Bernard Hopkins had to wait 17 years for a return bout with Roy Jones Jr but it finally took place last night at The Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas and “The Executioner” walked away with a unanimous points decision after 12 rounds. Both men fought conservatively in the early …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Roy Jones Jr vs. Bernard Hopkins 2
Tonight at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr faces Bernard Hopkins at light heavyweight in a rematch that comes 17 years after their clash for the vacant IBF middleweight title. This bout comes at least seven years too late as Jones’ incredible reflexes left him following …
Read More »Boxing Weights And Quotes: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Bernard Hopkins 2
The official weights for the Jones vs. Hopkins 2 fight card are in along with a surprising variety of fight predictions from those who know best; other world champions, most of whom have fought either Hopkins or Jones or both. Light heavyweights, 12 rounds Roy Jones Jr: 175 lb Bernard …
Read More »Jones vs. Hopkins 2 Boxing Clash Only On PPV
This Saturday’s Bernard Hopkins vs. Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view telecast will only be available on pay-per-view and will not be shown on a delayed broadcast. “Fans who think they can wait to see this on free television better think again,” said Hopkins. “This is a one-time only and once in …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing: Jones vs. Hopkins 2 Undercard Announced
With six undercard fights before the pay-per-view telecast begins, the April 3 event featuring the long-awaited showdown between future Hall of Famers Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr., is set to be a night that fans will not want to miss live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las …
Read More »Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard Joins Jones vs. Hopkins II Broadcast Team
Boxing superstar and legend, Sugar Ray Leonard, a man who knows better than most what it’s like to compete in a super fights and legendary rematches, will join an elite team of announcers at ringside and help call the action for the pay-per-view telecast of “The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Bernard Hopkins II
“The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II,” set for Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV. Bernard Hopkins: “Every fight I have the same mentality. It is either my life or my opponent’s life. For that reason alone, I don’t know why a fight wouldn’t …
Read More »Boxing Update: Hopkins Training Hard In Miami For Jones Rematch
Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins opted for sunny weather and sandy beaches when deciding where to train for his long-awaited rematch against Roy Jones Jr. which is set to take place Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas live on pay-per-view. Hopkins decided the warm weather …
Read More »Boxing Update: Jones vs. Hopkins 2 Fight Card Lineup Finalized
Three exciting televised fights will warm fans up for the long-awaited rematch between future Hall of Famer’s Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. “The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II” is scheduled for Saturday, April 3 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on pay-per-view. Heading …
Read More »Boxing Tickets: Johnson Vs. Judah II
Light heavyweight standouts Glen Johnson and Daniel Judah have unfinished business with each other after their disputed draw in 2003. On Friday, February 27th, they finally get their chance to get it on again at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, and tickets are now on sale for what …
Read More »Boxing In New York: Holiday Hits Returns December 4
Veteran promoter Bob Duffy announced today that his Ring Promotions company will present the “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show in Manhattan for the third consecutive year. Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera, 10-0 (6), fighting out of Newburgh, NY, will headline for the first time in the 10-round main …
Read More »Boxing In Philadelphia: Mack Ready For Defense Against Pittman Tomorrow
© Gianluca ‘Rio’ Di Caro NABA Light Heavyweight Champion, Yusaf Mack, 25-2-2 (15), returned to his former home gym, The James Shuler Memorial Gym, this week to undertake his final preparations with his former manager/trainer Percy ‘Buster’ Custus for this Friday’s title defense against fellow Philadelphian, Omar ‘Pit Bull’ Pittman …
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