By John F. McKenna (McJack) Once again the boxing world is in a tizzy over the possibility of an impending fight between undefeated superstar WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) and Ring Magazine #1 Pound for Pound fighter in the world WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). The Mayweather camp showed a sudden interest in … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao: Another tease?
Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito grudge match
John F. McKenna (McJack) Saturday nights rematch between WBA light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (36-2, 29 KO’s) and former WBA/IBF welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27 KO’s) is the ultimate grudge match. When they first fought in July 2008 Cotto was battered into submission after out boxing Margarito in the early rounds. Antonio used relentless pressure to … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito grudge match
Team Klitschko makes offer to Haye
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Apparently the anticipated fight between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) and former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) is one step closer to becoming a reality. … [Read more...] about Team Klitschko makes offer to Haye
Khan confident he can beat anybody
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) who defends his title belts against mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) on December 10 in Washington, D.C. is confident that he can defeat any opponent he faces. … [Read more...] about Khan confident he can beat anybody
Haye confirms Klitschko talks
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) has confirmed that that discussions are underway for him to fight WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) in March 2012. Haye announced his retirement just six weeks ago on October 13 which was his 31st birthday. Just last week Haye’s long time manager and adviser Adam … [Read more...] about Haye confirms Klitschko talks
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao talks ongoing?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum disclosed on Sunday that he is holding talks with investment groups who are interested in staging the Mega bucks match with undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquaio (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao talks ongoing?
Kermit Cintron Not A Real Test For Canelo Alvarez
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Saturday night in Mexico City WBC light middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (39-0-1, 29 KO’s) performed as expected in stopping former IBF welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (33-5-1, 28 KO’s) in the 5th round. Alvarez looked impressive in methodically breaking down his opponent and was praised by HBO commentators Max Kellerman and Roy Jones Jr. … [Read more...] about Kermit Cintron Not A Real Test For Canelo Alvarez
Pacquiao can make Mayweather fight happen
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) is now in a position that he can push Top Rank CEO Bob Arum to make the fight with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 25 KO’s) happen. The dynamics of making the long sought match between Pound for Pound king Pacquiao and the undefeated Mayweather has changed … [Read more...] about Pacquiao can make Mayweather fight happen
Povetkin wants Klitschko
By John F. McKenna (McJack) “Regular” WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) wants to take on WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s). The WBA title was declared vacant when Wladimir was elevated to the super WBA title last summer after his victory over David Haye. Povetkin then won the “regular” WBA title when he won a … [Read more...] about Povetkin wants Klitschko
Wladimir Klitschko says David Haye embarrassed to walk the streets
By John F. McKenna (McJack) In a withering verbal attack on the opponent he vanquished last July WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) said that former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) has no option but to return to the ring to fight his brother WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko says David Haye embarrassed to walk the streets
Sergio Martinez looking to fight Mayweather
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 36 year old Argentinean The Ring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s) is turning towards WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) after repeatedly failing in his efforts to lure WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) into the ring. … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez looking to fight Mayweather
Haye vs. Klitschko fight hangs on TV deal
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The manager for the Klitschko brothers, Bernd Boente has confirmed from Vitali’s training camp in the Austrian Alps that talks are ongoing for a showdown between former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) and WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Haye vs. Klitschko fight hangs on TV deal
Adamek trainer vows he will fight for title again
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Trainer Roger Bloodworth vows that his fighter former cruiserweight and light heavyweight champion Tomasz Adamek (44-2, 28 KO’s) will again challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world. … [Read more...] about Adamek trainer vows he will fight for title again
Pacquiao pushing Koncz for Mayweather fight?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) According to FIGHTHYPE.com multiple sources are reporting that WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) is pushing adviser Michael Koncz to initiate negotiations for the “Dream Fight” with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Pacquiao pushing Koncz for Mayweather fight?
Nigel Benn tells Haye to avoid Vitali Klitschko
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former middleweight and super middleweight champion Nigel Benn is urging former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye not to fight WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s). Benn’s comments are based on reports that have been circulating in the media that the “Hayemaker” appears to be willing to return to the ring just weeks after … [Read more...] about Nigel Benn tells Haye to avoid Vitali Klitschko