Lou with Eva Futch (Photo: George Garcia) Lou Filippo, a referee and boxing judge for over 30 years, passed away on Monday Nov. 2nd, in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old. Before Lou started refereeing and judging fights he served in World War II. Filippo also boxed professionally in California as a lightweight from 1947 -1957, his record was (23-9-3-8 KOs) … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Ref Lou Filippo passes away at 83
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Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
A week before the big Vegas boxing match on Nov. 14th(HBO Pay Per View) between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, the two men who helped get the fighters ready will go at it on ESPN Wednesday night fights tonight Nov. 4th on ESPN 2 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Rashad Holloway a welterweight who trains at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, has helped the pound for … [Read more...] about Rashad Holloway Vs. Francisco “Gato” Figueroa Tonight On ESPN
(Video) Manny Pacquiao Sings For The Crowd On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Manny Pacman Pacquiao was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was asked to sing for the audience. Pacquiao was there to promote his up coming boxing match with Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14th. The Filipino fighter will wrap up his training camp this week and travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for the final leg of training. The Vegas boxing tickets are pretty much sold out but closed … [Read more...] about (Video) Manny Pacquiao Sings For The Crowd On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Was Manny Pacquiao Avoiding The IRS?
By Erwin Lastimosa Manny Pacquiao has been a world title holder spanning many different weightclasses. The vast majority of his boxing matches in recent years have taken place in the United States. As such, his income from these boxing matches is taxable in the U.S. and he must comply with IRS law (substantial presence test). The United States is very strict in it's … [Read more...] about Was Manny Pacquiao Avoiding The IRS?
R.A the Rugged Man: Lyrical Legend and Boxing Aficionado
R.A. the Rugged Man was recently introduced to the boxing world because of his recent no holds barred interview with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Sirius radio last week. But music fans have known about the rapping legend for years because of his amazing lyrical talent. Below is the teaser video for his recently released album on sale now! R.A. the Rugged Man "Legendary Classics … [Read more...] about R.A the Rugged Man: Lyrical Legend and Boxing Aficionado
Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO Episode 2
Watch episode 2 of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto on Halloween Night Oct. 31, 8:00 pm PT/11:00 pm ET. HBO will continue to follow both fighters as they prepare for their upcoming bout on November 14th. Manny Pacquiao leaves the Philippines and begins training at Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. Miguel Cotto will be wrapping up his training at the Fight Factory in … [Read more...] about Watch HBO 24/7 PACQUIAO vs. COTTO Episode 2
Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Press Release (Springfield, MA) – Jose Canseco is ready to silence one of his critics—the hard way. Meanwhile, Rodney King isn’t turning the other cheek this time. Former baseball star Canseco, a slugger at the plate, is now a slugger with his fists, and he has another Celebrity Boxing Federation (CBF) match scheduled to prove his mettle. The iconic King, a symbol of … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco, Rodney King Ready to Take on Opponents in Much-Anticipated Boxing Event
Randy Couture would like to see Ricky Hatton in UFC
Randy Couture knows a thing or tw0 about come backs. The former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion, has career filled with both wins and losses. After a devastating loss in his 3rd fight to Chuck Liddell, he came out of retirement to take the UFC Heavyweight title from Tim Sylvia. Randy Couture fights Brandon Vera at UFC 105 in England on Nov. 14, the same … [Read more...] about Randy Couture would like to see Ricky Hatton in UFC
Pacquiao “Floyd doesn’t want to fight me, he doesn’t want people to be happy”
By Zato Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is in the later stages of training for his Nov. 14th fight against Miguel Cotto, but that didn't hold him back from discussing the topic of a possible Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout. A super fight between him and Floyd Mayweather Jr., should Pacman get past Miguel Cotto seems like the most logic next step for both fighters, but Pacman seems … [Read more...] about Pacquiao “Floyd doesn’t want to fight me, he doesn’t want people to be happy”
Happy 29th Birthday Miguel Cotto!
(Photo - Chris Farina/Top Rank) Miguel Cotto just turned 29 years on October 29, 2009, just two days before Halloween. Instead of celebrating with a lavish party he decided to train hard in the gym for his Nov. 14th fight against Manny Pacquiao. Cotto impressed the crowd in attendance during his last open workout at the Fight Factory in Tampa, Florida. His trainers Joe … [Read more...] about Happy 29th Birthday Miguel Cotto!
Ricky Hatton to be WWE Raw guest host
On November 9th WWE Raw heads to the United Kingdom. The event will take place at Sheffield Arena and the guest host of WWE Raw for that night will be none other than Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. The wrestling promotion told SunSport that the British boxer will host the show when WWE Raw heads into South Yorkshire in November . He won't be the first boxer to take part in a WWE … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton to be WWE Raw guest host
New video footage of Manny Pacquiao training at Wild Card
Top Rank released a quick glimpse of Manny Pacquiao training for his up coming bout against Miguel Cotto. Manny hits the mitts with his hall of fame trainer Freddie Roach, does some heavy bag, speed bag work and skips rope in this video. Pacman is raring to go as training hits the final stages. Video by Top Rank Boxing The next installment of HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto … [Read more...] about New video footage of Manny Pacquiao training at Wild Card
“The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Jake LaMottta was one of the most brutal warriors in the sport of boxing. He was the first man to defeat boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson. His rocky relationship with his late ex-wife,Vickie, was documented in the classic Martin Scorsese film Raging Bull (Robert De Niro won a best actor Oscar for his performance as LaMotta). So what does The Raging Bull think of the … [Read more...] about “The Raging Bull” Jake Lamotta shares his thoughts on MMA
Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
South African boxer Lehlohonolo Ledwaba and former IBF 122lb champion the man who Manny Pacquiao faced on two weeks notice and destroyed in a 6 round stoppage, favors the Filipino in his November 14th HBO PPV match against Miguel Cotto the WBO welterweight champion who fights out of Puerto Rico. “Manny’s in his prime, but he’s fighting a really tough guy. Manny doesn’t like … [Read more...] about Former Pacman opponent picks Pacquiao over Cotto
Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships
Manny Pacquiao presents the PacMania Open 9-Ball Championships winner gets $10,000 in prize money. The event will take place at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA on Oct 31-Nov 1, 2009 This event will be sponsored by Tiger Cues and covered by ESPN and The Action Report (TAR). The charity benefit event will include special guest players: Efren “Bata” Reyes, Francisco … [Read more...] about Pacmania Open 9-Ball Championships