WBA Featherweight Champion Jorge Linares, 26-0 (17), outgrew the 126 pound division but promptly moved right up to super feather last night and won the vacant WBA title by stopping local man Whyber Garcia, 20-6 (14), in the fifth round at Centro De Convenciones Atlapa in Panama City, Panama. At just 23 years of age,…
Two good cards took place on Thursday and we kick things off in Phitsanulok, Thailand where 23 year old Bangkok southpaw Oleydong Sithsamerchai, 29-0 (12), stayed undefeated while retaining his WBC Minimumweight title on points against longtime PABA Champ Pornsawan Kratindaenggym, 21-2 (16). 30 year old Sa Kaeo based slugger Kratindaenggym had previously only come…
Members of the Pacman Nation are invited to give five-division world champion Manny Pacquiao a world championship sendoff as he heads off to Las Vegas for his showdown with “The Golden Boyâ€, Oscar De La Hoya.
Two-time BWAA Trainer of the Year, Freddie Roach is confident that his charge Manny Pacquiao, a five-division world champion, will not only beat “The Golden Boyâ€, Oscar De La Hoya, but will knock him out within nine rounds. “Oscar is 35 and a part-time fighter; it’s obvious that father time is catching up with him, 
Jason Estrada: “No more talk, all that is done. I’ve said things and I’ve done all of my talking. Show up tomorrow night for a great show.†Derek Bryant: “It’s been a while since I’ve been in the ring. I’ve been off almost two years. Estrada’s an Olympian, an up-and-comer. I’m going to put on…
© Emily Harney In preparation to tonight’s CES Boxing “Holiday Havoc” fight card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI, the fighters all weighed in yesterday. Jason Estrada: 241 lb Derek Bryant : 225 lb
Maybe it is the speed and power he possesses in his hands? Or perhaps it’s his beautiful footwork and cat like reflexes that have been honed to perfection since he first put on a pair of gloves at the ripe age of six? Maybe it’s the fact that at only 20 years old and having…
With sub freezing temperatures becoming the norm, Chicago’s 8 Count Productions is planning an outstanding eight bout holiday blowout for Friday, December 12 at Cicero Stadium. “We’ve got a terrific show planned for the 12th but really this is a great time for boxing fans in Chicago,” said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.
Jean Pascal flew into England this morning in confident mood ahead of his WBC Super-Middleweight World Title fight against Carl Froch at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Saturday, 6th December. The Canadian challenges Froch for the vacant title that Joe Calzaghe relinquished earlier this year on a Hennessy Sports show in a clash of…
English dance group “Booty Luv” will open the show and perform chart topping hits when Carl Froch and Jean Pascal meet for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight title at Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England on December 6.
Oisin Fagan is planning to give himself an early Christmas present by grabbing the chance of a lifetime with both hands. The Dubliner faces Amir Khan in London on December 6th with Khan looking to bounce back from his sensational first round knockout defeat to Breidis Prescott. A second successive defeat for Khan would all…
The five weight former world champion will see a bronze statue in his likeness unveiled at the Staples Center, joining other Los Angeles superstars in a Walk of Fame. Oscar De La Hoya will be honored by AEG and the Staples Center with the unveiling of a 14′ bronze statue in his likeness. He will…