By Gary Purfield Fighters: Tim “Desert Storm” Bradley 26-0 (11 KO) WBO Junior Welterweight Champion vs. Devon Alexander “The Great” 21-0 (13 KO) WBC Junior Welterweight Champion Where: The Silverdome Pontiac Michigan When: Saturday January 29, 2011 10pm TV: HBO World Championship Boxing Last fight: Tim Bradley won a Unanimous Decision over Carlos Abregu … [Read more...] about Tim Bradley vs. Devon Alexander Preview and Breakdown
Videos
Video Preview of Bradley-Alexander with Comments from Amir Khan
(NEW YORK) - This Saturday's Light Welterweight Contest between Devon Alexander and Timothy Bradley is previewed in-depth on the latest episode of TruFan Boxing on INASECTV.com. J. Monte and Boxing Digest's Sean Sullivan breakdown the matchup of two undefeateds, plus get Amir Khan's pick on the winner--who he'll likely face next. … [Read more...] about Video Preview of Bradley-Alexander with Comments from Amir Khan
Shane Mosley’s Style Beats Manny Pacquiao
By Jay Cade My friends and co-workers keep calling me crazy cause I said Shane Mosley is going to knock out Manny Pacquiao before the 9th round. But I been telling them for a long time that Manny Pacquiao gonna get his butt whopped the first time he get in there with a strong, fast, powerful boxer, that know how to clinch real good. … [Read more...] about Shane Mosley’s Style Beats Manny Pacquiao
Evander Holyfield TV Interview Promoting Upcoming Fight
Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defends his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title Saturday night against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), live from America’s resort -- The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall -- in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield TV Interview Promoting Upcoming Fight
Boxer Amir Khan Interview: Talks Maidana and Floyd Mayweather
Sportsvibe stepped in the ring to do an interview with young WBA World Light Welterweight Champion Amir Khan. See Amir talk about his blockbuster fight in Las Vegas with hard punching Argentinean Marcos Maidana, hitting his prime and how he has set his sights on a megafight with undefeated American boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. … [Read more...] about Boxer Amir Khan Interview: Talks Maidana and Floyd Mayweather
The Fighters Manny Pacquiao Ducked On His Way Up
By Lou Block It is true that Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has ducked a lot of boxers on his move up in weight. This is something that many casual fans of The Pacman have no idea about because they only started following Manny when he first appeared on HBO 24/7 against Oscar De La Hoya a handpicked, big name, opponent who was weight drained. … [Read more...] about The Fighters Manny Pacquiao Ducked On His Way Up
Former Contender Manfredo: From Arena Star to Arena Maintenance ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (Friday, 10 p.m., ESPN2) Middleweight Peter Manfredo Jr., a finalist and star in the first season of the TV reality series The Contender, will headline this week’s ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Although rising to fame on The Contender, he has not been successful against higher level opposition, gone through all of his money, and now works fulltime to … [Read more...] about Former Contender Manfredo: From Arena Star to Arena Maintenance ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
Former Contender Peter Manfredo Jr. & Aaron Pryor Jr. Headline ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Show from Key West, Fla. at 9 p.m. ET ESPN2 Friday Night Fights will originate from Key West, Fla. at 9 p.m. when middleweight Peter Manfredo Jr., a finalist and star in the first season of the TV reality series The Contender, and super middleweight Aaron Pryor Jr., son and namesake of the 1996 International Hall of Fame inductee, headline the … [Read more...] about Former Contender Peter Manfredo Jr. & Aaron Pryor Jr. Headline ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
Williams tells Holyfield: ‘Put on your best pair of dancing shoes’ for Jan. 22
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 11, 2011) – Veteran heavyweight Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) will step into the ring with Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield on January 22 at the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. … [Read more...] about Williams tells Holyfield: ‘Put on your best pair of dancing shoes’ for Jan. 22
A Look Back: Ricardo “El Finito” Lopez
By Gary Purfield In this column I will be taking a look back at a retired fighter to examine his career or reviewing a great fight (or series of fights) in an effort to further mine and hopefully the reader’s knowledge of a sport that is so rich in history. Like baseball boxing is defined as much if not more by what came in the past than what is current or in the future. … [Read more...] about A Look Back: Ricardo “El Finito” Lopez
WEIGHTS FROM SHYMKENT, KAZAKHSTAN
12 Rounds -- WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Championships Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs), WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 175 LBS. William Joppy (39-6-2, 30 KOs), 3-Time World Middleweight Champion, Woodbridge, Virginia, USA 174 ½ LBS. 12 Rounds -- WBA FEDALATIN Welterweight Championship … [Read more...] about WEIGHTS FROM SHYMKENT, KAZAKHSTAN
The most logical fight for Floyd Mayweather is against Paul Spadafora
By Lou Block Since Manny Pacquiao is fighting granddaddy Shane Mosley on May 7th and ducked Floyd Mayweather by refusing to take random blood tests, Floyd's best option is a fight with undefeated boxer Paul Spadafora at welterweight. This is the best comeback fight for Floyd because there is history between the two boxers and Spadafora is a southpaw which would help Floyd … [Read more...] about The most logical fight for Floyd Mayweather is against Paul Spadafora
SHUMENOV: ‘BRAEHMER DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE WORLD CHAMP’
SHYMENT, Kazakhstan (Jan. 5, 2011) – A terribly upset and disappointed WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov was in near shock to learn that his scheduled opponent for Saturday night’s unification fight, WBO titlist Juergen Braehmer, left Shymkent last night without informing or explaining why he has pulled out of “The Unification.” … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV: ‘BRAEHMER DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE WORLD CHAMP’
Redemption In America’ PPV show headliner in West Virginia
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 4, 2011) -- Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 21 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against battled-tested veteran Sherman “The Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) in a 12-round championship fight January 22, headlining the “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, live from America’s resort -- The … [Read more...] about Redemption In America’ PPV show headliner in West Virginia
Manny Pacquiao Is Lucky He Never Fought Prince Naseem Hamed
By Chuy Marco Early in Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's career there was a chance that HBO would make a fight with him and Prince Naseem Hamed at featherweight, but Prince never fought again after his 2002 win over Manuel Calvo. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Is Lucky He Never Fought Prince Naseem Hamed