According to ESPN's Dan Rafael, HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant suggested that HBO president Ross Greenburg, and both promoters for Floyd Mayweather Jr and Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao reach out to Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) in a last ditch effort to help breathe some life back into the dysfunctional negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr., Golden Boy Promotions, … [Read more...] about Can Sen. John McCain help save the Mayweather-Pacquiao super fight?
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Pacquiao “Mayweather don’t be a Coward face me in the ring”
By NowBoxing Staff In a statement released by Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promotions, Filipino dynamo Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has threatened to file libel, slander and defamation lawsuits against Floyd Mayweather Jr , Floyd Sr. and Golden Boy Promotions for false steroid allegations. Pacquiao believes the Mayweather camp has insulted and defamed his good character and … [Read more...] about Pacquiao “Mayweather don’t be a Coward face me in the ring”
Bob Arum says Paulie Malignaggi is possible opponent for Pacquiao
By NowBoxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, is furious with Floyd Mayweather's unwillingness to compromise on Steroid and HGH Olympic style blood testing that he called the Marc 13th super fight "DEAD". Arum's refusal to work with the USADA and accepting Team Mayweather's drug testing policy has forced him to look for other options for Pacquiao. Arum … [Read more...] about Bob Arum says Paulie Malignaggi is possible opponent for Pacquiao
Oscar De La Hoya “If Pacquiao has nothing to hide, take Drug Test”
By NowBoxing Staff Golden Boy Promotions boss Oscar De La Hoya who retired after his TKO loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2008, has also fought against two fighters who took performance enhancing drugs when he faced them – Sugar Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas. In Oscar De La Hoya's blog for RING magazine he cleared up some information concerning the drug testing for the … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya “If Pacquiao has nothing to hide, take Drug Test”
Update: Pacquiao-Mayweather Super Fight is “OFF” says Arum
By NowBoxing Staff After the Olympic drug testing disagreement between Team Pacquiao and Team Mayweather, Bob Arum of Top Rank Promotions who promotes the popular Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has called the fight off for now according to an article by USA Today. "The plug is pulled. The fight is off as far as we're concerned," said an agitated Bob Arum after reading the … [Read more...] about Update: Pacquiao-Mayweather Super Fight is “OFF” says Arum
Timothy Bradley rejects Roach’s offer to be Pacquiao sparring partner
By NowBoxing Staff Famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach wanted to have 140 pound undefeated champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley as one of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's key sparring partners for his upcoming fight with Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. but Bradley rejected the offer because he considers Manny Pacquiao a possible future opponent for him. Bradley told Maxboxing's … [Read more...] about Timothy Bradley rejects Roach’s offer to be Pacquiao sparring partner
Pacquiao says “No” to Steroid blood test, Mayweather fight could be canceled
By NowBoxing Staff Filipino boxing sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has refused to comply to Olympic style drug testing for the proposed superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao said he has difficulty taking blood and does not want to take random testing within 30 days before the fight. Freddie Roach, Pacman's trainer, had also shown concern and had made a previous … [Read more...] about Pacquiao says “No” to Steroid blood test, Mayweather fight could be canceled
Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga to make MMA debut
By NowBoxing Staff Former welterweight boxing champion Ricardo "Matador" Mayorga has signed with Florida based Mixed Martial Arts SHINE promotions and will have his MMA debut sometime next year, rumored date is March of 2010. Mayorga filed a lawsuit in September of 2009 against his former promoter Don King for failing to arrange fights, and violating the Muhammad Ali … [Read more...] about Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga to make MMA debut
Freddie Roach’s wish list of Pacquiao sparring partners
By Nowboxing Staff Freddie Roach has expressed that sparring is a big factor for a Manny Pacquiao victory against undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. Roach has a holiday wish list of sparring partners to help prepare his Filipino charge for his toughest fight yet in a March 13, 2010 showdown versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. The list includes current WBO light welterweight title … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach’s wish list of Pacquiao sparring partners
Pavlik defeats Espino in 5, Valero finishes Velazquez in 6
By NowBoxing Staff Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik retained his WBC and WBO middleweight titles tonight against Miguel Espino. Steve Smoger called a halt to the bout at 1:44 of the 5th round. Espino diverted from his initial gameplan and admitted his warrior mentality gave in and caused him to suffered early knockdowns in the fight, playing into Pavlik's hands. The fight took … [Read more...] about Pavlik defeats Espino in 5, Valero finishes Velazquez in 6
Pacquiao-Mayweather to take place at MGM Grand not Dallas
By Staff The most anticipated boxing event of the decade has finally found a home. After days of posturing and offers from different places such as a $20 million dollar bid from the Staples Center(home of the Los Angeles Lakers), former political analyst for Bill Clinton, James Carville, trying to pull some strings and land the fight for New Orleans at the Superdome (home … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather to take place at MGM Grand not Dallas
Watch Kelly Pavlik, Strikeforce and WEC Live!
By Staff December 19, 2009 is another stacked night for fight fans with boxing and MMA showing on the same night. The Return of Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino/Humberto Soto vs. Jesus Chavez. LIVE, Saturday, December 19 at 9PM ET on PPV. Contact your cable provider to order the $39.95 pay per view. Coming off a long injury stricken layoff, the … [Read more...] about Watch Kelly Pavlik, Strikeforce and WEC Live!
Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino make weight, both fighters have something to prove
By Staff On Saturday, December, 18, at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Kelly Pavlik of Youngstown will defend his WBC and WBO middleweight titles against Miguel Espino of North Hollywood, California. Both fighters made weight while a special guest the Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland, officiated Friday's weigh-in. The challenger Miguel Espino (20-2-1, 9 KOs) … [Read more...] about Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino make weight, both fighters have something to prove
Oscar De La Hoya acquires Nate Campbell and Sergio Mora
By Staff Upon release from his contract with Don King, Nate "Galaxy Warrior" Campbell signed on with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions on December 17th. Nate Campbell won 3 major belts at lightweight after handing Juan"Baby Bull" Diaz his first loss in March of 2008 on HBO boxing. After the fight Nate Campbell was considered a viable opponent for Manny "Pacman" … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya acquires Nate Campbell and Sergio Mora
Boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon
By Staff James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon, according to FightHype the NABO heavyweight champion was at the UFC 107 BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez card in Memphis, Tennessee and exchanged contact info with UFC head honcho Dana White. Toney also mentioned while at UFC 107, Chuck Liddell was uneasy with him and uncomfortable with the boxers presence as Toney sat … [Read more...] about Boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon