Mexican boxing superstar and former world champion Canelo Alvarez, hard-hitting countryman Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo and “Toe To Toe: Canelo vs. Angulo” pay-per-view undercard fighters worked out in front of a throng of media and adoring fans on Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena lobby. Canelo (42-1-1, 30 KOs) …
Read More »From Beach Bum To World Champ: Stuart Hall
Darlington bruiser Stuart Hall makes the first defence of his IBF Bantamweight Title against fellow North East fighter Martin Ward in Newcastle on March 31st. Topping the bill at the Metro Radio Arena caps an astonishing rise to the top for 33-year-old Hall who readily admits that he went wild …
Read More »Canelo Alvarez Draws Inspiration From Muhammad Ali
Canelo Alvarez is using the story of ‘The Greatest’, Muhammad Ali, to help inspire him to make his own boxing history starting this weekend. The cinnamon haired superstar will be going toe-to-toe with countryman Alfredo Angulo as they lay their Mexican machismo on the line in front of a packed …
Read More »Massive Froch vs. Groves Rematch Tickets On Sale This Monday
Tickets for Carl Froch and George Groves’ rematch for the WBA and IBF Super Middleweight titles at Wembley connected by EE on Saturday May 31, will go on sale at midday on Monday March 10. Froch and Groves meet at the national stadium to settle the score from their epic …
Read More »Ringside At Del Mar Boxing Series Returns April 11
Paco Presents in association with A&T Gym, Don Chargin, Golden Boy Promotions and San Diego-based Barron Entertainment, is happy to announce the second edition of its popular boxing series titled “Ringside at Del Mar” taking place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on April 11, 2014. The eight round main event …
Read More »Canelo, Angulo, Santa Cruz, Mijares Hit Vegas For Fight Week
As hundreds of fans and media stood in lines that stretched from the sidewalk outside the main doors to the make-shift ring inside the lobby of MGM Grand in Las Vegas, popular Mexican boxing superstar and former World Champion Canelo Alvarez, his opponent this Saturday, Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo, and …
Read More »Full Undercard Announced For Canelo Alvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo
In addition to the recently announced lightweight battle between Ricardo “Dinamita” Alvarez (23-2-3, 13 KOs), older brother of Canelo and hard-hitting Sergio “Yeyo” Thompson (28-3, 26 KOs), of Cancun, Mexico, the March 8 undercard for”Toe To Toe: Canelo vs. Angulo” will feature five more can’t-miss bouts for those in attendance …
Read More »Manchester Derby: Crolla vs. Murray Showdown April 19
Anthony Crolla and John Murray will clash at the Phones 4u Arena in Manchester on April 19, live on Sky Sports. The Manchester Lightweight duo battle it out in a shoot-out for a major fight shot in the Summer, and the former gym pals both told today’s press conference that …
Read More »Bellew Goes To Cruiserweight For Tough Brudov Assignment
Tony Bellew is under no illusions as to the task ahead of him as he prepares to make his bow at Cruiserweight when he takes on Valery Brudov at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on March 15, live on Sky Sports. ‘The Bomber’ moves up in weight on the back …
Read More »Etches And Jenkings Get Running For Cancer Charity
South Yorkshire prospects Adam Etches and Scott Jenkins have agreed to take part in this year’s Sheffield Half Marathon. The punching pair have already raised thousands of pounds for teenage cancer patients at Weston Park Hospital and will representing the charity again on April 6. While the 13 mile run …
Read More »Amir Backs Stablemate Alfredo Angulo To Shock Canelo Alvarez
Amir Khan has backed stablemate Alfredo Angulo to upset the odds when he clashes with fellow Mexican star Canelo Alvarez this weekend. The pair will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in front of what is expected to be a sold out arena, with Canelo being tipped as …
Read More »Ashanti To Sing National Anthem At Bradley vs. Pacquiao 2
Grammy Award-winning singer/ songwriter, actor and author Ashanti will sing the National Anthem at the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and undefeated two-division world champion Timothy Bradley Jr. Pacquiao and Bradley will be battling for the WBO welterweight title,Saturday, April 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. …
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