WBC boss Jose Sulaiman released a statement explaining the WBC decision to have Saul Alvarez fight Matt Hatton for the 154 pound title vacated by Manny Pacquiao.
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It was a century ago, and a black man reigned supreme as the heavyweight champion of the world. White America didn’t particularly like that, and liked Jack Johnson even less. He had beaten Jim Jeffries in the Fight of the Century, throwing a downer on the Fourth of July celebration …

WBC President José Sulaimán has ripped into critics of the WBC’s recent handling of the 154lb title, in which the belt was stripped from Manny Pacquiao and Saul Alvarez’s clash with Matthew Hatton was quickly sanctioned for the newly vacant belt. “…human nature is formed by positive and unavoidable detractors,” …

Nonito Donaire is fresh off his 2nd round destruction of the well-respected Fernando Montiel!
Also, Hot Prospect Randy Caballero will stop by to review his most recent fight as well as look forward to his next fight on March 4th at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
We will recap the …

Continuing to distinguish itself as the most savvy social media organization in all of professional sports, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that it will once again stream live UFC® fights on Facebook. In this action-packed broadcast taking place on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, sports …

One of the UK’s most exciting and talented Super Middleweights of the nineties and early naughties, Toks Owoh, made his return to the ring late last year and is now set to start his second championship campaign, albeit at Cruiserweight, in earnest at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Unleash The Fury’ …

Philadelphia, PA (February 23, 2011) - Philadelphia IBF #1 heavyweight contender, Eddie Chambers (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=v46nyvdab&et=1104627257764&s=4344&e=001pSytLn4rZMty1yum8T7d9OEtLkYKOHuJPVN_VGIX2_MKtfoJIEsE_PN_8bvynmBW4naYYnofMzhcQVMHP7iB6BtqY8UJWW1g6c8eHI8VBzGPG-v2eBq5LGJz4jzyntrosJFav2l50nseQtReELkuew==), scored an impressive 12-round victory in an IBF title elimination over Derric Rossy (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=v46nyvdab&et=1104627257764&s=4344&e=001pSytLn4rZMthpQnnxZ1IwMBh0GvVzd06R731hHCN0_-s6KV_Hg9zIyrAwp1CVl04KClelbpHXghlaQFLQo7pZ3vzU_MKbPhrWzyIwjo617H0h3aMQQO7l1nDXLde1KSkwg2Whb955VzmT3rwJsD6Aw==) of Medford, New York, in a SHOWTIME televised bout from Bally’s in Atlantic City. It was the second win for Chambers over …

Two-time European middleweight champ, Matthew Macklin, who wasn’t able to attend Tuesday’s kick-off press event for his April 9 showdown with Ronald “Winky” Wright in Los Angeles, today acknowledged the achievements of the 39-year-old Wright over the last decade, but warned, “…this is my time to make a big impact …

Paula DuffyMiguel Cotto (35-2 28 KOs) worked out for media in Hollywood, Florida and talked about the upcoming bout with Ricardo Mayorga (29-7-1 4KOs) on March 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout is available on Showtime Pay-Per-View starting at 9:00…February 23, 2011

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Nonito Donaire is proving his worth with impressive performances that include five knockouts in world title fights.
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by Elie Seckbach
Filed under: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, Golden Boy Promotions, Boxing Video, Boxing Rumors, HBO, FanHouse Exclusive
Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.
Southpaw lightweight (135 pounds) Robert Guerrero, of Gilroy, Calif., will meet Australia’s Michael Katsidis in …

L’il Hatton has been brought in to be the noble loser. If and when Canelo gets past Ricky’s bro, who should he fight next? (Hogan Photos)
One of the things I love about boxing is the way it throws together two men from far flung corners of the globe – men …

Story  by Chris Cozzone Photographer Mary Ann Owen can remember a time when you could find an all-women’s card in Las Vegas, or, the very least, a female bout on nearly every show. Things sure have changed . . . Click here for more
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By Gabriel F. Cordero The possibility exists that the WBO super flyweight current world champion Omar Narvaez will defend his crown April 23 at the Polideportivo de Monte Hermoso against WBO #1 ranked mandatory challenger Cesar Seda. Narváez’s last fight was on February 12 when he successfully defended the title …

Rios’ fighting skills, as he showed here against Peterson, have impressed us. His mouth, less so. When a sports star does something stupid—and from those who sext sack shots to those who bring guns into the locker room, we don’t have to look hard to find examples—he has three public …

Photos by Big Joe Miranda Golden Boy Promotions held a press conference Tuesday in Los Angeles to announce the April 9 pay-per-view event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas featuring legendary three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales taking on former WBA interim super lightweight champion Marcos …

Legendary promoters Don King and Bob Arum get together for dinner on Tuesday night at Morton’s Steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida.
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by Chris Farina-Top Rank
MIGUEL COTTO & HALL OF FAME TRAINER
EMANUEL STEWARD MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Cotto vs. Mayorga – Saturday, March. 12,
at MGM Grand Garden Arena, LIVE on SHOWTIME PPV®
 
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., (Feb. 22, 2011) – World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and his Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel …

Michael MarleyStatement from Dmitriy Salita, professional boxer on the death of beloved "Jimmy O," Starrett City Brooklyn Boxing Council eminence grise, Jimmy O'Pharrow:
With sadness and tears in my eyes my friend and mentor who was and is a huge…February 22, 2011

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By Gabriel F. Cordero   WBA lightweight champion Miguel “Aguacerito” Acosta has been wrapping up his training workouts in Las Vegas at the famous Top Rank Gym for the clash this Saturday against challenger Brandon Rios. At the end of his training session, Acosta climbed on the scale and weighed …

“ACTION HEROES” TAKE TO THE BIG STAGE ON APRIL 9 IN AN
EVENT FEATURING SIX ALL-ACTION CHAMPIONS
ERIK MORALES VS. MARCOS MAIDANA
WINKY WRIGHT VS. MATTHEW MACKLIN
ROBERT GUERRERO VS. MICHAEL KATSIDIS
FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
AND TELEVISED LIVE ON HBO PAY-PER-VIEW®
 
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 22) – To become a legend, …

Former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey will return in a ten-rounder on the undercard of Cotto-Mayorga clash March 12 in Las Vegas. Clottey (35-4, 21 KOs) will face Calvin Green (21-5-1, 13 KOs).
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by Elie Seckbach
Filed under: WBC, WBO, Boxing Video, Boxing Rumors, HBO, FanHouse Exclusive, Top Rank Promotions
Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos.
Former WBC middleweight (160 pounds) champion Sergio Martinez (46-2-2, 25 knockouts) is gearing up for a critical …

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In Christy Martin’s world everything was pink. Except the blood.

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