David Beckham has flown into Macau to take up his ringside seat to show his support for the ‘inspirational’ Manny Pacquiao ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated fights of the year. The global icon has admitted that he is a ‘huge fan’ of the boxing superstar and has …
Read More »Froch, Groves Make Weight On Eve Of World Title Clash
Carl Froch and George Groves had to be separated at today’s weigh-in for their World title clash at the Phones4u Arena in Manchester tomorrow night, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Froch tipped the scales the heavier man at 11st 13lbs 12oz [167.75 lb], with Groves over a pound lighter …
Read More »The Cobra vs. The Saint: Can The Upstart Pull Off The Upset?
Credit to George Groves for managing to get himself into mandatory position for the IBF super middle title that Carl Froch has or we would not be seeing this fight between the two boxers, which takes place this Saturday night in Manchester, England. Froch would have done exactly what Joe …
Read More »British Phenom Anthony Joshua Injured, Off Froch vs. Groves Bill
Earlier this week it was announced that rising British Heavyweight star Anthony Joshua has been forced to pull out of his forthcoming contest against Argentine journeyman Hector Alfredo Avila with a torn bicep. The match up, which would have been over six rounds on the bill of Carl Froch’s grudge …
Read More »What If Manny Pacquiao Loses To Brandon Rios?
Manny Pacquiao is coming off two straight losses at the hands of Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez, however, the Filipino fighter has said in the press that he has moved on from those defeats and he is looking forward to a new chapter in his boxing career. His upcoming …
Read More »“Rockin’ Fights 11” Boxers Go Head To Head In Huntington
The Final Press Conference for Star Boxing’s”Rockin Fights 11″ was held this afternoon at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. The show is headlined by a heavyweight battle between New York City fan favorite Vinny Maddalone, 37-8-0 (28KO’s) and hard-hitting Houston veteran Maurenzo Smith, 12-7-2 (9KO’s). Also featured on the …
Read More »Anthony Dirrell Steps Out Of The Shadows In First World Title Bout
Unbeaten Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell, who is no stranger to overcoming adversity, finally gets his crack at a world title when he challenges defending champion Sakio Bika for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship on Saturday, Dec. 7, live on Showtime at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from Barclays Center in …
Read More »Hitman Tips Crolla vs. Foster Jr To Be A Genuine Cracker
Ricky Hatton thinks this weekend’s derby match-up between Stephen Foster Jnr and Anthony Crolla will be a cracker. Salford’s Foster Jnr has been handed the chance to appear on the undercard of the big Froch v Groves bill after Crolla’s original opponent, British lightweight champion Martin Gethin, was forced to …
Read More »Boiling Froch, Groves Feud Comes To A Head In Manchester
Carl Froch and George Groves lit the blue touch paper ahead of their World title battle on Saturday night, at the Phones 4u Arena in Manchester, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Froch defends his WBA and IBF belts against Groves, and their simmering war of words boiled over in …
Read More »Arum Dangles The Mayweather Carrot To Motivate Pacquiao
Boxing’s biggest-ever money fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could finally take place, according to a key player behind the negotiations. Top Rank CEO, Bob Arum, who promotes the Filipino superstar, admitted to BoxNation that there is a genuine will on his part to make the fight happen should …
Read More »Josh Wale Confident He Can Exploit Weakness Of Dickens
Barnsley’s Josh Wale believes he can exploit a chink in the armour of James ‘Jazza’ Dickens, which Wale believes was exposed in September by Dickens’ previous opponent Kid Galahad. Wale challenges the Scouse southpaw for the English Super-bantamweight crown on December 14 and feels he has the tools to hand …
Read More »Pacquaio Takes The High Road As Rios Fight Draws Near
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has vowed to do the Philippines proud when he takes on Brandon Rios, amid strained relations between both camps. The Filipino congressman for the Sarangani province was the coolest man on stage during the final press conference, where animosity between both trainers from the altercation earlier …
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