The Fighter, directed by David O. Russell is a movie based on the life of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward (famous for his explosive trilogy with the late Arturo "Thunder" Gatti), played by Mark Wahlberg and his drug addicted half brother Dickie Eklund, who helps train him to a title shot, played by Christian Bale. Wahlberg, who knows Micky Ward personally is a long time boxing fan, … [Read more...] about “The Fighter” Movie Trailer Starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale
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Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event (Police vs. Fire Deptartment)
Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event September 18, 2010 7:00 P.M Emerald Queen Casino Jeremy Prater vs. Thurmon Bibbens Andrew Hankins vs. Jeff Paynter Zsolt Dornay vs. Levie Punnell (Tacoma, WA) Brian Halquist Productions and the Emerald Queen Casino present Guns N’ Hoses, Saturday, September 18, 2010. This charity boxing event promises to be a knockout as … [Read more...] about Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event (Police vs. Fire Deptartment)
Another Postponement puts Super Six in Jeopardy
By Lamar Sparkman Carl Froch has withdrawn from his October 2nd fight with Arthur Arbraham due to a back injury. This is the latest blow to a tournament that had so much excitement and anticipation when it was first announced. The Super Six World Boxing Classic which was conceived by Showtime and put together promoters to showcase six of the worlds top super middleweights … [Read more...] about Another Postponement puts Super Six in Jeopardy
KLITSCHKO STOPS PETER!
By Tom Hatheway Ring Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko dominated Sam Peter via 10th round TKO in a rematch from 2005. He also defended his IBF, IBO, and WBO titles. The bout was basically a mismatch; with the champ in control all of the way. In the end Peter’s eyes were heavily swollen, and is now 0-3 against the brothers from Ukraine. The score here was 90-81. … [Read more...] about KLITSCHKO STOPS PETER!
(VIDEO) British boxer Ricky Hatton taped snorting cocaine
British tabloid News of The World posted a video of a hidden camera taping former junior welterweight and welterweight champion, Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton, snorting several lines of coke on a hotel room dresser. The majority of news headlines pertaining to Ricky Hatton were surrounded on the matter of retirement. Would Hatton comeback to fight again after his humiliating … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) British boxer Ricky Hatton taped snorting cocaine
According to 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather is going to marry Shantel Jackson
Rap superstar, Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather's best friend, and soon to be best man at his wedding, revealed that the undefeated trash talking boxer known as Money Mayweather will tie the knot with his girlfriend Shantel Jackson. Floyd has kept his name in the media for the past several days (allegedly beating up his baby mama and his racial UStream rant on … [Read more...] about According to 50 Cent, Floyd Mayweather is going to marry Shantel Jackson
Wladimir Klitschko stops Peter in 10 to retain boxing titles
Saturday night in Frankfurt, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko retained his IBF,IBO, Ring, and WBO heavyweight titles when he stopped Samuel Peter in the 10th round by TKO. The fight was pretty much controlled by Wladimir Klitschko, it was different than their first fight in 2005, where Peter was able to knock down Wladimir Klitschko three times in a much more competitive fight … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko stops Peter in 10 to retain boxing titles
Watch HBO Boxing Live Tonight “Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Orlando Salido”
Tonight on HBO Boxing After Dark, undefeated Olympic gold medalist and WBA featherweight boxing champion Yuriorkis Gamboa will face IBF featherweight champion Orlando Salido in a featherweight title unification bout. Yuriorkis Gamboa (18-0-15 KO's) is one of the most promising young fighters today with a long and impressive amateur boxing background and like Manny Pacquiao, … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Live Tonight “Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Orlando Salido”
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Accused of Hitting His Ex-Girlfriend
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. just can't seem to escape bad publicity. First, he released a racial and profane rant attacking Manny Pacquiao on his UStream account and now, he is wanted by police for questioning over a report that he hit his ex-girlfriend and mother to his three children, Josie Harris, over an argument. Harris, is the same female who accused … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Accused of Hitting His Ex-Girlfriend
KJ Noons wants to fight Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather in MMA and Boxing
With news reports swirling around the web of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao being interested in dabbling in Mixed Martial Arts, it's only natural that some MMA guys clamoring for a big payday against the boxing superstar would call him out. The first man to call out Manny Pacquiao to welcome him to MMA is Strikeforce lightweight fighter, K.J. Noons, who is also a boxer, and … [Read more...] about KJ Noons wants to fight Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather in MMA and Boxing
(VIDEO) Floyd Mayweather Apologizes for Racist Pacquiao Rant
Flamboyant boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr., caused a lot of controversy with a derogatory rant on Ustream, when the topic of Manny Pacquiao came up, Mayweather released a barrage of profane, homophobic, and racial remarks at Pacquiao. The video was posted all over various boxing blogs and made its way onto ESPN, FOX Sports, USA Today, and other major news media outlets. Floyd … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) Floyd Mayweather Apologizes for Racist Pacquiao Rant
Biosse decisions King to remain unbeaten
LINCOLN, Rhode Island (Sept. 3, 2010) – Former University of Rhode Island football player Vladine “Mr. Providence” Biosse overcame the first knockdown of his career to keep his undefeated record intact in tonight’s main event on the “Labor Daze” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode … [Read more...] about Biosse decisions King to remain unbeaten
Erik Morales and Edgar Sosa Quotes
MORALES & SOSA Erik Morales and Edgar Sosa recently visited the Raul "Raton" Macîas gymnasium as invited guests of former champion Isaac "Tortas" Bustos. Sosa entertained the public with an open workout as he prepared to face Pilipino fighter Ryan Bito for the WBC International Flyweight title on September 11th at the Monumental Bullring of Mexico City. … [Read more...] about Erik Morales and Edgar Sosa Quotes
Live Stream of “Pacquiao vs. Margarito” Dallas Cowboys Stadium Presser
The final stop of the 3-city press tour for the upcoming November 13, Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito boxing event at Dallas Cowboys Stadium, will be Friday at the Cowboys venue. Jerry Jones the owner of the NFL Cowboys will host the September 3, 2010 Pacquiao vs. Margarito press event. Bob Arum and Top Rank Promotions in association with HBO Sports are promoting and … [Read more...] about Live Stream of “Pacquiao vs. Margarito” Dallas Cowboys Stadium Presser
Mayweather’s Racist Rant on Manny Pacquiao is Overlooked by the Media
By Charlie Knoxville Anytime a big name athlete or celebrity goes on some type of tirade using homophobic, racial and stereotypical insults, that celebrity immediately gets thrust into the spotlight and gets criticized on all the news channels (examples: Mel Gibson, John Rocker, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Don Imus). I for one think media has gotten overly PC (Politically … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s Racist Rant on Manny Pacquiao is Overlooked by the Media