In an interview with Tom Jenkins of Cagereport.net, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. gave his thoughts on the recent Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight, and claims that Pacquiao bored the fans and his fight with Sugar Shane Mosley will be more exciting than Pacquiao's fight. “I think Pacquiao gave the fans a boring fight, he was punching his arms for all 12 rounds. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. claims he is more exciting than Manny Pacquiao
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Mike Tyson gets reality show on Animal Planet
US cable network Animal Planet is set to launch Taking on Tyson, a reality show that follows former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and his love for pigeons and his participation in the world of pigeon racing. Taking on Tyson, will be co-produced by Tyson's Tyrannic Productions and UK indie Touch Productions. Mike Tyson will compete against several pigeon … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson gets reality show on Animal Planet
Clottey blames his loss to Pacquiao on Bad Stew and Azumah Nelson
Joshua "Grand Master" Clottey, lost an uneventful 12-round decision on March 13th to pound for pound king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and gave his explanations to why he lost the fight to the Filipino boxing icon. In an interview with Ghana Joy News, Joshua Clottey believes his lost to Manny Pacquiao, was partly due to having multiple stomach aches and diarrhea after consuming … [Read more...] about Clottey blames his loss to Pacquiao on Bad Stew and Azumah Nelson
“Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 14, 2010) – “Irish” Joey McCreedy is back being trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Ward’s brother, Dicky Eklund, who worked with fellow Lowell (MA) resident McCreedy back when McCreedy was an amateur boxer and for McCreedy’s first six pro fights. McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion, made the … [Read more...] about “Irish” Joey McCreedy goes back to future with Micky Ward/Dicky Eklund
Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
On Saturday, March 13, the brand new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas will hold the first ever boxing match at the venue, featuring Filipino dynamo, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao versus Joshua "Grand Master" Clottey of Accra, Ghana. Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum and Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, are happy to get a big fight at the new $1.2 billion dollar football … [Read more...] about Watch “PACQUIAO vs. CLOTTEY” HBO Boxing Live!
Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Junior Welterweights, Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi were in England to announce their May 15 HBO boxing match at New York's Madison Square Garden . Malignaggi is best known for accusing Manny Pacquiao of taking steroids, and tarnishing anyone associated with Manny Pacquiao, including other fighters trained by Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza. One of those associated with Team … [Read more...] about Khan vows to make Malignaggi pay for his comments on Pacquiao and trainers
Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Filipino boxing sensation, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and Ghanaian boxer, Joshua Clottey, made weight for their big fight on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Clottey weighed in first, making the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, Pacquiao weighed in below the limit at 145 3/4 pounds. The Event has sold over 40,000 tickets, and affordable $35 … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Video
Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (March 12, 2010) – Fan favorite Tony “TNT” Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro, winning a unanimous 10-round decision last night against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event on the “Brace For Impact” card, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., (CES), in a sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort … [Read more...] about Grano avenges only loss with decision against Brown
HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
HBO recently scooped up one of the hottest young boxers today, 140 pound, undefeated WBO champion, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs). Timothy Bradley is widely regarded as the top guy in the junior welterweight division, since Manny Pacquiao vacated the division and moved up to welterweight. Bradley previously fought for the cable network Showtime, until HBO … [Read more...] about HBO makes a smart move signing Timothy Bradley
Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Antonio Margarito at the Pacquiao vs. Clottey weigh-in.(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Former Mexican welterweight champion, Antonio Margarito, is in Dallas, Texas to attend the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight and is eying a possible future match up with the Filipino champion down the line. Antonio Margarito hasn't fought in the U.S. since his suspension a … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito wants Manny Pacquiao next
Mayweather Jr. “My Uncle Started (UFC President) Dana White Off”
During the USA Today round table for the May 1st, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was asked by USA Today Sports Business Columnist, Michael Hiestand, if Mixed Martial Arts would cut into boxing's business. Floyd answered back, by revealing that the Mayweather family were the ones who started the UFC President Dana White off in the … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “My Uncle Started (UFC President) Dana White Off”
Watch The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Live!
On Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm ET/PT you can watch the live weigh-in for the Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey fight online at TopRank.com, Yahoo sports, HBO.com. ESPN will also air the weigh-in once it starts. The Pacquiao-Clottey fight will be at the brand new Dallas Cowboys football stadium in Arlington, Texas, owned by Jerry Jones, who is also co-promoter … [Read more...] about Watch The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Live!
Boxer Michael Oliveira 2009 “Brazilian Athlete of the Year”
MIAMI (Mar. 11, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight boxing sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs) has been officially selected as the winner of the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2009 Athlete of the Year Award. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, is the heir apparent to retired Acelino … [Read more...] about Boxer Michael Oliveira 2009 “Brazilian Athlete of the Year”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. get’s away with more “Reverse Racism”
By Charlie Knoxville Racism- a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. JOIN the Now Boxing Forum (membership is FREE) I personally cannot stand racist people, whether … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. get’s away with more “Reverse Racism”
Manny Pacquiao says MMA is a sport that should be recognized
Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao refused to play into the Boxing vs. MMA antics that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has in the past, and shows nothing but respect for the sport of MMA. Pacquiao was asked by a fan during an ESPN Sports Nation Chat if he would ever try MMA and his thoughts on the sport, his response: "It's too violent for me but it's a sport that should be recognized. It's a … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao says MMA is a sport that should be recognized