By NowBoxing Staff Famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach wanted to have 140 pound undefeated champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley as one of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao's key sparring partners for his upcoming fight with Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. but Bradley rejected the offer because he considers Manny Pacquiao a possible future opponent for him. Bradley told Maxboxing's … [Read more...] about Timothy Bradley rejects Roach’s offer to be Pacquiao sparring partner
Pacquiao says “No” to Steroid blood test, Mayweather fight could be canceled
By NowBoxing Staff Filipino boxing sensation Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has refused to comply to Olympic style drug testing for the proposed superfight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao said he has difficulty taking blood and does not want to take random testing within 30 days before the fight. Freddie Roach, Pacman's trainer, had also shown concern and had made a previous … [Read more...] about Pacquiao says “No” to Steroid blood test, Mayweather fight could be canceled
Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga to make MMA debut
By NowBoxing Staff Former welterweight boxing champion Ricardo "Matador" Mayorga has signed with Florida based Mixed Martial Arts SHINE promotions and will have his MMA debut sometime next year, rumored date is March of 2010. Mayorga filed a lawsuit in September of 2009 against his former promoter Don King for failing to arrange fights, and violating the Muhammad Ali … [Read more...] about Former boxing champ Ricardo Mayorga to make MMA debut
Freddie Roach’s wish list of Pacquiao sparring partners
By Nowboxing Staff Freddie Roach has expressed that sparring is a big factor for a Manny Pacquiao victory against undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. Roach has a holiday wish list of sparring partners to help prepare his Filipino charge for his toughest fight yet in a March 13, 2010 showdown versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. The list includes current WBO light welterweight title … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach’s wish list of Pacquiao sparring partners
Miguel Cotto: Retired or Inspired?
Cotto: Retired or Inspired? By Eli Grant Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The last time we saw Miguel Cotto in action, Manny Pacquiao just got done beating his face into a bloody pulp. Is this why Cotto has seemingly disappeared from the media? Is this most recent defeat combined with the relentless abuse administered by Marga-cheat-o just too much … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto: Retired or Inspired?
(Video) Edwin Valero Vs. Hector Velazquez Full Fight Replay
The current WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero of Venezuela defended his title against Mexican boxer Hector Velazquez on Saturday Dec. 19, 2010 in front of a pro Valero crowd at the Polideportivo Jose Maria Vargas in La Guaira, Caracas, Venezuela . This fight was not shown on American television but on Febuary 6, American fans of Edwin Valero will be able to catch him in … [Read more...] about (Video) Edwin Valero Vs. Hector Velazquez Full Fight Replay
Pavlik defeats Espino in 5, Valero finishes Velazquez in 6
By NowBoxing Staff Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik retained his WBC and WBO middleweight titles tonight against Miguel Espino. Steve Smoger called a halt to the bout at 1:44 of the 5th round. Espino diverted from his initial gameplan and admitted his warrior mentality gave in and caused him to suffered early knockdowns in the fight, playing into Pavlik's hands. The fight took … [Read more...] about Pavlik defeats Espino in 5, Valero finishes Velazquez in 6
Pacquiao-Mayweather to take place at MGM Grand not Dallas
By Staff The most anticipated boxing event of the decade has finally found a home. After days of posturing and offers from different places such as a $20 million dollar bid from the Staples Center(home of the Los Angeles Lakers), former political analyst for Bill Clinton, James Carville, trying to pull some strings and land the fight for New Orleans at the Superdome (home … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather to take place at MGM Grand not Dallas
Watch Kelly Pavlik, Strikeforce and WEC Live!
By Staff December 19, 2009 is another stacked night for fight fans with boxing and MMA showing on the same night. The Return of Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino/Humberto Soto vs. Jesus Chavez. LIVE, Saturday, December 19 at 9PM ET on PPV. Contact your cable provider to order the $39.95 pay per view. Coming off a long injury stricken layoff, the … [Read more...] about Watch Kelly Pavlik, Strikeforce and WEC Live!
Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino make weight, both fighters have something to prove
By Staff On Saturday, December, 18, at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Kelly Pavlik of Youngstown will defend his WBC and WBO middleweight titles against Miguel Espino of North Hollywood, California. Both fighters made weight while a special guest the Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland, officiated Friday's weigh-in. The challenger Miguel Espino (20-2-1, 9 KOs) … [Read more...] about Kelly Pavlik vs. Miguel Espino make weight, both fighters have something to prove
Amir Khan made himself look insecure by playing the race card
By T.D Gibb Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I must say that I have been a fan of Amir Khan for a while he seemed to be a good kid, carried himself in public well, very well spoken in interviews and was the anti Prince Naseem Hamed in terms of persona. When people around my local pub would talk mess about Amir, I would be first to defend the young man, even when … [Read more...] about Amir Khan made himself look insecure by playing the race card
Oscar De La Hoya acquires Nate Campbell and Sergio Mora
By Staff Upon release from his contract with Don King, Nate "Galaxy Warrior" Campbell signed on with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions on December 17th. Nate Campbell won 3 major belts at lightweight after handing Juan"Baby Bull" Diaz his first loss in March of 2008 on HBO boxing. After the fight Nate Campbell was considered a viable opponent for Manny "Pacman" … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya acquires Nate Campbell and Sergio Mora
Boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon
By Staff James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon, according to FightHype the NABO heavyweight champion was at the UFC 107 BJ Penn vs. Diego Sanchez card in Memphis, Tennessee and exchanged contact info with UFC head honcho Dana White. Toney also mentioned while at UFC 107, Chuck Liddell was uneasy with him and uncomfortable with the boxers presence as Toney sat … [Read more...] about Boxer James Toney wants to fight in the UFC Octagon
UFC fighters BJ Penn and Frank Mir credit and praise Manny Pacquiao
Fresh off of their impressive victories at UFC 107, Lightweight champion BJ Penn and former heavyweight champion Frank Mir had both mentioned Manny Pacquiao as an inspiration, Frank Mir credited his knock down punch of Cheick Kongo as "The Pacquiao" punch, the same type of overhand left that Pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton with. Mir who looked like a heavyweight version of … [Read more...] about UFC fighters BJ Penn and Frank Mir credit and praise Manny Pacquiao
Watch HBO Malignaggi-Diaz and Showtime Bradley-Peterson Live!
140 pounder Paulie Malignaggi will have a chance to erase a controversial decision loss he suffered in Texas against hometown boy Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz. The two will face off in a catchweight bout of a 139 pounds a pounder under the junior welterweight limit. On the undercard Victor Ortiz will be in his first fight since quitting in the corner against Argentinean boxer … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Malignaggi-Diaz and Showtime Bradley-Peterson Live!