZELKOV IN FIRST TITLE DEFENSE
DAVID TUA TRAINING IN U.S. FOR UPCOMING JULY 17TH ATLANTIC CITY PPV SHOW
World-rated heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's), is currently in the U.S. training for his upcoming fight against Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday July 17th. The WBO #2 rated Tua has set himself up in camp in nearby Jersey City, NJ with long-time trainer Roger Bloodworth. This will be Tua's … [Read more...] about DAVID TUA TRAINING IN U.S. FOR UPCOMING JULY 17TH ATLANTIC CITY PPV SHOW
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. nominated for 2010 Espy “Fighter of the Year” award
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are going head to head and toe to toe at Espn's 18th annual Espy Awards. Pacquiao and Mayweather are both up for 2010 "Fighter of the Year" award but they are up against MMA fighters and UFC champions George St-Pierre (who recently beat Pacquiao for worlds most dangerous man Guys Choice award on Spike TV) and lightweight champion … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. nominated for 2010 Espy “Fighter of the Year” award
Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 23, 2010) – Ohio heavyweight Nicolai “Stone Man” Firtha has made multiple visits to New England visiting relatives, but this Saturday night he’ll make his first business trip there, challenging Hartford heavyweight favorite Tony “TNT” Grano in the 10-round main event on the “Pride & Power” boxing show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic … [Read more...] about Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner
Crossroads fight for Mike Oliver vs. Mauricio Pastrana at Mohegan Sun
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 22, 2010) – Hartford super bantamweight Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver, the reigning New England and EBA champion, will be in a crossroads fight Saturday night as he continues his journey back to the top of the 122-pound division, taking on 4-time world title-holder Mauricio “Indio Boy” Pastrana in the 8-round co-feature on the “Pride & Power” … [Read more...] about Crossroads fight for Mike Oliver vs. Mauricio Pastrana at Mohegan Sun
Biosse steps up to fight friend McCreedy on ESPN FNF July 9
PROVIDENCE (June 22, 2010) – New England and EBA super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, was having a problem finding a suitable opponent for his July 9th fight in the 8-round co-feature on “Let Freedom Ring” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the … [Read more...] about Biosse steps up to fight friend McCreedy on ESPN FNF July 9
Andre Ward defeats Allan Green retaining his WBA title
Andre Ward's first defense of his WBA super middleweight title was a success on Saturday night June 19 when he won a 12-round unanimous decision over challenger Allan Green on Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic, Group Stage 2. The Oakland, California fighter won the fight mainly from out muscling and smothering Green on the ropes and tying up in the middle of the ring … [Read more...] about Andre Ward defeats Allan Green retaining his WBA title
Watch the Super Six ‘Andre Ward vs Allan Green’ Fight Live on Showtime
The Super Six World Boxing Classic continues tonight when Oakland's own Andre Ward takes on Allan Green in group stage 2 of the super middleweight tournament. Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KO), is the WBA 168-pound champion, he won the belt in group stage 1 against Dane Mikkel Kessler. His opponent Allan Green (29-1, 20 KO) from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is making his debut in the super … [Read more...] about Watch the Super Six ‘Andre Ward vs Allan Green’ Fight Live on Showtime
VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. hints that he will fight Manny Pacquiao, or so it seems
In the past couple of weeks people were having their doubts on whether or not Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will ever fight. Manny said he agreed to the 14-day cut off for Olympic style drug testing and wants to fight one last time in November and Floyd told Make-A-Wish-Foundation that he was going to take a few years off from boxing. Well, Floyd 'Money' … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. hints that he will fight Manny Pacquiao, or so it seems
‘‘Hammerin’” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina on ESPN FNF July 9
PROVIDENCE (June 15, 2010) – Red-hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association, makes his first title defense against challenger John John “The Hammer” Molina (20-1, 16 KOs) in the 12-round main event July 9 on “Let Freedom Ring,” presented live on ESPN Friday Night Fights by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and … [Read more...] about ‘‘Hammerin’” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina on ESPN FNF July 9
Long Island’s Undefeated “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight June 26th on CES Promotions “Pride and Power”
By Phil Kane Long Island’s popular light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. a 2008 New York Gold Gloves Champion will be taking a big step up on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Promotions “Pride & Power,” Tony Grano / Nicolai Firtha main event June 26th at the Mohegun Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. Smith, 4-0, 4Ko’s is a heavy … [Read more...] about Long Island’s Undefeated “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight June 26th on CES Promotions “Pride and Power”
Kevin McBride returns July 10 to take care of unfinished business
NEW YORK (June 14, 2010) – Former Irish heavyweight champion and 1992 Olympian, Kevin “The Clones Colossus” McBride, returns to the ring July 10 for the first time in more than 2 ½ years against veteran Robert “Big Philly” Hawkins in an 8-round bout at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The 37-year-old McBride (34-6-1, 29 KOs), fighting out of Boston, is … [Read more...] about Kevin McBride returns July 10 to take care of unfinished business