Floyd Mayweather's adviser and CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, claims the May 1, 2010 HBO Pay-per-view buy rate for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight drew around 1.4 million buys according to an article by David Mayo of the Grand Rapids Press. Ellerbe also said that Mayweather will pocket $40 million dollars of the $77 million PPV revenue. … [Read more...] about 1.4 million PPV buys for Mayweather vs. Mosley says Ellerbe
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Freddie Roach says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather talks will begin this week
Freddie Roach, the world famous boxing trainer to Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, told Associated Press that he believes the negotiations for the most anticipated boxing match of this era; Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, will begin shortly after Pacquiao's May 10th Philippine election outcome. Manny Pacquiao is running for congressional seat in Sarangani Province and is … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather talks will begin this week
If Pacquiao-Mayweather doesn’t get made, Margarito is next option
On Saturday night, May 8, 2010, in Mexico, Antonio Margarito won a 10-round decision over Roberto Garcia. This was Margarito's first fight back since being suspended from fighting in the United States because of an illegal substance found in his hand wraps before his fight with Shane Mosley in 2009. Margarito is looking to fight Filipino phenom, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and … [Read more...] about If Pacquiao-Mayweather doesn’t get made, Margarito is next option
Hernandez ready for Manfredo
NEW YORK (May 9, 2010) – Veteran Angel “El Toro” Hernandez is arguably, pound-for-pound, one of the toughest boxers in the business. The Mexican native, fighting out of Chicago, has parlayed impressive back-to-back performances into a May 22 title fight against Peter Manfredo, Jr. at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “It’s all in his nickname – ‘Toro’ means … [Read more...] about Hernandez ready for Manfredo
WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV SIGNS WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR
Los Angeles, CA (May 8, 2010) – In its nearly 30 years in the boxing industry Promoter Dan Goossen has grown accustomed to developing many young boxers from the amateur ranks into World Champions. Now, Goossen Tutor Promotions has entered into a promotional agreement with a boxer who holds a World Championship title belt with the goal of developing him into a Marquee World … [Read more...] about WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV SIGNS WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR
Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather-Mosley Replay / Williams vs. Cintron Live!
Watch HBO boxing this SATURDAY, MAY 8 at 9:45 PM ET/ 6:45 PM PT for the exclusive replay of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight followed by the live broadcast of Paul "The Punisher" Williams vs. Kermit "The Killer" Cintron from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Paul “The Punisher” Williams (38-1, 27 KOs) vs. Kermit “The Killer” Cintron (32-2-1, … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather-Mosley Replay / Williams vs. Cintron Live!
Watch Antonio Margarito’s boxing return on “Latin Fury 14” May 8
Antonio Margarito vs. Roberto Garcia will headline the main event of Bob Arum's Top Rank "Latin Fury 14" on Saturday, May 8 at Aguascalientes, Mexico. Top Rank is airing the non-televised undercard for FREE beginning at 7:00 PM ET/PT on the Top Rank website at www.TopRank.com/TRLiveStream. This will be Antonio Margarito's first fight back since his suspension in Jan. of … [Read more...] about Watch Antonio Margarito’s boxing return on “Latin Fury 14” May 8
Clark out-classes Pires to win NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown
LINCOLN, Rhode Island (May 7, 2010) – Former world title challenger Michael “Cold Blood” Clark pitched a near shutout against New Bedford police officer Jason “School Boy” Pires in tonight’s main event on the “Spring Fever” card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., at Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Clark (40-5-1, 18 KOs), fighting out of … [Read more...] about Clark out-classes Pires to win NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown
Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event
WORCESTER, Mass. (May 7, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Main-iac” Sylvia feels disrespected regarding his May 21st showdown against the first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, headlining the “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Sylvia (25-6-0), a … [Read more...] about Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event
Amir Khan wants to fight Pacquiao and Mayweather on the downside
British-Pakistani boxer, Amir Khan, prepares for his HBO and American TV debut on May 15, when he defends his WBA light-welterweight title against Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden in New York. The ambitious young Muslim boxer from Bolton has his eyes set on the big dogs in boxing like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his own stablemate at Wild Card Boxing Club, Manny … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wants to fight Pacquiao and Mayweather on the downside
Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Zsolt Bedak (Photo Credit: Leidig) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 5, 2010) – Hungarian-born and Germany based Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, the WBO No. 1 contender, fights outside of Europe for the first time in his pro career May 29 against WBO Junior Featherweight Champion Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Rededicated Maurice Harris preparing to make mark in heavyweight division
NEW YORK (May 4, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” has rededicated himself to boxing with a new promoter, Boxing 360, as well as a new head trainer, former world title contender William “Bo” James, now in his corner. Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs), fighting out of New Jersey, has already fought … [Read more...] about Rededicated Maurice Harris preparing to make mark in heavyweight division
Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
Picture of Michael Oliveira from his win lat Saturday against Jessie Davis. (Photo By: Jefferson Simizu) MIAMI (May 4, 2009) – Brazilian middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira kept his unbeaten record intact, stopping rugged 29-fight veteran Jessie Davis in the fourth round, last Saturday night at Miccosukee Resort in Miami. Oliveira (12-0, … [Read more...] about Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
HBO’s Bradley vs. Maidana fight is OFF
WBO Junior-Welterweight champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley's HBO boxing debut has now hit a stumbling block. Bradley's promoter Gary Shaw said the July 17 HBO fight with Argentinean boxer Marcos Rene Maidana which was to be held at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage, California is now off. Eric Gomez, Golden Boy Promotions Matchmaker, told Gary Shaw that Marcos Maidana … [Read more...] about HBO’s Bradley vs. Maidana fight is OFF
Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
Picture of Ricky Martinez (Photo Credit: PR Best Boxing) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 3, 2010) – WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (22-0-1, 143 KOs) makes his second title-defense May 29th in the 12-round co-feature against WBO No. 10 rated Gonzalo “El Destructor” Mungia (17-6-3, 13 KOs) on the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV