An extensive amateur career, which exceeded 300 bouts, is Guillermo Rigondeaux's blueprint for a quicker path to professional riches. Rigondeaux, who defected from Cuba in February, will make his professional debut Friday night at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. The 28-year-old Rigondeaux, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, considers his amateur background sufficient … [Read more...] about Guillermo Rigondeaux ready for pro debut Friday
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A big step for Andre Ward’s career
The stars are aligned for Oakland native Andre Ward, who hopes to take a big step closer to a world title fight when he faces Colombia's Edison Miranda tonight at Oracle Arena in a 12-round super-middleweight bout he acknowledges is the biggest of his pro career. "I really believe this is God-ordained," Ward said. "This is bigger than me. Fighting in my hometown, fighting … [Read more...] about A big step for Andre Ward’s career
Hungary boxer dies after brain injury in training
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungarian light-heavyweight boxer Andras Nagy has died after suffering a brain injury while training in Melbourne, Australia. He was 23. "He was a very talented boxer. His death is a terrible tragedy," Hungarian Boxing Federation president Sandor Csotonyi said. Csotonyi said Nagy -- who had a 3-0 professional record -- was on a six-month stay in … [Read more...] about Hungary boxer dies after brain injury in training
Dawson aims to do it again in title rematch with Tarver
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Unbeaten Chad Dawson is ready for a repeat Saturday when he takes on Antonio Tarver in a rematch of their October bout that saw Dawson take the International Boxing Federation light heavyweight crown. "I can't stand him," said Dawson, who notched a lopsided unanimous decision over Tarver in October but was irked by Tarver's pre-fight comments as … [Read more...] about Dawson aims to do it again in title rematch with Tarver
McGuigan urges Hatton to bow out
LONDON (AFP) — Former world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan urged Ricky Hatton on Monday to hang up his gloves, saying his career is over following his defeat to Manny Pacquiao at the weekend. "After a loss like that there is no point talking about a future in the ring," he wrote in the Daily Mirror, after Hatton was knocked out in Las Vegas. McGuigan added: "He was … [Read more...] about McGuigan urges Hatton to bow out
Posturing already starting for Pacquiao-Mayweather
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao's devastating fists sent a powerful message to Floyd Mayweather Jnr about his comeback - the path to deciding boxing's pound-for-pound king goes through the Filipino superstar. Unbeaten American Mayweather, the former undisputed welterweight champion, tried to upstage Pacquiao's junior welterweight showdown with Ricky Hatton by … [Read more...] about Posturing already starting for Pacquiao-Mayweather
Darchinyan wants to box ‘super’ Pacquiao
Adrian Warren(brisbanetimes) Vic Darchinyan wants to meet the world's best pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao at an intermediate weight and believes he's suited to the Filipino superstar's style. Pacquiao underlined his status as the planet's finest pugilist on Sunday by demolishing Kostya Tszyu's conqueror Ricky Hatton in two rounds at Las Vegas. The … [Read more...] about Darchinyan wants to box ‘super’ Pacquiao
Unbeaten Mayweather makes it official – he’s back
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jnr made his return to boxing on Saturday, ending a 17-month retirement just hours before his major rivals for boxing's pound-for-pound title meet in the ring. The 32-year-old American will make his comeback in the ring on July 18 against Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez at the same arena which hosts Saturday's fight between … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Mayweather makes it official – he’s back
Mayweather-Marquez to be announced Saturday (The Ring)
A Saturday morning press conference has been called to announce former five-division titleholder Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s return to boxing against lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez, according to the Lance Pugmire of the L.A. Times. The fight will take place on July 18 in Las Vegas and will be fought at 144 pounds, nine pounds heavier than Marquez, a former titleholder at … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Marquez to be announced Saturday (The Ring)
Freddie Roach predicts Pacquiao will KO Hatton on fox sports interview
Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has made a bold prediction for Saturday's fight. He says Pacquiao will KO Ricky Hatton within 3 rounds. It would be a shock if his prediction comes true on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach predicts Pacquiao will KO Hatton on fox sports interview
Hatton and Pacquiao to fight for boxing history
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao matches his speed and deceptive moves against the superior size and power of British star Ricky Hatton on Saturday in a long-awaited boxing showdown. Both 30-year-old fighters are trying to cement their spot in ring history in the junior welterweight matchup, with Pacquiao, 48-3 with two drawn and 35 knockouts, a … [Read more...] about Hatton and Pacquiao to fight for boxing history
Manny Pacquiao ESPN video interview before Hatton fight
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Promoter De la Hoya sees no flu fears for Pacquiao-Hatton
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — The swine flu outbreak that has caused more than 150 deaths and worldwide concern is not a worry for Saturday's boxing showdown between England's Ricky Hatton and Filipino Manny Pacquiao. "There's no concern about it here now," retired Mexican-American boxing star and fight co-promoter Oscar De la Hoya said on Wednesday. "All signs are we're going … [Read more...] about Promoter De la Hoya sees no flu fears for Pacquiao-Hatton
Canadian Gaudet to face Mexican champ Soto in Hatton-Paquiao co-feature
MONTREAL — Benoit Gaudet can't say he never got a break in boxing. The Drummondville, Que., native will be on the sport's biggest stage Saturday night, fighting in Las Vegas for the WBC super-featherweight title just before what is being billed as the fight of the year - Manny Pacquiao against Ricky Hatton. "Just being at the MGM Grand - this is the place you want to box - … [Read more...] about Canadian Gaudet to face Mexican champ Soto in Hatton-Paquiao co-feature
Hatton, Pacquiao make grand Vegas entrances
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) — Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao made spectacular public arrivals before cheering supporters on Tuesday, starting the countdown to their junior welterweight boxing showdown here on Saturday. Pacquiao supporters jammed the hotel lobby at Mandalay Bay to cheer on the Philippines star while flag-waving Hatton backers chanted as the "Hitman" from England … [Read more...] about Hatton, Pacquiao make grand Vegas entrances