The Hall of Fame Puerto Rican boxer nicknamed "Chegui" was an Olympic silver medalist in the 1956 Olympic Games and light heavyweight boxing champ. Jose Torres passed at his home in Ponce, Puerto Rico of an apparent heart attack. (Source) Visit the NowBoxing Forum Sign Up is FREE … [Read more...] about Former Champion Jose Torres Passes at 72
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Mike Tyson Documentary Will Hit Theaters April 24, 2009
The Documentary Film "Tyson" by James Toback will be released on April 24, 2009 in Theaters, also on board as an Executive Producer is NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Mike Tyson is retired from boxing and still remains an enigmatic figure in the sport. He was so famous in his prime that it seemed everyone recognized him all over the globe, he was that big. His life was … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Documentary Will Hit Theaters April 24, 2009
WBF Featherweight Champ Ludumo Galada Dies
World Boxing Foundation (WBF) featherweight champion Ludumo Galada was killed in a car accident on Sunday morning. … [Read more...] about WBF Featherweight Champ Ludumo Galada Dies
Pavlik Tickets Selling Fast
Even the snow couldn't stop hundreds of fans from lining up outside the Chevy Centre Saturday morning, and they were all there for one man. Fans began gathering as early as 11:30 Friday night, all hoping to score tickets to see Kelly Pavlik, the current Middleweight Champion of the World and Youngstown's hometown hero...Full Story Visit the NowBoxing Forum sign up is … [Read more...] about Pavlik Tickets Selling Fast
Bruce Lee’s Last Home To Be Made A Tourist Attraction
Fans of the legendary Kung Fu martial arts action star Bruce Lee can now visit the home where he once lived. The mansion is located in Hong Kong and the current owner has decided to turn it into a tourist attraction similar to that of Graceland the home of the late King of Rock N Roll Elvis Presley. … [Read more...] about Bruce Lee’s Last Home To Be Made A Tourist Attraction
Trinidadian boxing champion Giselle Salandy dies in car crash
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Trinidadian boxing champion Giselle Salandy died Sunday from injuries sustained in a car crash on the outskirts of the Caribbean country's capital. She was 21. … [Read more...] about Trinidadian boxing champion Giselle Salandy dies in car crash
Mike Tyson and Joan Jett interesting random fact
The baddest man on the planet Iron Mike Tyson and the baddest female rocker Joan Jett shared a little known about friendship in the 1980s. … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson and Joan Jett interesting random fact
Philippine President Arroyo honors Pacquiao with a sport and military merit medal
President Gloria Arroyo (L) awards Philippine Legion of Honor for Sport and a military merit medal to World Boxing Council lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao (R) for being an outstanding military athlete, in Camp Aguinalbo in suburban Manila on December 22, 2008. Pacquiao, who beat the golden boy of US boxing, Oscar de la Hoya in a famous Las Vegas welterweight non-title bout … [Read more...] about Philippine President Arroyo honors Pacquiao with a sport and military merit medal
Evander Holyfield vs Nikolai Valuev Weigh in Results and Photos
Former American heavyweight boxing champion Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield will take on the giant Russian WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev in Zurich, Switzerland on December 20, 2008. … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield vs Nikolai Valuev Weigh in Results and Photos
Kickboxer Sefo battles bankruptcy
By LEE UMBERS KIWI kickboxing legend Ray Sefo is in a legal battle over rent arrears on a gym which has already seen his one-time manager and former fight promoter Dixon McIver take a financial knockout blow. Sefo, a five-time Muay Thai world champ, and McIver guaranteed a lease by a company they were shareholders in on the Ray Sefo Fight Academy/Planet Health gymnasium … [Read more...] about Kickboxer Sefo battles bankruptcy
The Golden Boy is honored at Staples Center with his own statue
US boxer Oscar De La Hoya poses after unveiling his statue at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles, California, on December 1, 2008. Nicknamed "The Golden Boy," De La Hoya, was honoured with a 14 feet bronze statue in his likeness. De La Hoya will fight against Filipino Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on December 6. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL … [Read more...] about The Golden Boy is honored at Staples Center with his own statue
Hatton and Malignaggi Make Weight!
The showdown between British favorite Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton and flamboyant Brooklyn boxer Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi is all set. … [Read more...] about Hatton and Malignaggi Make Weight!
ESPN:Chat with Freddie Roach
From Espn: Welcome to The Show! On Thursday, we'll be going inside the ring when boxing trainer Freddie Roach stops by to talk about the upcoming De La Hoya-Pacquiao fight. Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao square off on HBO PPV live Dec. 6 starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Roach currently works as Pacquiao's trainer, after working with … [Read more...] about ESPN:Chat with Freddie Roach
Manny Pacquiao to give away Free turkeys on Sunday Nov. 23 in L.A
For more info: Manny Pacquiao will hand out free turkeys noon Sunday at the community center outside Los Angeles' Lake Street Park in Historic Filipinotown, 227 N. Lake St. just west of Alvarado Street. Lance Pugmire's Los Angeles Times Blog Discuss this topic in the forum … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao to give away Free turkeys on Sunday Nov. 23 in L.A
Pacquiao prepped for hardest fight yet (Espn)
By Kieran Mulvaney Special to ESPN.com Manny Pacquiao steps up in weight to take on Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6 (HBO PPV), a battle between boxing's pound-for-pound best and the sport's biggest star. Between now and then, Pacquiao will be checking in with ESPN.com's Kieran Mulvaney, providing a glimpse into life in training camp as he … [Read more...] about Pacquiao prepped for hardest fight yet (Espn)