http://www.touchgloves.com/news/ en Copyright 2008 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:47:12 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Los Angeles, CA - Tickets for the highly anticipated bout between Shane Mosley and Ricardo Mayorga are on sale now. Seats are available at $350, $150, $75 and $50. They can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/08/ticket_alert_mosley_v_mayorga.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/08/ticket_alert_mosley_v_mayorga.html Upcoming Fights Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:47:12 -0800 Popular Mexican fighter and former WBC lightweight world champion Jose Luis “El Temible” Castillo (56-8-1, 48 KOs) will get back in the ring against Argentine Sebastian “Iron” Lujan (29-5-2, 20 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight battle on Wednesday, July 30, live on ESPN2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. The co-feature showcases undefeated welterweight prospect Luis Carlos “El Potro” Abregu (22-0, 19 KOs) against Thomas Davis (12-7-2, 7 KOs). The evening of boxing is promoted by Sycuan Ringside Promotions and will take place at the Sycuan Indian Reservation in El Cajon, Calif. (suburb of San Diego). http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/07/jose_luis_castillo_returns_on.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/07/jose_luis_castillo_returns_on.html Breaking News Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:07:38 -0800 NEW YORK (July 18, 2008) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight champion Dimitri “The Baby” Kirilov (29-3-1, 9 KOs) will defend his title against former IBF flyweight champion and knockout artist Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (29-1-1, 23 KOs), Saturday, Aug. 2, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). In the co-feature, U.S. Olympian and undefeated prospect Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell (15-0, 10 KOs) puts his flawless record on the line against fellow unbeaten Mike “The Persecutor” Paschall (17-0-1, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight brawl. The telecast will originate from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. and is promoted by Gotham Boxing, Inc.]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/07/showtime_boxing_kirlov_v_darch.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/07/showtime_boxing_kirlov_v_darch.html Upcoming Fights Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:23:44 -0800 NEW YORK (June 12, 2008) – Their first fight played out like a Hollywood script: rife with drama, incredible two-way exchanges, a broken jaw, multiple head butts, low blows and controversy. On Saturday, June 21, undefeated middleweight champion Arthur Abraham, and the explosive, hard-hitting Edison Miranda will co-star in the emotionally charged sequel, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Abraham won the first fight on a hotly disputed unanimous decision in a scintillating affair on September 23, 2006. The 12-round rematch will be contested at a catch weight of 166 pounds.]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/06/abraham_vs_miranda_ii_june_21s.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/06/abraham_vs_miranda_ii_june_21s.html Upcoming Fights Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:18:04 -0800 Paul Williams (34-1, 25 KOs) lived up to his nickname and destroyed Puerto Rican slugger Carlos Quintana (25-2, 19 KOs) by KO in the 1st round of their rematch. Williams dropped Quintana twice with a flurry of punches, forcing the referee to stop the match. After the bout, the usually reserved Williams called out the Welterweight elite, including Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito. Time of the bout was 2:15 of the first round. http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/06/williams_destroys_quintana.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/06/williams_destroys_quintana.html Fight Results Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:18:14 -0800 NEW YORK (June 3, 2008) - After dominating Paul Williams for 12 rounds and capturing the WBO welterweight title in convincing fashion, Carlos Quintana believes that he is still getting no respect. Going into their Saturday, June 7 rematch for Quintana’s title on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (9 p.m. ET/PT delayed on the west coast), most industry experts have the champion as the underdog to Williams.]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/06/showtime_double_header_this_sa.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/06/showtime_double_header_this_sa.html Upcoming Fights Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:26:25 -0800 Manchester, England - Almost immediately after winning their respective bouts, plans for Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton vs. Paulie "the Magic Man" Malignaggi were annouced. The two lightweight champions are set to meet each other this Fall at an undisclosed location, although all indication point to a fight in New York. More details to come...]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/hatton_vs_maglinaggi_set_for_f.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/hatton_vs_maglinaggi_set_for_f.html Breaking News Sat, 24 May 2008 16:50:32 -0800 They say good news come in bunches and the good news keeps coming for the city of Manchester, England. First, Manchester United won the Champons League on Wednesday, and tonight Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton returned to the ring and the victory circle after a tough and very Hattonesqe victory over Juan Lazcano. Hatton (44-1, 34KO's) worked Luzcano's body and head with his trademark left and right hooks. Lazcano (37-5-1, 27 KO's) for his part, put up a great fight, almost sending the British Sensation to the canvas in the 8th and 10th round. Although not as sharp as he wanted, Hatton showed the boxing world that he has moved past his loss at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Judges at ringside scored the bout 120-110, 118-110, and 120-108 all for Hatton. - Paulie Malignaggi (25-1, 5KO's) escaped Manchester with a unsatisfying win again Lovemore N'dou, but not his hair. Malignaggi claims to have broken his right hand in the 6th round, hand a hard time dealing with the rough and rugged N'dou. The fight did little to help Malignaggi shed the mask of being a boring fighter. The most interesting part of the bout came in the middle of rounds 8 and 9 where Malignaggi had his dreadlocks cut by his corner men. http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/hatton_wins_malignaggi_gets_th.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/hatton_wins_malignaggi_gets_th.html Fight Results Sat, 24 May 2008 13:44:30 -0800 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 20, 2008) – Former lightweight champion Julio “Kidd” Diaz (34-4, 25 KOs) makes his highly anticipated return to the ring on Wednesday, June 25, from the world famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif. (ESPN2 11:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT). Sycuan Ringside Promotions (SRP) of San Diego, Calif. will promote the evening of boxing aptly titled, “Tribal Pride at the Playboy Mansion.” An opponent for Diaz will be announced shortly.]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/julio_diaz_returns_june_25th_o.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/julio_diaz_returns_june_25th_o.html Upcoming Fights Tue, 20 May 2008 09:15:11 -0800 LAS VEGAS – When two explosive world champions at the top of their game mix it up for the world title, it’s a “Lethal Combination.” Newly crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will battle in a 12-round rumble with Diaz’s title at stake. Promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will take place Saturday, June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. Tickets priced at $600, $400, $300, $200 and $100 are now on sale and available at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Macy’s West at the Fashion Show Mall, and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000 or Mandalay Bay (702) 632-7580. Tickets are also available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/pacquiao_vs_diaz_on_sale_now.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/pacquiao_vs_diaz_on_sale_now.html Upcoming Fights Sun, 18 May 2008 21:35:12 -0800 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 15, 2008) – Now that Joan Guzman has vacated his WBO 130 pound title, the undefeated Dominican-born speedster is looking for a challenge at the lightweight level. “I think Nate Campbell would be a perfect opponent for me,” said Guzman, who is a two-division champion with a record of 28-0 with 17 knockouts. “Nobody wants to fight Nate at 135 pounds and no one wants to fight me at 130 pounds. So let’s just fight each other.”]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/joan_guzman_setting_sights_on.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/joan_guzman_setting_sights_on.html Breaking News Sun, 18 May 2008 21:27:42 -0800 The Pride of East L.A, Oscar De La Hoya, won a 12 round unanimous decision over Contender Star Steve Forbes tonight in Carson, CA. In front of 27,000, including some of Hollywoods brightest star, the Golden Boy and the Contender gave the fans a entertaining show. De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KO's) now sets his sights on a September rematch with pound for pound king, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Forbes (30-6, 9KOs) can hold his head high after putting up a strong effort against the future Hall of Famer. http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/golden_boy_wins_mayweather_jr.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/05/golden_boy_wins_mayweather_jr.html Fight Results Sat, 03 May 2008 20:34:40 -0800 Los Angeles, CA - The Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya returns to the ring on May 3, 2008, after his split decision loss to Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. last year. De la Hoya will take on former Contender star, Steve Forbes. The venue is the Home Depot Center in Carson California, but it is the first time that a boxing match will be held in the 27,000 seat soccer stadium rather than the normal tennis facility at the Home Depot Center. The Golden Boy is currently a -1800 favorite while most believe that Forbes has very little chance of pulling out an upset. Greater upsets have been seen in the past. If de la Hoya gets past Forbes in May, a rematch with Money Mayweather is expected in September. ]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/04/golden_boy_returns_against_for.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/04/golden_boy_returns_against_for.html Upcoming Fights Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:29:31 -0800 Las Vegas, NV - April 19, 2007 - The Fighting Welshman Joe Calzaghe defeated Bernard Hopkins to keep his undefeated streak going at 45-0. Hopkins (48-5-1) dropped Calzaghe in the first round with a stiff straight right. From then on, Hopkins took most of the fight off, constantly moving backwards, clinching his opponent, and throw no more than 2 punches at a time. Calzaghe, started off slow, but brought the fight to Hopkins in the later rounds. Judges at ringside scored the bout 114-113 for Hopkins, 115-112 and 116-111 for Calzaghe. Looming in the future for Calzaghe is another legend, Roy Jones Jr. http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/04/joe_knows_calzaghe_defeats_hop.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/04/joe_knows_calzaghe_defeats_hop.html Fight Results Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:11:52 -0800 STAMFORD, Conn. (March 12, 2008) – Viewers will once again be able to score the bouts from home when Fight Night on VERSUS in collaboration with Top Rank Boxing presents a card headlined by heavyweight Tye Fields this Thursday night from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada at 9 p.m. ET. Viewers can access the Versus Live Scorecard at www.versus.com and enter their own score based on the 10 point must system. VERSUS will post results throughout the fight card. The undercard will be highlighted by a 10-round lightweight bout between veteran Bobby Pacquiao (28-13-3, 13Kos) and unbeaten Urbano Antillon (21-0, 14 Kos). ]]> http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/03/versus_fight_night_tye_fields.html http://www.touchgloves.com/news/2008/03/versus_fight_night_tye_fields.html Upcoming Fights Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:39:40 -0800