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
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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
Theaters set to screen Mayweather-Marquez
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
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