After some speculation, Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally signed the contract to fight Sugar Shane Mosley on HBO Pay Per View, May 1, 2010. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer was worried about not having the contract signed early by Floyd Mayweather Jr. because he wanted to start promotions during Super Bowl Week to help drum up some publicity for the fight. Mosley had already … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “Mosley won’t be great enough to beat me”
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U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
BROOKLYN (Feb. 2, 2010) – 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali recently completed a strong training camp and now he’s ready to go Saturday night against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson in Newark, New Jersey. Ali puts his perfect pro record (4-0, 2 KOs) on the line versus Thompson (5-4-1, 4 KOs) in a 4-round bout on Saturday night’s “Heavy Artillery” card, … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, … [Read more...] about Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
Pacquiao and Roach Win 2009 BWAA Boxing Awards
Pound for Pound king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and his hall of fame trainer, Freddie Roach, won Boxing Writers Association of America fighter and trainer of the year for 2009, this will be their second year in a row winning the awards, Pacquiao was also voted "Fighter of the decade" by the BWAA. This is Manny Pacquiao's third BWAA Sugar Ray Robinson trophy for fighter of … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Roach Win 2009 BWAA Boxing Awards
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks Pacquiao, Steroids, Mosley and Helping Haiti
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Maywaeather Jr. gives an exclusive radio interview to DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 sirius satellite radio today Jan. 30. Floyd Mayweather calls in to talk about his recently announced May 1st fight with Sugar Shane Mosley. During the interview Mayweather talks about the upcoming Superbowl and All-Star … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks Pacquiao, Steroids, Mosley and Helping Haiti
Mayweather and Mosley agree to fight on May 1st in Vegas
A long awaited super fight between Floyd Mayeather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley was just announced by Brian Kenny during the ESPN Friday Night Fights "Curtis Stevens vs. Jesse Brinkely" broadcast. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley have agreed to terms for an upcoming May 1st welterweight super fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada on HBO Pay Per View. Both … [Read more...] about Mayweather and Mosley agree to fight on May 1st in Vegas
Wladimir Klitschko Vs. Eddie Chambers announced for March 20th
The official press conference for the March, 20, 2010 Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine) Vs. Eddie Chambers (USA) boxing match took place on January 28, 2010 at the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, Germany. This will be Wladimir Klitschko's fifth defence of his WBO and IBF titles and Eddie Chambers first attempt at the heavyweight titles. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko Vs. Eddie Chambers announced for March 20th
SHUMENOV BROTHERS LAUNCH KZ EVENT PRODUCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS
CAMPILLO-SHUMENOV REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLES ON FOX SPORTS NET FRIDAY NIGHT FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LOS ANGELES, January 27, 2010 – The Shumenov brothers, world title challenger Beibut and Chingis, two years ago established their boxing promotional company, KZ Event Productions, in Las Vegas. Tomorrow night (Friday), KZ Event Productions makes its … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV BROTHERS LAUNCH KZ EVENT PRODUCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS
Pacquiao Camp/Clottey on Mayweather and Upcoming Fight; Lou DiBella update on Andre Berto
This week as a part of TruFan Boxing on INASECTV.com, J. Monte gets word from Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, and Bob Arum as to why Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn't want to fight him, and the reason most fans seemed to side with the Pacquiao camp. Monte also talks to Joshua Clottey, and asks him why he thinks Manny chose to fight him, and if he's got a shot. Also in this … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Camp/Clottey on Mayweather and Upcoming Fight; Lou DiBella update on Andre Berto
Campillo-Shumenov II title fight Friday night in Las Vegas
GABRIEL CAMPILLO & BEIBUT SHUMENOV CLASH IN REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON JANUARY 29 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS AND TELEVISED LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET LOS ANGELES, January 26 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of world championship boxing when they present “Campillo … [Read more...] about Campillo-Shumenov II title fight Friday night in Las Vegas
Pacquiao #72, Mayweather Jr. #91 on “Power 100” list
Bloomberg's Business Week released their annual "Power 100" list of 100 most powerful athletes in 2010 and boxers made the list, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley. The list seems mainly focused on North American power rankings instead of international appeal. It is surprising to see that Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao ranks higher at … [Read more...] about Pacquiao #72, Mayweather Jr. #91 on “Power 100” list
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Fighting Feb. 6 in Newark
BROOKLYN (Jan. 27, 2010) – The road to boxing stardom for 21-year-old Sadam “World Kid” Ali, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, is being patiently paved and continues February 6 in Newark, New Jersey. “I’m a promotional free agent taking fights one by one,” Ali explained the route he’s taking. “We’re doing it this way to show people I’m a boxer worth investing money in. I’ll probably … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Fighting Feb. 6 in Newark
Harris returns Friday night against Zumbrun
NEW YORK (Jan. 27, 2010) – Dangerous Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, returns to the ring Friday night in Albuquerque against veteran Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun. The 33-year-old Harris (20-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” has been inactive for more than two years due to promotional problems. His fight against battled-tested Zumbrun marks Harris’ … [Read more...] about Harris returns Friday night against Zumbrun
Why Pacquiao vs Mayweather would not be the fight of this or any decade
By Glenn Wilson Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com There is still hope, so says anyone that is remotely close to the Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao camps. The hope that they speak of is the eventual showdown between Pacquiao and Mayweather. The fight is supposed to be the latest, if it happens, bout that saves boxing. The last … [Read more...] about Why Pacquiao vs Mayweather would not be the fight of this or any decade
Unbeaten Uzbekistan prospects on Jan. 29 Campillo-Shumenov II card in Las Vegas
UNBEATEN UZBEKISTAN PROSPECTS MAKE UNITED STATES PROFESSIONAL DEBUTS JANUARY 29 ON UNDERCARD OF CAMPILLO VS. SHUMENOV REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLES ON FOX SPORTS NET FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS LOS ANGELES, January 25 – A pair of unbeaten prospects from Uzbekistan, light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov and junior middleweight Ravshan … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Uzbekistan prospects on Jan. 29 Campillo-Shumenov II card in Las Vegas