Associated Press NEW YORK — Miguel Cotto gave thousands of his cheering fans exactly what they hoped for on the eve of the national Puerto Rican Day parade. Overcoming an early cut from an accidental headbutt and several brutal rounds from Joshua Clottey, the popular Cotto fought to a narrow split decision Saturday night inside a packed Madison Square Garden, retaining his … [Read more...] about Cotto retains WBO title with win over Clottey
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Khan’s title shot likely to be delayed
By Dan Rafael ESPN.com NEW YORK -- Amir Khan is scheduled to challenge junior welterweight titlist Andreas Kotelnik on June 27 in London, but the fight likely will be postponed unless Khan promoter Frank Warren can line up another titleholder to face Khan on short notice. Khan trainer Freddie Roach, in New York Friday night to accept his 2008 Boxing Writers Association … [Read more...] about Khan’s title shot likely to be delayed
Anybody But Bob Arum Can See Ufc Gives Boxing Little to Smile About
Kevin Mitchell: Boxing is losing out to the appeal of Ultimate Fighting Championship, whatever the promoters say With notable high-profile exceptions, boxing's pay-per-view numbers and gate receipts have been falling like the Dow Jones Index for years, in the United States at least (where it matters), as Dana White and his friends in mixed martial arts have grabbed a growing … [Read more...] about Anybody But Bob Arum Can See Ufc Gives Boxing Little to Smile About
Clottey hopes to build following against Cotto
By Dave Skretta NEW YORK — Joshua Clottey is willing to do just about anything for a good fight. It's the reason his career has taken him from the dusty streets of western Africa to the small fighting halls of England, to the out-of-the-way casinos that serve as a launching pad to stardom in the United States, and finally to the so-called Mecca of boxing. Yet when he … [Read more...] about Clottey hopes to build following against Cotto
Calderon fighting for respect for little guys (AFP)
By DAVE SKRETTA NEW YORK (AP) — Ivan Calderon is accustomed to being overlooked. It's easy, after all, when you stand just 5 feet tall. But the little Puerto Rican package of dynamite just might be the best pure boxer in the world. He moves effortlessly between Spanish and English, dresses in dapper dark gray suits, and is so engaging that he commands attention like a … [Read more...] about Calderon fighting for respect for little guys (AFP)
Cotto keeps focus on Clottey as Pacquiao comes calling(AFP)
NEW YORK (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao will be sitting at ringside to watch Miguel Cotto defend his welterweight crown Saturday against Ghana's Joshua Clottey, the Filipino superstar sizing up his potential next opponent. Puerto Rican star Cotto, 33-1 with 27 knockouts, will face Clottey, 35-2 with 20 knockouts, on the eve of the annual Puerto Rican Day parade in New York - a date … [Read more...] about Cotto keeps focus on Clottey as Pacquiao comes calling(AFP)
Pussycat Doll wants to sing Philippine anthem for next Pacquiao fight
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The half-Filipino lead vocalist for the American pop group Pussycat Dolls says she wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again. U.S.-born Nicole Scherzinger, who is performing with three other members of the band in Manila on Thursday, told ABS-CBN television she has always been a fan of the … [Read more...] about Pussycat Doll wants to sing Philippine anthem for next Pacquiao fight
Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child’s death
Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child’s death By OSKAR GARCIA, Associated Press Writer LAS VEGAS (AP)—Boxer Mike Tyson has married for a third time, two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died in a tragic treadmill accident. The owner of the La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the former … [Read more...] about Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child’s death
Welterweight champ Miguel Cotto returns to Madison Square Garden
By Adam Goldman NEW YORK — In a corner of the South Bronx, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Angel Cotto stepped into an outdoor ring before hundreds of fans and a wave of adulation washed over him. He stripped off his shirt and women swooned. He went through his drills - stretching, jumping rope and punching padded gloves - and onlookers shouted: "Pound for pound, … [Read more...] about Welterweight champ Miguel Cotto returns to Madison Square Garden
Roach to train Rigondeaux, Johnson (Espn)
By Dan Rafael ESPN.com Freddie Roach liked what he saw of acclaimed former Cuban Olympic medalists Guillermo Rigondeaux and Yudel Johnson. He'll be seeing a lot more. Roach, who will pick up his 2008 Boxing Writers Association of America award for trainer of the year at Friday night's annual banquet in New York, signed on to train the duo on Tuesday, a day after he spent … [Read more...] about Roach to train Rigondeaux, Johnson (Espn)
Like father like son? Foreman III wins in boxing debut
By MICHAEL CAMPBELL For the Chronicle KINDER, La. — George Foreman III made his professional boxing debut a successful one with a style reminiscent of his father, the legendary former world heavyweight champion. “Monk” Foreman knocked out Clyde Weaver of Parsons, Tenn., in the first round with a series of power hooks that looked like he had cinder blocks in his … [Read more...] about Like father like son? Foreman III wins in boxing debut
George Foreman III aims to make his own name in the ring
HOUSTON (Reuters) - George Foreman III, son of former heavyweight champion George Foreman, aims to make a name for himself in the ring when he makes his boxing debut in Louisiana on Saturday. Foreman, whose four brothers are also called George, goes by the nickname 'Monk'. He will be the first Foreman boy to follow in his famous father's footsteps with a four-rounder at … [Read more...] about George Foreman III aims to make his own name in the ring
Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach
Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach Wednesday, June 03, 2009 By Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: The coach of Pakistan boxing team Ali Bakhsh has termed the month-long training programme of the national pugilists in Seoul fruitful and said the outcome of this strenuous exercise in South Korea will be best known when the boys will enter into the ring during the Asian … [Read more...] about Seoul trip will help our boxers, says coach
Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum
Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum All is forgiven in boxing. While it appeared Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik and promoter Bob Arum were not on the same page, they apparently will be after Pavlik signs a new contract with Arum's Las Vegas-based Top Rank Inc. Even though Arum scrapped Pavlik's June 27 title defense against Sergio Mora, … [Read more...] about Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will sign a new deal with promoter Bob Arum
Amir Khan: I’m proud to be British.. and to be a Muslim
When Amir Khan fought at the 2004 Olympics, he carried a nation's hopes with him. He remains one of British boxing's brightest young hopes - a fighter and a hero who is very proud of his heritage. Here he talks about his own upbringing in Bolton, his ambitions and his hopes for young people growing up in Britain today. You have had quite a journey since you burst on to … [Read more...] about Amir Khan: I’m proud to be British.. and to be a Muslim