The show will go on. Top Rank's Latin Fury 13-Pinoy Power III pay-per-view card will continue after an unexpected withdrawal by Nonito Donaire's opponent Gerson Guerrero due to a detached retina that was detected during a pre-fight eye exam. Super flyweight champion Nonito Donaire will now be facing Mexican boxer Manuel ‘Chango’ Vargas. Vargas last fought Filipino WBO … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire’s replacement opponent announced
Former UFC Champion Andrei Arlovski to box on Feb. 27
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski will participate in a four- round charity exhibition boxing match against Puerto Rican heavyweight boxer "Fast' Fres Oquendo on Feb. 27 in Miami. The boxing match is for the "The Consequence Charity" of Miami (www.theblacksannualgala.org) aimed at reducing adolescent criminal behavior. Arlovski is no stranger … [Read more...] about Former UFC Champion Andrei Arlovski to box on Feb. 27
Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27
Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27 HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 10, 2010) – Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry hopes to parlay his explosive win by sixth-round technical knockout of Shaun George, last July on ESPN, into a February 27 upset of former WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay for … [Read more...] about Throwback fighter Chris Henry takes on Hugo Hernan Garay “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27
Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins officially announce their rematch
New York - Aging boxing legends Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins have finally come to terms to fight each other in a rematch after 17 years. The Jones vs. Hopkins rematch will be one of 3 Pay Per View's broadcast in a 3 month period by HBO boxing. First, Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey on March 13, followed by Hopkins vs. Jones Jr on April 4, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. … [Read more...] about Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins officially announce their rematch
BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER APART OF RED CARPET GALA FOR CHARITY
STAR STUDDED EVENT INCLUDING BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER SHAPING UP FOR RED CARPET GALA FOR CHARITY Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com (Philadelphia, PA) – SIZZLING, DYNAMIC, GENEROUS, PATRIOTIC, TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL are just some of the adjectives used to describe singer/dancer/model Doreen Taylor. That’s why former world heavyweight … [Read more...] about BOXING LEGEND JOE FRAZIER APART OF RED CARPET GALA FOR CHARITY
CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
CES Presents “Brace For Impact” PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010. The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) and Mark “Oak … [Read more...] about CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
Watch Showtime “Edwin Valero vs. DeMarco” and UFC 109 Live!
SHOWTIME boxing presents "Edwin Valero vs. Antonio DeMarco" Live at Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, the telecast will start at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Undefeated WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero (26 wins-0 losses-26 KO's) will be putting his title on the line against young 24 year old Mexican boxer Antonio DeMarco (23 wins-1 loss-17 KO's) on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010 … [Read more...] about Watch Showtime “Edwin Valero vs. DeMarco” and UFC 109 Live!
Heavyweight Maurice Harris going back to future
NEW YORK (Feb. 5, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun. The 33-year-old Harris (21-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Maurice Harris going back to future
Watch ESPN2 “Johnson vs. Mack” and SHObox “Hernandez vs. Corley”
February 5, 2010 watch boxing on ESPN2 and Showtime. Espn2 will feature Glen Johnson and Yusaf Mack in a IBF light heavyweight title eliminator bout, and also on the card is fast rising star Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is a Cuban boxer and 2 time Olympic gold medalist winner. Guillermo is trained by Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach. SHObox on Showtime will … [Read more...] about Watch ESPN2 “Johnson vs. Mack” and SHObox “Hernandez vs. Corley”
Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona on Feb. 27 PPV
Vasquez not fighting in father’s shadow Ready to make Puerto Rican history against Sonsona “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27 HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Wilfredo “WV2” Vasquez, Jr., the proud son of 2-time world champion Wilfredo Vasquez, plans to make Puerto Rican history Feb. 27 when he fights the 19-year-old being billed in the Philippines as the next Manny … [Read more...] about Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona on Feb. 27 PPV
Manny Pacquiao meets Steven Seagal
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao got the chance to meet one of his idols growing up when martial arts movie star Steven Seagal dropped by Pacquiao's new Los Angeles mansion to meet the Filipino pound for pound king and BWAA "Fighter of the decade". … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao meets Steven Seagal
VIDEO: Mike Tyson on “Dancing with the Stars”
It's always fun to see the "Baddest Man on the Planet" Iron Mike Tyson have some fun and goof around a bit, Tyson has been through some trying times in his life and its always good to see him stay positive and light hearted. Mike Tyson appeared as a contestant on the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars a few days ago and showed off his footwork outside the boxing … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Mike Tyson on “Dancing with the Stars”
Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to Children of Haiti Fund
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 4, 2010) – Two-time Olympic champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, is showing more of his personal side with an announcement that he is donating his entire purse from this Friday night’s fight to the Children of Haiti Fund. Rigondeaux (4-0, 3 KOs), fighting as a super bantamweight, now lives in Los … [Read more...] about Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to Children of Haiti Fund
Mayweather Jr. “Mosley won’t be great enough to beat me”
After some speculation, Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally signed the contract to fight Sugar Shane Mosley on HBO Pay Per View, May 1, 2010. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer was worried about not having the contract signed early by Floyd Mayweather Jr. because he wanted to start promotions during Super Bowl Week to help drum up some publicity for the fight. Mosley had already … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “Mosley won’t be great enough to beat me”
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
BROOKLYN (Feb. 2, 2010) – 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali recently completed a strong training camp and now he’s ready to go Saturday night against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson in Newark, New Jersey. Ali puts his perfect pro record (4-0, 2 KOs) on the line versus Thompson (5-4-1, 4 KOs) in a 4-round bout on Saturday night’s “Heavy Artillery” card, … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark