Jun
Was Manny Pacquiao Really Robbed In Fight Against Timothy Bradley? (Video)
The title says it all. Was Manny Pacquiao really robbed in his June 9th fight against undefeated champ Timothy Bradley? Since that evening, it’s been nothing but controversy surrounding the split decision victory in favor of Bradley, which many believed should’ve went the other way. It sparked a public outcry for an investigation into the judging … [...]
Jun
Floyd Mayweather Tops Forbes’ 2012 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes List
ESPN named him the highest-paid athlete in the U.S., via their recent “Money Issue”, and now,Forbes officially crowns Floyd Mayweather the highest-paid in the world, topping its 2012 “World’s 100 Highest-Paid Athletes” list. According to the list, recently released at Forbes.com, Mayweather knocked out the man who held the title for nearly a decade in Tiger Woods, and comes [...]
Jun
Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless Talk Bradley/Pacquiao, Calls For Boycott Of Boxing PPV (Video)
Sports anaylsts, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless, discussed Timothy Bradley’s controversial win over Manny Pacquiao on their ESPN show “First Take” this week … and were disgusted. Bayless said he has “never been more shocked by a outcome of an event,” while Smith called for a boycott of all boxing PPV’s until fans get [...]
Jun
Floyd Mayweather Claims Jail Conditions Could End His Boxing Career, Seeks Release
Boxer Floyd Mayweather is currently sitting in a Las Vegas jail, serving 90 days for a 2010 domestic violence charge … but things aren’t going very smooth for him. Lawyers for the undefeated boxing great filed an emergency motion in court on Monday (June 11), asking that he be moved into the general jail population — [...]
Jun
Judges In Controversial Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley Fight Defend Split Decision
The boxing world, especially critics and fans, were up in arms over the weekend after Manny Pacquiao lost a shocking split decision against the still undefeated Timothy Bradley at their title bout in Las Vegas on Saturday (June 9). Following all the media attention and criticism, two veteran judges at the center of a controversial [...]
Jun
Timothy Bradley Wins Shocking Upset Over Manny Pacquiao With Split Decision Victory
The boxing world was shunned Saturday evening (June 9) when Manny Pacquaio’s title fight at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand ended with his opponent Timothy Bradley walking away with a shocking split decision victory. At the end of 12 rounds, which HBO commentators even expected Pac-Man to win easily, Bradley came out on top on two [...]
Jun
Antonio Margarito Announces Retirement From Boxing
Several boxing greats have hung up their gloves this week. Following the retirement announcements of 40-year-old fighters Winky Wright and “Sugar” Shane Mosley, Mexican boxer Antonio Margarito follows suit, also announcing that it is time for him to walk away from the sport as well. The 34-year-old, former welterweight champ revealed the news via a [...]
Jun
‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley Calls It Quits, Announces Boxing Retirement
Two boxers announced their retirement on Monday (June 4). Winky Wright revealed he was hanging up his gloves at 40 years old, and now, “Sugar” Shane Mosley is doing the same. Ironically, he’s 40 as well. After Mosley was dominated by 21-year-old junior middleweight titlist Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (who is the same age as Mosley’s [...]
Jun
Boxer Winky Wright Announces Retirement At 40
Former undisputed junior middleweight champion Winky Wright, once a face of Jay-Z’s Rocawear brand, revealed Monday (June 4) that he’s retiring from boxing. The 40-year-old boxer told ESPN.com the new Monday, from a golf course in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida, saying he’s moving on. “I’m gonna call it a day. I’m gonna chill [...]
May
Boxer Paul Williams Paralyzed Following Motorcycle Accident
Former two-time welterweight titlist Paul Williams is reportedly paralyzed from the waist down, following a motorcycle accident on Sunday morning (May 27) in Atlanta. The boxer’s trainer/father George Peterson tells ESPN.com that doctors say Williams will never walk again and that his boxing career is over. “They’re saying he won’t walk again or box again,” [...]
May
Former Boxing Champ Johnny Tapia Found Dead At 45
Five-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia was found death on Sunday (May 27) at this Albuquerque, NM home. He was just 45. According to reports, police say a family member came home and found his body, and called. Further details were unknown. As of press time, foul play is not suspected. Police spokesman Officer Robert [...]
May
HBO Boxing: 24/7 Road to Pacquiao/Bradley (Video)
Manny Pacquaio will face undefeated Light Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on June 9th … so HBO documents both fighters on their road to anticipated bout via their special series, “24/7.” Here’s the intro into the Pacquiao/Bradley special, which is slated to premiere on Saturday (May 26). In the [...]
May
HBO Boxing: Manny Pacquiao – Greatest Hits (Video)
Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is arguably the best fighter in the sport, depending on who you talk to. It’s him and Floyd Mayweather in the discussion. If you can’t remember Pac-Man’s greatest moments, HBO Sports put together this 10-minute clip breaking down some of the best fights of the Filipino superstar’s career. The video goes [...]
May
Justin Bieber, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne Celebrate With Floyd Mayweather On Fight Night (Photos)
Boxer Floyd Mayweather and the “Money Team” had one helluva Saturday evening (May 5) in Las Vegas. He was was the talk of the town and much of the world as he took on Light Middleweight champ Miguel Cotto in their title bout. Their was fight night fever in Sin City, and the undefeated boxer [...]
May
Floyd Mayweather Battles Miguel Cotto For Unanimous Decision In Exciting Title Bout
Floyd Mayweather Jr. gave fans, arguably, the most exciting performance of his career on Saturday evening (May 5), taking a “W” over Miguel Cotto with a unanimous decision. Although the Puerto Rican warrior was able to put some pressure on Mayweather in middle rounds, and hit him more times in one fight than anytime in [...]
May
Floyd Mayweather Named Highest-Paid Athlete In U.S., Talks Business Sense & Money (Video)
With Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming fight against Miguel Cotto set to go down in Las Vegas this Saturday (May 5), the undefeated boxing great covers ESPN Magazine’s newly released “Money Issue.” Here’s a clip from the interview for the mag’s special issue, in which Money Mayweather explains why he’s able to make so much money, revealing [...]
May
Floyd Mayweather Talks Manny Pacquiao & Predicts Miguel Cotto Knockout (Video)
With Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming fight against Miguel Cotto set to go down in Las Vegas this Saturday (May 5), the undefeated boxing great covers ESPN Magazine’s newly released “Money Issue.” During his sit-down with ESPN, Money Mayweather talks about several topics — including his outspoken personality, and uncompromising comments, specifically addressing his comments about Jeremy [...]
Apr
Chad Dawson Pulls Out Majority Decision Over Bernard Hopkins, Regains Title
Chad Dawson beat Bernard Hopkins during their 12-round bout in Atlantic City on Saturday evening (April 28), earning a majority decision and winning the WBC light heavyweight title. The South Carolina-bred boxer won in a rematch that was free of the controversy that marred their first meeting in October 2011, after B-Hop went down with [...]
Apr
Mayweather vs. Cotto: Under the Lights (Style, Comparison Infographic) (Video)
The showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto is a week away. So, how will the two boxers match up? HBO gives use a brief rundown of their strengths, side-by-side, in video infographic, dubbed “Under the Lights.” In the HBO-produced clip, we see each boxer’s individual stats, before we get a brief look at four [...]
Apr
HBO’s 24/7 Mayweather/Cotto (Episode #1) (Video)
The May 5th date for Floyd Mayweather’s bout against Miguel Cotto is nearing, and as always, the weeks leading up to the big day are documented by cameras for HBO’s “24/7″ special series. Here’s “Episode 1″ of the series, which showcases the first days of each boxer’s training camp. Cotto begins his camp in Orlando, [...]
Feb
Freshjive Moving Pictures – Freddie Roach on Zachary Wohlman
It’s been 4 years since Zachary “Kid Yamaka” Wohlman was brought to the Wildcard gym where his trainer Freddie Roach took him under his tutelage. Now he’s 2 and 0 and on the path to a promising career. Freddie waxes on about Zac’s talents in this debut video promotion.
Oct
Kimbo KOs Dude In 20 Secs In Second Pro Boxing Fight (Video)
Kimbo Slice is back to his old, knocking motherf***ers out self. The former MMA fighter/backyard brawler entered the ring as a pro-boxer for the second time on Saturday night (October 15), and knocked out his opponent in Mike Tyson-like fashion. Slice (real name: Kevin Ferguson), 47, improved to 2-0 after Saturday’s fight, following a quick [...]
