Things got heated during the New York press conference (watch the video below) to announce the upcoming May 15, SHINE fight promotions Pay-per-view "Worlds Collide" pitting former boxing champion Ricardo Mayorga against former UFC fighter Din Thomas. Ricardo Mayorga started the press-conference off in vintage Mayorga style, tons of trash talk in Spanish that was interpreted … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Ricardo Mayorga Vs. MMA fighter Din Thomas Presscon Altercation
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Video: Shane Mosley Knowingly Admits Taking Banned Substance (EPO)
Victor Conte of BALCO Laboratories, the man who supplied Mosley with designer steroids and EPO, released a video on Youtube exposing a testimony by Shane Mosley on October 27, 2009. In the video Shane Mosley openly admits to knowing that he was taking an illegal drug called EPO, this goes against Mosley's recent interviews claiming he had no idea what he was taking and … [Read more...] about Video: Shane Mosley Knowingly Admits Taking Banned Substance (EPO)
Pires headlines “Spring Fever” CES show May 7
PROVIDENCE (April 15, 2010) – Many of New England’s top prospects will be in action May 7 on the “Spring Fever” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I. New Bedford (MA) welterweight Jason “School Boy” Pires (22-3-1, 9 KOs), the former USBA super bantamweight champion and active … [Read more...] about Pires headlines “Spring Fever” CES show May 7
HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel focuses on the Deaths of Gatti, Arguello and Forrest
On April 13, 2010 HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel examines the controversial deaths of popular champion boxers Arturo Gatti, Vernon Forrest and Alexis Arguello. The episode deals entirely with boxing, three correspondents for Real Sports investigate the untimely deaths of the boxing legends. John Frankel, travels to Brazil to take a closer look at the supposed … [Read more...] about HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel focuses on the Deaths of Gatti, Arguello and Forrest
“Undefeated Champions” PPV May 29 – Integrated Sports Media
HOBOKEN, N.J. (April 13, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed champion of major pay-per-view boxing distribution, announced today that it’ll be involved in the May 29th “Unbeaten Champions,” featuring three world title fights live from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The 12-round main event features the first title defense of local favorite, WBO Junior … [Read more...] about “Undefeated Champions” PPV May 29 – Integrated Sports Media
Wladimir Klitschko Calls Out David Haye Via Youtube
Current WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko issued a challenge to British heavyweight WBA champion David Haye through Youtube. David Haye was scheduled to fight Wladimir Klitschko last June they fight never happened because Haye pulled out due to an injury he suffered in training camp. Wladimir criticizes Haye for pulling out of fights with he and his … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko Calls Out David Haye Via Youtube
Britain’s WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has dismissed the prospect of facing American Bernard Hopkins
By Tommy Hudson Bernard Hopkins on Saturday faced his old foe Roy Jones Jr in the finally awaited rematch at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The 47 year old Bernard Hopkins dominated nearly every round in the fight and won via a unanimous decision with the judges scoring the fight 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109. Hopkins then went on to say "People will think … [Read more...] about Britain’s WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has dismissed the prospect of facing American Bernard Hopkins
Holyfield KO’s Botha in 8th
LAS VEGAS (April 10, 2010) – Hall of Fame-bound Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield added the World Boxing Federation heavyweight title belt to his overcrowded trophy case, stopping defending champion Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 8th round last night in the main event on “The Legend Returns” card, promoted by Crown Boxing, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las … [Read more...] about Holyfield KO’s Botha in 8th
Watch HBO 24/7 “MAYWEATHER vs. MOSLEY” Live on April 10
The premiere of HBO 24/7 “Mayweather/Mosley” starts Saturday, April 10, 2010 only on HBO. Follow Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley as they prepare for their upcoming May 1st HBO Pay-per-view fight. The Emmy Award winning series HBO 24/7 gives the audience a detailed look inside the training camps and lives of Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley leading up to … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 “MAYWEATHER vs. MOSLEY” Live on April 10
Watch HBO Boxing “Berto vs. Quintana” Live!
WBC Welterweight title holder Andre Berto (25-0, 19 KOs) vs. Carlos Quintana (27-2, 21 KOs) is the main event of a televised HBO boxing double header on April 10. The Co-Main Event is a Featherweight 12 Rounder between Celestino Caballero (33-2, 23 KOs) and Daud Cino Yordan (25-0, 19 KOs). Andre Berto had to pull out of a January fight with Sugar Shane Mosley due to the … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing “Berto vs. Quintana” Live!
Watch Evander Holyfield vs. Frans Botha Live! April 10
On Saturday April 10, 2010, Former 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield returns to the boxing ring to face South African WBF champ Frans Botha at the Thomas & Mack in Las Vegas, Nevada. Holyfield is 47-years old and still feels he has what it takes to be competitive in the heavyweight division. Many believe Evander's financial woes have kept him in the … [Read more...] about Watch Evander Holyfield vs. Frans Botha Live! April 10
Watch Andre Berto HBO Interview and Greatest Hits
The soft spoken Haitian-American and WBC welterweight champion, Andre Berto, talks about boxing, what legacy he wants to leave behind, and what type of person he is outside of the ring. Berto is part of the star studded welterweight division and would match up well with big names like Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley Watch Andre Berto vs. Carlos … [Read more...] about Watch Andre Berto HBO Interview and Greatest Hits
Evander Holyfield-Frans Botha Weigh-in results
WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS WORLD BOXING FEDERATION HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS - PPV EVANDER HOLYFIELD (42-10-2, 27 KOs), Atlanta, GA 220 LBS. FRANS BOTHA (47-4-3, 28 KOs), Newport Beach, CA by way of South Africa 250 LBS. CO-FEATURE - 10 ROUNDS – CRUISERWEIGHTS -- PPV HENRY NAMAUU (5-3. 3 KOs), Las Vegas, NV 199 LBS. RAYFORD JOHNSON (5-4, 3 … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield-Frans Botha Weigh-in results
“Miguel Cotto-Yuri Foreman” Announced for June 5 At Yankee Stadium
Miguel Cotto and Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium to announce their June 5 HBO fight(AP Photo) WBA Junior Middleweight champion Yuri Foreman will defend his title belt against former Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on HBO boxing, June 5, 2010 at the New York Yankees Baseball Stadium. Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs) is coming off a devastating 12th round TKO loss to current … [Read more...] about “Miguel Cotto-Yuri Foreman” Announced for June 5 At Yankee Stadium
Lorraine Chargin Rest in Peace
April 8, 2010 From The Desk Of: Jeff Grmoja, Vice President On behalf of me and staff we send our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Don Chargin and his family on the loss of our beloved Lorraine. I met the Chargin’s in San Jose, CA in 1982 and have been blessed with their friendship. Lorraine left us as she lived, with class, dignity and fighting to the … [Read more...] about Lorraine Chargin Rest in Peace