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
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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
Integrated Sports Media distributing two live Championship fights on Feb. 27 PPV show
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Jan. 25, 2010) -- Integrated Sports Media, North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View and Closed Circuit sports events, delivers the best of two live championship shows, featuring a pair of world title fights, Saturday night, Feb. 27 from Puerto Rico and Mexico. The action starts at 9 PM/ET live from Reben Rodriquez Coliseum in Baymon, … [Read more...] about Integrated Sports Media distributing two live Championship fights on Feb. 27 PPV show
Joe Calzaghe – Undefeated World Boxing Champion
Former Undefeated World Boxing Champion Joe Calzaghe now has a new site. The site will sell tickets for events such as Calzaghe Promotions Fights and Charity Dinners, as well as a heap of everything Joe Calzaghe. Keep yourself busy and test your Joe Calzaghe knowledge with interactive games, background wallpapers, videos and more. You can also keep up to date with Joe through … [Read more...] about Joe Calzaghe – Undefeated World Boxing Champion
Jason Estrada Disrespected by Adamek
PROVIDENCE (Jan. 25, 2010) – As he prepares for his February 6 showdown in Newark against former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada’s nose is out of place and it doesn’t have anything to do with sparring sessions gone wrong. Estrada (15-2, 3 KOs) feels disrespected by Team Adamek but not, surprisingly, … [Read more...] about Jason Estrada Disrespected by Adamek
Erik Morales out of retirement to fight at welterweight
Former three division world champion and Manny Pacquiao foe, Erik "El Terrible" Morales, has decided to step back into the boxing ring after a two and a half year layoff. Erik Morales is one of Mexico's legendary boxers, he is known for his epic trilogy with another Mexican great, Marco Antonio Barrera and for his big win in 2005 over Filipino superstar … [Read more...] about Erik Morales out of retirement to fight at welterweight
Evander Holyfield’s wallet hurting from child support payments
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In a report by TMZ, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield is trying to get his child support payment's to Ex-wife Janice Itson modified because his income has decreased significantly and he is no longer making the same amount of money that he was 10 years … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield’s wallet hurting from child support payments
Pacquiao vs. Clottey sell 20,000 tickets on the first day
The upcoming boxing match between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey titled "The Event" sold around 20,000 tickets on the first day of sale according to ESPN's Dan Rafael. The fight will take place on March 13th and are fairly priced starting from the affordable $50 seats to the most expensive seats being $700. The tickets are available online at … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Clottey sell 20,000 tickets on the first day
Watch HBO Boxing Lopez vs. Luevano and Gamboa vs. Mtagwa Live!
On Saturday Jan. 23, 2010, HBO B.A.D (Boxing After Dark) Presents an action packed double header: Undefeated Puerto Rican, Juan Manuel Lopez (27-0, 24 KO's) vs. Steven Luevano (37-1-1, 15 KO's) for Luevano's WBO featherweight title and Cuban Olympic gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa (16-0-14 KO's) vs. Rogers Mtagwa (26-13-2, 18 KO's) for Gamboa's WBA featherweight title. Juan … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Lopez vs. Luevano and Gamboa vs. Mtagwa Live!
Brian Viloria loses flyweight title by TKO to Tamara
Colombian flyweight boxer Carlos Tamara pulled off the upset when he knocked out IBF champion Brian Viloria in front of an almost empty Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Brian Viloria, known as the Hawaiian Punch, is of Filipino decent but grew up in Hawaii and fought for the US Olympic team in 2000. Viloria used to train at Wild Card boxing club … [Read more...] about Brian Viloria loses flyweight title by TKO to Tamara
Lundy wins split decision in Boston
BOSTON (Jan. 22, 2010) – Hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy brought a touch of his Philadelphia fighting to Boston last night, defeating former Cuban amateur standout Richard “El Tigre” Abril by a 10-round split decision, in the “Boston Pop” main event at The Roxy. Lundy (17-0-1, 10 KOs) remained unbeaten, even though he suffered a knockdown in the midway … [Read more...] about Lundy wins split decision in Boston
Tua-Cameron replay on MSG Plus Jan.25
NEW YORK (Jan. 22, 2010) – Promoter Cedric Kushner, president of Gotham Boxing, Inc., announced today that David “Tuanamator” Tua’s last fight will air Jan. 25 (8 PM/ET & 12 midnight) on MSG Plus. Tua (49-3-1, 42 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBO, fought Shane “Mountain Warrior” Cameron (23-1, 20 KOs) for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles Oct. 3, 2009 in … [Read more...] about Tua-Cameron replay on MSG Plus Jan.25
(Video)Pacquiao-Clottey Press Conference From Dallas 1-19-10
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Joshua Clottey, the first big boxing event of 2010 and first boxing match to take place at the brand new $1.2 billion dollar Dallas Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington, Texas held the first official press conference for the fight today. Both boxers were awe struck at the size of the stadium and fanfare involved. Jerry Jones was enthusiastic to finally host a … [Read more...] about (Video)Pacquiao-Clottey Press Conference From Dallas 1-19-10
Sherif Younan Jr. Boxing’s Next Phenom
BROOKLYN (Jan. 20, 2010) – Born with boxing flowing through his veins, 14-year-old prodigy Sherif “Sugar Boy” Younan, Jr. could turnout to be the struggling sports savior in a few more years, based on his increased dominance in the amateurs, where he has captured too many championship belts (15), trophies (15) and medals (30) to fit into one room. Younan recently captured … [Read more...] about Sherif Younan Jr. Boxing’s Next Phenom