International Business Times

Ready For War: The Moment Of Truth Has Finally Arrived For Carl Froch.

DeanJones — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:21:53 GMT

The time for talk, is almost at an end.

The final week pf preparation of is well underway for IBF Super-Middleweight Champion Carl Froch for his unification fight with WBA Champion Mikkel Kessler at London's O2 Arena on Saturday (25th May). This is a fight Froch has been craving ever since he lost to the Dane during the 'Super Six' tournament in April 2010. Froch felt that Kessler was the benefactor of a Home decision that night and is keen to resolve the matter on home soil in-front of a sellout crowd of 20,000 fans.

Tony Bellew Must Learn To Cope With The Big Occasion After Eliminator Disappointment.

DeanJones — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:55:30 GMT

For the second time in a matter of weeks, the city of Liverpool gathered again in the impressive Echo arena to witness one of their own move up into elite World company.

For the second time, they were disappointed.

This was supposed to be a statement night for Tony Bellew. The prize at the end of this fight would be a shot at the WBC Light-Heavyweight title. Standing in his way was Isaac Chilemba, a proud South African who was looking to come and spoil the party. Still, most experts had Bellew winning the fight comfortably by a late stoppage.

Back To The Drawing Board For David Price After Devastating Loss To Tony Thompson.

DeanJones — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:58:00 GMT

It's not how you get knocked down, it's how you get back up. David Price would do well to remember that today. Tony Thompson silenced a partisan crowd in Liverpool by knocking out David Price to stun the Heavyweight division. Price was considered a legitimate successor to the domination of Vitaly and Wladimir Klitschko in the heavyweight division. An Olympic Bronze Medallist and British Champion, Price's reputation as a heavy hitter has sky-rocketed in the last year.

Floyd Mayweather: Has ‘Money’ Mayweather really got six fights left in him?

ben.lettman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:43:26 GMT

This week six-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather announced that he will be defending his WBC welterweight title against the interim champion Roberto Guerrero at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 4.

But in terms of boxing business, the more significant news was that the undefeated fighter has ended his 16-year relationship with television channel HBO and signed with network rivals Showtime where he is scheduled to appear six times over 30 months.

But will Mayweather, who is approaching his 36th birthday, realistically compete six times in two-and-a-half years?

Road To Redemption: Carl Froch vs Mikkel Kessler II Confirmed For May 2013.

DeanJones — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:29:29 GMT

Yesterdays announcement that the Super-Middleweight unification fight between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler has been signed and sealed had every boxing fan salivating at the prospect. If there first fight is anything to go by, this should be a spectacular occasion for British and World Boxing. An early candidate for fight of the year without question.

Floyd Mayweather: Five Worthy Opponents Who Mayweather Could Fight On May 4

ben.lettman — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:00:40 GMT

Five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather announced on December 12 that he will be making his return on May 4 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada against a yet-to-be-named opponent.

Nicknamed ‘Money’, Mayweather has been absent from the squared circle after being jailed from June to August having pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend back in 2010.

The WBC welterweight and WBA light-middleweight titleholder last fought against Miguel Cotto in May 2012.

Pacquiao - Marquez IV Fight Preview, Where To Watch Online

Ernest James — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:10:12 GMT

Boxing takes the center stage this evening. The HBO PPV is live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, 9:00 eastern time, when Manny Pacquiao (54-2-2) faces Juan Manuel Marquez (54-6-1). The fighters meet each for the fourth time after 36 epic rounds. Their last meeting on November 12, 2011 ended with a majority decision in favor of Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao News: Why Marquez-Pacquiao IV is a bad idea

ben.lettman — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:02:52 GMT

There is only one fight that the public want to see involving Manny Pacquiao and a fourth bout against Juan Manuel Marquez is not it.

‘Pacman’ will take on four-weight world champion Marquez for the fourth time on December 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In each of the previous three Marquez-Pacquiao fights there has been no definitive winner as they have ended in a draw, and a split decision as well as a majority decision in Pacquiao’s favour.

Andre Ward: A Victim Of His Own Success?

ben.lettman — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:44:30 GMT

It was announced on November 27 that Andre Ward would defend his WBC and WBA super-middleweight titles against Kelly Pavlik on January 26 in Los Angeles.

It will be Ward’s first bout since defeating the world’s best light-heavyweight, Chad Dawson, in September.

On paper, former undisputed middleweight titlist Pavlik has a record of 40 wins (34 K.Os) and two losses and is a stern test for Ward. However, Pavlik has done little in the 12 stone division to suggest that he has earned a world title shot.

Ricky Hatton: Hatton’s Return Is Great For Boxing But Not For ‘The Hitman’

ben.lettman — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:48:27 GMT

Two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton makes his return to the squared circle on November 24 following a three-year hiatus against Vyacheslav Senchenko at the Manchester Arena, England.

‘The Hitman’ last fought in 2009 where he was knocked out cold by Manny Pacquiao in two rounds. The Mancunian officially retired in July 2011 but confirmed that he was making his in-ring comeback in September, which was greeted with mixed reactions.

Adrien Broner: DeMarco Plus Broner Equals Guaranteed Entertainment

ben.lettman — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:37:41 GMT

Whether you love him or loathe him, there are many reasons to watch Adrien Broner’s lightweight world title challenge against Antonio DeMarco at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City on November 17.

First and foremost Broner, nicknamed ‘The Problem’, truly is an entertainer.

Whether it is the 23-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio performing his own entrance music or his father combing his hair before and after bouts, Broner brings an extrovert showmanship to the ring that has been admired by some but equally derided by others.

Wladimir Klitschko: Klitschko Dominates Wach In Germany

ben.lettman — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:49:42 GMT

Heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko successfully defended his titles on points against overwhelmed challenger Mariusz Wach at the O2 World Arena in Hamburg, Germany on November 10.

If there were any questions as to how Klitschko would perform without Hall of Fame trainer Manny Steward by his side, the IBF, WBA and WBO champion well and truly answered them all with a dominant display.

In what was an incredibly one-sided fight, two judges scored the contest 120-107 with the third scoring it 119-09 all in favour of Klitschko.

Wladimir Klitschko: New Trainer But Same Old Klitschko

ben.lettman — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:30:36 GMT

On November 10 Wladimir Klitschko will make the 14^th consecutive defence of his world heavyweight titles against the unknown Mariusz Wach in Hamburg, Germany.

What is significant about this bout is that it will be the first time that Klitschko will be without legendary trainer Manny Steward in his corner since a 2004 loss to Lamon Brewster, which was coincidentally the first time Steward worked with the Ukrainian.

Pacquiao vs. Bradley: A Controversial Decision

michael.lingberg — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 07:28:10 GMT

After being forced to withstand knee-buckling blows to the head and defending himself against lightning fast punches against welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley was chosen as the new WBO welterweight champion in a controversial split decision Saturday night in Las Vegas.

The MGM Grand was filled with boos upon the decision and Pacquiao appeared confused while Bradley roared with approval on top of the ropes. Bob Arum, the promoter of the fight, was visibly upset.