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
Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, … [Read more...] about Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
Pacquiao and Roach Win 2009 BWAA Boxing Awards
Pound for Pound king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and his hall of fame trainer, Freddie Roach, won Boxing Writers Association of America fighter and trainer of the year for 2009, this will be their second year in a row winning the awards, Pacquiao was also voted "Fighter of the decade" by the BWAA. This is Manny Pacquiao's third BWAA Sugar Ray Robinson trophy for fighter of … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Roach Win 2009 BWAA Boxing Awards
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks Pacquiao, Steroids, Mosley and Helping Haiti
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Maywaeather Jr. gives an exclusive radio interview to DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 sirius satellite radio today Jan. 30. Floyd Mayweather calls in to talk about his recently announced May 1st fight with Sugar Shane Mosley. During the interview Mayweather talks about the upcoming Superbowl and All-Star … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks Pacquiao, Steroids, Mosley and Helping Haiti
Golden Boy Must Lead the Way to Increase Drug Vigilance in Boxing
By Allen Canceran Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com "I think what's going to happen with boxing is, people are now opening their eyes and realizing that, wow, you have two fighters who want to bash their brains in and if one fighter is on something, it can be devastating," De La Hoya said. "It should be mandatory that fighters go through … [Read more...] about Golden Boy Must Lead the Way to Increase Drug Vigilance in Boxing
Mayweather and Mosley agree to fight on May 1st in Vegas
A long awaited super fight between Floyd Mayeather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley was just announced by Brian Kenny during the ESPN Friday Night Fights "Curtis Stevens vs. Jesse Brinkely" broadcast. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley have agreed to terms for an upcoming May 1st welterweight super fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada on HBO Pay Per View. Both … [Read more...] about Mayweather and Mosley agree to fight on May 1st in Vegas
Wladimir Klitschko Vs. Eddie Chambers announced for March 20th
The official press conference for the March, 20, 2010 Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine) Vs. Eddie Chambers (USA) boxing match took place on January 28, 2010 at the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, Germany. This will be Wladimir Klitschko's fifth defence of his WBO and IBF titles and Eddie Chambers first attempt at the heavyweight titles. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko Vs. Eddie Chambers announced for March 20th