First boxing match to hit theaters since 1980 The Hollywood Reporter Aug 31, 2009 Boxing will return to movie theaters for the first time in almost three decades -- and in high definition -- with the Sept. 19 welterweight championship bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, it was announced Monday. More than 170 screens will have the fight and its … [Read more...] about Theaters set to screen Mayweather-Marquez
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Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death and imprisonment
Associated Press SAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband's death a month ago. Amanda Rodrigues spent 18 days in jail. Gatti, a two-time world champion from Canada, died July 11 while he and his family vacationed in the Brazilian resort town of Porto de Galinhas. Rodrigues' … [Read more...] about Gatti’s wife to sue over husband’s death and imprisonment
Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has cancer
(AP) LOS ANGELES — Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has taken a leave of absence while battling bladder cancer. Charles, a longtime CNN sportscaster, has been part of Showtime's ShoBox series since it began in 2001. The 63-year-old journalist has begun treatment at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Charles was among the first … [Read more...] about Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has cancer
Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola Presser Photos
(photos/caption by AP) WBC Heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko, left, of Ukraine poses with WBC number one ranked heavyweight contender, Cristobal Arreola, of the United States, to announce their WBC Heavyweight Championship boxing bout, which will take place on Sept. 26th, during a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. Join the Now Boxing Forum … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko vs. Chris Arreola Presser Photos
Pavlik to meet Williams for 160-pound titles
The Canadian Press Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has agreed to defend his two title belts against Paul Williams, perhaps the most avoided fighter in boxing. They will fight Oct. 3 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, Williams promoter Dan Goossen told The Associated Press on Wednesday after finishing the negotiations. The bout is a risk for Pavlik (35-1, 31 KOs), … [Read more...] about Pavlik to meet Williams for 160-pound titles
Pacquiao vs Cotto, Ticket Information
Top Rank Promotions presents Pacquiao vs Cotto "Firepower" The date is set for the mega-fight between boxing’s No. 1 pound-4-pound king and reigning Boxing Writers Association of America’s (BWAA) Fighter of the Year, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao, and the pride of Puerto Rico and three-time world champion Miguel Cotto. Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto, “FirePower” will take place … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs Cotto, Ticket Information
Murder charge in death of ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest
Mug shot photo of murder suspect Demario Ware ATLANTA — Atlanta police have charged a 20-year-old man, Demario Ware, with murder in connection to the tragic death of former boxing champion Vernon Forrest, authorities announced Tuesday. The incident, which shocked the Atlanta community and the boxing world, occurred on July 25, when Forrest, aged 38, was fatally shot during a … [Read more...] about Murder charge in death of ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest
Gatti exhumed; Canadian authorities to do autopsy
The Associated Press MONTREAL — Boxer Arturo Gatti's body has been exhumed, and the Quebec coroner's office will perform a new autopsy at his family's request. Gilles Ethier, deputy chief coroner of the western part of the Province of Quebec, says Gatti's body is presently at the Montreal morgue. The autopsy is scheduled to be performed Saturday morning. Ethier says … [Read more...] about Gatti exhumed; Canadian authorities to do autopsy
Vitali Klitschko vs Chris Arreola set for September 26
By Michael Rosenthal (The Ring) Vitali Klitschko and Chris Arreola have reached an agreement to fight on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, according to a reliable source. Arreola turned down an offer to fight THE RING’s No. 1-rated heavyweight and the WBC titleholder on Sept. 12 because he felt he wouldn’t have enough time to prepare but accepted a second offer … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko vs Chris Arreola set for September 26
Brazil police rule Gatti’s death suicide
The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — A Brazilian police investigation has determined that the death of boxer Arturo Gatti was a suicide and a court has ordered the release of his wife, once suspected of killing him, officials said Thursday. Lead investigator Paulo Alberes told The Associated Press authorities found that Gatti killed himself on July 11 in a seaside resort … [Read more...] about Brazil police rule Gatti’s death suicide
Police: Ex-boxing champion Forrest killed in Ga.
Associated Press ATLANTA — Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed during an apparent robbery in Atlanta, police said Sunday. Atlanta Police Sgt. Lisa Keyes said in an e-mail Sunday that Forrest may have been robbed and was shot "multiple times in the back" Saturday night in Atlanta. … [Read more...] about Police: Ex-boxing champion Forrest killed in Ga.
Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title
Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER, England — Amir Khan is aspiring to be the next Manny Pacquiao after beating Andreas Kotelnik by a unanimous points decision to win his first world title at the MEN Arena here. The British boxer dominated the contest with his fast combinations, darting in and out of range to avoid getting into trouble as he cruised to a 120-108, 118-111 … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wins WBA light-welterweight title
Boxer Hatton hospitalised
Associated Foreign Press MANCHESTER — Boxer Ricky Hatton has been admitted to hospital here suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting, according to press reports on Thursday. The 30-year-old former light-welterweight world champion complained of feeling unwell on Monday and was taken to Tameside General Hospital on Wednesday morning. His agent Paul Speak told the … [Read more...] about Boxer Hatton hospitalised
Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The wife accused of killing former boxing champion Arturo Gatti tells The Associated Press in a jailhouse letter that she is innocent. Amanda Rodrigues says she could not bear to be interviewed, but gave a letter to the AP written on lined, white paper in red ink, proclaiming her love for Gatti. "I lost my husband!" she writes. "This is a pain that … [Read more...] about Gatti wife to AP: I’m innocent, will be proven
Darchinyan, Agbeko ready to put words aside
Associated Press Vic Darchinyan's insults sting about as much as his punches, and considering he's a four-time champion in two weight divisions, Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko wasn't surprised at what he heard during the run-up to their bantamweight title fight on Saturday night. "I think after this fight they are going to change my opponent's name to Joseph 'Chimpanzee' … [Read more...] about Darchinyan, Agbeko ready to put words aside