A Saturday morning press conference has been called to announce former five-division titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s return to boxing against lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez, according to the Lance Pugmire of the L.A. Times. The fight will take place on July 18 in Las Vegas and will be fought at 144 pounds, nine pounds heavier than Marquez, a former titleholder at … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Marquez to be announced Saturday (The Ring)
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Freddie Roach predicts Pacquiao will KO Hatton on fox sports interview
Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has made a bold prediction for Saturday's fight. He says Pacquiao will KO Ricky Hatton within 3 rounds. It would be a shock if his prediction comes true on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach predicts Pacquiao will KO Hatton on fox sports interview
Hatton and Pacquiao to fight for boxing history
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao matches his speed and deceptive moves against the superior size and power of British star Ricky Hatton on Saturday in a long-awaited boxing showdown. Both 30-year-old fighters are trying to cement their spot in ring history in the junior welterweight matchup, with Pacquiao, 48-3 with two drawn and 35 knockouts, a … [Read more...] about Hatton and Pacquiao to fight for boxing history
Manny Pacquiao ESPN video interview before Hatton fight
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Promoter De la Hoya sees no flu fears for Pacquiao-Hatton
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — The swine flu outbreak that has caused more than 150 deaths and worldwide concern is not a worry for Saturday's boxing showdown between England's Ricky Hatton and Filipino Manny Pacquiao. "There's no concern about it here now," retired Mexican-American boxing star and fight co-promoter Oscar De la Hoya said on Wednesday. "All signs are we're going … [Read more...] about Promoter De la Hoya sees no flu fears for Pacquiao-Hatton
Canadian Gaudet to face Mexican champ Soto in Hatton-Paquiao co-feature
MONTREAL — Benoit Gaudet can't say he never got a break in boxing. The Drummondville, Que., native will be on the sport's biggest stage Saturday night, fighting in Las Vegas for the WBC super-featherweight title just before what is being billed as the fight of the year - Manny Pacquiao against Ricky Hatton. "Just being at the MGM Grand - this is the place you want to box - … [Read more...] about Canadian Gaudet to face Mexican champ Soto in Hatton-Paquiao co-feature
Hatton, Pacquiao make grand Vegas entrances
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao made spectacular public arrivals before cheering supporters on Tuesday, starting the countdown to their junior welterweight boxing showdown here on Saturday. Pacquiao supporters jammed the hotel lobby at Mandalay Bay to cheer on the Philippines star while flag-waving Hatton backers chanted as the "Hitman" from England … [Read more...] about Hatton, Pacquiao make grand Vegas entrances
Calzaghe won’t break retirement to fight Froch
LONDON (Reuters) - Joe Calzaghe said on Tuesday he would not come out of retirement to fight Carl Froch after the English super middleweight demanded an all-British world title showdown. Froch, 31, was on the verge of defeat in the United States on Saturday but stormed back to stop Jermain Taylor 14 seconds from the end of the first defence of his WBC super middleweight … [Read more...] about Calzaghe won’t break retirement to fight Froch
Pacquiao and Hatton ready for Vegas boxing spotlight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao avoided Manila's distracting delights to train in Hollywood so he could better focus upon what he needs to do to win Saturday's showdown fight with England's Ricky Hatton. After working out for weeks next door to a Thai restaurant where he would eat dinner, the Filipino boxing star has found his focus and is confident he can become a … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Hatton ready for Vegas boxing spotlight
Former boxing champ Greg Page dies at 50
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Greg Page, a former heavyweight boxing champion who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2001 fight, has died at his Louisville home. He was 50. His wife, Patricia Page, said she found the one-time World Boxing Association champion in his bed Monday morning. Patricia Page said he died of complications related to injuries he suffered in the fight. Page … [Read more...] about Former boxing champ Greg Page dies at 50
Blago picks Pacquiao, claims innocence and puts money on Dickinson at NBC press day
Ex Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich answered Monsters and Critics' questions at the NBC press day at the Langham in Pasadena, including who was the ex Golden Gloves contender picking for the upcoming Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao fight? "Pacquiao is who I am going for," said Blago, who added he was intrigued by the idea of pushing HBO's Jim Lampley to the side for a … [Read more...] about Blago picks Pacquiao, claims innocence and puts money on Dickinson at NBC press day
‘Tyson’: Iron Man, By Kurt Loder
The new Mike Tyson documentary by James Toback gives fans a detailed personal look into the life of the youngest heavyweight champion of the world and his trials and tribulations. … [Read more...] about ‘Tyson’: Iron Man, By Kurt Loder
Former Scottish WBO featherweight champ Scott Harrison jailed
MALAGA, Spain — Former WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison was sentenced to two and a half years in prison Friday. The 31-year-old Scot was accused of attempted auto theft and assaulting two men - including a policeman - nearly three years ago, according to Spanish media reports. Calls by The Associated Press to the court house were not answered. According to … [Read more...] about Former Scottish WBO featherweight champ Scott Harrison jailed
Boxer Holt pleads guilty to money laundering
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — Former world boxing champion Kendall Holt has pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in New Jersey. Prosecutors say the charge against Holt, of Woodland Park, stemmed from drug deals made by his manager, Henry Cortes. In February, Cortes pleaded guilty to drug charges. In court Friday, the 27-year-old boxer admitted that several times in 2007 … [Read more...] about Boxer Holt pleads guilty to money laundering
Carl Froch takes dangerous route to top
Like many before him, Carl Froch has discovered that winning a world title was not a direct route to fame and fortune, but should he make a successful first defence of his WBC super-middleweight title against Jermain Taylor in the United States tonight, he will at least move out of the shadow of the man who held his title before him, Joe Calzaghe. Froch is the only Briton at … [Read more...] about Carl Froch takes dangerous route to top