In July, we were treated to a rematch between Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas. The two fighters had fought earlier in the year, but a rematch was expected as the first fight proved nothing. Mosley used his speed and quickness to break down the bigger, but slower, Vargas. Mosley sent Vargas down and out with a solid left-hook in the 6th round; It was vintage De La Hoya style. Mosley career was now back and Vargas would have to sit back and think about continuing his boxing career.

Touchgloves.com would love to send all our fans and all the boxers out there a happy new year! Thanks for all the support!!

Have a great 2007!

Mexican fans had many reasons to celebrate in May. They celebrated Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and the next day celebrated the return of Oscar De La Hoya. Known as the “Golden Boy”, De La Hoya returned after a 20 month lay off to take on Nicaraguan Ricardo Mayorga. For months leading up to the fight, Mayorga had verbally insulted De La Hoya’s family, and De La Hoya would use the abuse as fuel for his highly anticipated return.

Iron Mike Tyson is back, but not in the ring. Early this morning, the former Heavyweight Champion was arrested on DUI and drug charges in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Tyson was stopped by police after he was driving uncontrollably and reportedly slammed into a home. He appeared before a judge in Scottdale without an attorney where an arraignment was set.

One month later and just down the strip at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, we were treated with an attractive, but still questionable bout between one-time pound-for-pound king Sugar Shane Mosely and Ferocious Fernando Vargas in the light middleweight division. Many considered both fighters over the hill and amongst the less elite fighters in the sport. Both fighters knew that it was either win or retire.

From all of us at touchgloves.com, wishing you Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year.

Tainted by alleged fixed fights, shady promoters and institutional corruption, boxing has had its fair share of recent knock-outs.

Yet, with all the battles the sport has had trying to preserve what’s left of its image, the Sweet Science continues to provide fans across the world with fights and fighters who we hope to embrace.

Mexican Superstar and Super Flyweight champion Jorge Arce (45-3-1, 35KO`s) will take on Argentinian Julio David Roque Ler (23-1, 14KO`s) from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.This will be Arce`s first fight in the Los Angeles/ Southern California area as he looks to further expand his fan base.

Also the card, Undefeated Kelly Pavik (29-0, 26KO`s) will take on former 2000 Mexican Olympian, Jose Luis Zertuche (19-3-, 14KO`s) for the NABF Middleweight title.

US Olympian and highly touted Light middleweight prospect, Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan (11-0, 7KO`s) will be in action. Martirosyan will look to wow the local crowd as he has done in last couple of bouts in Las Vegas.

Tickets are on sale now and can be found at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the Honda Center at 714-740-2000

News is spreading that "Sugar" Shane Mosley and Luis Collazo will be fighting February 10th, in a city and arena to be named. Mosley is coming off a knockout of Fernando Vargas while Collazo is looking to bounce back from a loss to Ricky Hatton back in May.

More news as we hear it!

In the final HBO telecast of the year, Boxing After Dark provided us with a spectacular evening of explosive boxing. In the main event, power punching Columbian Edison Miranda (27-1, 24KOs) needed just the first round and 12 punches to dispose of William Gibbs (20-2, 16KOs). Miranda, who is in the same division as Jermaine Taylor and Winky Wright, said that he would also end a potential match with Taylor just as quick as this fight tonight. Miranda dedicated this fight to fellow countryman Carlos Quintana who recently lost to Miguel Cotto.

Hey boxing fans! The writers here at touchgloves.com are all working together to bring you a year in review discussing the biggest and most exciting fights of 2006. We`ll discuss the return of Oscar De La Hoya, the emergence of Carlos Baldomir, and the dominance of our winner for fighter of the year Manny Pacquiao. Look for a full article within the next couple days! Along with the article, we`ll have pictures we`ve taken from fights, press conferences, and training sessions.

It will be a holiday celebration of fisticuffs when VERSUS presents its Fight Night: Best of Live telecast this Thursday night, December 14 from 9-11 p.m. ET. This year-end special will showcase some of the great performances televised this year as part of VERSUS’ Fight Night in conjunction with Top Rank Boxing. Launched in July 2006, Fight Night consists of a series of live fights promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank group, as well as classic fights from their vast library. Fight Night on VERSUS airs every Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET. .

BLOOMFIELD, NJ (December 12, 2006) – On Dec 18 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, undefeated Dominican brawler Giovanni Lorenzo will compete for the first time since announcing that he is entering the middleweight fray, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The Dec 18 bout against Jordan Sanchez (13-6, 8 KO’s) will take place on the Joan Guzman-Antonio Davis WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship fight card.

Middleweight Champion Jermaine “Bad Intentions” Taylor (26-0-1, 17KOs) defeated Kassim ‘The Dream” Ouma (25-3-1, 15KOs) in a twelve-round unanimous decision at the AllTell Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas. Performing in front of a hometown crowd, Taylor came out strong in the first two rounds seeking to knock-out the smaller but persistent challenger.

Former Two-Time Heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer (48-4-1, 38KOs) only needed 1 minute and thirty six seconds to get back into the ring and knock out Cliff Clouser (25-11, 13KOs). With an overhand right hand shot off the ropes, Southpaw Moorer sent Clouser to the mat. Moorer looks to get back into the heavy weight mix and believes he can beat any of the heavyweight champions.

Oleg Maskaev came out victorious in his first defense of his WBC Heavyweight title. Oleg Maskaev defeated Peter Okhello Sunday morning, U.S. time, on a cold chilly night in Russia. The crowd of 10,000 proudly cheered on the new Russian citizen.

LITTLE ROCK, United States (AFP) - Undefeated World Boxing Council middleweight champion Jermain Taylor will make a hometown defense of his crown in a 12-round showdown with Uganda-born southpaw Kassim Ouma here Saturday.

Taylor comes off two triumphs over former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins last year and a June draw with Winky Wright that allowed him to keep the title, the first stain after his 25-0 pro start with 17 knockouts.

Four-time world champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY, as part of its 2007 class, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. The museum will conduct the induction festivities on June 7-10th.

As most of you know, last weekend was packed with plenty of interesting fights. Here`s a quick recap:

Winky Wright Dft. Ike Quartey by UD

Jeff Lacy earned a not-so impressive victory over Vitali Tsypko

Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito are set to face each other next June in New York at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters Welterweight Titles will be on the line, with the winner to possibly fight whoever comes out of the Winky Wright, Oscar De La Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. triangle. That fight would more than likely take place in early 2008.

But before Cotto and Margarito can face each other, they must both face mandatory challengers. Cotto will fight Oktay Urkal in March and Margarito will fight Paul Williams sometime around March as well.