David Haye retained his WBA heavyweight title on April 3, 2010 when he stopped John Ruiz in the 9th round at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Haye started off strong with a vicious straight right knock down that was reminiscent of a Manny Pacquiao straight punch, sending John Ruiz flying down to the canvas. Haye dropped Ruiz several times throughout the fight and … [Read more...] about David Haye vs. John Ruiz Results
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Watch David Haye vs. John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title
David "Haymaker" Haye (23-1, 21 KO’s) will defend his WBA title belt for the first time when he takes on former 2-time WBA heavyweight champion John "The Quiet man" Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KO’s) on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England. David Haye is the first British heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis and looks to make a statement against John Ruiz … [Read more...] about Watch David Haye vs. John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title
“The Heavy Hitters” Press Conference David Haye vs. John Ruiz Manchester, England
Haye-Ruiz presser quotes before their Saturday, April 3, 2010, WBA heavyweight title fight David Haye….. “I always plan to knockout my opponent. John Ruiz is a tough guy. He’s in the best shape of his life, no secret. As heavyweight champion, everybody’s coming for me. I’m expecting 12 tough rounds. I’ve trained for 12 tough rounds…or less. In shape, nobody in … [Read more...] about “The Heavy Hitters” Press Conference David Haye vs. John Ruiz Manchester, England
Manny Pacquiao nominated for 2010 TIME 100 most influential people
Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was nominated again for the TIME Magazine 100 most influential people list, Pacquiao made it to the list in 2009. Manny Pacquiao is not only a sports icon but he is a hero to an entire nation over 90 million Filipinos stop to watch him fight. He hopes to win a congressional seat in May of 2010 to help the poor people in the Philippines, his fight with … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao nominated for 2010 TIME 100 most influential people
HBO 24/7: Mayweather vs. Mosley Promo Videos
The Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. match fell apart, but boxing fans were given an excellent replacement with Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley, a fight over a decade in the making. The much anticipated match-up between long time rivals, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley is only a couple weeks away and to stir up some hype for the fight HBO … [Read more...] about HBO 24/7: Mayweather vs. Mosley Promo Videos
John Ruiz Media Workout Quotes Before Big Fight With David Haye
Puerto Rican-American heavyweight boxer, John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz held his open media workout today in Manchester, England right before his scheduled title fight with WBA heavyweight champion David Haye at M.E.N Arena on Saturday April 3rd. Ruiz and Haye have a few things in common. David Haye currently holds the WBA Heavyweight title after beating Nikolay Valuev for it in … [Read more...] about John Ruiz Media Workout Quotes Before Big Fight With David Haye
5 Reasons To Watch Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins, April 3rd
By Jordan Buscarini - Cedar City, Utah This coming Saturday two all-time greats will step into the ring in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mandalay Bay for a re-match that is well overdue, possibly too long overdue. That is one reason that tickets priced at $100.00 are still available for a bout that ten years ago could have been one of the highest grossing fights the sport has … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Watch Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins, April 3rd
The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!”
By Coach “K” Fighting Friday night April 2nd on the undercard of O’Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl” Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. 3-0, 3Ko’s looks to keep it perfect adding another W and Ko to his record. The 20 year old light heavyweight from Shirley, New York is the boxing reincarnation combo of Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien and “Irish” Bob Murphy. He moves and punches … [Read more...] about The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!”
Miguel Cotto Hires Legendary Boxing Trainer Emanuel Steward
According to a report by Fightnews.com, former Puerto Rican welterweight champion, Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs), hired HBO boxing commentator and Hall of Fame boxing trainer, Emanuel Steward as his new head trainer. Steward is best known for guiding the career of Tommy "The Hitman" Hearns and is the head trainer of current heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Miguel Cotto … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto Hires Legendary Boxing Trainer Emanuel Steward
O’Shea Brothers Three Headed Co-Feature Card Hits Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple April 2nd!!!
By Bill Ethan On April 2nd O’Shea Brothers Promotions brings New York another edition of Friday Night Fights this time at The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York. O’Shea Boxing sticking to the tried and tested formula of old time boxing, evenly matching fighters letting the cards fall where they may continues to produce full cards of exciting pro boxing. Got … [Read more...] about O’Shea Brothers Three Headed Co-Feature Card Hits Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple April 2nd!!!
Hot prospect Edwin Rodriguez Coming off search and destroy mission
WORCESTER, Mass. (Mar. 29, 2010) – When undefeated prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez drilled veteran George “The Rooster” Armenta with a lethal left hook to the body, stopping their ESPN Friday Night Fights bout at 47-seconds of the opening round, many boxing fans had memories of another New England boxer famous for his left hook, “Irish” Micky Ward. “It was a … [Read more...] about Hot prospect Edwin Rodriguez Coming off search and destroy mission
Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
Frans Botha(Photo credit Crown Boxing) LAS VEGAS (Mar. 29, 2010) – Reigning World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha was supposed to fight 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield 12 years ago but boxing politics eventually destroyed that match-up. More than a decade later, though, Botha (47-4-3, 28 … [Read more...] about Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
Clean-cut Calzaghe A Cokehead
A shocking revelation recently hit the boxing world, when U.K newspaper "The News of The World” released an exclusive undercover report exposing the clean-cut boxing great’s drug use (specifically cocaine) since his 2008 retirement. Calzaghe, for many years was known as a positive role model and ambassador for the sport of boxing, but getting involved with the wrong crowd sent … [Read more...] about Clean-cut Calzaghe A Cokehead
Koki Kameda loses for the first time
Japanese boxing star, Koki Kameda, 23, lost his WBC flyweight title on Saturday night to challenger Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, 32, of Thailand. The fight took place at Ariake Colosseum Tokyo, Japan in front of a packed crowd, the Thai challenger showed his experience in the ring, and took advantage of the younger Kameda's openings. Koki Kameda beat Pongsaklek's rival, Daisuke … [Read more...] about Koki Kameda loses for the first time
Watch HBO Boxing Maidana vs. Cayo and Funeka vs. Guzman 2 Live!
Live on Saturday March 27 from Las Vegas, Nevada at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel, HBO's Boxing After Dark presents a double header; Marcos Rene Maidana vs. Victor Cayo in the main event for an interim junior welterweight belt and Ali Funeka vs. Joan Guzman rematch for the IBF lightweight title. In June 27, 2009, Marcos "Chino" Maidana (27-1-26 KOs) made a name for … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Maidana vs. Cayo and Funeka vs. Guzman 2 Live!