Olympic bronze medalist Deontay Wilder of Tuscaloosa is undefeated as a professional boxer. But none of those bouts have been in his home state. And they won't be unless the Legislature creates a state boxing commission to sanction professional boxing in Alabama. Wilder and his co-manager, Jay Deas, have been trying for three years to get the Legislature to pass a law … [Read more...] about Olympian pushes bill establishing boxing commission in Alabama
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Boxer Kirkland held on federal gun charge
Austin boxer James Kirkland was handed over to federal authorities Tuesday to face a gun-possession charge, just two weeks before his next scheduled bout in Las Vegas. Kirkland, 25, a rising star in boxing whose fights have been televised by HBO, has been scheduled to fight Michael Walker on May 2 in Las Vegas on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight. First, … [Read more...] about Boxer Kirkland held on federal gun charge
Christian Bale Joins Mark Wahlberg In “The Fighter”
Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Christian Bale is getting into the ring with Mark Wahlberg in a new Paramount Pictures drama "The Fighter." "The Dark Knight" star has been tapped to join the previously cast Wahlberg in the project. According to Variety, Relatively Media also stepped in to get involved in financing the film. Paramount will now be limited to distributing the project … [Read more...] about Christian Bale Joins Mark Wahlberg In “The Fighter”
Austin boxer Kirkland arrested on felony gun charge
Boxing contender James Kirkland of Austin, Texas was arrested Sunday on a felony gun possession charge, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office Web site. … [Read more...] about Austin boxer Kirkland arrested on felony gun charge
Manfredo bounces back with KO of Smichet
MONTREAL- In the grand scheme of boxing, a victory against Walid Smichet might not greatly raise Peter Manfredo's stock. But after being dismantled in three rounds last November by Sakio Bika for the vacant and little-known International Boxing Organization's version of the super-middleweight title, Manfredo needed to rebound - for his psyche, if nothing else. So the … [Read more...] about Manfredo bounces back with KO of Smichet
Filipino-American boxer wrests IBF light flyweight crown
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Filipino-American professional boxer Brian Viloria knocked out his Mexican foe Jose Ulises Solis on Sunday and became the new International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion. Viloria unleashed a hard right hook to Solis' jaw and sent the former champion to the canvas in the 11th of their 12-round bout held at the Araneta Coliseum … [Read more...] about Filipino-American boxer wrests IBF light flyweight crown
Former world boxing champ Arturo Gatti released on bail following arrest
MONTREAL — Retired boxing champion Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was freed on bail Friday after spending a few nights in jail for failing to show up for a court date he had scheduled. … [Read more...] about Former world boxing champ Arturo Gatti released on bail following arrest
Boxer Haye ‘declares war’ on Klitschko brothers
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Britain's rising ring star David Haye on Thursday declared open war on world heavyweight champions the Klitschko brothers as he prepares to meet IBF and WBO belt-holder Vladimir on June 20. "I have declared war on the Klitschko family, first on Vladimir and then Vitali, that is the plan and on June 20 the war will begin," Haye told a press conference … [Read more...] about Boxer Haye ‘declares war’ on Klitschko brothers
Rocker Mellencamp’s son wins Indiana Golden Gloves
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The 14-year-old son of rock singer John Mellencamp has won a division title in the Indiana Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Hud Mellencamp, who boxes for the Indy Police Athletic League, earned a 4-1 decision over Cody Bennett of the Southpaw Boxing Club of Owensboro, Ky., in a 132-pound senior-division bout Thursday night...Full Story Join the … [Read more...] about Rocker Mellencamp’s son wins Indiana Golden Gloves
Emotional De La Hoya announces retirement
LOS ANGELES - Former six division world boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy", announced his retirement from the ring on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Emotional De La Hoya announces retirement
Williams batters Winky for unanimous decision
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Paul Williams thought the world's top boxers were scared of him before, just wait until they see the holes he punched in Winky Wright's once-impenetrable defense. Williams worked Wright like a heavy bag with dozens of relentless blows on the way to an emphatic victory by unanimous decision Saturday night in a meeting of two much-avoided … [Read more...] about Williams batters Winky for unanimous decision
UFC President Dana White goes Overboard with Youtube video Rant
Ultimate Fighting Championship chief is criticized for video rant … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White goes Overboard with Youtube video Rant
Hatton: Pacquiao’s De La Hoya win a fluke
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ricky Hatton thinks Manny Pacquiao's big win over Oscar De La Hoya in December was a fluke. Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) is counting on beating the Filipino star on May 2 in Las Vegas. "Any win against Oscar is a magnificent one. Is that the Oscar De La Hoya we have come to love? I don't think so," Hatton said. "And only Oscar can say what happened on the scales. … [Read more...] about Hatton: Pacquiao’s De La Hoya win a fluke
Klitschko defends heavyweight title with Gomez knockout
STUTTGART, Germany (AFP) — World heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC title with a ninth round knockout win over Cuban exile Juan Carlos Gomez here on Saturday. It was Klitschko's 36th knockout, and his 37th victory, to maintain his impressive record as challenger Gomez struggled to impose himself on the champion and was out-classed on the way to the second … [Read more...] about Klitschko defends heavyweight title with Gomez knockout
Roy Jones Jr. defeats Sheika in hometown bout
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Roy Jones Jr. knocked out lightly regarded Omar Sheika in front of a roaring hometown crowd Saturday night to capture the North American Boxing Association's vacant light heavyweight championship. The referee stopped the fight at 1:45 of the fifth round after Jones had blooded Sheika's face with a flurry of punches. Sheika, who kept Jones backed up in … [Read more...] about Roy Jones Jr. defeats Sheika in hometown bout