Zsolt Bedak (Photo Credit: Leidig) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 5, 2010) – Hungarian-born and Germany based Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, the WBO No. 1 contender, fights outside of Europe for the first time in his pro career May 29 against WBO Junior Featherweight Champion Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
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Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
Picture of Michael Oliveira from his win lat Saturday against Jessie Davis. (Photo By: Jefferson Simizu) MIAMI (May 4, 2009) – Brazilian middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira kept his unbeaten record intact, stopping rugged 29-fight veteran Jessie Davis in the fourth round, last Saturday night at Miccosukee Resort in Miami. Oliveira (12-0, … [Read more...] about Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
Picture of Ricky Martinez (Photo Credit: PR Best Boxing) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 3, 2010) – WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (22-0-1, 143 KOs) makes his second title-defense May 29th in the 12-round co-feature against WBO No. 10 rated Gonzalo “El Destructor” Mungia (17-6-3, 13 KOs) on the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
Heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza joins forces with ‘Irish’ Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund
CES president Jimmy Burchfield and heavywight prospect Jesse Barboza. (Photo By: Emily Harney) PROVIDENCE (May 2, 2010) – Unbeaten Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza has two new formidable additions to his corner, the stars of the soon-to-be-released movie, “The Fighter,” 3-time Fight of the Year participant “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother and former trainer, … [Read more...] about Heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza joins forces with ‘Irish’ Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund
Mayweather Dominates Mosley; Is Pacquiao Next?
(AP photo) Floyd Mayweather Jr. showed his brilliance tonight and remained unbeaten with a record of (41-0, 25 KOs). After being stunned in the early rounds by Mosely's right hands, Mayweather took control of the fight in the third and adjusted on route to a unanimous decision victory against one of the top welterweights in the world. Mayweather proved his detractors … [Read more...] about Mayweather Dominates Mosley; Is Pacquiao Next?
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz Rematch Set for July 31
Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz face off (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Just hours before the Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley mega fight, Golden Boy Promotions held a press conference on Saturday May 1, at MGM Grand to formally announce that WBA lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs) and Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz (35-3, 17 KOs) are set off to fight again in a … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz Rematch Set for July 31
Is there any Sugar left in the Sugar Bowl?
By Carlos Young de San Felipe Many articles have been written in recent weeks regarding the abilities of Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather, the two combatants in the upcoming Mega-Fight at the MGM casino in Las Vegas dubbed “Who R U Pickin?” Most of the articles that were pro Mosley centered on Shane’s competition vs. Mayweather’s competition and what appears to be a pattern … [Read more...] about Is there any Sugar left in the Sugar Bowl?
Official weights from Las Vegas, Mayweather 146 – Mosley 147
The HBO main event fighters, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley, in front of a jam packed crowd at Friday's weigh-in, looked in top condition as they entered the weigh-in for their May 1st welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. First on the scale was Sugar Shane Mosley of Pomona, California who weighed in at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds, right on … [Read more...] about Official weights from Las Vegas, Mayweather 146 – Mosley 147
Integrated Sports Media Distributing Vitali Klitschko-Sosnowski WBC Heavyweight Title Fight
Photo of Vitali Klitschko in Action HOBOKEN, N.J. (April 30, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed champion of major pay-per-view boxing distribution, announced today it will be involved in the airing of the May 29th “Fists Of Steel” event, featuring 3-time and reigning WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko against European … [Read more...] about Integrated Sports Media Distributing Vitali Klitschko-Sosnowski WBC Heavyweight Title Fight
Watch Hozumi Hasegawa Vs. Fernando Montiel on Friday, April 30
Exciting Japanese fighter Hozumi Hasegawa (28-2, 12 KOs) will defend his WBC bantamweight title against WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel (40-2-2, 30 KOs) of Mexico on Friday April, 30 at Nihon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan. Both fighters made the 118-pound bantamweight limit for the fight. Hozumi Hasegawa weighed in at 117.75 lbs and Fernando Montiel weighed in at the limit … [Read more...] about Watch Hozumi Hasegawa Vs. Fernando Montiel on Friday, April 30
“Kid Chocolate” Quillin heading to LA, Roach and Wild Card Gym
Quillin working with Roach at Wild Card (photo credit: Martin Snow) NEW YORK (Apr. 28, 2010) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (21-0, 15 KOs) is following the advice from the famous quote attributed to Horace Greeley, “Go West, young man, go West.” Quillin, who was rated as high as No. 5 by the IBF before a series of unfortunate … [Read more...] about “Kid Chocolate” Quillin heading to LA, Roach and Wild Card Gym
Floyd “Money” Mayweather trains for Mosley fight in Reebok Zigs (Photos)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. took some time out of training for his upcoming fight with Sugar Shane Mosley to show off the new Reebok Zigs. These shoes are some of the best new shoes on the market, promoting energy return in the shoe and allowing wearers to go longer, harder, and faster in their training. In fact, these shoes are not only being used by Floyd Mayweather but also Chuck … [Read more...] about Floyd “Money” Mayweather trains for Mosley fight in Reebok Zigs (Photos)
Watch Yuri Foreman On Jimmy Kimmel Live! April 29
Jewish World Boxing Association (WBA) junior-middleweight champion and future rabbi Yuri Foreman (28-0, 8 KOs) will be a guest on ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live", on Thursday April 29 (12:05 AM ET/PT). This will be Foremans US television debut, and joins the list of boxers who appeared as guests on the late night talk show; Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have … [Read more...] about Watch Yuri Foreman On Jimmy Kimmel Live! April 29
Mosley Vs. Mayweather Prediction
By Jason “Strictly Business” Sardelis Finally it’s “Sugar” Mosley and Floyd “Money” Mayweather. Put aside who’s fault it is that this didn’t happen years ago. On paper it still rates potentially one of the greatest match-ups. Mosley has two obvious disadvantages. First the 16 month layoff since destroying Margarito and then there is the five year age difference. Not so … [Read more...] about Mosley Vs. Mayweather Prediction
The Newest Workout for Boxing/MMA by Master Safakhoo
Nabard Fitness System: The Combat Athlete’s Latest Choice in Fitness Incorporating both ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding of the physical potential of the human body, Master Marco Safakhoo has developed an innovative approach to physical fitness known as “Log Training.” Initially designed to meet the fitness demands of martial arts masters, log training has … [Read more...] about The Newest Workout for Boxing/MMA by Master Safakhoo