MIAMI (Apr. 19, 2009) – For four invaluable weeks at the Normandy Gym in North Miami, undefeated middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), the heir apparent to retired Brazilian boxing star Acelino “Popo” Freitas, acted more like a sponge than a young prize fighter. The 19-year-old Oliveira, who is trained by Danny Hawk at … [Read more...] about Unbeaten middleweight Michael Oliveira Learns ropes from Bernard Hopkins
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“EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN OF THE RING” – first book dedicated to women of boxing! coming May 2010
50 PORTRAITS AND HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS OF THE MOST FAMOUS FEMALE BOXERS IN THE WORLD "Extraordinary women of the ring" is the first book dedicated to the world of the female boxing, to these amazing women who chose one day to lace up the gloves, as the men before them. About 50 professional women boxers are honoured in words and images. Mary Ann LURIE OWEN photographs for years … [Read more...] about “EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN OF THE RING” – first book dedicated to women of boxing! coming May 2010
Pavlik-Martinez and Bute-Miranda make weight for April 17 HBO Boxing card
Kelly Pavlik (36-1, 32 KOs) the middleweight champion from Youngstown, Ohio and Argentinean boxer Sergio Martinez (44-2-2, 24 KOs) both weighed in at 159.5-pounds, a shade under the 160-pound middleweight limit, for their Saturday, April 15 middleweight title fight at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey The HBO co-feature will be a title fight between … [Read more...] about Pavlik-Martinez and Bute-Miranda make weight for April 17 HBO Boxing card
“Miguel Cotto-Yuri Foreman” Announced for June 5 At Yankee Stadium
Miguel Cotto and Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium to announce their June 5 HBO fight(AP Photo) WBA Junior Middleweight champion Yuri Foreman will defend his title belt against former Welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on HBO boxing, June 5, 2010 at the New York Yankees Baseball Stadium. Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs) is coming off a devastating 12th round TKO loss to current … [Read more...] about “Miguel Cotto-Yuri Foreman” Announced for June 5 At Yankee Stadium
“The Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr; He’ Green but He’s Perfect!
By Jason Sardelis Friday night April 2nd at The Masonic Temple on the undercard of O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl” light heavyweight prospect Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. remained perfect demolishing Chris Dammone in 18 seconds. Smith coming in 3-0, 3Ko’s in limited time has shown he has the ring savvy and power in both hands needed to make a move in the light … [Read more...] about “The Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr; He’ Green but He’s Perfect!
Manny Pacquiao nominated for 2010 TIME 100 most influential people
Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was nominated again for the TIME Magazine 100 most influential people list, Pacquiao made it to the list in 2009. Manny Pacquiao is not only a sports icon but he is a hero to an entire nation over 90 million Filipinos stop to watch him fight. He hopes to win a congressional seat in May of 2010 to help the poor people in the Philippines, his fight with … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao nominated for 2010 TIME 100 most influential people
John Ruiz Media Workout Quotes Before Big Fight With David Haye
Puerto Rican-American heavyweight boxer, John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz held his open media workout today in Manchester, England right before his scheduled title fight with WBA heavyweight champion David Haye at M.E.N Arena on Saturday April 3rd. Ruiz and Haye have a few things in common. David Haye currently holds the WBA Heavyweight title after beating Nikolay Valuev for it in … [Read more...] about John Ruiz Media Workout Quotes Before Big Fight With David Haye
The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!”
By Coach “K” Fighting Friday night April 2nd on the undercard of O’Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl” Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. 3-0, 3Ko’s looks to keep it perfect adding another W and Ko to his record. The 20 year old light heavyweight from Shirley, New York is the boxing reincarnation combo of Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien and “Irish” Bob Murphy. He moves and punches … [Read more...] about The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!”
O’Shea Brothers Three Headed Co-Feature Card Hits Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple April 2nd!!!
By Bill Ethan On April 2nd O’Shea Brothers Promotions brings New York another edition of Friday Night Fights this time at The Masonic Temple, Brooklyn, New York. O’Shea Boxing sticking to the tried and tested formula of old time boxing, evenly matching fighters letting the cards fall where they may continues to produce full cards of exciting pro boxing. Got … [Read more...] about O’Shea Brothers Three Headed Co-Feature Card Hits Brooklyn’s Masonic Temple April 2nd!!!
Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
Frans Botha(Photo credit Crown Boxing) LAS VEGAS (Mar. 29, 2010) – Reigning World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha was supposed to fight 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield 12 years ago but boxing politics eventually destroyed that match-up. More than a decade later, though, Botha (47-4-3, 28 … [Read more...] about Botha vows to retire Holyfield for good
Clean-cut Calzaghe A Cokehead
A shocking revelation recently hit the boxing world, when U.K newspaper "The News of The World” released an exclusive undercover report exposing the clean-cut boxing great’s drug use (specifically cocaine) since his 2008 retirement. Calzaghe, for many years was known as a positive role model and ambassador for the sport of boxing, but getting involved with the wrong crowd sent … [Read more...] about Clean-cut Calzaghe A Cokehead
Erik Morales and Jose Alfaro Make Weight
Erik "El Terrible" Morales (48-6-34 KOs) and Jose Alfaro (23-5-20 KOs) both made the 147-pound welterweight limit for their Pay-per-view fight on Saturday, March 27 at the La Explanada Del Palacio Municipal in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Erik Morales weighed in at 146.8 pounds and his Nicaraguan opponent Jose Alfaro 146.1 lbs. This will be Morales first fight at … [Read more...] about Erik Morales and Jose Alfaro Make Weight
Possible Pacquiao Opponent Edwin Valero Arrested for Battery
Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero was reportedly arrested for domestic violence after allegedly beating up his wife. The doctor's at the Los Andes University hospital, where Valero's wife was being treated, report that she had a collapsed lung and several other injuries. Valero also showed up to the hospital in a violent rage, and was ready to physically harm hospital … [Read more...] about Possible Pacquiao Opponent Edwin Valero Arrested for Battery
Vitali Klitschko set to face unknown Albert Sosnowski
(Photo Credit Getty Images) WBC world heavyweight champion, Vitali Klitschko, 38, will defend his title belt against Polish challenger Albert Sosnowski, 31, at the Veltins Arena on May 29, 2010 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany in front of an expected audience of 60,000. Vitali's younger brother Wladimir Klitschko, 34, recently defended his WBO, IBO, IBF and Ring Magazine titles … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko set to face unknown Albert Sosnowski
Erik Morales Workout Photos and Quotes
During his open media workout before the upcoming Erik Morales vs. Jose Alfaro PPV on Saturday, Erik Morales assured the media in attendance that he is serious about his comeback and that is why he chose a tough young opponent in Alfaro to test himself. Morales is seeking his fourth world title in a fourth weight division, if the man they call "El Terrible" achieves this … [Read more...] about Erik Morales Workout Photos and Quotes