By Mario Cabrera, Jr • A key element to Miguel Cotto’s agreeing to terms for the Nov. 14 Manny Pacquiao fight was an agreement with Top Rank to extend his promotional contract through 2011. “It extends the old deal and improves the minimums,” Top Rank’s Bob Arum said. “That’s generally how we’ve done this with Miguel. [...]
by Mario Cabrera,jr Manny Pacquiao is off to San Francisco for a ‘Filipino Heritage Night’ hosted by the San Francisco Giants baseball team at AT&T Park on Tuesday, April 21. Thousands of Manny’s ‘Bobbleheads’ will be given away with purchase of special ticket. “There has been an incredible response. Fans are very excited that Manny [...]
WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS April 10, 2009 – Mexico City. From WBC President José Sulaimán: On behalf of all the members of the World Boxing Council, I would like to thank God on this Good Friday for helping Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez in his battle against cancer. Last week, the doctors’ report showed that his treatment [...]
By Pj De Best Boxing Promoters have given us some of the most memorable nights in sporting history. Imagine what the world would be like without the “Rumble in the Jungle” or “Thrilla in Manila” events. Fight promoters are entertainment kings and know just how to put on a show for the world to see [...]
By Pj De Best The Hagler vs Hearns mega boxing showdown was rightly labeled “The Fight” by promoter Bob Arum as it surely turned out to be a barn burner from the onset. The fight took place on the 15th of April, 1985, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada and was for Marvin Hagler’s [...]
HBO investigates Gatti, Vernon Forrest deaths…
Mayweather/Mosley (Monumental, Consequential)
Andre Berto vs Carlos Quintana Video (Full Fight)
Bernard Hopkins vs Roy Jones Jr. (A Legendary Reunion feat. ‘The Masters’)
The 2009-2010 Revival of Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi
Khan, Malignaggi, Roach interviews