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  • Boxing Preview: Zab Judah vs. Kaiser Mabuza

    Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ sees a clash between Zab Judah and Kaiser Mabuza for the vacant IBF light welter crown.

    For Judah, 40-6 (27), this bout is the culmination of his return to the 140 pound division, where he held the IBF belt from 2000-2001 and the WBO strap in 2003 before going on to greater glory as a welter, winning the WBC, WBA and IBF titles in 2005.

    The New York southpaw hit upon hard times at the starting in 2006, losing the WBC bauble at the hands of Carlos Baldomir before dropping world title contests to Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey over the next two years.

    Starting in 2010, Judah returned to light welter, halting former WBC interim lightweight ruler Jose Armando Santa Cruz in three before climbing off the canvas to post a very close split decision over the previously unbeaten Lucas Matthysse to capture the NABO trophy and also the number two spot in the IBF and WBO rankings.

    Facing Judah in Newark tomorrow night is South Africa’s Mabuza, 23-6-3 (14), who brings an eight contest winning streak to the table.

    Mabuza had a tough start in the fight game in 2000, losing his maiden voyage to fellow debutante and future IBF welter titlist Issac Hlatshwayo, who also turned back Mabuza in 2003 for the South African lightweight trophy. (more…)

  • Boxing Quotes: Miguel Cotto vs. Ricardo Mayorga

    WBA Super Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto and two-division World Champion Ricardo Mayorga participated in a national media conference call to discuss the upcoming, highly-anticipated world championship event on Saturday, March 12, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev., produced and distributed live on Showtime beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

    Cotto, the Pride of Puerto Rico, will defend his WBA super welterweight title against two-division world champion Mayorga in the main event. (more…)

  • Showtime Boxing Quotes: Miguel Cotto, Emanuel Steward

    WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and his Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward met with the South Florida media on Tuesday to talk about the Pride of Puerto Rico’s upcoming matchup with two-division world champion Ricardo Mayorga, which will take place on Saturday, March 12, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. (more…)

  • Boxing Quotes: Miguel Cotto vs. Ricardo Mayorga


    © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

    “Relentless” features the Pride of Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto defending his WBA super welterweight title against two-division world champion Ricardo Mayorga on Saturday, March 12, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.

    Cotto vs. Mayorga will be produced and distributed LIVE on Showtime PPV, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

    Ricardo Mayorga:

    “I made a promise to Don that I will never fail him. Don is the best promoter in the world and Bob is a close second. I will prove to everyone on March 12 that I am the man and you are the woman. (more…)

  • Top Rank Boxing: Cotto vs. Mayorga March 12 In Las Vegas

    For the first time in five years, Hall of Fame promoters Bob Arum and Don King will join forces to present “Relentless” — the first major pay-per-view world championship boxing event of the season — featuring the Pride of Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto defending his WBA super welterweight title against two-division world champion Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga, on Saturday, March 12, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. (more…)

  • Boxing Update: Emanuel Steward To Train Chad Dawson

    Former WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson will be under new stewardship when he begins preparations for his rematch against WBC light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal early next year. Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward has agreed to join Dawson’s corner as head trainer.

    Steward has trained 41 world champion fighters, including Tommy Hearns, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, Wladimir Klitschko and Miguel Cotto. (more…)

  • Boxing Preview: Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito

    Multi-weight wonder Manny Pacquiao climbs in the ring once again tonight when the 31 year old southpaw meets Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBA light middleweight title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX.

    After winning world titles at flyweight, super bantam, featherweight, super feather, lightweight, light welter and welterweight, Pacquiao, 51-3-2 (38), will now try his hand at light middleweight.

    In the opposite corner will be Margarito, 38-6 (27), who previously held the WBO, IBF and WBA belts at welter and, with a five inch height and considerable reach advantage, represents a very tall hurdle for Pacquiao to clear.

    The key to this contest will be Pacquiao’s quickness and he will almost certainly use his advantage in this department to offset the edges that Margarito holds in other areas.

    Neither Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto had difficulty in finding the target against Margarito and it’s almost a certainty that Pacquiao will be able to enjoy the same success. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing: Cotto vs. Henry On Tonight’s Solo Boxeo Show

    This week’s TeleFutura “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” main event features top welterweight Jose Miguel Cotto (31-2, 23 KO’s) of Caguas, Puerto Rico against Christopher Henry (22-20, 17 KO’s) of Bridgetown, Barbados who replaced Cotto’s original opponent Oscar Leon after he was forced to withdraw from the fight because of visa issues. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing: Cotto vs. Leon Headlines November 5 Solo Boxeo

    On Friday, November 5, TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” series is back on the boxing-rich island of Puerto Rico, as Golden Boy Promotions, in association with Promociones Miguel Cotto and H2 Entertainment, present a stacked card of world-class action at the Cosme Beitia Salamo Coliseum in Cataño, headlined by a junior welterweight showdown between Jose Miguel Cotto and Oscar Leon. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing Resigns Mexican Star Saul Alvarez

    Fresh off of his spectacular sixth round knockout victory over former World Champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir this past Saturday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, Mexican star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has re-signed with Golden Boy Promotions.

    “I’m happy with my performance against Baldomir and to re-sign with Golden Boy Promotions,” said Alvarez, who defended his WBC Silver Super Welterweight title in the victory. (more…)

  • Boxing In South Africa: N’Dou vs. Mwelase For IBO Title Tonight

    IBO welterweight champ Lovemore N’dou heads back to the ring tonight, putting his belt at risk against challenger Bongani Mwelase at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa.

    At age 39, N’dou, 47-11-2 (31), is still going strong as evidenced by his performances last year that saw “The Black Panther” defeat Phillip N’dou on points for the IBO strap before posting a draw against Matthew Hatton in England to retain the title.

    The iron-chinned former IBF light welter titlist has faced world champions Miguel Cotto, Kermit Cintron, Junior Witter, Sharmba Mitchell and Paulie Malignaggi but N’dou could also be in tough tonight in the form of the challenge posed by Mwelase, who will hold substantial advantages in the height, strength and age departments.

    28 year old Mwelase, 14-0 (12) certainly hasn’t engaged quite the lineup of talent littering N’dou’s resume but the southpaw has had a fair share of experience against decent opponents during his four year professional career following a superb amateur run. (more…)

  • Boxing Update: Pacquiao vs. Margarito Tickets On Sale

    Tickets to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito world championship fight are on sale today, Saturday, September 18.

    Cowboys Stadium will be configured for over 50,000 fans for Pacquiao vs. Margarito, with elevated floor seating similar to NBA games.

    Pacquiao and Margarito, of the Philippines and México, respectively, collide in the most exciting and intriguing fight of the year with the vacant WBC super welterweight championship and the No. 1 pound for pound title at stake. (more…)