By Nowboxing Staff Miguel Cotto Sr. the father of former world champion boxer Miguel Cotto passed away in Puerto Rico of an apparent heart attack. Cotto Sr. had suffered from health problems such as asthma and had to carry an oxygen tank around to help him breathe properly. Miguel Cotto with his father during the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto press tour(AP Photo/Mary … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto’s father passes away at 57 years of age
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Pacquiao to start training at Wild Card Boxing next week
By Nowboxing Staff Filipino WBO welterweight champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will be heading over to Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California next week to train for his upcoming fight in March. Freddie Roach told FightHype that the Pacman will arrive early to train for his March HBO fight, opponent has yet to be announced. The opponent was supposed to be … [Read more...] about Pacquiao to start training at Wild Card Boxing next week
Manny and Floyd to go head to head for pay per view buys in March
By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Before the fight negotiations for Mayweather and Pacquiao, one of the biggest points of contention that the fans thought would come up would be the fight purse. The main concern with fight purses tends to be which is the bigger draw in terms of pay per view draws. In the end the purse was split … [Read more...] about Manny and Floyd to go head to head for pay per view buys in March
Pacquiao has no problem with blood tests, only with how much is taken
Negotiations for the upcoming March 13, Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao super bout have gone awry, because of Olympic style blood testing demands, performance enhancing drug accusations, which in turn led to lawsuits filed by Pacquiao. First, Floyd Mayweather's father Floyd Mayweather Sr. made accusations that Manny Pacquiao was on some type of steroid or … [Read more...] about Pacquiao has no problem with blood tests, only with how much is taken
47 year old Evander Holyfield returns to the ring against Botha
By Nowboxing Staff Former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will fight South African Francois Botha for the WBF heavyweight title at Nambole Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on Jan. 16, 2010. The promoters of the event said that both Evander and Botha have signed the contracts and predict a live audience of 80,000 fans. "I am very much looking forward … [Read more...] about 47 year old Evander Holyfield returns to the ring against Botha
Mike Tyson not charged for beating up paparazzi
By Nowboxing Staff Los Angeles - Prosecutors will not be seeking charges against former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson or photographer Tony Echeverria after a physical incident at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). On Thursday City attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said the prosecutors found insufficient evidence to pursue charges. Tyson and photographer … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson not charged for beating up paparazzi
UFC President Dana White sides with Pacquiao over Mayweather drug testing demand
By Nowboxing Staff During media interviews for Saturday's Jan. 2 UFC 108: Rashad Evans Vs. Thiago Silva press conference, Dana White who runs the UFC and a huge boxing fan shared his thoughts on the failed super fight negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Dana White had this to say about Mayweather's forced demand on Olympic style drug testing … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White sides with Pacquiao over Mayweather drug testing demand
Pacquiao trainer Alex Ariza gives Manny a “Special Blend” of legal supplements
By Nowboxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's conditioning coach Alex Ariza is infuriated with the false rumors that he is giving Filipino boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao illegal performance enhancing drugs or steroids and that he is associated with BALCO. Ariza in a recent interview with BoxingInsider, claims that Manny Pacquiao doesn't even take aspirin and it took Ariza and … [Read more...] about Pacquiao trainer Alex Ariza gives Manny a “Special Blend” of legal supplements
(Video) Floyd Mayweather Jr. Toying with Sparring Partner
By Zato Rare sparring footage of Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been released by TMZ and it shows Mayweather Jr. toying with and trash talking his much bigger sparmate. Sparring footage for Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been very rare to find since he keeps his sparring sessions private from public view. But this footage was leaked by someone inside his camp and it's really a gem … [Read more...] about (Video) Floyd Mayweather Jr. Toying with Sparring Partner
Undefeated Middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch
MIAMI (Dec. 29, 2009)– Undefeated Brazilian middleweight “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0,9 KOs), 8-0 (6 KOs) in 2009, established himself as one of the top prospects to watch in 2010. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, went into 2009 with three first-round knockout wins in his first three pro fights. The … [Read more...] about Undefeated Middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch
Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
NORTH MIAMI BEACH (Dec. 28, 2009) – Richie Boy Promotions’ top prospects, IBF No. 15 rated junior lightweight Ira Terry and 2008 Ringside World Championships winner Chris Rudd, both closed out 2009 in style with knockout victories. Richie Boy Promotions also promotes undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs). The 22-year-old Terry (24-2, 14 … [Read more...] about Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
“New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Press Release “New Year, New Stars” in Yonkers O’Shea Brothers Boxing Jan. 15 YONKERS, N.Y. (Dec. 28, 2009) – O’Shea Bros. Boxing Promotions kicks-off its 2010 schedule January 15, featuring many of New York’s top young fighters in action on the “New Year, New Stars” pro boxing card, at the Yonkers PAL Gym. “Our goal is to bring old-school boxing back to the … [Read more...] about “New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Team Mayweather Refuse Bob Arum’s Final Offer, Bout Officially Dead?
By Nowboxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank promotions released a final offer to Team Mayweather earlier today for a drug testing compromise for the HBO March 13, 2010 Mayweather Jr. Vs. Pacquiao bout. The key factor in this negotiation is the blood testing, Manny Pacquiao believes taking blood to close to the fight will make him weaker, while … [Read more...] about Team Mayweather Refuse Bob Arum’s Final Offer, Bout Officially Dead?
Bob Arum has no problem with the testing, his problem is with USADA
By Nowboxing Staff As the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao talks have hit a stand still, Bob Arum has issued one last and final suggestion to Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions and Team Mayweather on the Olympic drug testing debacle. The offer is to allow the Nevada State Athletic Commission(NSAC) take care of the steroid and drug tests since the state of Nevada … [Read more...] about Bob Arum has no problem with the testing, his problem is with USADA
Pacquiao still willing to fight Mayweather, never said the fight was off
Contrary to many Internet reports, the Floyd Mayweather Jr Vs. Manny Pacquiao fight is not dead yet, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao officially released a statement today on his official website saying he is still willing to face Mayweather Jr. in a super fight and he never officially said the fight was off. Manny offers up his suggestion on how he would like the drug testing to … [Read more...] about Pacquiao still willing to fight Mayweather, never said the fight was off