The new Mike Tyson documentary by James Toback gives fans a detailed personal look into the life of the youngest heavyweight champion of the world and his trials and tribulations. … [Read more...] about ‘Tyson’: Iron Man, By Kurt Loder
Former Scottish WBO featherweight champ Scott Harrison jailed
MALAGA, Spain — Former WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison was sentenced to two and a half years in prison Friday. The 31-year-old Scot was accused of attempted auto theft and assaulting two men - including a policeman - nearly three years ago, according to Spanish media reports. Calls by The Associated Press to the court house were not answered. According to … [Read more...] about Former Scottish WBO featherweight champ Scott Harrison jailed
Boxer Holt pleads guilty to money laundering
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — Former world boxing champion Kendall Holt has pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in New Jersey. Prosecutors say the charge against Holt, of Woodland Park, stemmed from drug deals made by his manager, Henry Cortes. In February, Cortes pleaded guilty to drug charges. In court Friday, the 27-year-old boxer admitted that several times in 2007 … [Read more...] about Boxer Holt pleads guilty to money laundering
Felix Sturm vs Koji Sato in Germany on Saturday
The Fighters both make the middleweight limit for their middleweight bout in König Palast, Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany . Champion Felix Sturm 31-2-1(13) faces off against Japanese Challenger Koji Sato 14-0(13) Visit the NOWBOXING FORUM … [Read more...] about Felix Sturm vs Koji Sato in Germany on Saturday
Carl Froch takes dangerous route to top
Like many before him, Carl Froch has discovered that winning a world title was not a direct route to fame and fortune, but should he make a successful first defence of his WBC super-middleweight title against Jermain Taylor in the United States tonight, he will at least move out of the shadow of the man who held his title before him, Joe Calzaghe. Froch is the only Briton at … [Read more...] about Carl Froch takes dangerous route to top
Tim Sylvia vs Ray Mercer Commercial (Boxer vs MMA Fighter)
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FROCH UNRUFFLED BY CONFIDENT TAYLOR
Carl Froch has insisted he will be bringing back his WBC super-middleweight championship belt to England after he has defeated Jermain Taylor in his first title defence on Saturday night. The unbeaten world champion from Nottingham won the vacant title from France's Jean Pascal with an unanimous points decision last December and the 31-year-old has travelled to the United … [Read more...] about FROCH UNRUFFLED BY CONFIDENT TAYLOR
Pacquiao and his bobbleheads good for boxing
Willie Mays said hey to him, and a frenzied crowd at AT&T Park couldn't get enough of him. Not a bad night for Manny Pacquiao, even if they did run out of his bobblehead dolls. Not a bad time for boxing, either. The sport everyone loves to bash just lost its biggest cash cow in Oscar De La Hoya, but the reports of its demise are, shall we say, premature at best. Good … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and his bobbleheads good for boxing
Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7: Floyd Mayweather Sr. (HBO)
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Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7: Freddie Roach and Mickey Rourke (HBO)
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Mike Tyson and Director James Toback on Charlie Rose Show
Mike Tyson and Director James Toback were on the Charlie Rose show discussing the TYSON documentary. Visit the NowBoxing Forum … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson and Director James Toback on Charlie Rose Show
MICKEY ROURKE – ROURKE BEGGED BOXING COACH NOT TO GIVE UP ON HIM
MICKEY ROURKE's boxing career almost ended before it started - because his trainer insisted he wasn't committed or disciplined enough to be a great fighter. Top coach Freddie Roach, who is currently training Manny Pacquiao for his upcoming fight with Brit Ricky Hatton, refused to work with Rourke when the actor first approached him in 1990 - because The Wrestler star only … [Read more...] about MICKEY ROURKE – ROURKE BEGGED BOXING COACH NOT TO GIVE UP ON HIM
Manny Pacquiao’s Entrance Music For The Hatton Fight
Let us just hope Manny doesn't quit his day job. Manny Pacquiao Lahing Pinoy Visit the NowBoxing Forum … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Entrance Music For The Hatton Fight
Pacquiao video interview before throwing the first pitch
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De La Hoya-backed fight card set for Sundance Square
Oscar De La Hoya may have retired from fighting, but his work as a boxing promoter carries on. Golden Boy Promotions is set for its sixth year of fights in downtown Fort Worth at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Sundance Square. The card, highlighted by middleweights Brian Vera vs. Craig McEwan, is scheduled for a live telecast from 9 to 11 p.m. on ESPN2 as part of the Friday Night … [Read more...] about De La Hoya-backed fight card set for Sundance Square