By Gary Todd When Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton walk out from their dressing rooms, Hatton’s head draped in an oversized hood with trainer, Mayweather Sr ., right behind him, talking the talk as usual, and Pacquiao looking up, smiling to his beloved countrymen, both men will be enjoying the …
Read More »Boxing Conference Call: Ricky Hatton – Floyd Mayweather Sr
Richard Schaefer:?So it’s Ricky Hatton versus Manny Pacquiao, two of the most exciting fighters of our generation, the best pound for pound fighter against the most popular fighter in the world, and the stage is set for a great showdown on May 2 live from the MGM Grand and live …
Read More »Boxing Trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. Trashes Pacquiao, Roach
During a national conference call held today for members of the media, Ricky Hatton’s trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., all but ensured a Hatton victory over his next opponent Manny Pacquiao when the two meet in a world junior welterweight championship on Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las …
Read More »Boxing Quotes From Hatton vs. Pacquiao UK Media Tour
© Chris Farina – Top Rank During a blistering two-day UK media tour, superstars Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Ricky “Hitman” Hatton set the tone for their world junior welterweight “The Battle of East and West” championship set for Saturday, May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and broadcast …
Read More »Boxing Update: Pacquiao vs. Hatton
The anticipation is growing and the stage is now set for two of boxing’s biggest stars, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and IBO Junior Welterweight Champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton to meet in “The Battle of East and West,” Saturday, May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These two boxing artists, …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz To Throw Out First Pitch Tonight For Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs, owners of the best record in Major League Baseball, will welcome WBC Champion David Diaz to throw out the first pitch this Tuesday night, June 10, prior to the opening game of their three game home series against the Atlanta Braves. Diaz will take to the mound …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz Addresses Alma Mater On Monday
World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz will take a break from training for his title defense against boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to give the commencement address at Carl Von Linne Elementary School in Chicago on Monday, June 9. Diaz is currently training in Chicago for his world title defense …
Read More »Pacquiao v Diaz “Lethal Combination!” Chicago Pep Rally
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao jets to Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday night in preparation for a full media day on Wednesday, May 21st which includes a Public Pep Rally at 12 Noon at Federal Plaza, 230 S. Dearborn (corner of Adams and Dearborn) to promote his showdown with World Boxing Council …
Read More »Boxing Tickets: “The Battle” Cotto v Margarito on Sale Thursday
The Battle is on! Welterweight superpowers Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito square-off in a compelling and eagerly-awaited world title fight to determine the division’s top dog and arguably boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. “The Battle!” / “La Batalla!” — the pay-per-view extravaganza — headlined by the Cotto vs. Margarito World …
Read More »Massive Super Flyweight Unification Bout In Durango, Mexico Saturday Night
WBC champion Cristian Mijares fights WBA title-holder Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz on this Saturday night, May 17, in the first super flyweight unification title bout in more than 10 years, headlining the “Noche de Campeones” pay-per-view event live from the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.
Read More »Miguel Cotto, Antonio Margarito Kick Off Boxing Press Tour In Mexico City May 19
Welterweight superpowers Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, and Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum will embark on a coast-to-coast media tour next week announcing “The Battle!” / “La Batalla!” — their compelling and eagerly-awaited world welterweight championship fight. The tour will begin in Mexico City on Monday, May 19, followed …
Read More »Women’s Boxing: Dunaway vs. Rodriguez Rematch Added To “Finally” PPV Event
IBA junior flyweight champion Wendy “Little Thunder” Rodriguez will be seeking revenge June 13 when she fights one of only four opponents to ever defeat her, Hollie “Hot Stuff” Dunaway, in their 10-round bout for the vacant IBA strawweight belt on the “Finally” pay-per-view event, airing live at 10 PM/ET-8 …
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