The countdown to Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao continued today as both fighters held individual Grand Arrivals with Mayweather arriving at MGM Grand and Pacquiao at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. In a long-awaited collision of boxing superstars taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena this Saturday, …
Read More »Hatton Promotions Makes Statement On Browne vs. Chagaev
Hatton Promotions would like to clarify the situation regarding Lucas Browne’s mandatory fight with WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev. Lucas was made mandatory by an official notification of the WBA Championship Committee on the 24th February this year. However Chagaev’s team explicitly stated that they wished their boxer to make …
Read More »Box Fan Expo Returns To Las Vegas September 12
Box Fan Expo organizers announced that the second annual Box Fan Expo will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Saturday, Sept. 12. The novel event, which allowed fans to meet and greet boxing legends, past and current champions and other celebrities of the sport, debuted last September. It will …
Read More »Manny Pacquiao Breaks Camp, Drives From LA To Las Vegas
After four rounds of sparring, working the mitts and a light workout, eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs) completed his final day of training camp at Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. today. From there the Pacquiao caravan, including a luxury bus festooned from stem to …
Read More »Haskins Gets Hometown Advantage In Interim World Title Shot
Hennessy Sports in association with Sanigar Events are delighted to announce that Bristol’s Lee Haskins will get his long overdue shot at a version of the world bantamweight championship when he boxes for the vacant IBF Interim Title against Japan’s Ryosuke Iwasa on Saturday, June 13 at the Action Indoor …
Read More »M-150 OneSongchai Announces May 6 Charity Fight Card
On Wednesday, April 22 in the Racha Room at Ratanakosin Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, promoter M-150 OneSongchai held a press conference. In attendance were Chiangmai Governor Mr. Suriya Prasatbandit, Kallayaniwattana District Chief Mr. Chatchaval Panya, Joy And Coil Corporation Marketing Manager Mr. Ananchote Chaipreecha together with Grand Promoter Songchai Ratanasuban …
Read More »Team Mayweather Talks About Upcoming Pacquiao Clash
Floyd Mayweather Jr, 11-Time World Champion: “My training camp is basically running the same way. I think it has been smoother than others. I feel very comfortable and happy with my performances. They push me hard at camp. They know what I need. “The timing for this fight is right. …
Read More »Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: The Historical Welterweight Perspective
It has often been said that “as the heavyweight division goes, so goes boxing,” but that has not always been the case and, in fact, might not even be valid when viewed from a comprehensive perspective dating back to the late 19th century. In Boxing, German author Bertram Job’s epic, …
Read More »Ageless Klitschko Ready To Continue Amazing Journey On BoxNation
Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has recalled his dramatic rise to the top on the eve of his world title defence against undefeated Bryant Jennings. The Ukrainian superstar will make his return to US soil for the first time in seven years when he takes on the slick Philadelphian at the …
Read More »TruTV Fight Series To Debut New “Spider Cam” System
truTV and Top Rank will partner to exclusively present the Friday Night Knockout on truTV, a live primetime boxing series set to debut Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. ET. The new boxing series, in association with Turner Sports and HBO Sports, will launch on the eve of the Floyd …
Read More »Malignaggi vs. O’Connor Chief Support For Next Barclays Center Show
Former two-division champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (33-6, 7 KOs) returns to the ring in his hometown to face the skilled Danny O’Connor (25-2, 9 KOs) as the televised co-feature for Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike TV on Friday, May 29 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT live …
Read More »Former World Champion Steve Cunningham Signs With Haymon
Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon. Cunningham of Philadelphia is excited about the prospects for his future. “I’m looking forward to working with Al, he’s a genius at what he does,” said Cunningham. “I’ve been watching him for …
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