[ Recent: Mayweather Celebrates Birthday in Miami ]Boxing - Retired boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya is in the Middle East in a week-long goodwill trip aimed at supporting thousands of U.S. troops currently stationed in the Gulf. A USO spokesman…Marv DumonMarch 10, 2011

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Text & photo by Chris Cozzone A press conference highlighting the undercard of Saturday’s Miguel Cotto vs. Ricardo Mayorga was held today at the MGM in Las Vegas. In the co-main, former champ Brooklyn’s Yuri Foreman (28-1, 8 KOs) takes on Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (28-1, 18 KOs), of New Jersey, in …

Rising Belvedere Featherweight star ‘Saint’ George Jupp is set for his first outing of the year at the Steve Goodwin promoted quadruple headline ‘Essex Eruption’ event at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham on Saturday 15th March 2011.
George, whose professional record is a perfect three wins out of …

Rick RockwellOn Thursday, Floyd Mayweather Jr's attorney Karen Winckler announced that Floyd Jr's court case would be delayed until April 28th according to the Las Vegas Sun. Winckler cited Mayweather Jr's busy schedule and the prosecutor's…March 10, 2011

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A Las Vegas judge postponed an evidence hearing for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a felony domestic violence case. Mayweather didn’t appear Thursday with his lawyer while a new date of April 28 was set. Mayweather is accused of hitting and threatening his ex-girlfriend, stealing her cell phone and threatening …

(by Chris Farina-Top Rank)
Ricardo Mayorga 29-7-1 (23) is doing everything in his power to get under the skin of WBA junior middleweight title holder Miguel Cotto 35-2 (28). And based on Cotto’s reactions, it doesn’t seem to be working. At Monday’s press conference Cotto let promoters Bob Arum and Don …

[ Recent: 50 Cent launches assault on Manny Pacquiao ]Boxing - Floyd Mayweather Jr (41-0) celebrated his 34th birthday a second time in Miami, Florida on Saturday with friend and business partner 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson). Birthday festivities took…Marv DumonMarch 09, 2011

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[ Recent: 50 Cent launches assault on Manny Pacquiao ]Boxing - Floyd Mayweather Jr (41-0) celebrated his 34th birthday a second time in Miami, Florida on Saturday with friend and business partner 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson). Birthday festivities took…Marv DumonMarch 09, 2011

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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Photo: Tim Barry Australian lightweight Lenny Zappavigna (25-0, 17 KOs) will challenge Miguel Vazquez (27-3, 12 KOs) for the IBF lightweight championship at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday. Zappavigna has trained at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card gym in Los …

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Photo: Tim Barry Australian lightweight Lenny Zappavigna (25-0, 17 KOs) will challenge Miguel Vazquez (27-3, 12 KOs) for the IBF lightweight championship at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday. Zappavigna has trained at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card gym in Los …

The press, rightly we think, gives Mayorga something of a pass, even though he’s waaay past his prime, because he’s such a talented trash talker. (Chris Farina)MIGUEL COTTO-RICARDO MAYORGA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Cotto Refuses to Take Face Off Photo with Mayorga
Cotto: “YOU CAN TAKE THE PICTURE WITH YOUR MOTHER”
Mayorga: …

The press, rightly we think, gives Mayorga something of a pass, even though he’s waaay past his prime, because he’s such a talented trash talker. (Chris Farina)MIGUEL COTTO-RICARDO MAYORGA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Cotto Refuses to Take Face Off Photo with Mayorga
Cotto: “YOU CAN TAKE THE PICTURE WITH YOUR MOTHER”
Mayorga: …

Rick RockwellAmidst the public attacks from Floyd Mayweather jr and 50 Cent, Manny Pacquiao has received some praise from one of Boxing's all-time greats. On Wednesday, 'The Mushroom Mag' posted an interview with boxing great Pernell "Sweat…March 09, 2011

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Rick RockwellAmidst the public attacks from Floyd Mayweather jr and 50 Cent, Manny Pacquiao has received some praise from one of Boxing's all-time greats. On Wednesday, 'The Mushroom Mag' posted an interview with boxing great Pernell "Sweat…March 09, 2011

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Former United States Lightweight Champion Marty Jakubowski was one of eight inducted last night into the Hammond, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies held at The Civic Center. Jakubwoski, career record 113-7, 31 KOs, held the Indiana State, Midwest Boxing Association and the United States Boxing Association Titles during …

Former United States Lightweight Champion Marty Jakubowski was one of eight inducted last night into the Hammond, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies held at The Civic Center. Jakubwoski, career record 113-7, 31 KOs, held the Indiana State, Midwest Boxing Association and the United States Boxing Association Titles during …

As Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga stepped in front of the microphone this sudden whisk of déjà vu crept into my mind as the mad Nicaraguan began to rant about the shortcomings of Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto with a smiling Don King behind him.
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As Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga stepped in front of the microphone this sudden whisk of déjà vu crept into my mind as the mad Nicaraguan began to rant about the shortcomings of Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto with a smiling Don King behind him.
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Joseph BourellyEarlier today, WBA world junior middleweight champion and former two-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, where they will do battle March 12. The event will be produced and distributed live via SHOWTIME…March 08, 2011

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Joseph BourellyEarlier today, WBA world junior middleweight champion and former two-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, where they will do battle March 12. The event will be produced and distributed live via SHOWTIME…March 08, 2011

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By Gabriel F. Cordero in association with Óscar Zardaín, Miguel de Pablos & Ben Jacobs Middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KOs) and undefeated junior middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk (37-0, 23 KOs) meet Saturday at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut for the vacant WBC Diamond middleweight belt. Dzinziruk …

By Gabriel F. Cordero in association with Óscar Zardaín, Miguel de Pablos & Ben Jacobs Middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KOs) and undefeated junior middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk (37-0, 23 KOs) meet Saturday at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut for the vacant WBC Diamond middleweight belt. Dzinziruk …

Don King and Bob Arum may reminisce on demand, but the promotional legends have the future foremost in mind.
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Don King and Bob Arum may reminisce on demand, but the promotional legends have the future foremost in mind.
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