Emanuel Steward breaks down the David Haye Vs Dereck Chisora fightHall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward recently had an interview with 'On The Ropes Boxing Radio' and in the interview he talked about the recently announced David Haye/Dereck Chisora fight. Steward currently trains Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko who fought David Haye in 2011, and was twice scheduled to fight Dereck Chisora. So Steward knows a lot about the two British Heavyweights.Steward was asked who he favours to win the upcoming Haye/Chisora fight and he answered:"You know Haye's got a little speed. Haye's got speed…
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U.S. female boxer Esparza qualifies for London
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Pacquiao says he’s not against gay people
Fight News - www.fightnews.com16 May 2012 | 6:47 amAlthough Manny Pacquiao says he disagrees with President Obama on same-sex marriage, Pacquiao has denied quoting Leviticus 20:13 which states gays should be put to death, during an interview with the National Conservative Examiner. The report has caused a firestorm … Continue reading → -
Peterson Fails Drug Test; Rematch with Khan Cancelled
About.com Boxing15 May 2012 | 6:33 amLamont Peterson and Amir Khan were scheduled to meet on May 19 in a rematch of Peterson's controversial split decision win on December 10. Scratch that. In a random test ...Read Full Post -
Edwards And Satchell Battle At Aintree
MaxBoxing News16 May 2012 | 3:40 amLiverpool rivals Paul Edwards and Kevin Satchell rivals have a big fence to clear at Aintree racecourse this Saturday (April 19) – each other!
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U.S. female boxer Esparza qualifies for London
16 May 2012 | 7:22 amFlyweight Marlen Esparza has become the first American female boxer to qualify for the London Olympics. -
Peterson to present case, asks for Nev. license
15 May 2012 | 3:56 pmJunior welterweight titleholder Lamont Peterson will seek a Nevada boxing license despite his admission that he took a banned substance, which forced the cancellation of his rematch with Amir Khan. -
Taylor qualifies for women's boxing at Games
15 May 2012 | 1:10 pmThree-time world champion Katie Taylor of Ireland qualified for the London Olympics women's boxing, defeating Saida Khassenova of Kazakhstan 20-8 in the 132-pound class at the world championships on Tuesday. -
Peterson fallout spurs Golden Boy to shift card
15 May 2012 | 2:33 amGolden Boy Promotions said Monday it has decided against putting on a June 30 Showtime card in Washington, D.C., because of the continuing fallout from the Lamont Peterson failed drug test. -
Boxer Casal recovering after being attacked
14 May 2012 | 5:10 pmThe father of light welterweight boxer Nick Casal considers his son lucky to be alive after sustaining several deep cuts to his head in an attack last weekend.
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Pacquiao says he’s not against gay people
16 May 2012 | 6:47 amAlthough Manny Pacquiao says he disagrees with President Obama on same-sex marriage, Pacquiao has denied quoting Leviticus 20:13 which states gays should be put to death, during an interview with the National Conservative Examiner. The report has caused a firestorm … Continue reading → -
Joel Diaz Jr. expecting fireworks
16 May 2012 | 6:45 amPower Punching super featherweight prospect Joel Diaz Jr (9-0, 8 KOs) of Palmdale, California will headline in his first main event on Saturday June 2nd. The 20-year-old Diaz Jr. will take on Puerto Rico born Guillermo Sanchez (13-6-1, 5 KOs) … Continue reading → -
Lemieux returns to action
16 May 2012 | 5:23 amExciting middleweight David Lemieux (25-2, 24 KOs) returns June 8 in the final edition of this year’s popular GYM Fast & Furious Boxing Series, at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal. After two straight shock losses and a right hand … Continue reading → -
World title twinbill in Japan in July
16 May 2012 | 4:20 amBy Joe Koizumi Unbeaten WBA super-featherweight champ Takashi Uchiyama (18-0, 15 KOs), Japan, will put his belt on the line against Filipino hard-punching southpaw Michael Farenas (34-3-3, 26 KOs) in Saitama (close to Tokyo), Japan, on July 16. Uchiyama, making … Continue reading → -
Poll: Public backs Haye-Chisora clash
16 May 2012 | 2:58 amDespite opposition from the British and German boxing commissions and other influential people in boxing, a massive 71 per cent of the public say they would pay to watch David Haye’s big heavyweight showdown with Dereck Chisora, a poll held … Continue reading →
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Peterson Fails Drug Test; Rematch with Khan Cancelled
15 May 2012 | 6:33 amLamont Peterson and Amir Khan were scheduled to meet on May 19 in a rematch of Peterson's controversial split decision win on December 10. Scratch that. In a random test ...Read Full Post -
Mayweather Outpoints Cotto in Competitive Fight
8 May 2012 | 7:35 amUndefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. is so good his fights are judged not on whether he wins or loses (he always wins), but rather on whether his opponent is even ...Read Full Post -
Alvarez Passes Test, Dominates Mosley
8 May 2012 | 6:58 amSaul "Canelo" Alvarez retained his WBC super welterweight title with a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision over 40-year-old former champ Shane Mosley. An accidental clash of heads opened a cut ...Read Full Post -
Best-Paid Athletes by Country
4 May 2012 | 4:57 amESPN The Magazine's Money Issue includes a list of the highest earning athletes in 200 countries. For purposes of this list, earnings include salary and/or prize money from 2011 (or most recent season) and excludes other source of compensation such as endorsements. In six countries, a boxer was the highest paid athlete: United States, England, Philippines, Indonesia, Romania and Ukraine. See if you can guess the six boxers before looking at the complete list: Best-paid athletes from 200 countries - ESPN The Magazine -
Poll: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto. Who Will Win?
30 Apr 2012 | 6:31 pmCotto has won three straight since being stopped by Manny Pacquiao, but the oddsmakers (-700/+500) - and most fight fans - expect Mayweather to easily add another win to his undefeated record. Who do you think will win the fight? Mayweather or Cotto? Vote in our poll. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Fight-by-Fight Career Record Miguel Cotto: Fight-by-Fight Career Record
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Edwards And Satchell Battle At Aintree
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Brook And Jones Promise Fireworks
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Javier Fortuna: “God has taken me to where I am nowadays”
16 May 2012 | 1:57 amAnson Wainwright: Recently, Javier Fortuna continued his march toward the top of the featherweight division with a brutal first round KO over previously unbeaten... -
The Barbershop- May 16, 2012
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A Golden Scramble
16 May 2012 | 12:49 amBy Steve Kim: With the rematch between Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan (originally scheduled for this Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas) now in shambles after Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone, Golden Boy Promotions has been working feverishly since late last week to rearrange its upcoming schedule on Khan’s behalf. And they may have finally come up with a date that is...
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Santiago Carrasco And Rosa Carrasco Plead Guilty: Couple Faked Husband's Death To Collect Benefits
16 May 2012 | 2:37 pmSantiago Carrasco brings a whole new meaning to the term "dead man walking."Carrasco and his wife Rosa pleaded guilty Tuesday to faking Santiago's death in order to obtain death benefits, confirmed Matt Lockhart, a prosecutor for the Orange County District Attorney's Office."They were a suburban family living their lives," Lockhart told The Huffington Post. "But then they come up with this wacky plan out of fear of losing what they'd worked for."Read More... More on Immigration Reform -
Happy Colonoscopy! Laxative-Free Test May Be As Effective
16 May 2012 | 2:37 pmColonoscopies could be made a bit more comfortable for people if they involved lying in a CT scanner, rather than being probed with an endoscope, and at the same time didn't require drinking upward of a gallon of laxative fluid beforehand — current requirements that most consider unpleasant.Read More... -
Anthony Bourdain On Paula Deen: Hate Mail After Comments Was "Scary"
16 May 2012 | 2:31 pmIn the days following Anthony Bourdain's famous bashing last year of Food Network's resident butter-lover, Paula Deen, before her diabetes announcement, Bourdain tells Rolling Stone magazine that "scary" letters, e-mails and social media messages started pouring in.Bourdain's comments, which were made during an interview with TV Guide, invited a great deal of media attention at the time. Particularly, his branding of Deen as the "worst, most dangerous person to America.""It was the first time I've ever been frightened," he told Rolling Stone. "I don't know what my problem is, honestly. Why… -
Records Show Former Gov. Charlie Crist Thought Jim Greer Was Trying To Extort Him
16 May 2012 | 2:29 pmTo former Gov. Charlie Crist from good friend and confidante Jim Greer was ominous-sounding:"Listen I just wanted to call and tell you something as a man, not like these other people that have put knives in your back and never had the courtesy Read More... More on Republican Party -
Stuart Claxton: The Boy Who Landed Skateboarding's First 1080
16 May 2012 | 2:23 pmHe may only be 12 years old, but Tom Schaar from Malibu, California is already big news within the world of skateboarding.Read More... More on Video
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Pacquiao vs Bradley 24/7 Video: First Look at Timothy Bradley
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmA couple of days ago we took our first look at the Manny Pacquiao side of the upcoming HBO 24/7 series, dedicated to Pacquiao's June 9 fight with Timothy Bradley, and now, here's a look at the Bradley camp. I honestly did find this quote interesting: "I think the fans see me -- something a little bit different. As opposed to most people going away to camp, you know, going up to Big Bear or going up in the high mountains for two months at a time, leaving their families. Well I'm here with my family. I've done this my whole career and it's worked. If it ain't broke, why fix it?" I'm starting to… -
Pacquiao vs Bradley: Timothy Bradley on What He Does Away From the Ring
16 May 2012 | 11:30 amTimothy Bradley faces Manny Pacquiao on June 9 in Las Vegas, live on HBO pay-per-view, in the biggest fight of the 28-year-old American's career to date. In the weeks leading up to the fight, we'll have Q&A sessions with the fighters, courtesy HBO. Here's Bradley's second entry. See Also: Bradley's best and worst memories in boxing What do you like to do when you are not training for a fight? Do you play or watch other sports? Do you have any particular role models?"Even though I'm a world champion fighter I enjoy off seasons like other professional athletes and I like to make the most of my… -
Gennady Golovkin, K2 Promotions Will Pursue Fight With Felix Sturm
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amGennady Golovkin's team says that he's been trying to force Felix Sturm into a fight for two years running, and now they're trying to make that bout a reality by September 30. Dan Rafael at ESPN.com reports that Golovkin is itching for the fight he feels should have happened by now, and his new promoters at K2 are working on forcing the WBA to finally push "super champion" Sturm into a mandatory title defense. From Tom Loeffler of K2: "At this point, Sturm is running out of options. Sturm, at this time, holds the record for being a champion the longest without having a mandatory defense. Two… -
Antonio Tarver Targeting Wladimir Klitschko After Lateef Kayode Fight
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amAntonio Tarver has never really been one to dream small. The man who became one of boxing's top names following his 2004 knockout of pound-for-pound king Roy Jones Jr has been thought finished more than once since then, but has kept himself in the game and is currently regarded as one of the best cruiserweights in the world. Following his defeat of Jones, Tarver promptly was upset by Glen Johnson, but got that win back, beat Jones again, and then was derailed by Bernard Hopkins in 2006. Many thought Tarver, by that time 37, was closing in on his own final days in the ring. A year out of the… -
Winky Wright: "I'm Going to Knock Peter Quillin's Head Off"
16 May 2012 | 9:00 amThough he's fought just two times in the last five years and has decisively lost in both outings, 40-year-old Winky Wright says he's coming to win on June 2, when the veteran fights for the first time since 2009 against up-and-coming prospect Peter Quillin on Showtime, part of the network's big four-fight card from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Wright (51-5-1, 25 KO) was last seen getting virtually shut out by Paul Williams on HBO, and though Bad Left Hook scored it closer than the official judges did, it was without question a dominant win by Williams, who made Wright look…
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Mayweather vs. Cotto II: A Rematch Makes Perfect $ense
8 May 2012 | 6:13 pmBy: Michael Gerard Seiler Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (43-0, 26 KO's) and Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KO's) put on a brilliant fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night. Despite the official scorecards having Mayweather winning with wide margins of 118-110 and 117-111 twice from ringside judges Robert Hoyle, Dave Moretti and Patricia Morse Jarman respectively, the bout was highly competitive. Cotto turned out to be the stiffest challenge Mayweather has encountered as a 16-year professional. Cotto struck Mayweather with several grueling punches, giving boxing's pound-for-pound… -
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Former Two-Division World Champion Zab "Super" Judah Talks About His Impressive Stoppage Over Vernon Paris
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Martinez Shines In The Face Of An Intense Pro-Macklin Crowd
18 Mar 2012 | 8:15 pmSergio "Maravilla" Martinez (49-2-2, 28 KO's) expanded his winning ways, stopping a courageous Matthew Macklin (28-4, 19 KO's) via TKO 11 to retain his WBC Diamond middleweight championship in a St. Patrick's Day thriller at the Theater in Madison Square Garden before an enormous, raucous Macklin fanbase. The victory marked Martinez' 4th consecutive win by stoppage. Martinez, 37, got off to a quick start using his unorthodox right jab to tag Macklin, 29, in the first half of the round. But, Macklin came on in the second half of the round, as he utilized many feints and slick upper body…
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Manny Pacquiao — Congressman Pacquiao — rips President Obama for stance on gay marriage
15 May 2012 | 11:57 amIt's not too often a boxer blasts the President of the United States, but it's also not too common that an active fighter gets elected to Congress. But boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, a freshman congressman from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, laid into President Obama because of Obama's support for gay marriage. Pacquiao, who defends his World Boxing Organization welterweight title against Timothy Bradley on June 9 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, is a devout Catholic who has brought a spiritual advisor, Pastor Jeric Soriano, with him from the Philippines to Los Angeles. He… -
Ex-Olympian Brian Viloria exorcises demons, keeps WBO title by stopping Omar Nino
14 May 2012 | 11:33 amBrian Viloria had a long and frustrating history with Omar Nino, but as the member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic boxing team discovered, all's well that ends well. Viloria stopped Mexican Omar Nino in the ninth round Saturday to retain his World Boxing Organization flyweight title in Pasig City, Philippines, finally putting to rest a long and frustrating six-year saga with the Mexican. In 2006, the heavily favored Viloria lost his World Boxing Council junior flyweight title to Nino in Las Vegas. Later that year, they fought to a draw, but the result was changed to a no-contest when Nino failed a… -
Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight sells 1.5 million on PPV, sixth-highest ever
11 May 2012 | 1:53 pmThe huge pay-per-view numbers that Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer was anticipating for the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto fight came in on Friday. HBO announced that the May 5 bout at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision, sold 1.5 million pay-per-view units and generated $94 million in pay-per-view revenue. That makes it the second-biggest non-heavyweight fight of all-time, behind only the 2007 match between Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya, which did 2.5 million. It is also the sixth largest boxing pay-per-view ever. The Mayweather-De La… -
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer irate over Lamont Peterson’s failure to disclose positive drug test
9 May 2012 | 9:36 pmA failed drug test by Lamont Peterson that was announced on Tuesday forced cancellation Wednesday of the scheduled May 19 super lightweight title bout planned for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas between Peterson and former champion Amir Khan. Peterson tested positive for a synthetic testosterone following a March 19 random drug test. The results were obtained by the Voluntary Anti-Drug Association, which was overseeing the testing, on April 12. Peterson was informed that his A sample tested positive the next day. On April 30, his B sample was tested and came back positive on May 2. Richard… -
Manny Pacquiao moves camp to Los Angeles, trainer unimpressed by Floyd Mayweather
7 May 2012 | 11:17 pmManny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles from the Philippines on Saturday to finish his training camp for his June 9 bout with Timothy Bradley at trainer Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club. Pacquiao arrived just as, a couple hundred miles to the East, Floyd Mayweather Jr. stepped into the ring at the MGM Grand Garden for his bout with Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao, who resumed training on Monday, said he managed to catch a portion of the bout. "It was a good fight and everyone was happy," Pacquiao said. Mayweather and Pacquiao are regarded as the top two fighters in the world and boxing fans have…
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Beltway Boxers Busy During Summer Months!
16 May 2012 | 10:38 amBeltway Boxers will be involved in some high profile contests in the next couple of months as we head towards the summer. Here's a brief look at what is scheduled. As BATB mentioned a while back, Bedford, VA super middleweight Scott "Cujo" Sigmon (22-3, 12 KO's) makes his national television debut when he faces former world champion Kelly Pavlik (38-2, 33 KO's) of Youngstown, OH on Friday, June 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. This is a scheduled 10-round contest that will televised by ESPN2. On Friday, June 13, DC super middleweight Gary "Fast Hands"… -
Crews Continues in World Championships!
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Shen Falls in World Championships!
15 May 2012 | 5:56 pmDara Shen of Fairfax, VA lost her second round contest at the AIBA Women's World Championships in Qinhuangdao, China. Shen, boxing for Chinese Taipei in the middleweight division, lost by RSC-2 to Liliya Durnyeva of the Ukraine. Franchon Crews of Baltimore, boxing for Team USA in the Light Heavyweight division, will face Dariga Shakimova of Kazakhstan on Wednesday. -
'Da Show Shock'A' Samuel Returns to Face Belasco in Dover, DE Friday!
14 May 2012 | 10:09 pmBaltimore lightweight Tyrell "Da Show Shock'A" Samuel returns to action this Friday, May 18 when he faces Rockin' Ryan Belasco of Wilmington, DE in what should be an interesting six-round contest at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, DE. Samuel (14-4-1, six KO's) has not fought since battling to a six-round draw with Ron Boyd on May 28, 2010 in Norfolk, VA. Samuel is winless in his last two bouts. In another Norfolk, VA bout Samuel lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Dorin Spivey in April of 2010. Belasco (16-5-3, three KO's) makes his first appearance in 2012 after… -
When 'Too Sharp' Heads Into History, You Can Be Along For The Ride!
14 May 2012 | 9:33 pmThere is a bus trip that will be heading to Canastota, NY for the induction of three-time world champion Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The bus will leave from the RFK Stadium Armory parking lot at 5 AM on Saturday, June 9 and return to DC at Midnight on Sunday, June 10th. Tickets for the trip are $175 with $100 deposits due on May 18 to reserve seats. The final balance is due June 1st...all money is non refundable. The price includes: Roundtrip Transportation Hotel (based on double occupancy) Ticket to Hall of Fame Museum Ticket to Hall of…
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Harrison vs Amador & Sarnoi vs Alcantara Pechanga May 11
4 May 2012 | 8:46 pmHarrison vs Amador Sarnoi vs Alcantara May 11, 2012 Friday 7:00 PM Pechanga Resort & Casino Temecula, California On Friday, May 11th legendary trainer, manager and boxing analyst Emanuel Steward returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino for another evening of world class boxing featuring Tony Harrison vs Ishwar Amador and Walter Sarnoi vs Jonathan Alcantara. Kronk superstar Tony "Super Bad" Harrison (6-0-0, 6 KOs) of Detroit, Michigan touted by Steward as boxing's next big PPV fighter is a lanky fighter with a 100% knockout rate. Courtesy of his lethal right hand. Harrison's power and style… -
Cancio vs Juarez June 2 Indio
24 Apr 2012 | 4:53 pmAndrew Cancio vs Rocky Juarez June 2, 2012 Saturday 7:00 PM TeleFutura's Solo Boxeo Tecate Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Indio, California Andrew Cancio vs Rocky Juarez Photos courtesy of Fantasy Springs Resort On Saturday, June 2nd top junior lightweight prospect Andrew Cancio (13-1-2, 11 KOs) of Blythe, California and 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist Rocky Juarez (28-9-1, 20 KOs) of Houston, Texas will be fighting in a 10-round junior lightweight main event on Golden Boy's and TeleFutura's fight card at Fantasy Springs Special Events Center in Indio, California. 23-year-old Andrew… -
Figueroa vs Ayala and Cabarello vs Araiza
5 Mar 2012 | 10:00 pmOmar Figueroa vs Ramon Ayala Randy Caballero vs Jose Luis AraizaFriday, March 16, 2012 6:30 PMShoBoxFantasy Springs Resort Casino Indio, California Photo courtesy of Fantasy Springs Resort On Friday, March 16th Golden Boy Promotions will return to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California with Showtime to present a ShoBox double header. In the main event will be Omar "Panterita" Figueroa Jr against Ramon "Nino de Oro" Ayala in a 10-round fight contested for Figueroa's WBO Intercontinental Youth lightweight title. In the co-main event will be Randy Caballero making his second WBC… -
Malignaggi to Guerrero
10 Feb 2012 | 2:54 pmMalignaggi vs Guerrero? Paulie Malignaggi has never been one to hold back. He wears his emotions on his sleeve. Here is what Paulie Malignaggi had to say to Robert Guerrero when he heard he turned down a fight with him. An Open Letter To Robert "The Disappearing Ghost" Guerrero from Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi Dear Robert: For the past 3 months, you and your team have attempted to trick the media and boxing public into believing that you were on a short list to fight the best fighter in the world, Floyd Mayweather. You also called out every Golden Boy Promotions boxer you could between 135… -
Pechanga Kronk Boxing Fights Results January 13
14 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pmPechanga Kronk Boxing Fight Results for January 13, 2012 Friday the 13th marked the first fight card of the year at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California. The house was packed and for those in attendance the fights on the card that they saw were real barnburners fought fast and furious but for promoters Roy Englebrecht and Emmanuel Stewart it was the fights that weren't on the card that made Friday the 13th their unluckiest date of the year. First, main event fighter Dominic Salcido was injured 3 days before fight night so his fight with Leon Bobo was scrapped and it was…
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Simply The Best on Warren vs Hearn
15 May 2012 | 2:11 pmA recent war of words between rival promoters Frank Warren and Barry Hearn, the maestros of modern British boxing promotion, has hit the news in recent weeks regarding the value and honour of the scheduled Warren-promoted David Haye vs Dereck Chisora ‘freakshow’ fight that will take place under license of the Luxemburg Boxing Board of [...] -
Witter dethrones Lynes to capture British title
13 May 2012 | 11:08 amJunior Witter won the British welterweight title with a unanimous points win over Colin Lynes on Saturday night at Hillsborough Leisure Centre. Witter, 38, reclaimed the British belt nearly seven years after last holding the title and four years since surrendering his WBC world strap to Timothy Bradley. The Bradford-born fighter (39-5) has been best [...] -
Peterson protests innocence as Khan fight is pulled
11 May 2012 | 9:58 amLamont Peterson has blamed a course of medical treatment for the failed drugs test that has scuppered his long-awaited rematch with Britain’s Amir Khan. The American tested positive for what is understood to have been synthetic testosterone, however Peterson maintains that the failure came as a result of an all natural course of treatment administered [...] -
VIDEO: Amir Khan Speaks On Cancelled Peterson Rematch
10 May 2012 | 1:53 amHaving seen his fight with Lamont Peterson cancelled after the America failed a drug test, Amir Khan spoke with Sky Sports this morning to discuss the matter. Having been defeated by the American by the narrowest of margins back in December, Khan has continually insisted that he was the rightful victory and the defeat was [...] -
Peterson fails drug test; Khan fight in doubt
8 May 2012 | 9:22 amAmir Khan’s scheduled rematch with American Lamont Peterson later this month is in severe doubt after the champion failed a random drugs test. The light welterweight is understood to have tested positive for synthetic testosterone in March as his training camp was getting underway. The rematch between the pair is scheduled for May 19 in [...]
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The Rabbit Punch: New Ring Magazine Mandate Makes Headlines
16 May 2012 | 1:56 pmIn the latest policy change at the “Bible of Boxing” to send shockwaves through the boxing community, Ring Magazine announced today on its website that every headline on the site going forward will feature the names of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, regardless of the actual content of the story. According to the once-venerable magazine, the mandate is intended to increase the exposure of boxing to casual fans, journalistic integrity be damned. The news ran under the headline, “The Ring Updates Headline Policy: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. And Manny Pacquiao.” “Our research… -
The Week’s Boxing Schedule, Featuring Mikkel Kessler, Karim Mayfield And 24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley
15 May 2012 | 10:35 amSticking with the theme from last week’s schedule, here’s a two minute video of movie characters saying “son of a bitch.” As usual, the heading video has nothing to do with the schedule, despite my occasional attempt to make a tenuous connection. Like this: It’s almost, but not quite, the kind of week that will have you saying “son of a bitch” when you’re looking for some boxing to watch. Yeah, that was terrible. Anyway, Mikkel Kessler is finally returning to action and there’s some fun to be seen on Friday Night Fights, as well as the usual global goings on. Karim Mayfield… -
Quick Jabs: Floyd Mayweather Vs. Miguel Cotto Aftermath; Lamont Peterson Clean-Up; More
13 May 2012 | 3:33 pmThis is the best. Our own Andrew Harrison got a new bundle of joy this past week, and there he is, already checking out his dad's work. "TQBR's youngest fan," Andrew said in the e-mail to me. This is the first time a member of the TQBR family has expanded his family that I know of, so congrats to Mr. Harrison on behalf of us all on the cute kiddo, whose face you cannot see here but is indeed cute (and shares his father's haircut). And the youngster has great taste: Andrew's my favorite current U.K. boxing scribe, and that's not just institutional bias -- if you aren't reading Andrew's… -
The Round Up: Kid Galahad Wails on Josh Wale, Junior Witter Claims British Welterweight Title, Chris Eubank Jnr. Wins Again
13 May 2012 | 10:39 amSheffield’s Kid Galahad dealt artfully with Barnsley’s Josh Wale on Saturday, peppering him silly for nine rounds until the Brampton man was pulled out in his corner due to worsening facial damage. Wale, a window cleaner by trade, was out of his depth here. After a torrid opening round, during which realisation dawned that brute force and honest graft would not nearly be enough to thwart this latest Ingle gym prodigy, “The Outlaw” looked as though he’d been asked to clean the nearby Meadowhall Centre with a thimble full of suds and a napkin. As promised, Wale, 120 ¾, rushed… -
Willie Nelson Plays Yudel Jhonson An Upset Tune, Badou Jack Wins Split Decision
12 May 2012 | 2:42 amAs critical as fans have absolutely had a right to be about 2012's ShoBox failure-a-thon, credit must be given for two very good action cards in a row. A few weeks ago, Thomas Oosthuizen and Luis Del Valle came out on top over Marcus Johnson and Christopher Martin respectively, and entertained thoroughly in the process. It was a break from the road ShoBox had been going down, which had been more along the lines of stuff worthy of non-televised cards in Idaho high school gyms. Friday night junior middleweight Willie Nelson peeled his lanky self up off the canvas to seize a meaningful decision…
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No Holds Barred: Catherine Ordway on the Integrity and Anti-Doping Movements in World Sport
14 May 2012 | 3:22 pmOn this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Catherine Ordway, a sports integrity consultant and attorney focusing on anti-doping, corruption, and match-fixing issues.Based in Australia, and dealing with many issues at once, she works as an Advisory Board Member at Asia Pacific World Sport and Women, with the Doping Hearing Tribunal at SportAccord, and as an IAAF Medical and Anti-Doping Delegate. She has written numerous articles and made many presentations on good governance and the battle against doping and corruption in world sport. She also is a consultant on… -
No Holds Barred: King Mo Lawal
12 May 2012 | 10:47 amOn this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with "King" Mo Lawal."King" Mo, of course, has been in the news a lot recently. On Thursday, it was officially announced that he had signed a deal to fight in the Bellator Fighting Championships MMA company, where he will start fighting in their light heavyweight tournament scheduled for January 2013, as well as perform for the TNA pro "wrestling" company.After a hectic day of interviews, meetings, and a media conference call, we caught up with "King" Mo right after his last appearance late Thursday night, May 10. We then hit some… -
No Holds Barred: King Mo Conference Call
10 May 2012 | 4:20 pmOn this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman presents the complete audio of the May 10 media conference call featuring "King" Mo Lawal. On this conference call, it was officially announced that he had signed to fight in the Bellator Fighting Championships MMA company, beginning in their light heavyweight tournament scheduled for January 2013, as well as perform for the TNA pro "wrestling" company. On the call were "King" Mo; Kevin Kay, President, Spike TV; Bjorn Rebney, Chairman and CEO, Bellator Fighting Championships; and Dixie Carter, President, TNA Entertainment.You can play or… -
No Holds Barred: Jake Shannon on King of Catch Wrestling Tournament on May 19
8 May 2012 | 9:34 amOn this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Jake Shannon of ScientificWrestling.com.Jake is the main organizer of an event which marks another step in the revival of catch-as-catch-can wrestling, the King of Catch Wrestling Tournament.This tournament takes place Saturday, May 19, at Stable Jiu Jitsu, 175 N. Cawston Ave., Suite 130A, in Hemet, California 92545.At this event, you can win by submission or pin, with a pin count of three. All submissions are legal, all matches are best two out of three falls with a 12-minute time limit per fall, there are no points, and all… -
No Holds Barred: Coach George Hero; Suicide of Former NFL Star Junior Seau and the Combat Sports
6 May 2012 | 12:26 amOn this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Coach George Hero, the legendary coach and founder of the Midwood High School wrestling team in Brooklyn, New York.At MidwoodMania III on April 21, the 54-year-old Coach Hero returned to the mat once again and scored a third-period pin over an opponent three decades his junior, former NYU wrestler and current high school coach Mark Shirian. We spoke with Coach Hero right after his victory.We open with commentary on the suicide this past week of former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau. Just 43 years old, he was found dead of a…
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DIRTY POOL: On David Haye, Dereck Chisora, & Frank Warren
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FAST COMPANY: Floyd Mayweather Jr. W12 Miguel Cotto
8 May 2012 | 7:23 pm**** Drawing first blood was not enough for a spirited Miguel Cotto, who dropped a unanimous but competitive decision to Floyd Mayweather, Jr., on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Final scores were 117-111, 118-110, and 118-110, fairly wide tallies for a fight with so much two-way action. Compared to all the stalling, spoiling, and snuggling that goes on among headliners these days, Mayweather-Cotto was as ferocious as the Battle of Thermopylae. It was a pleasure to watch two world-class professionals in the ring working hard at their craft. Ultimately, Mayweather, even… -
THE GOODBYE LOOK: Miguel Cotto-Floyd Mayweather Jr. Preview
4 May 2012 | 9:27 pm**** “You’re the good good guys. We’re the bad good guys.” Whitey Bulger **** Floyd Mayweather, Jr., squeezes in another Powerball-sized paycheck before he heads off for a short bid at the Clark County Detention Center when he faces veteran Miguel Cotto tomorrow night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Will Mayweather look back in anger when the cell doors close behind him? Or will he be ready, as usual, with a knowing wink for all four admiring walls? No matter. For now, he still has a pretty fair piece of business to take care of before his [...]THE GOODBYE LOOK:… -
5 de mayo: Un nuevo “reto” para Saúl Canelo Álvarez
3 May 2012 | 2:17 pm**** Si la televisión es el reino del engaño entonces el boxeo en la televisión es el principado de viejos sofistas capaces de hacernos creer, con la mano en la cintura, que A es B, sin importar la evidencia en contrario ni que la fórmula se repita una y otra vez. En el caso de Canelo Álvarez (21 años, 39-0-1) estos sofistas, televisoras y promotoras por igual, nos han hecho creer que cada una de sus últimas peleas ha sido un reto difícil de superar. Y dado que cada vez ha salido victorioso con relativa facilidad cabe pensar dos cosas: [...]5 de mayo: Un nuevo “reto” para…
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Odlanier Solis & Jerry Belmontes return to action on May 19 in Texas
16 May 2012 | 1:41 pmTEXAS-SIZED COMEBACKS HIGHLIGHT BOXING SHOW IN PHARR Two highly anticipated comebacks are set to begin Saturday night, May 19, at the Pharr (Texas) Convention Center, when Jerry Belmontes and Odlanier Solis return to the ring in separate spotlight bouts on a full card promoted by Main Events, Cavazos Boxing Promotions and Arena Promotions. Lightweight Jerry Belmontes, 15-0, 5 KOs, returns after nearly one year out of the ring. The Corpus Christi native had a vast amateur career that included national titles in 2003 and 2007. He also made it to the semi-finals of the USA Olympic Trials in… -
A response to the BBBoC’s stance on Haye-Chisora
16 May 2012 | 1:38 pmAn Open Letter in reply to the BBB of C’s Press statement I was surprised to say the least at the Board’s press statement dated May 9, 2012 in relation to the Haye v Chisora fight at West Ham and particularly the references to the Federation Luxembourgeoise de Boxe. I am also concerned at the threats made to our members and other license holders of the Board of Control to withdraw their licences if they participate in the show. Our Association has worked alongside the BBB of C for 13 years. Generally speaking this has been a good working relationship and we see no reason for this to… -
Full undercard for May 25th card at the Horseshoe; headlined by Oquendo-Abell
16 May 2012 | 1:33 pmPromoter Bobby Hitz and Hitz Boxing have added three more fights to the lineup for their Friday, May 25 "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" event at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. In addition to the 10-round WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight Championship main event between "Fast" Fres Oquendo (33-7, 21 KOs) and Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell (28-5, 27 KOs), no less than 9 big fights are now scheduled, including an intriguing eight-round all-Chicago middleweight match-up between Donatas Bondorovas (14-3-1, 3 KOs) and Ramon Valenzuela (7-0, 1 KO). Also added to the schedule are undefeated… -
Eleider Alvarez vs. Shawn Hawk on June 8th; Plus David Lemieux returns
16 May 2012 | 1:30 pmUndefeated North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") Light Heavyweight Champion Eleider "Storm" Alvarez (8-0, 5 KOs) makes his first title defense on Friday, June 8 against Native American challenger Shawn "The Sioux Warrior" Hawk (23-1, 19 KOs), headlining the fifth and final edition of this year's popular GYM Fast & Furious Boxing Series, at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal. Alvarez, a 28-year-old Colombian native who lives in Montreal, is on the fast track to stardom in the 175-pound division. The 2008 Colombian Olympian captured the NABO title belt last December, stopping… -
Top 10 best featherwieghts of all time
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmThe Ten Greatest Featherweights in Boxing History As with all of the classic, traditional weight divisions in boxing, featherweight has a rich and storied tradition, and its list of the top 10 best fighters is deep and talented. However, unlike nearly every other division, the number 1 guy at the top of the heap is a pretty clear-cut choice. Take a look at the 10 best featherweight boxers in history. 1. Willie Pep (1940-1966): No argument here on the universally-recognized top featherweight of all-time. One could be original and go with a different pick, but it just wouldn’t hold any water.
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Odlanier Solis & Jerry Belmontes return to action on May 19 in Texas
16 May 2012 | 1:41 pmTEXAS-SIZED COMEBACKS HIGHLIGHT BOXING SHOW IN PHARR Two highly anticipated comebacks are set to begin Saturday night, May 19, at the Pharr (Texas) Convention Center, when Jerry Belmontes and Odlanier Solis return to the ring in separate spotlight bouts on a full card promoted by Main Events, Cavazos Boxing Promotions and Arena Promotions. Lightweight Jerry Belmontes, 15-0, 5 KOs, returns after nearly one year out of the ring. The Corpus Christi native had a vast amateur career that included national titles in 2003 and 2007. He also made it to the semi-finals of the USA Olympic Trials in… -
Full undercard for May 25th card at the Horseshoe; headlined by Oquendo-Abell
16 May 2012 | 1:33 pmPromoter Bobby Hitz and Hitz Boxing have added three more fights to the lineup for their Friday, May 25 "Fight Night at the Horseshoe" event at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. In addition to the 10-round WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight Championship main event between "Fast" Fres Oquendo (33-7, 21 KOs) and Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell (28-5, 27 KOs), no less than 9 big fights are now scheduled, including an intriguing eight-round all-Chicago middleweight match-up between Donatas Bondorovas (14-3-1, 3 KOs) and Ramon Valenzuela (7-0, 1 KO). Also added to the schedule are undefeated… -
Eleider Alvarez vs. Shawn Hawk on June 8th; Plus David Lemieux returns
16 May 2012 | 1:30 pmUndefeated North American Boxing Organization ("NABO") Light Heavyweight Champion Eleider "Storm" Alvarez (8-0, 5 KOs) makes his first title defense on Friday, June 8 against Native American challenger Shawn "The Sioux Warrior" Hawk (23-1, 19 KOs), headlining the fifth and final edition of this year's popular GYM Fast & Furious Boxing Series, at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal. Alvarez, a 28-year-old Colombian native who lives in Montreal, is on the fast track to stardom in the 175-pound division. The 2008 Colombian Olympian captured the NABO title belt last December, stopping Emiliano… -
Top 10 best featherwieghts of all time
16 May 2012 | 1:27 pmThe Ten Greatest Featherweights in Boxing History As with all of the classic, traditional weight divisions in boxing, featherweight has a rich and storied tradition, and its list of the top 10 best fighters is deep and talented. However, unlike nearly every other division, the number 1 guy at the top of the heap is a pretty clear-cut choice. Take a look at the 10 best featherweight boxers in history. 1. Willie Pep (1940-1966): No argument here on the universally-recognized top featherweight of all-time. One could be original and go with a different pick, but it just wouldn’t hold any water. -
Manny Pacquiao Banned From a Los Angeles Mall
16 May 2012 | 12:55 pmBoxer Manny Pacquiao‘s political and religious beliefs have backfired on his clean image as a boxer and as a philanthropist. Pacquiao has recently offered his view on same-sex that was a complete disagreement with what U.S. President Barack Obama has recently focused on. The Filipino boxer was scheduled to do an appearance at The Grove, a highly frequented shopping center in Los Angeles. He was set to be interviewed by “Extra!” host Mario Lopez. The mall executives then called the event off due to Pacquiao’s recent remarks regarding same-sex marriage. In an interview with the…
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Saul Alvarez to fight Paul Williams in September?
16 May 2012 | 1:32 pmSaul Alvarez's fifth title defence could be against Paul WilliamsJust a few weeks after his points victory over 'Sugar' Shane Mosley, Saul Alvarez will headline his own PPV show on the 15th of September. Floyd Mayweather Jr and Miguel Cotto are both in the frame to fight Alvarez, but rumour has it that Paul 'The Punisher' Williams could get the chance to fight for Alvarez's WBC Light Middleweight Title.When talking to RingTV Richard Schaefer (CEO of Golden Boy Promotions) was asked who Alvarez's opponent could be and he said:"Canelo is one of those guys who wants to fight any and everybody,… -
Mikkel Kessler Vs Allan Green - Prediction video
16 May 2012 | 10:36 amA fans take on the Mikkel Kessler/Allan Green fight Image from BoxrecThis Saturday, Ex Super Middleweight World Champion Mikkel 'The Viking Warrior' Kessler will make his debut at Light Heavyweight against Allan 'Ghost Dog' Green in Copenhagen, Denmark. Most boxing critics think this will be an easy fight for Kessler, but one fan disagrees with the critics and thinks this fight will be closer than… -
"Chisora might be able to beat Haye" - Emanuel Steward
15 May 2012 | 4:04 pmEmanuel Steward breaks down the David Haye Vs Dereck Chisora fightHall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward recently had an interview with 'On The Ropes Boxing Radio' and in the interview he talked about the recently announced David Haye/Dereck Chisora fight. Steward currently trains Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko who fought David Haye in 2011, and was twice scheduled to fight Dereck Chisora. So Steward knows a lot about the two British Heavyweights.Steward was asked who he favours to win the upcoming Haye/Chisora fight and he answered:"You know Haye's got a little speed. Haye's got speed… -
Kell Brook and Carson Jones go head to head
15 May 2012 | 10:18 amA lot of tension in today's head to head between Kell Brook and Carson Jones Image courtesy of BoxrecToday a press conference was held to announce that Kell Brook (27-0 18KO) will fight Carson Jones (34-8 24KO) in an IBF title eliminator fight on the 7th of July, at the Motor-point Arena in Sheffield.Eddie Hearn (promoter of Brook) Tweeted today during the press conference:"Massive needle at the Kell Brook v Jones… -
Steve Williams pulls out of his fight with Ashley Theophane
14 May 2012 | 3:23 pmSteve Williams claims an injury has forced him to withdraw from his fight with Ashley Theophane this SaturdayUnfortunately for Steve Williams, an injury has forced him to pull out of his fight with Ashley Theophane, which was scheduled for this Saturday on the under-card of the David Price/Sam Sexton British Heavyweight title fight.Ashley Theophane broke the news to his followers on Twitter earlier this evening:"Steve Williams has pulled out of our fight on Saturday stating he is injured. Waiting on Frank Maloney to get me a replacement #coldfeet"As you can see from Theophane's tag at the end…
