By Reynaldo G With the upcoming UFC 104 taking place on Oct. 24 at the Staples Center (home of the Lakers) in Downtown Los Angeles, Lyoto "Dragon" Machida who holds the UFC light heavyweight belt (205 lb) will match up against the former PRIDE fighting sensation Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in what should be an exciting fight. Both guys come from Brazil and both guys have well … [Read more...] about UFC 104 “Machida vs. Rua” A Fight Boxing Fans Should Check out
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Team Cotto discuss the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto bout
Promoter Bob Arum, Joe Santiago the head trainer of Miguel Cotto and Phil Landman the conditioning trainer/nutritionist for Cotto sat down to answer some media questions concerning the fight. From Top Rank teleconference BOB ARUM: I think this call will be very enlightening. Miguel Cotto’s trainer, Joe Santiago is here and Miguel’s strength and conditioning Phil Landman … [Read more...] about Team Cotto discuss the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto bout
Watch Manny Pacquiao on “Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!” Nov. 3
As part of the media build up for the upcoming Pacquiao vs. Cotto mega fight, the Pacman will appear on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! Show on Nov. 3. The episode will air the following day on ABC. Pacquiao trains out of Hollywood, California but this is the first time he will appear on a big network talk show. Also scheduled to appear on the Nov. 3 show is former Playboy … [Read more...] about Watch Manny Pacquiao on “Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!” Nov. 3
Fernando Vargas predicts a Pacquiao win on November 14th
The former 1996 US Olympian and 154 pound world champion, Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas, known for his ferocious spirit in the ring and never say die attitude is now putting on a new hat that of fight promoter. In a recent interview with Visaliatimesdelta, Vargas had this to say about the up coming HBO pay per view bout between Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico and Manny Pacquiao of … [Read more...] about Fernando Vargas predicts a Pacquiao win on November 14th
Pavlik vs. Williams fight postponed again
The much anticipated Dec. 5 title bout between middleweight Kelly Pavlik an Paul Williams has been postponed. Pavlik had to pull out because of a re-aggravated hand injury which was caused by a staph infection. 8 months ago, Pavlik the Youngstown, Ohio native had acquired a staph infection in his left hand which although now gone has left him unable to make a closed fist. … [Read more...] about Pavlik vs. Williams fight postponed again
Hatton “Pacman the hardest puncher I faced, but Mayweather beats him”
By Zato Ricky Hatton was in Johannesburg, South Africa last month and did a quick interview with David Isaacson of Timeslive. When asked by Isaacson Who's the hardest puncher you've ever fought? Hatton said "I would probably say Manny Pacquiao, but having said that I don't think I was in the best condition" Hatton also praises Manny Pacquiao as a gentleman, nice guy and … [Read more...] about Hatton “Pacman the hardest puncher I faced, but Mayweather beats him”
Arthur Abraham dreams of a big fight in America
By Zato Many young boxers dream of headlining a big fight in Las Vegas or New York's Madison Square Garden, which is regarded as the "Mecca of boxing". Even established foreign champions such as King Arthur Abraham share this dream. During the Abraham vs. Taylor conference call, Armenian boxer Arthur Abraham said … [Read more...] about Arthur Abraham dreams of a big fight in America
Nacho Beristain on Pacquiao vs. Cotto, Pac vs. Mayweather Jr. and Freddie Roach
By Zato Nacho Beristain, the legendary trainer of multiple Mexican boxing champions, including Juan Manuel Marquez who had given Manny Pacquiao two of his toughest fights to date, shared his thoughts with EPSN's Spanish T.V show “Golpe a Golpe” (Blow by Blow) on the future possibility of a Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao match up, the upcoming Miguel Cotto vs. Manny … [Read more...] about Nacho Beristain on Pacquiao vs. Cotto, Pac vs. Mayweather Jr. and Freddie Roach
Jose Luis Castillo set to spar with Manny Pacquiao
By Zato The 35 year old former lightweight Champion, Jose Luis Castillo of Mexico will be heading to Baguiao, Philippines to spar with Manny Pacquiao as a late replacement for Omar Henry who was considered a Cotto clone. Henry's team could not come to an agreement with team pacquaio so Castillo was called in to fill the void. Shawn Porter and Urbano Antillon have already … [Read more...] about Jose Luis Castillo set to spar with Manny Pacquiao
Vitali Klitschko retains WBC title
(UKPA) Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles with a convincing stoppage of Mexican-American Cris Arreola at the end of round 10. The Ukrainian, in his third fight since coming out of a four-year retirement almost 12 months ago, chalked up the 37th stoppage of his professional career and took his record to 38-2 after … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko retains WBC title
Man shot son after watching Mayweather vs. Marquez boxing match
Prior Booking Photo of Jerry Pough, Sr. By Mary Manning Metro Police are searching for the father of 31-year-old Jerry Pough Jr., of Las Vegas, who was found fatally shot early Sunday morning near Buffalo and Alta drives. Pough Jr., who was identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office Monday morning, died of a gunshot wound to the head, a spokeswoman for the … [Read more...] about Man shot son after watching Mayweather vs. Marquez boxing match
Pacquiao begins preparing for Cotto fight
(AFP) – BAGUIO, Philippines — Philippines boxing star Manny Pacquiao entered his training camp here Sunday as the six-time world champion temporarily bid goodbye to show business to focus on his much-awaited blockbuster bout against Miguel Cotto in November. "I need to focus," the "Pacman", 49-3 with two drawn and 37 knockouts, said as he checked into his hotel in this … [Read more...] about Pacquiao begins preparing for Cotto fight
De La Hoya tips Marquez to upset Mayweather in Vegas
By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Boxing great Oscar De La Hoya believes Floyd Mayweather Jr. will lose his unbeaten record when he takes on Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in a hotly anticipated welterweight fight in Las Vegas next week. Mayweather has won all 39 of his career bouts, including 25 by knockout, but the American will be making his first appearance … [Read more...] about De La Hoya tips Marquez to upset Mayweather in Vegas
Pacquiao, Cotto next up for ’24/7′ treatment (ESPN)
By Dan Raphael There are still two episodes remaining in HBO's "Mayweather/Marquez 24/7" series, which is building up to next Saturday night's Floyd Mayweather-Juan Manuel Marquez pay-per-view fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but already the network is getting started on it's next batch of "24/7" episodes. The acclaimed series (winner of seven well-deserved Sport Emmy … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Cotto next up for ’24/7′ treatment (ESPN)
Mayweather eyes opportunity to add gloss to his career
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The chance to embellish his unbeaten record will be uppermost in Floyd Mayweather's mind when he takes on Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in their hotly anticipated welterweight fight in Las Vegas this month. Mayweather has not fought for nearly two years but believes he will be in prime condition when he returns to the ring from retirement for the … [Read more...] about Mayweather eyes opportunity to add gloss to his career