According to Bradley's promoter Gary Shaw, Judah is ducking Bradley. Shaw told Boxingscene.com that he contacted Zab Judah and his father Yoel Judah to see if Zab would be willing to take a fight with WBO light-welterweight champion, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley on HBO July 17. Shaw said Yoel told him he would get back to him but never did. Bradley is currently looking for … [Read more...] about Is Zab Judah ducking Timothy Bradley?
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“Moosin: God of Martial Arts” Sylvia-Pudzianowski PPV card stacked from top to bottom
WORCESTER, Mass. (May 14, 2010) – The first major mixed-martial-arts show in Massachusetts history, the May 21st “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, offers much more than the much-anticipated super heavyweight showdown between 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia and 5-time World’s Strong Man, Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, at the DCU … [Read more...] about “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” Sylvia-Pudzianowski PPV card stacked from top to bottom
Watch ABC Nightline video special on Manny Pacquiao “From Champ to Congressman”
On May 11, 2010, ABC's Nightline news show followed Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao for a typical day in the Filipino boxer's life. Manny Pacquiao is probably the most well known active boxer in the world, along with Floyd Mayweather Jr., but Pacquiao is much more important and beloved in his country of the Philippines than Floyd Mayweather Jr. is in the United States. ABC … [Read more...] about Watch ABC Nightline video special on Manny Pacquiao “From Champ to Congressman”
Vazquez, Jr. makes first title defense against top WBO contender Bedak
HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 11, 2010) – Boricua star Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. makes his first WBO Junior Featherweight title defense May 29 against unbeaten, No. 1 contender Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event in the 12-round main event, airing live in the United States from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. … [Read more...] about Vazquez, Jr. makes first title defense against top WBO contender Bedak
Watch Manny Pacquiao on ABC’s “Nightline” Tonight May 11
Filipino boxing sensation, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, recently won his bid for a Sarangani congressional seat on May 10, in the Philippines. Along the way a handful of news reporters followed his every move during his campaign leading up to the elections. ABC's Nightline will do a special on the Filipino boxer but not about a possible fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. but on his … [Read more...] about Watch Manny Pacquiao on ABC’s “Nightline” Tonight May 11
1.4 million PPV buys for Mayweather vs. Mosley says Ellerbe
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
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