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
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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
Mayweather to demand blood tests in future fights, Pacquiao-Mayweather may never happen
In an Exclusive interview with David Mayo of The Grand Rapids Press, Floyd Mayweather's right hand man and CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe, said the Olympic style random blood and urine tests Mayweather Jr. requested Manny Pacquiao to take and what ultimately killed the super fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather will be required for all of Mayweather's future … [Read more...] about Mayweather to demand blood tests in future fights, Pacquiao-Mayweather may never happen
Andre Berto withdraws from Mosley fight to focus on Haitian relief
Haitian-American and WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto has canceled his January 30th HBO boxing match with Sugar Shane Mosley due to emotional grief from the devastating earthquake disaster in Haiti that took the lives of many and left countless people homeless. "As a result of this disaster I am mentally and physically exhausted and therefore I have no choice but to … [Read more...] about Andre Berto withdraws from Mosley fight to focus on Haitian relief
Like Felix Trinidad and Miguel Cotto “Juanma” Makes NYC His Home Away from Home!!!
By: Phil Kane (SBB) Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The word is out that undefeated WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez, 27-0, 24Ko’s is looking to make NYC his home away from home. Making his fourth appearance at Madison Square Garden January 23rd against WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano. Lopez who is in … [Read more...] about Like Felix Trinidad and Miguel Cotto “Juanma” Makes NYC His Home Away from Home!!!
Amir Khan rumored to sign with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions
According to reports by the Daily Star UK, British-Pakistani boxing champion Amir Khan has dumped long time promoter Frank Warren for Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and will head over to fight on American soil against Italian American boxer Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden on May 1. Khan has always dreamed about fighting in the United States … [Read more...] about Amir Khan rumored to sign with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions
Watch Fox Sports Boxing: Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma Live!
Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions presents "Top Rank Live" Vanes Martirosyan (26-0, 17 KOs) vs. Kassim "The Dream" Ouma (26-1, 16 KOs) Tonight Jan. 16, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada on FOX Sports en Espanol and Fox Sports Net. The Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma card is the first in Top Rank's new TV agreement with Fox Sports Net to host … [Read more...] about Watch Fox Sports Boxing: Vanes Martirosyan Vs. Kassim Ouma Live!
John Ruiz returns home to Boston
BOSTON (Jan. 16, 2010) – Two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has returned to his roots in Boston for what will most likely be the last visit before his 12th world title fight, against new WBA title-holder David “Hayemaker” Haye, sometime in April or May. An official announcement of the date and venue for Haye-Ruiz will reportedly be made very soon. … [Read more...] about John Ruiz returns home to Boston
Michael Oliviera up for Brazilian Athlete of the Year
MIAMI (Jan. 15, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation, “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs), is an official candidate for 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 “Popo” Freitas in Brazilian boxing … [Read more...] about Michael Oliviera up for Brazilian Athlete of the Year