Still mum on a comeback date, at the moment Ricky Hatton is content with his life away from boxing, but he has stated numerous times that he is not retired from the sport, just waiting for the right opponent that will give him the fire and hunger to comeback. Hatton whose last fight was a loss to Manny Pacquiao by 2nd round knockout, told the Manchester Evening News that … [Read more...] about Hatton want’s a rematch with Mayweather if he decides to return
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Ricky Hatton not retired from boxing, rules out Amir Khan fight
Former world junior welterweight champion, Ricky "Hitman" Hatton discussed his boxing future with the Manchester Evening News, an answered questions on whether or not he still has what it takes to continue boxing. Hatton who last fought in May of 2009 after suffering a devastating one punch knockout at the hands of Filipino slugger, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao nixed talks of a … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton not retired from boxing, rules out Amir Khan fight
UFC Champ Georges St-Pierre will train with Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach
Hall of Fame boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, will take on the task of improving UFC welterweight champion, Georges "Rush" St-Pierre's boxing for his upcoming title defense against Josh Koscheck. GSP announced the news that he will be training with Freddie Roach at the world famous Wild Card boxing club in Hollywood, on the May 20, 2010 episode of the Jim Rome morning radio … [Read more...] about UFC Champ Georges St-Pierre will train with Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach
Manny Pacquiao agrees to Mayweather’s 14-day cut off
New Philippine congressman, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, has agreed to the original negotiation cut off date for random Olympic style drug testing that Team Mayweather originally requested before their March 13 fight fell through. Pacquiao told Nick Giongco of the Manila Bulletin that he softened his stance from 24-days to the 14-day cutoff date and said as long as they don't … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao agrees to Mayweather’s 14-day cut off
Banks-Gavern co-feature on V. Klitschko-Sosnowski PPV May 29
HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 19, 2010) – NABF heavyweight champion Johnathon Banks makes his first title defense May 29 on the “Fists Of Steel” pay-per-view event, featuring WBC heavyweight title holder Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko against challenger Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski, live from the 61,000-seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Detroit punisher Banks … [Read more...] about Banks-Gavern co-feature on V. Klitschko-Sosnowski PPV May 29
Former Pacquiao nemesis claims Pacquiao is scared of him
According to an article by Boxingscene.com, former Manny Pacquiao foe and Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez claims that the fiery Filipino southpaw wants no part of him. "I told Richard, I want to fight Pacquiao again but Pacquiao he doesn't want it. He doesn't want to fight me again," Marquez told BoxingScene.com Marquez is so desperate for a third match with … [Read more...] about Former Pacquiao nemesis claims Pacquiao is scared of him
Patience key for unbeaten featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard
MANCHESTER, Conn. (May 17, 2010) – Patience is the key for undefeated NABF champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, who is preparing to defend his belt as well as fight for the vacant NABO title, Saturday night (May 22) against Carlos “El Rayo” Rivera at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Remillard, rated No. 8 by the World Boxing Council, understands the … [Read more...] about Patience key for unbeaten featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard
Amir Khan is King! defeats Malignaggi in impressive fashion
Amir "King" Khan put on an impressive display of boxing mastery when he retained his WBA light-welterweight title by out-boxing Pauli Malignaggi on Saturday night in front of over 4,000 fans at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York, New York. Khan credits his success to legendary trainer Freddie Roach. Roach is the man who guided pound-for-pound king, Manny "Pacman" … [Read more...] about Amir Khan is King! defeats Malignaggi in impressive fashion
Watch HBO boxing Amir Khan vs. Paulie Malignaggi Live! May 15
WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan will defend his belt against loud mouth Italian American Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday May 15, 2010 at the Madison Square Garden Theater on Saturday night HBO at 9:45 ET/PT. Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KOs)a British boxer and 2004 Olympic silver medalist representing Britain in boxing will make his HBO and American TV debut on B.A.D (Boxing … [Read more...] about Watch HBO boxing Amir Khan vs. Paulie Malignaggi Live! May 15
Sosnowski vows to shock world vs. Vitali Klitschko on May 29 PPV show
HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 12, 2010) – WBC title challenger Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski plans to become the first Polish Heavyweight Champion of the World when he fights defending champion Vitali “Dr. Ironfist” Klitschko on May 29, headlining the “Fists Of Steel” pay-per-view event, live from the 61,000-seat Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. “I will shock the … [Read more...] about Sosnowski vows to shock world vs. Vitali Klitschko on May 29 PPV show
Watch STRIKEFORCE “Rogers vs Overeem” May 15 on Showtime
SHOWTIME and STRIKEFORCE present "Heavy Artillery" a Heavyweight Championship main event between Alistair Overeem and Brett Rogers with a co-main event featuring Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski vs. Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. The long absent Strikeforce heavyweight title holder, Alistair Overeem, will finally defend his belt after winning it 3 years ago against Paul Buentello. … [Read more...] about Watch STRIKEFORCE “Rogers vs Overeem” May 15 on Showtime
Watch Ricardo Mayorga’s MMA debut vs. UFC vet Din Thomas Live! May 15
Former Welterweight boxing champion, Ricardo Mayorga, will make his MMA debut against UFC veteran Din Thomas on Saturday night, May 15 for SHINE Fights promotions. The event is titled "Worlds Collide" and features Ricardo Mayorga vs. Din Thomas in a boxing vs. MMA type fight in MMA rules as the Main Event. Not many in the boxing and MMA communities are giving Ricardo … [Read more...] about Watch Ricardo Mayorga’s MMA debut vs. UFC vet Din Thomas Live! May 15
Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi make weight and scuffle afterwards
Both Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi made weight for their WBA light welterweight title for on HBO boxing televised Saturday night May 15. Paulie Malignaggi weighed in first at 139-pounds, and WBA Champ Amir Khan came in at 139 1/2 pounds, both coming in under the 140-pound light welterweight limit. Shortly, after both fighters made weight they had the pre-fight stare … [Read more...] about Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi make weight and scuffle afterwards
Is Zab Judah ducking Timothy Bradley?
According to Bradley's promoter Gary Shaw, Judah is ducking Bradley. Shaw told Boxingscene.com that he contacted Zab Judah and his father Yoel Judah to see if Zab would be willing to take a fight with WBO light-welterweight champion, Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley on HBO July 17. Shaw said Yoel told him he would get back to him but never did. Bradley is currently looking for … [Read more...] about Is Zab Judah ducking Timothy Bradley?
“Moosin: God of Martial Arts” Sylvia-Pudzianowski PPV card stacked from top to bottom
WORCESTER, Mass. (May 14, 2010) – The first major mixed-martial-arts show in Massachusetts history, the May 21st “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, offers much more than the much-anticipated super heavyweight showdown between 2-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Maine-iac” Sylvia and 5-time World’s Strong Man, Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, at the DCU … [Read more...] about “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” Sylvia-Pudzianowski PPV card stacked from top to bottom