By Leo Malchugina On August 28, 2010, the UFC also known has the Ultimate Fighting Championship will air its first show in Boston, Mass.. The main event is a lightweight championship rematch between current champion Frankie Edgar and former champion B.J Penn, who lost the belt to Edgar in Abu Dhabi. But that fight hasn't garnered much media attention compared to the … [Read more...] about Boxer James Toney Has Little Chance Against UFC Legend Randy Couture
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Get in Fighting Shape with B.O.B
Boxing workouts are some of the best ways to stay in shape and keep yourself active and healthy. Fighters like Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. use heavy bags as part of their exercise routines to help them get ready and in shape for upcoming fights. Punching the heavy bag is one of the best ways to release stress while working the heart and upper body, but not … [Read more...] about Get in Fighting Shape with B.O.B
Huck-Godfrey Workouts in Germany
WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) and challenger Matt Godfrey (20-1, 10 KOs) today participated in an open media work-out in front of more than 500 fans in Erfurt, Germany. Captain Huck is determined to defend his title for a fourth time on Saturday night. “My fans love my aggressiveness and explosiveness and I will make sure Matt Godfrey … [Read more...] about Huck-Godfrey Workouts in Germany
USBA heavyweight champion Maurice Harris a player again
NEW YORK (Aug. 17, 2010) – The roller-coaster career of Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” is riding high once again, coming off of his solid August 6 victory against IBF #15 prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera for the vacant USBA heavyweight title. Harris (24-14-2, 10 KOs), who has beaten some of the best and … [Read more...] about USBA heavyweight champion Maurice Harris a player again
My Experience with World Champion Boxer Donnie Nietes
By Mark F. Villanueva In a crowded arena late last year in Bacolod City I carefully weaved through seated spectators so I could speak with WBO Minimum weight world champion Donnie Nietes, who was kind enough to acquiesce. It was our first time to meet face to face. Standing side by side, I realized he looked much smaller in person and how much I needed to trim down. Like … [Read more...] about My Experience with World Champion Boxer Donnie Nietes
Maureen Shea – Fighting for a Cause
By Mark F. Villanueva As if there is such a thing as a time out from Boxing, I just got back from an inter-island tour that spanned close to two weeks and realized that no matter where you find yourself in nothing beats the feeling of finally going back to whence you come from. And if you haven’t come home for a long time, standing on the streets of your own hometown you … [Read more...] about Maureen Shea – Fighting for a Cause
It Wasn’t Ali / Norton but the Courage and Heart Displayed was the Same!
By Coach “K” March 31st 1973 at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California, Muhammad Ali lost a split decision to Ken Norton. The fight itself wasn’t special but the circumstances that developed and which Ali fought that fight were severe. Ali had his jaw broken in the second round and went on to battle the former Marine ten more excruciating rounds. Not to compare young up … [Read more...] about It Wasn’t Ali / Norton but the Courage and Heart Displayed was the Same!
Looking for Havoc “The Irish Bomber” Goes Old School!
By Ethan Doutney (SBB) Unbeaten light heavyweight prospect Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. is going old school taking his perfect record of 6-0, 6Ko’s back into the ring just 11 days after stopping Charles Wade last week on a Broadway boxing card at BB Kings. Smith will be taking on Lawrence, Massachusetts rough and ready power puncher Eddie “Thunder” Caminero. Trained … [Read more...] about Looking for Havoc “The Irish Bomber” Goes Old School!
Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz make weight for Saturday night’s HBO PPV fight
The fighters for the HBO boxing "Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz 2" Pay-per-view card on Saturday, July 31, 2010, officially made weight Friday. Marquez and Diaz first fought in 2009, a fight that won fight of the year and was a back and forth war which Juan Manuel Marquez won by knockout. Juan Manuel Marquez 133 1/2 pounds and Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz weighed in at the … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz make weight for Saturday night’s HBO PPV fight
Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.
VEGAS (July 19, 2010) – U.S. boxing fans may not be able to properly pronounce his name, yet, but unbeaten welterweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov is starting to capture their attention with his throw-back style that features a brutal body attack. The exciting Uzbekistan prospect, now fighting out of Las Vegas, will be back in action July 23 at Tachi Palace & Casino in Irvine, … [Read more...] about Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.
Boxer Danny Green would like to fight UFC Champ Brock Lesnar
Former super-middleweight (168 lbs) boxer and current IBO cruiser-weight champion, Danny "Green Machine" Green, told the Daily Telegraph that he would be interested in fighting the current UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar. "I've spoken to my management team about getting in touch with (UFC president) Dana White to see if it's possible. It would have to be a stand up … [Read more...] about Boxer Danny Green would like to fight UFC Champ Brock Lesnar
Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
WARSAW, Poland (July 20, 2010) – Recent critical quotes by former Pride FC fighter Eric “Butterbean” Esch regarding Mariusz Pudzianowski have initiated a terse response from the 5-time World’s Strongest Man’s promoter in Poland, KSAW Federation, which has been organizing MMA events in Europe since 2004. … [Read more...] about Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
KZ Event fighter Gayrat Ahmedov to be showcased on Shumenov-Uzelkov card
LAS VEGAS (July 14, 2010) – World Boxing Association No. 9 rated light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov, the reigning WBC Asian Boxing Council and Interim PABA champion, faces his stiffest test as a pro July 23 against Dallas “Deaf Pride” Vargas (22-4, 16 KOs) in a 10-round, non-title fight at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. Ahmedov (14-0-1, … [Read more...] about KZ Event fighter Gayrat Ahmedov to be showcased on Shumenov-Uzelkov card
Mayweather’s dad confident his son will KO Manny Pacquiao
The father of undefeated boxing star, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., is confident that if his son and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao fight, his son will stop the Filipino congressman easy. Floyd Mayweather Sr. told Boxingscene.com that Manny Pacquiao would be an easier fight than Sugar Shane Mosley was for his son. Mayweather Sr. also insults Pacman's trainer Freddie Roach for not … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s dad confident his son will KO Manny Pacquiao
Which Manny Pacquiao excuse is more laughable? Thin Socks or Blood Testing?
By Lester Salvador Excuses are common in boxing. Some fighters constantly make them when they lose and some fighters accept defeat like a man making no excuse. It's one thing for fans to make excuses for their fighters but when fighters start making ridiculous excuses it makes them a sore loser and ruins their reputation. One of the classiest guys in boxing is Miguel … [Read more...] about Which Manny Pacquiao excuse is more laughable? Thin Socks or Blood Testing?