LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Paul Williams thought the world's top boxers were scared of him before, just wait until they see the holes he punched in Winky Wright's once-impenetrable defense. Williams worked Wright like a heavy bag with dozens of relentless blows on the way to an emphatic victory by unanimous decision Saturday night in a meeting of two much-avoided … [Read more...] about Williams batters Winky for unanimous decision
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UFC President Dana White goes Overboard with Youtube video Rant
Ultimate Fighting Championship chief is criticized for video rant … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White goes Overboard with Youtube video Rant
Hatton: Pacquiao’s De La Hoya win a fluke
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ricky Hatton thinks Manny Pacquiao's big win over Oscar De La Hoya in December was a fluke. Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) is counting on beating the Filipino star on May 2 in Las Vegas. "Any win against Oscar is a magnificent one. Is that the Oscar De La Hoya we have come to love? I don't think so," Hatton said. "And only Oscar can say what happened on the scales. … [Read more...] about Hatton: Pacquiao’s De La Hoya win a fluke
Klitschko defends heavyweight title with Gomez knockout
STUTTGART, Germany (AFP) — World heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC title with a ninth round knockout win over Cuban exile Juan Carlos Gomez here on Saturday. It was Klitschko's 36th knockout, and his 37th victory, to maintain his impressive record as challenger Gomez struggled to impose himself on the champion and was out-classed on the way to the second … [Read more...] about Klitschko defends heavyweight title with Gomez knockout
Roy Jones Jr. defeats Sheika in hometown bout
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Roy Jones Jr. knocked out lightly regarded Omar Sheika in front of a roaring hometown crowd Saturday night to capture the North American Boxing Association's vacant light heavyweight championship. The referee stopped the fight at 1:45 of the fifth round after Jones had blooded Sheika's face with a flurry of punches. Sheika, who kept Jones backed up in … [Read more...] about Roy Jones Jr. defeats Sheika in hometown bout
Khan triumphs over Barrera in their WBA contest
MANCHESTER, England (AFP) — Amir Khan triumphed by a fifth round technical decision after Marco Antonio Barrera suffered a gruesome cut early in their lightweight bout at the MEN Arena in Manchester. It was Khan's most significant win of his 21-fight professional career and earned him the World Boxing Association (WBA) International and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) … [Read more...] about Khan triumphs over Barrera in their WBA contest
I’m bigger and stronger than Pacquiao, claims boxer Hatton
LONDON (AFP) — England's world light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton believes he will emerge victorious over Filipino pugilist Manny Pacquiao in their world title bout in Las Vegas on May 2. The 30-year-old Englishman met up with Pacquiao, who confirmed his status as the world's leading fighter with victories over Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar De La Hoya in … [Read more...] about I’m bigger and stronger than Pacquiao, claims boxer Hatton
Local boxer Diaz faces tough challenge tonight
His gloves had been laced up, the Vaseline smeared onto his face, and there was Juan Diaz stalking his sparring partner across the canvas. He moved forward, listened to instructions, he threw combinations and he — pop! pop! pop! — connected with punches to the body and head. Nothing had changed. Yet everything has changed. Almost one year ago, Diaz had stepped through the … [Read more...] about Local boxer Diaz faces tough challenge tonight
Shane Mosley wants to face winner of Pacquiao-Hatton before Cotto
HOUSTON — Shane Mosley wants to face the winner of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight before taking a rematch with Miguel Cotto. The 37-year-old Mosley is weighing his options after beating Antonio Margarito to win the WBA welterweight title on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles. Pacquiao and Hatton will meet in Las Vegas on May 2 for Hatton's IBO junior welterweight … [Read more...] about Shane Mosley wants to face winner of Pacquiao-Hatton before Cotto
Canadian Ross earns TKO win over Ehikhamenor in ‘The Contender’ final
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Canadian Troy Ross earned a fourth-round technical knockout over Nigerian Ehinomen (Hino) Ehikhamenor on Wednesday night in the final of "The Contender," a boxing-based reality TV show. The 33-year-old cruiserweight from Toronto caught Ehikhamenor with a short left jab to the head, then went to the body before catching Ehikhamenor with another left-hand … [Read more...] about Canadian Ross earns TKO win over Ehikhamenor in ‘The Contender’ final
Boxing: Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title
MEXICO CITY (AFP) — Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao gave up his World Boxing Council lightweight world title Tuesday. Pacquiao, who is considered boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, cited his desire to compete in the super lightweight division as his reason for vacating his crown. Pacquiao is getting ready to face Britain's Ricky Hatton on May 2 in Las Vegas....Full … [Read more...] about Boxing: Filipino boxer Pacquiao gives up lightweight title
Cotto calls out Pacquiao, Hatton after stopping Jennings
NEW YORK (AFP) — Miguel Cotto served notice to Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton that he will be waiting to see how their May 2 showdown in Las Vegas turns out with hopes of a welterweight slugfest against the winner. Puerto Rico's Cotto stopped Britain's Michael Jennings in the fifth round Saturday in his first fight since losing to Antonio Margarito. A planned rematch is off … [Read more...] about Cotto calls out Pacquiao, Hatton after stopping Jennings