(AP Photo/Scott Heppell) 22 year old British boxer Amir Khan is looking for a dominating win over Dmitriy Salita on Saturday night at Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena in England. If Khan should prevail this would be his first defence of the WBA light-welterweight title he won from beating the former holder Andreas Kotelnik last July. Both fighters made weight Friday, Khan … [Read more...] about Muslim boxer Amir Khan puts up his WBA title against Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita
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Watch Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas Live! on Versus
Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas "Broad Street Brawl" 12-round light-heavyweight bout, presented by Golden Boy Promotions East and sponsored by MGM Grand hotel and casino in Las Vegas will be shown live Dec 2, 2009 on VERSUS cable network beginning at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT at Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The televised card will also air the replay of the … [Read more...] about Watch Bernard Hopkins vs. Enrique Ornelas Live! on Versus
Watch Live! Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute tonight on HBO
Unbeaten Romanian-born IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (24-0, 19 KO’s) puts his title on the line in a rematch against Librado Andrade (28-2, 21 KO’s) of Mexico. The championship bout will take place in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada at the Quebec Pepsi Coliseum. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot) Both boxers tipped the scales under the … [Read more...] about Watch Live! Librado Andrade vs. Lucian Bute tonight on HBO
It will take a special fighter to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Dar Mead Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Mayweather Jr. is so good defensively and so precise with his punches it looks like he can predict his opponents next move before it even happens. Watching him systematically break down one of the best counter punchers of our time in Juan Manuel Marquez was a sight to see, Floyd landed when he wanted and rarely … [Read more...] about It will take a special fighter to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Manny Pacquiao Give Edwin Valero A Chance
By Jorge Conejo In 2003, Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera gave an unknown man from the Philippines a chance at his Ring Magazine featherweight title. That unknown man became one of boxing's most legendary warriors and a future all time great, his name is Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Could knockout sensation Edwin Valero given the same opportunity pull off the of upset … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Give Edwin Valero A Chance
Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
This bout will be the final fight of the first round of Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic Tournament. Denmark's own Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KOs) will be putting his WBA super middleweight(168lbs) belt on the line when he takes on undefeated Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) of Oakland, California. Many boxing pundits picked Kessler as the favorite … [Read more...] about Watch Mikkel Kessler take on Andre Ward Live on Showtime
Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler of Denmark(42-1, 32 KOs and Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward of Oakland, CA(20-0, 13 KOs), weighed in for their Saturday Nov. 21 boxing match at the Oakland Airport Hilton. Mikkel Kessler came in at 167 lbs, Ward weighed in at 166.5. This bout will conclude the first round of Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic … [Read more...] about Mikkel Kessler 167 and Andre Ward 166.5 make weight (Photos)
Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto “Firepower” boxing match LIVE! Tonight!
The much awaited, Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto boxing match is finally here. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, will Manny Pacquiao make history and win his 7th world title in 7 different weight classes or will Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico be too big and strong for the smaller Filipino fighter? That will be answered tonight, live from MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, on HBO pay per … [Read more...] about Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto “Firepower” boxing match LIVE! Tonight!
Captors freed Irish Priest because they wanted to watch the Pacquiao fight
In a report by GMAnews.TV, 79 year old Irish priest, Fr. Michael Sinnott who was kidnapped and taken hostage for a month by Philippine Guerrillas in Mindanao was released by his captors because they wanted to watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto fight. "Your freedom is our freedom. We don't want to be here for a long time, too. And we want to watch Pacquiao's fight," … [Read more...] about Captors freed Irish Priest because they wanted to watch the Pacquiao fight
Boxer Z Gorres rushed to hospital after fight, in critical condition
On the eve of the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight, Filipino bantamweight boxer Z "The Dream" Gorres collapsed moments after winning his 10 round decision over Luis Melendez on Nov. 13,2009 at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Gorres was rushed directly to UMC (University Medical Center) Hospital in Las Vegas after suffering an apparent subdural hematoma on the left side of his … [Read more...] about Boxer Z Gorres rushed to hospital after fight, in critical condition
“Firepower” Weigh-In Pics And Results, Manny Pacquiao 144, Miguel Cotto 145
Nov. 13, both Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto made weight for their 145 lb catch-weight title fight. WBO welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto who will be putting his strap on the line, came in at a trim 145 lbs Manny Pacquiao who will be the challenging for the WBO title came in at 144 lbs, the heaviest weight of his career. This will be Manny Pacquiao's 7th title shot … [Read more...] about “Firepower” Weigh-In Pics And Results, Manny Pacquiao 144, Miguel Cotto 145
Watch the Pacquiao-Cotto “Firepower” Weigh-in LIVE!
Watch the Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto "Firepower" Weigh In Live! online, Nov. Friday the 13th at 3pm PT/6pm ET. The big fight takes place on Saturday Nov. 14, 2009, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets for the Vegas fight are Sold Out!, watch the event live on HBO Pay-Per-View for $54.95. Live Streaming Links: … [Read more...] about Watch the Pacquiao-Cotto “Firepower” Weigh-in LIVE!
Hillary Clinton picks Manny Pacquiao to win against Miguel Cotto
In a recent report from Inquirer.net, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her opinion on the upcoming Nov. 14th, boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. When Hillary Clinton was asked about the upcoming HBO Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto bout in Las Vegas she gave a firm answer “Of course the Pacman’s going to win, is there any doubt?”. The comment … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton picks Manny Pacquiao to win against Miguel Cotto
Manny Pacquiao “Just Doing My Jab” T-Shirt
Sports Enemy released a new tee earlier this week dedicated to Manny Pacquiao fans using the punch line, "Just Doing My Jab". As many of you have seen in Manny Pacquiao's victory speeches, he states that his opponent is a great fighter, but it's nothing personal - he is just doing his job. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao “Just Doing My Jab” T-Shirt
Mike Tyson Arrested After Fighting With Paparazzi At LAX
Former heavyweight boxing Champ, Mike Tyson was arrested for roughing up some Paparazzi photographer at LAX on Nov. 11. Around 5:20 pm, Tyson got into an altercation with a paparazzo at Terminal 7 at the United Airlines counter. Reports are that one of the men involved in the brawl was hurt and bloodied as blood covered the counter where the incident took place. … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Arrested After Fighting With Paparazzi At LAX