For the third time since 2004, Juan Manuel Marquez will clash with Manny Pacquiao in a bid to put an end to the Filipino’s 14 bout, five weight division win streak when the pair meet tonight at MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Since their initial contest over seven …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Bradley Skeete
Bradley “Super” Skeete defeated Jay Morris, an experienced fighter and former British Masters Light Welterweight titlist, on the Ricky Burns v Michael Katsidis undercard on Saturday night at the Wembley Arena in London. Skeete had controlled the fight from the opening bell and the pressure paid off early in the …
Read More »Fight Now TV To Air Fury vs. Pajkic Live In US
Fight Now TV, America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel – announces it will air tomorrow’s heavyweight title fight between British and Commonwealth champion Tyson Fury and the Canadian title holder Neven Pajkic, starting at 4:45 PM/ET, live from Manchester UK.
Read More »Cruiserweight King Huck Continues Klitschko Campaign
Today, on his 27th birthday, WBO Cruiserweight champion Marco Huck arrived in Munich where he will be part of a show event tomorrow night hosted by popular German showmaster Stefan Raab. “Captain“ Huck biggest wish for his birthday: “I want the Klitschko brothers!“
Read More »Fonfara Sparring Down Under With “The Green Machine”
Popular Chicago based light heavyweight contender Andrzej ‘The Polish Prince” Fonfara is training with former two-time world champion and current world title challenger Danny ‘The Green Machine” Green in Perth, Australia. The 24 year old Fonfara is headed for a ten round light heavyweight showdown with Phil ‘The Drill” Williams …
Read More »Don King Open Letter Thanking Boxing Fans Worldwide
To boxing, sports and entertainment fans worldwide: Thank you for your great support for November 5th’s Sold Out Viva Don King boxing event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It was an unequivocal success.
Read More »Amir Khan Fighting On Sky Sports TV Once Again
Amir “King” Khan will fight on Sky for the first time since he defeated Marcos “Chino” Maidana in his Las Vegas debut in December last year in a clash that many in boxing called the “Fight of the Year.” Live coverage of Khan vs. Peterson on December 10 from the …
Read More »Hennessy Sports Signs Middleweight Chris Eubank Jnr
Promoter Mick Hennessy is excited to announce that Hennessy Sports has signed the world’s hottest boxing prospect Chris Eubank Jnr on a long term agreement. Mick Hennessy said “We are delighted to have signed such a major talent, there was a lot of competition for his signature, not only from …
Read More »Tito Trinidad Gives Don King $500K Birthday Gift
Boxing promoter Don King received a gift of $500,000 from his fighter Felix “Tito” Trindad in celebration of his 80th birthday. Trinidad, a five-time world champion who King promoted in his most thrilling world championship matches, was not able to come to South Florida to celebrate the milestone birthday with …
Read More »Vassell Already Looking For Lynes Unification Clash
Commonwealth Welterweight Champion Denton Vassell is keen on mixing it with new British king Colin Lynes early next year. Lynes caused a huge upset when he took the domestic title from Lee Purdy on Wednesday to set up some big paydays.
Read More »Hearn Raises Awareness Of Late Purse Payment Problem
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has written to the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) urging them to tighten the rules on promoters paying fighters. Hearn’s letter raised concerns that some fighters have had to wait months beyond the seven day regulated period to be paid for their work and he …
Read More »Lynes Takes Purdy’s British Welter Title In York Hall Thriller
Colin Lynes produced a fantastic display against Lee Purdy to take the British Welterweight title with a majority decision in a York Hall classic. The 33 year-old is the oldest British champion at the weight and belied the nine-year age gap between him and the title holder by bursting out …
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