De La Hoya Comes Clean On Pacquiao Deal
Oscar De La Hoya has come out and stated that Golden Boy Promotions has in fact signed Manny Pacquiao. Oscar felt that that the rumors of Pacquiao possibly signing would be too big of a distraction for both Manny and the fight. The contract has a 7 fight deal, which includes a $300,000 singing bonus. The question is, with the way Pacquiao slugs it out every fight, can he really last 7 more fights. I guess only time will tell.
Mike Tyson Press Conference Thursday!
A press conference has been announced Thursday in Youngstown, Ohio for the release of the “Mike Tyson World Tour” schedule. As many fight fans know, Tyson has been training the last 4 weeks from the Aladdin/Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV, in preperation for this upcoming tour.
Can`t wait til Thursday!
Quick Hits: Rahman, Abraham, Arce, Contender Finale Tomorrow Night!
Hasim Rahman’s last fight against Oleg Maskaev may have been the most disappointing defeat of his career, but that’s not going to stop “Rock” from becoming Heavyweight Champion for the third time. Rahman is rumored to fight Sinan Samil Sam early next year in a possible heavyweight title eliminator match. It’s been undetermined which title Rahman will be going after.
News Of The Day: Golden Boy Eyeing Pacquio, Calzaghe Comments on Lacy, Holyfield Update
Manny Pacquiao will become the biggest free agent out in the boxing market after his fight with Erik Morales and word is that Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions is looking to sign him. Oscar was recently in Hollywood at the Wild Card Boxing Club watching Pacquiao training with Freddy Roach for his November 8th bout. Oscar feels that he, the “Golden Boy”, and Pacquiao would be a perfect fit. De La Hoya isn’t the only person with their eyes on Pacquiao, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is also looking to sign Pacquiao. Oscar should be careful, because it’s only been a week since Juan Diaz turned his back on him, and signed with rival Arum’s Top Rank.
It`s Official: Wright-Quartey To Fight!
As reported earlier, Ronald “Winky” Wright will fight Ike Quartey December 2nd. The fight will take place in Tampa, Florida, Wright`s hometown, at the St. Pete Times Forum. This will be Wright`s first fight at home in more than 16 years.
Also scheduled to appear on the card is former IBF Super Middleweight Champion Jeff Lacy. Lacy`s last fight was in March of this year, when he suffered a lob-sided lost to England`s Jeff Calazaghe in Manchester, England. No opponent has been named yet.
Hopkins Wants Maskaev!
The New York Daily News is reporting that Bernard Hopkins is considering coming out of retirement to possibly step back into the ring. Reports state that he’s looking to fight WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleg Maskaev sometime late next year. Hopkins feels that he is the only boxer who can save the Heavyweight division for America and says that a fight would become possible if he could bulk up to 200 pounds. He looks to get in contact with trainer Mackie Shilstone, the same trainer who bulked up Roy Jones Jr. when he fought Heavyweight slob John Ruiz. Whether Maskaev is still champion by the time Hopkins is ready for Maskaev is questionable; Maskaev has a title defense in December and a mandatory fight after against Sam Peter.
Quick Hits: Wright, Calzaghe, Peter, and more
Former Light Middleweight Champion Ronald “Winky” Wright has finally found his next opponent. He will fight former Welterweight King Ike Quartey December 2nd with a location still yet to be determined. This fight comes after Wright refused to have a rematch with Middleweight Champ Jermain Taylor.
Cotto-Quintana To Touch Gloves in December!
Puerto Rico will be rocking when Junior Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto looks to become a champion in two weight classes when he squares off against fellow undefeated Puerto Rican Carlos Quintana for the vacant WBA Welterweight Title. Cotto, who has been inconsistent of lately, will be making his debut as a Welterweight. The fight, which is scheduled to take place in Atlantic City, NJ at Boardwalk Hall, will be shown live December 2nd on SHOWTIME.
Look for a Miguel Cotto-Ricky Hatton fight in early June, if both fighters can comeout victorious in each of their respective fights.
Barrera Wins “Worst Fight of the Year”
In what might have been the most disappointing fight of the year, Marco Antonio Barrera narrowly defeated Rocky Juarez tonight from Las Vegas, NV. With literally once punch at a time, Barrera scored a Unanimous Decision victory, with 2 judges scoring the bout 115-113, and the third judge scoring the fight 117-111.
More analysis ahead…
Juarez-Barrera Look To Avoid Controversy In Rematch!
The last time WBC Super Featherweight Champion Marco Antonio Barrera (62-4, 42 KO’s) and Rocky Juarez (25-2, 18 KO’s) we’re in the same ring, the crowd inside Staples Center were treated to a back in forth “too close to call” fight that eventually ended in a victory for Barrera, reversing an earlier decision of a draw. This time Barrera hopes to avoid any controversy and defeat Juarez cleanly. But don’t look for Juarez to lie down so easily; he looks to take advantage of this rematch and to become Champion of the World. The crowd inside the MGM Grand Arena will be rocking tomorrow night!
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