Hall of Fame Top Rank promoter Bob Arum spoke during a press conference above the Pacific Ocean at the west end of the historic Santa Monica Pier yesterday as “Billy the Goat” looked on.
Read More »Boxing Update: Pacquiao, Diaz Hit Vegas Today As Countdown To “Lethal Combination” Begins
WBC Super Featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao, boxingʼs No. 1 pound for pound fighter, and WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz, the pride of Chicago, will make their grand arrivals today followed by media workouts as they kickoff fight week in Las Vegas for their world title fight. Pacquiao, 46-3-2 (35), is …
Read More »Boxing Conference Call Transcript: Manny Pacquiao
Lee Samuels: The three-division world champion is here -Manny Pacquiao – he’s been training weeks at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. He looks tremendous; he’s in top condition. And he’s all set for Lethal Combination. Manny Pacquiao challenges WBC lightweight champion David Diaz – Mandalay Bay Resort and …
Read More »Boxing Conference Call Transcript: WBC Champ David Diaz
Lee Samuels: This is a very, very exciting day for Top Rank. The champion is here with us, David Diaz, WBC Lightweight Champion, and he’s getting ready and set for “Lethal Combination,” Saturday June 28 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. He’s going to defend his title against Manny …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz Guests On ESPN Radio
WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz will hit the airwaves this weekend to discuss his upcoming showdown with “The Mexicutioner”, Manny Pacquiao set for Saturday, June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More »Timothy Bradley Nominated for Fighter of the Year
It was a momentous day for Timothy Bradley (22-0, 11 KOs) – as he completed his hometown victory press tour, he received more good news. Bradley, who seized his first opportunity at a world title shot on May 10 at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England against highly regarded …
Read More »Boxing Results: Cherry Drops the “Bomb” on Johnston
Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, was the host for ESPN’s “Wednesday Night Fights” weekly card and on top of the bill lightweight action ensued as Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry 24-5-2 (12) faced off against former lightweight champion Stevie “Lil but Bad” Johnston 42-6-1 (18) for the WBC USNBC Lightweight Title. …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Stevie Johnston Vs Edner Cherry
Have you ever heard the saying that things happen in threes? The rule of three is a principle that suggests that events happen or repeat themselves three times which is exactly what Stevie Johnston is hoping will be a reality tomorrow night when he faces Edner Cherry on ESPN’s Wednesday …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Figueroa v Rodriguez
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing ESPNʼs Spanish-language multimedia brand, ESPN Deportes, hosted their Upfront ʽ08 presentation to the advertising community to announce new programming initiatives and a multiplatform approach to the fall season. Boxing took center stage at the event held at New York Cityʼs Gotham Hall, …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Andrey Tsurkan vs. Jessie Feliciano
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing The ninth installment of Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing series “Punchin’ at the Paradise” could have been renamed “Knockouts at the Paradise” as Andrey Tsurkan stopped Jesse Feliciano inside the distance, a trend all the fighters on the ESPN Friday Night Fights telecast followed in …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Peter Quillin Vs. Antwun Echols
Click for larger image © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Jed Weinstein Presents hosted the fourth annual Box-NYC charity event at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The star studded night was highlighted with live boxing televised on ESPN’s Wednesday Night Fights, fine-dining, a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament, model and celebrity …
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