According to Boxing Scene, Jewish WBA 154 lb champion, Yuri Foreman, will train with hall of fame boxing trainer and HBO commentator Emanuel Steward for his upcoming fight with Miguel Cotto in June. Miguel Cotto is coming off a devastating 12th round TKO loss to Manny Pacquiao in November of 2009 and will be making his 154 pound debut against the undefeated WBA champ Yuri … [Read more...] about Emanuel Steward to train Yuri Foreman for Cotto fight
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Boxing could use more Manny Pacquiao’s
By Charlie Knoxville Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Boxing could sure use more Manny Pacquiao's. Fighters who fight with hunger, passion and desire. Imagine if every fighter fought with the intention of putting on an impressive performance, instead of playing safe and coasting to a decision win? Boxing would blowout any … [Read more...] about Boxing could use more Manny Pacquiao’s
Vazquez Jr. Open Workout Friday in Miami
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com WILFREDO VAZQUEZ, JR. OPEN WORKOUT ALERT WHAT: OPEN WORKOUT – MEDIA & PUBLIC WELCOME WHO: WILFREDO “WV2” VAZQUEZ, JR. WBO Latino Super Bantamweight Champion/WBO Rated No. 2 Bayamon, Puerto Rico 17-0-1, 14 KOs WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2010 – 12 Noon WHERE: Miami Fight Gym 8850 NW 13 … [Read more...] about Vazquez Jr. Open Workout Friday in Miami
Mijares injury changes “The Double Assault” PPV line-up
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 16, 2010) – An injury to Cristian Mijares has forced the former 2-time world champion off a February 27 card in Cancun, which has been cancelled and replaced by a world-class show in Guadalajara, Mexico, on “The Double Assault” pay-per-view extravaganza. “After looking forward to … [Read more...] about Mijares injury changes “The Double Assault” PPV line-up
Evander Holyfield’s wife drops protective order
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In an exclusive report by TMZ, former world heavyweight boxing champion, Evander "Real Deal" Holyfield, will no longer be under protective order from his wife Candi Holyfield. Candi Holyfield filed a protective order against her husband in early February after she claimed he hit her at night after the heat … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield’s wife drops protective order
Grano seeking revenge Mar. 12 @ Foxwoods
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 15, 2010) – Popular heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano values avenging his lone pro loss more than money and fame, which is precisely why he desperately wanted a rematch against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown, headlining the March 12th “Brace For Impact” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater … [Read more...] about Grano seeking revenge Mar. 12 @ Foxwoods
Antonio Margarito no longer on Pacquiao-Clottey undercard
The Tijuana Tornado, Antonio Margarito, was supposed to fight Carson Jones in Dallas, Texas on March 13, under the Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Pay-Per-View but Bob Arum, Margarito's Promoter, decided not to add Margarito to the card anymore. Margarito hasn't fought since losing to Sugar Shane Mosley by TKO on Jan. 24, 2009, a fight which was struck with scandal when … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito no longer on Pacquiao-Clottey undercard
Winky Wright leaves Golden Boy, signs with Top Rank
Former junior-middleweight world champion Ronald “Winky” Wright has parted ways with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions to sign with Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions in hope of getting a crack at middleweight champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik later in the year. Winky Wright, now 38 years old, and on the tail end of his boxing career was unhappy with his lack of activity … [Read more...] about Winky Wright leaves Golden Boy, signs with Top Rank
Watch Nonito Donaire “Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13” Live!
Saturday, February 13, 2010, Filipino and Latino boxers will go head to head in a stacked Top Rank Promotions boxing card titled "Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13" featuring some of the best lower weight fighters and rising young stars today. Filipino-American boxer Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire takes on late replacement Manuel "Chango" Vargas of Mexico in the super flyweight … [Read more...] about Watch Nonito Donaire “Pinoy Power 3/Latin Fury 13” Live!
Unbeaten featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard targets major bout
MANCHESTER, Conn. (Feb. 12, 2010) – WBC rated No. 10 featherweight contender, unbeaten NABF champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, is getting closer and closer to a major fight. In his last bout (Jan. 29), Remillard destroyed Rafael “The Dominican Man” Lora (11-2, 5 KOs) for the second time in a row, defending for the first time the NABF belt he won September 19 by way of … [Read more...] about Unbeaten featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard targets major bout
Pacquiao and Mayweather – One Fan’s Opinion
By Lester Salvador Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I give props to any man who steps into the ring and fights putting his life on the line but as a fan of boxing I am entitled to my opinion. I am sick of people talking trash about Floyd Mayweather Jr., the man has fought the best and cleaned out the 130 and 135 lbs weight classes. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Mayweather – One Fan’s Opinion
Wife of Evander Holyfield claims he abused her
Fayetteville, Georgia - Evander Holyfield, best known for his victories over Mike Tyson, has recently been exposed as an abusive husband by his 30-year old wife Candi Holyfield. Candi Holyfield, filed and obtained a temporary protective order against him on February 3 because of a domestic altercation the couple had on February 1, 2010 when Evander hit her over an argument … [Read more...] about Wife of Evander Holyfield claims he abused her
Erik “El Terrible” Morales “The Champion Returns” PPV March 27 Cristian Mijares in Co-Feature
HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 11, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed leader pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, is teaming-up with KO Entertainment to bring American fans the ring return of Mexican great Erik “El Terrible” Morales, who headlines the March 27th “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event live from Monterrey, Mexico. “We’re excited … [Read more...] about Erik “El Terrible” Morales “The Champion Returns” PPV March 27 Cristian Mijares in Co-Feature
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Keeps perfect record intact
BROOKLYN (Feb. 11, 2010) – The beat rolls on for 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali, who kept his perfect pro record intact last Saturday night in Newark, winning a unanimous 4-round decision against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson (5-5-1, 4 KOs). Ali (5-0, 2 KOs) “pitched a shutout” against Thompson, winning by scores of 40-36 on all three judges’ … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Keeps perfect record intact
MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS BACKS BOXING MUSEUM
The GLOVES monument, Word fighting sports museum, Championship fighters wall memorial, to located in Las Vegas Arts District, one block north of Charleston Blvd. and Main streets in Las Vegas Nevada. The Gloves project has been endorsed one hundred percent by the city of Las Vegas and Mayor Oscar Goodman. With itʼs 84 foot tall stainless steel and bronze set of boxing gloves … [Read more...] about MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS BACKS BOXING MUSEUM