LAST VEGAS (July 22, 2010 – If not for a hand injury suffered in the opening round of the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece, reigning WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov certainly would be much better known today by North American boxing fans, especially if he advanced to the medal rounds and fought eventual gold-medal winner Andre Ward. Shumenov (9-1, 6 … [Read more...] about Beibut Shumenov Boxing’s Most Mysterious World Champion
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Watch Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs quick KO – Did Briggs take a dive?
Australian boxing champion, Danny "Green Machine" Green, was able to hold onto his IBO cruiser-weight title but is not proud of the way he won. Green came out ready to fight fellow Aussie, Paul Briggs, but he didn't expect it to be such a quick night. Green threw a left jab that barely grazed the top of Briggs head causing Briggs to fall to his knees covering his head almost … [Read more...] about Watch Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs quick KO – Did Briggs take a dive?
Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.
VEGAS (July 19, 2010) – U.S. boxing fans may not be able to properly pronounce his name, yet, but unbeaten welterweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov is starting to capture their attention with his throw-back style that features a brutal body attack. The exciting Uzbekistan prospect, now fighting out of Las Vegas, will be back in action July 23 at Tachi Palace & Casino in Irvine, … [Read more...] about Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.
Boxer Danny Green would like to fight UFC Champ Brock Lesnar
Former super-middleweight (168 lbs) boxer and current IBO cruiser-weight champion, Danny "Green Machine" Green, told the Daily Telegraph that he would be interested in fighting the current UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar. "I've spoken to my management team about getting in touch with (UFC president) Dana White to see if it's possible. It would have to be a stand up … [Read more...] about Boxer Danny Green would like to fight UFC Champ Brock Lesnar
Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
WARSAW, Poland (July 20, 2010) – Recent critical quotes by former Pride FC fighter Eric “Butterbean” Esch regarding Mariusz Pudzianowski have initiated a terse response from the 5-time World’s Strongest Man’s promoter in Poland, KSAW Federation, which has been organizing MMA events in Europe since 2004. … [Read more...] about Polish MMA promoter KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski
Is Bob Arum lying about Pacquiao-Mayweather? Team Mayweather releases statement
Much has been said about the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. super-fight not getting made, and it has to do with Top Rank promotions head, Bob Arum, giving a deadline to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last Friday and claiming Floyd didn't accept the fight. … [Read more...] about Is Bob Arum lying about Pacquiao-Mayweather? Team Mayweather releases statement
Sylvia on search and destroy mission for ‘War on the Mainland’
SAN DIEGO (July 19, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia plans to make a loud statement August 14 when he takes on former UFC and Strikeforce heavyweight title challenger Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello in the main event for the vacant Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP), LLC Heavyweight Championship, headlining the “War on the Mainland” Pay Per … [Read more...] about Sylvia on search and destroy mission for ‘War on the Mainland’
Watch HBO boxing tonight “Bradley vs. Abregu” July 17
Saturday night, July 17, 2010, HBO showcases another great boxing card headlined by two undefeated young fighters, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (25-0, 11 KO’s) vs. Luis Carlos Abregu (29-0, 23 KO’s) and a co-feature bout Alfredo Angulo vs Joachim Alcine. Bradley is the current 140 pound champion and is testing the waters at 147 pounds against the formidable power … [Read more...] about Watch HBO boxing tonight “Bradley vs. Abregu” July 17
Arum says no Pacquiao-Mayweather deal reached
Top Rank promoter, Bob Arum, announced at the beginning of his international teleconference concerning the Mayweather deadline of exclusivity for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. super-fight that Floyd's camp never responded. Arum revealed that Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Team Mayweather didn't have any discussions with Arum to try to make the … [Read more...] about Arum says no Pacquiao-Mayweather deal reached
Captain Huck warming up for Godfrey in German heat
WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco “Captain” Huck (29-1, 22 KOs) caught up with the German media yesterday as he continues his preparation for his clash with Matt Godfrey (20-1, 10 KOs). The duo will battle it out in Erfurt on August 21, which will be Huck´s fourth title defense. “Despite the hot weather in Germany we have been working really hard in practice,” Huck said. … [Read more...] about Captain Huck warming up for Godfrey in German heat
ESPN “PTI” & “Around the horn” say Floyd Mayweather is “Scared” to fight Pacquiao
By Freddy Fresco Floyd "Money" Mayweather won the ESPN Espy award for "Best Fighter" of 2010, but maybe Floyd should have tied for "Best Ducker" of 2010 with David Haye, since both guys are ducking big fights, Floyd with Pacquiao and Haye with the Klitschko bros. I wonder if Floyd Mayweather cares that the media and public are calling him a coward scared to fight … [Read more...] about ESPN “PTI” & “Around the horn” say Floyd Mayweather is “Scared” to fight Pacquiao
Watch Zab Judah fight on ESPN “Friday Night Fights” July 16
The former Jr. welterweight and welterweight champion, Zab "Super" Judah (38-6-0, 26 KOs)returns to the boxing right Friday night July 16 on ESPN2 FNF (Friday Night Fights). Judah, 32, is looking to turn his career by returning to the 140 pound division and fighting the champions of the weight class from Amir Khan, Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander. … [Read more...] about Watch Zab Judah fight on ESPN “Friday Night Fights” July 16
Tua prepared to take care of business and Barrett
NEW YORK (July 15, 2010) – Power-punching David “Tuamanator” Tua isn’t looking past his opponent Saturday night, former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett, despite being mentioned as a future opponent for world champions David Haye and the Klitschko brothers, Wladimir and Vitali. Tua trained in Jersey City, New Jersey to prepare for Saturday night’s … [Read more...] about Tua prepared to take care of business and Barrett
Floyd Mayweather wins ESPY Award beating out Manny Pacquiao & Georges St-Pierre
The ego driven, self proclaimed, cash cow, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. beat out fellow boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and MMA superstar GSP for the 2010 Espn Espy award of "Best Fighter." Floyd Mayweather won the "Best Fighter" Espy award in 2008. When Mayweather retired from boxing Manny Pacquiao won it the following year. The Espy's is an award show where the fans get … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather wins ESPY Award beating out Manny Pacquiao & Georges St-Pierre
KZ Event fighter Gayrat Ahmedov to be showcased on Shumenov-Uzelkov card
LAS VEGAS (July 14, 2010) – World Boxing Association No. 9 rated light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov, the reigning WBC Asian Boxing Council and Interim PABA champion, faces his stiffest test as a pro July 23 against Dallas “Deaf Pride” Vargas (22-4, 16 KOs) in a 10-round, non-title fight at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. Ahmedov (14-0-1, … [Read more...] about KZ Event fighter Gayrat Ahmedov to be showcased on Shumenov-Uzelkov card