By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) is alleging that an unidentified man was seen speaking to WBA supervisor Michael Walsh in his losing fight to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). Khan also claims that the mystery man was handling papers that belonged to the judges while the … [Read more...] about Unidentified man adds mystery to Khan – Peterson fight
Every Pacquiao drug test has come up clean
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Every drug test that welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) has taken has been clean. Pacquiao was ordered by the athletic commissions with jurisdiction to his fights to provide the results of the results of those tests to the courts in relation to a motion filed by WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Every Pacquiao drug test has come up clean
Arum will let Pacquiao decide on next opponent
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says that he will let WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) make his own decision as to who his next opponent will be. Arum along with Pacquiao adviser Michael Konc will travel to Manila on Sunday to discuss Manny’s plans for the New Year. … [Read more...] about Arum will let Pacquiao decide on next opponent
Andy Lee wants world title in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Irish middleweight Andy Lee (27-1, 19 KO’s) had the good fortune to be followed closely as an amateur by legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward. The Limerick southpaw now fights at the Kronk Gym in Detroit after immigrating to the United States so that he could begin training under Steward. Lee feels that he has what it takes to win a world … [Read more...] about Andy Lee wants world title in 2012
Arreola wants Wladimir in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Chris Arreola will be stepping up in class in 2012 to face a higher level of competition than he faced in 2011. Chris kept busy in 2011 by fighting five times while concentrating on keeping his weight under control. In an interview with FIGHTHYPE Arreola’s trainer Henry Ramirez said that 2011 was a rebuilding year and was the year that Chris … [Read more...] about Arreola wants Wladimir in 2012
Dawson promoter to begin negotiating for Hopkins rematch
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Gary Shaw, the promoter for Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KO’s) argued successfully for a rematch with Ring light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO’s) at the WBC convention in Las Vegas in December. … [Read more...] about Dawson promoter to begin negotiating for Hopkins rematch
Will Pacquiao regain past glory in 2012?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 2011 is a year that WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) would most probably like to forget. It could also be referred to as Manny’s year of discontent. His fights with Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez were both huge financial successes. But “Pacman” fell far short of what was expected of him in a pugilistic sense. … [Read more...] about Will Pacquiao regain past glory in 2012?
Flashback: Jack Johnson Profiled
By John F. McKenna (McJack) John Arthur (Jack) Johnson, AKA “The Galveston Giant”, AKA“Lil Artha” was one of those larger than life Heavyweight Champions who comes along once in a generation. Johnson was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas. He was the son of former slaves Henry and Tina Johnson who worked at blue collar jobs to provide for their six children. Young … [Read more...] about Flashback: Jack Johnson Profiled
Will Chisora give Klitschko problems?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) is taking his title shot against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) very seriously. Chisora will be fighter Vitali on February 18, 2012 in Munich, Germany in a fight which most boxing fans give him little chance at emerging victorious. But sometimes when a fighter is going after the biggest … [Read more...] about Will Chisora give Klitschko problems?
Mayweather completes second part of plea deal
By John F. McKenna (McJack) In an effort to put his legal problems behind him WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge Friday. It was the 2nd part of a plea deal Floyd’s attorneys worked out with prosecutors. Mayweather was not required to appear in court for Friday’s plea deal. He was represented … [Read more...] about Mayweather completes second part of plea deal
Sergio Martinez anger understandable
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC Diamond and The Ring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s) is understandably upset that the World Boxing Councul (WBC) failed to honor their promise to give Sergio a mandatory title shot with WBC full middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-1, 31 KO’s). At this point Martinez, who at 36 is in the twilight of his … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez anger understandable
Mayweather’s chance to turn things around
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) has the opportunity to turn things around when he emerges from the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas where he will serve a 90 day sentence for domestic violence beginning on January 6, 2012. … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s chance to turn things around
Peterson wants Pacquiao fight in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) New International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) wants a crack at World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) in 2012. … [Read more...] about Peterson wants Pacquiao fight in 2012
Povetkin still not ready for Klitschko?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It’s kind of interesting how much flak WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) has taken for his upcoming fight with Frenchman Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KO’s). Many boxing observers and fans have been highly critical of “Dr. Steelhammer” for taking on the former WBA/WBC cruiserweight champion. … [Read more...] about Povetkin still not ready for Klitschko?
The IBF will investigate Khan fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has confirmed that they will hold an investigation into the circumstances around the controversial fight between former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) and new IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about The IBF will investigate Khan fight