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adidas Eyes Potential in Boxing »
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK March 2, 2007 -- adidas will make a breakthrough in the US sporting goods market this fall when they introduce their branded line of precision-engineered boxing equipment tested by professional athletes. Century, the world's largest Martial Arts Supply Company will be the US and Canadian distributor. (more...)
Who’s Next In Line For The P4P Title? »
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is considered the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world. His record is flawless, he dominates and controls his fights, and, what I think is most important, he’s never been knocked down. The old saying goes, “To be the man, you gotta beat the man.” I’m sure most fans and experts wouldn’t put Oscar De La Hoya on [...]
What’s wrong with Boxing? »
“The boxing world is full of all kinds of corruption.” - Al Sharpton Al Sharpton’s quote is the biggest problem boxing faces today. As a common fan asked to voice my opinion on the state of boxing today I can’t help but agree with the sentiment of Sharpton’s statement. By no means is Al Sharpton an expert. I would say I am also far from [...]
Briggs-Ibragimov Fight Delayed! »
Shannons Briggs first title defense of his WBO Heavyweight championship will have to wait. Briggs has been diagnosed with pnuemonia and will have to push back his defense for the next 3 months. The fight, which was slated to take place in Madison Square Garden, could hold up a possibility of a unification [...]
Cotto-Judah In June? »
Rumors are spreading that Miguel Cotto and Zab Judah will meet in June to fight for Cotto`s WBA Welterweight Title. The fight is slated to take place in New York at Madison Square Garden on June 9th. It was originally planned for WBO Champ Antonio Margarito and Cotto to fight, but Margarito chose to fight mandatory challenger Paul Williams [...]
Hopkins One Step Closer To Return! »
At last night`s Mosley-Collazo press conference, Bernard Hopkins announced that he has signed his part of the deal to fight Winky Wright on July 21st. All that awaits is Wright`s signature on the dotted line. The fight, which is likely to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, is rumored to be shown on HBO PPV. More news as we hear it! (more...)
Mosley And Collazo Square Off Tonight! »
Shane Mosley looks to continue his way back atop the boxing world when he takes on Luis Collazo tonight from Las Vegas, Nevada on HBO. Mosley (43-4, 37 KO’s) is coming off a successful 2006 campaign, earning back-to-back knockout victories against Fernando Vargas. Collazo looks to put a big nail in the [...]
“Sugar” Shane Destroys Collazo »
Manndalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV - Sugar Shane Mosley came back down to his natural weight of 147 pounds and cruised through a one-sided match against southpaw Luis Collazo from Brooklyn, NY. Mosley, now 35, proved that he still has what it takes to be the best welterweight around. (more...)
Mosley And Collazo Both Make Weight! »
Great news for fans: Both Luis Collazo and Shane Mosley made the 147 pound weight limit today. Both fighters weighed in at 147 pounds. Full preview to be posted soon! (more...)
Super Featherweight Showdown between Humberto Soto »
STAMFORD, Conn. (February 7, 2007) – An exciting 12-round showdown between Humberto Soto (40-5-2 with 24 KOs) and Humberto Toledo (26-2-2 with 15 KOs) two of the leading super featherweight fighters, will headline the next VERSUS Fight Night in collaboration with Top Rank Boxing on Thursday, February 22 at 9 p.m. ET from the Mountaineer Race [...]
