LONDON (AFP) — England's world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton believes he will emerge victorious over Filipino pugilist Manny Pacquiao in their world title bout in Las Vegas on May 2. The 30-year-old Englishman met up with Pacquiao, who confirmed his status as the world's leading fighter with victories over Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar De La Hoya in … [Read more...] about I’m bigger and stronger than Pacquiao, claims boxer Hatton
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Local boxer Diaz faces tough challenge tonight
His gloves had been laced up, the Vaseline smeared onto his face, and there was Juan Diaz stalking his sparring partner across the canvas. He moved forward, listened to instructions, he threw combinations and he — pop! pop! pop! — connected with punches to the body and head. Nothing had changed. Yet everything has changed. Almost one year ago, Diaz had stepped through the … [Read more...] about Local boxer Diaz faces tough challenge tonight
Shane Mosley wants to face winner of Pacquiao-Hatton before Cotto
HOUSTON — Shane Mosley wants to face the winner of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight before taking a rematch with Miguel Cotto. The 37-year-old Mosley is weighing his options after beating Antonio Margarito to win the WBA welterweight title on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles. Pacquiao and Hatton will meet in Las Vegas on May 2 for Hatton's IBO junior welterweight … [Read more...] about Shane Mosley wants to face winner of Pacquiao-Hatton before Cotto
Canadian Ross earns TKO win over Ehikhamenor in ‘The Contender’ final
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Canadian Troy Ross earned a fourth-round technical knockout over Nigerian Ehinomen (Hino) Ehikhamenor on Wednesday night in the final of "The Contender," a boxing-based reality TV show. The 33-year-old cruiserweight from Toronto caught Ehikhamenor with a short left jab to the head, then went to the body before catching Ehikhamenor with another left-hand … [Read more...] about Canadian Ross earns TKO win over Ehikhamenor in ‘The Contender’ final
Boxing: Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title
MEXICO CITY (AFP) — Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao gave up his World Boxing Council lightweight world title Tuesday. Pacquiao, who is considered boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, cited his desire to compete in the super lightweight division as his reason for vacating his crown. Pacquiao is getting ready to face Britain's Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas....Full … [Read more...] about Boxing: Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title
Cotto calls out Pacquiao, Hatton after stopping Jennings
NEW YORK (AFP) — Miguel Cotto served notice to Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton that he will be waiting to see how their May 2 showdown in Las Vegas turns out with hopes of a welterweight slugfest against the winner. Puerto Rico's Cotto stopped Britain's Michael Jennings in the fifth round Saturday in his first fight since losing to Antonio Margarito. A planned rematch is off … [Read more...] about Cotto calls out Pacquiao, Hatton after stopping Jennings
Margarito has license revoked, KOing big bout
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Antonio Margarito had his boxing license revoked Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission, meaning at least a one-year ban for the Mexican fighter to knockout a planned major fight in June. Also having his license revoked at the hearing was Javier Capetillo, Maragrito's trainer, who testified he accidentally implanted hard pads into the front … [Read more...] about Margarito has license revoked, KOing big bout
Vic Darchinyan vs Jorge Arce Live on Showtime
Showtime Championship boxing presents an exciting main event for the WBA, WBC, and IBF world super flyweight titles when champion Vic Darchinyan puts his world titles on the line against exciting Mexican slugger Jorge Arce on February 7, 2009 at the Honda Center, Anaheim, California. … [Read more...] about Vic Darchinyan vs Jorge Arce Live on Showtime
Darchinyan poised for breakthrough bout
By ABC Sport's Ned Hall Australia's Vic Darchinyan says this is the Year of the Bull. He'll be hoping it brings him strength, prosperity, good luck and opportunity. He fights Mexican Jorge Arce in California with the IBF, WBA and WBC Super Flyweight world titles all on the line. If Darchinyan wins he'll not only be acclaimed as the undisputed champion of his weight … [Read more...] about Darchinyan poised for breakthrough bout
Darchinyan no match for Pacquiao: trainer
by BRAD WALTER RICK STAHELI, the American trainer who helped Manny Pacquaio become world champion, predicts Vic Darchinyan will have little trouble retaining his three super-flyweight belts against Jorge Arce this weekend - but he doubts the Sydneysider would be as successful if he got his wish of a bout with the pound-for-pound king. Since winning his first world title … [Read more...] about Darchinyan no match for Pacquiao: trainer
Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
STOCKHOLM (AFP) — Swedish Ingemar Johansson, who in 1959 became heavyweight champion of the world by knocking out Floyd Patterson, has died at the age of 76, a childhood friend said on Saturday. "A good friend has passed away and I think the whole world is mourning him today," said Stig Caldeborn, who was a member of Johansson's RBK boxing club when they were teenagers and … [Read more...] about Ex-boxing champ Ingemar Johansson dies at 76
Pacquiao, Hatton finalize May 2 fight
Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton formally agreed Wednesday to fight for Hatton's 140-pound title on May 2, ending several weeks of negotiating and posturing. Pacquiao (48-3-2, 36 KOs), generally considered the world's top pound-for-pound fighter, will go after Hatton's IBO junior welterweight belt at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Pacquiao nearly scuttled the bout … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Hatton finalize May 2 fight
Jose Canseco fights to a draw with Danny Bonaduce in celebrity boxing
BY CHRISTIAN RED DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER ASTON, Pa. - Jose Canseco may have whistled, "Come on, get happy" as he left the Iceworks skating complex Saturday night. The former big leaguer and admitted steroid user fought to a draw with "Partridge Family" star Danny Bonaduce in a celebrity boxing match. That Bonaduce was still standing after three one-minute rounds was … [Read more...] about Jose Canseco fights to a draw with Danny Bonaduce in celebrity boxing
Pacquiao-Hatton back on for May 2 in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao will end up in the ring together after all. The popular British fighter and the pound-for-pound king from the Philippines will fight May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden in easily the year's biggest bout — one that appeared scuttled earlier in the week when Pacquiao refused to accept terms already agree to by his … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Hatton back on for May 2 in Vegas
Pacquiao-Hatton super fight on again
Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines said on Friday he has agreed to fight fellow boxing superstar Ricky Hatton of Britain, two days after walking out on the May 2 deal over a dispute on the megabucks purse. “The world is looking forward to it, so the fight is on,” the World Boxing Council lightweight champion said over local radio. “I have spoken to Bob Arum,” the “Pacman” … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Hatton super fight on again