To announce their upcoming clash next month, former world champions Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga will come face to face in what is sure to be an explosive press conference tomorrow in owntown Los Angeles, California. Mosley is coming off a close loss to Miguel Cotto in a WBA title …
Read More »Boxing Rivals Sergio Mora, Vernon Forrest Go Head To Head Tomorrow In Los Angeles
Just three months after Sergio Mora upset the massively favored reigning champion Vernon Forrest to win the IBF Super Welterweight title, the pair will once again don the gloves in a rematch on Saturday, September 13 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More »Boxing Update: Marco Antonio Barrera Splits With Golden Boy Promotions
After a successful five year relationship, Golden Boy Promotions and former multi-weight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera have amicably agreed to end their association. Barrera has been released from his promotional contract and has agreed to give up his position as a partner in Golden Boy Promotions.
Read More »Panamaʼs Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion Ready For WBA Title Fight
Panamaʼs Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion is poised and ready to take on AJ “Bazooka” Banal in the much anticipated battle for the WBA Super Flyweight crown at New Cebu Coliseum, Philippines on July 26, 2008. Concepcion is ready for Banal. His training for the world title has been well planned, …
Read More »“Homecoming” Post Fight Press Conference: Paulie Malignaggi & Ricky Hatton Boxing Audio Stream
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Following the conclusion of the “Homecoming” fight between the victorious Ricky Hatton and challenger Juan Lazcano the media gathered for an official post-fight press conference. First to answer questions from the press were the combatants from the co-feature title bout, Lovemore N’dou and Paulie …
Read More »Hatton and Malignaggi Claim Victory in the United Kingdom
© Curtis McCormick / Saddo Boxing Another fight on the card that interested Ricky Hatton for more then one reason was the rematch between IBF title holder Paul “The Magic Man” Malignaggi 25-1 (5) and former titlist Lovemore “The Black Panther” N’Dou 46-10-1 (31). Malignaggi who won the title from …
Read More »Boxing Weigh in Results and Photos: Ricky Hatton Vs Juan Lazcano + Undercard
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today, at the Trafford Centre, Manchester, England, crowds of fans lined the ‘Orient’ area of the ‘mall’ to watch the weigh-ins for tomorrow night’s “Homecoming” fight night, promoted by Frank Maloney in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions. The weigh-in stage sat …
Read More »Boxing Press Conference: “Homecoming” Hatton v Lazcano
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Yesterday the City of Manchester Stadium, England, played host to the official press conference ahead of Saturday’s ‘Homecoming’ fight night. Entering the stadium, I stopped by to see how the ‘pitch’ was progressing in preparation for the fight and with just two …
Read More »Hatton’s Homecoming Part of Live World Championship on Versus Network
The fighters have arrived in Manchester, England for one of the biggest sporting events to hit the United Kingdom in years and the sound of IBO & Ring Magazine World Junior Welterweight Champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton’s 43-1 (31) theme song can be heard on every street corner.
Read More »Ricky Hatton-Juan Lazcano: Boxing Quotes
David Itskowitch: Thank you very much. Thank you everybody for joining us today. We’re here to discuss the Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano fight which will be on May 24 from Manchester and will be televised here in the United States live on VERSUS at 3:30 pm Eastern and 12:30 …
Read More »British Boxing: Juan Lazcano Ready To Come To Manchester For Ricky Hatton Fight
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing In less than two weeks time, Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton faces Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium in a Frank Maloney promoted Fight night in association with Punch Promotions and Golden Boy. Is the Hispanic going to cause Panic? At his training quarters …
Read More »Paul Malignaggi Looking To Shine On Hatton vs. Lazcano Bill
On May 24, at City of Manchester Stadium, British fight fans will be treated to a boxing feast. Leading the top of the card will be Britain’s favorite son and most popular sportsman this decade, Ricky Hatton. In addition, a great deal of interest will be focused on the first …
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