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Bob Arum says Margarito did not know wraps were loaded!

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Fight Hub TV was present at the Pacquiao vs. Margarito press conference were Bob Arum went on a tirade about the media lambasting Antonio Margarito for being given his fight with Manny Pacquiao. Arum goes on to say that it was never proven that Margarito knew he had loaded wraps and more!

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Pacquiao V Margarito Press Conference Photos

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All Photos courtesy of Raymond Rodriguez (Lead Photographer of MyBoxingFans.com & SportsLifeMagazine.com)

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Goossen Tutor Promotions Undefeated Bantamweight Michael Ruiz, Jr.

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Goossen Tutor Promotions Signs Undefeated Bantamweight Michael Ruiz, Jr. Sherman Oaks, CA (September 1, 2010) – He’s undefeated, hungry, and a young professional athlete with talent and today Fresno native bantamweight prospect Michael Ruiz, Jr. signed with Goossen Tutor Promotions. Ruiz (5-0, 2 KOs), who made his pro-debut on a Goossen Tutor fight card at [...]

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Historic MMA show Sep. 17 in R.I. – “First Blood” l

R. I. MMA fans to taste ‘First Blood’ in historic show Campbell-Almeida headline inaugural R.I. MMA show Sept. 17 at Twin River Event Center, RI PROVIDENCE (Aug. 31, 2010) – History will be made Friday night, Sept. 17 when “First Blood”  becomes the first sanctioned, professional Mixed Martial Arts show ever held in Rhode Island. [...]

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GIOVANNI LORENZO ON FIRE IN GERMANY AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT WITH FELIX STURM THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

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GIOVANNI LORENZO ON FIRE IN GERMANY AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT WITH FELIX STURM THIS SATURDAY NIGHT COLOGNE, GERMANY (August 31, 2010) Middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo captured the interest of the sports media, fans and champion Felix Sturm on Monday afternoon in Cologne, Germany, by appearing at the final press conference wearing the jersey of local [...]

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Tecate Offers $25 Off Mosley vs. Mora PPV

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TECATE INVITES BOXING AFICIONADOS TO CELEBRATE MEXICAN HERITAGE DURING MOSLEY VS. MORA FIGHT WEEK Beer Brand Sponsors Fight in Midst of Mexico’s 200th Anniversary of Independence WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (August 31, 2010) – Tecate, cerveza con carácter, will commemorate Mexico’s Bicentennial Independence Day weekend by sponsoring Golden Boy Promotions’ “200: Celebrate and Dominate” event on [...]

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Lopez-Marquez Rescheduled For Saturday, Nov. 6 At MGM Grand in Las Vegas

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JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ-RAFAEL MARQUEZ WORLD FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOV. 6, AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS LIVE ON SHOWTIME® NEW YORK (Aug. 30, 2010) – The World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight championship fight between undefeated titlist Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, and Rafael Marquez, of México City has been [...]

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Sturm vs. Lorenzo heating up

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Sturm vs. Lorenzo heating up WBA Super Champion Felix Sturm and Giovanni Lorenzo were face to face for the first time at today’s press conference for their middleweight title fight this Saturday (Sept. 4) in Cologne, Germany. “There’s no doubt about me winning the fight and becoming champion of the world”, said Lorenzo who showed [...]

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Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib – Thirsting for success!

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World-rated Sydney fighter Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib maybe ‘thirsty’ for success, but that literally runs true right now through the holy month for Muslim’s – Ramadan. The current IBF Pan-Pacific Featherweight champion and IBF world-rated No.4 Featherweight, Dib boasts a 27 win (15 KO’s!) and only 1 loss record. He jumps back in the ring [...]

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PALACIOS, OFFICIAL CHALLENGER FOR THE WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

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PALACIOS, OFFICIAL CHALLENGER FOR THE WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE The WBC champion of the world of the Cruiserweight division, will make a voluntary defense of his title against the champion of the NABF Jason Robinson on September 25th, in Warsaw, Poland. The winner has the obligation of defending the title mandatorily next. Francisco Palacios, of [...]

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WBC votes unanimously in favor of Pacquiao – Margarito

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WBC votes unanimously in favor of Pacquiao – Margarito The World Boxing Council received a request from Top Ran Inc. to approve the bout between Manny Pacquiao and Mexican fighter, Antonio Margarito, for the WBC Superwelterweight world title, to be held at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium this coming November 13th. The voting in favor of [...]

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Opportunity Knocks for Mini Burgos

Juan Carlos Burgos ready to battle for Featherweight World Title.  Photo credit: Banner Promotions

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR MINIBURGOS Orange, CA (August 26,2010) – #1 WBC Featherweight contender Juan Carlos Burgos (25-0, 18 KOs) is ready and willing to fight and he made it clear upon hearing yesterday’s news that the World Boxing Council has mandated him for a bout for the Featherweight World Title against an opponent that has [...]

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MATT REMILLARD CALLS OUT JUAN CARLOS BURGOS FOR WBC MANDATORY POSITION

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MATT REMILLARD CALLS OUT JUAN CARLOS BURGOS FOR WBC MANDATORY POSITION LAS VEGAS, NV (August 25, 2010) Undefeated featherweight Matt “The Sharp Shooter” Remillard is ready for his next fight and has his long range scope set on Juan Carlos Burgos, the World Boxing Council’s #1 rated featherweight. “I’m ready to fight him tomorrow. Burgos [...]

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JUAN CARLOS BURGOS WILL FIGHT FOR THE WBC FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

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The World Boxing Council has mandated a bout for the Featherweight world title by virtue of the fact that champion Elio Rojas, of The Dominican Republic, suffered a severe injury that will prevent him from fighting for several months. The WBC is about to receive today, the majority voting of the Board of Governors regarding [...]

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The Long-Awaited Rematch: KJ Noons vs. Nick Diaz Set For Strikeforce In San Jose Oct. 9

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THE REMATCH YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR: NICK DIAZ VS. KJ NOONS IS SET FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 9, IN SAN JOSE, CALIF. Kaufman to Defend STRIKEFORCE Women’s Belt Against Coenen Live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT; Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today SAN JOSE, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2010) – A grudge rematch that fans, media, and the [...]

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Q&A Selcuk Aydin

Selcuk Aydin with Evander Holyfield and promoter Ahmet Öner (photo: S. Yamada / ARENA)

Q&A: Selcuk Aydin Unbeaten Turkish welterweight star Selcuk Aydin is on collision course with WBC champion Andre Berto. But does ARENA’s „Mini-Tyson“ feel he is ready for the big shot yet and what does he say about his performance in his last fight against „Jo-Jo“ Dan back in June? Let’s ask him… Selcuk, how did [...]

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STARS PREDICT THE OUTCOME OF COUTURE VS. TONEY

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UFC® STARS PREDICT THE OUTCOME OF COUTURE VS. TONEY TRAINERS AND OTHER BOXERS WEIGH IN AS WELL TONEY MAKES UFC DEBUT LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW ON AUG. 28 Las Vegas, NV (USA) – With the sports world buzzing about the UFC debut of former world boxing champion James Toney, some of the biggest names in boxing [...]

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“WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 12″ MARCHES INTO UIC PAVILION ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

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TICKET ALERT!!!!!!!! “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 12″ MARCHES INTO UIC PAVILION ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH CHICAGO, IL ( August 24, 2010) 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, has announced details of WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 12, a sensational night of action packed, world class professional boxing set for Friday, September 17th [...]

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CHRIS ALGIERI HEADLINES NYC SHOW SEPTEMBER 16TH AT THE CAPITALE

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On Thursday September 16th, Star Boxing and The Empire Sports and Entertainment will present an exciting and entertaining night of professional boxing at the New York City’s famous and luxurious Capitale located in downtown Manhattan. Headlining the card will be the newest addition to Star Boxing’s growing stable, Huntington’s undefeated, Chris Algieri (10-0, 5KO’s), as [...]

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Harrison: I’ll be the HAYEBREAKER

Harrison with his promoter Eddie Hearn. Photo: Lawrence Lustig

Harrison: I’ll be the HAYEBREAKER Audley ready to sign for ‘Battle of Britain’ Audley Harrison has told David Haye to “man up and sign” to fight for the World Heavyweight title in a Battle of Britain bout in November. Harrison and his Promoter, Matchroom Sport managing director Eddie Hearn have been locked in talks with Adam [...]

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