Today: At the Scales in Las Vegas for Hatton-Malignaggi Boxing Event November 21, 2008

(NOV 21) The weigh-in was held today at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas for the boxing event that will be taking place tomorrow night.  The following weights were the following: Main event – IBO & Ring Magazine Junior Welter title – 12 rounds: Ricky Hatton, 140 vs. Paulie Malignaggi, 139;  TV Co-Feature – Middleweights – 10 rounds: James Kirkland, 156 vs. Brian Vera, 157;  Welterweights – 10 Rounds – Matthew Hatton, 148, vs. Ben Tackie, 148;  Junior Featherweights- 8 rounds – Rey Bautista, 122 vs. Heriberto Ruiz, 122; Welterweights – 8 Rounds: Sirimongkol Singwancha, 143, vs. Rogelio Castaneda, 144; Welterweights – 6 rounds – Danny Oscar Garcia, 143, vs. Adan Hernandez, 145; Lightweights – 6 rounds: Adrien Broner, 135, vs. Terrance Jett, 136; Adrian Gonzalez, 123, vs. Jose Pacheco, 119; Hylon Williams, 136, vs. Ramon Flores, 136.
 

New York-based Irishman James Moore is pulling for good pal Paul Malignaggi against Ricky Hatton November 21, 2008

(NOV 21) James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, has been training hard at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for his December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman, 26-0 (8 KOS), at Boardwalk..Full Story

SNBC sanctions first title fight Godfrey-Gutierrez Saturday night at 4 Bears Casino in N. Dakota November 21, 2008

NEW TOWN, North Dakota (November 21, 2008) – Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) debuts tomorrow night (Saturday, November 22) when cruiserweights Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez fight for the first SNBC title headlining a special card, promoted by...Full Story

Inside The Mind: Verno Philips November 20, 2008

(NOV 20) Los Angeles, CA -- "At Last" only nine more days until the first bell rings on Saturday, November 29, at the Inland Empire's newest state-of-the-art building, Citizens Business Bank Arena located in Ontario, California and broadcast...Full Story

The Razor’s edge by Ewan Whyte November 20, 2008

(NOV 20) Jennifer “The Razor” Barber ( below left) of the United States may be conceding over a kilogram to France’s Myriam Chomaz (right) in tonight’s WBC interim title fight in Saint-Quentin (Aisne, France) but she is nine years younger and enters the fight with an unbeaten record [8(4)-0]—Chomaz is 9(7)-1. At yesterday’s weigh-in...Full Story

Final Press Conference Quote Sheet for November 22nd Card in Las Vegas November 20, 2008 Photos:  Mary Ann Owen

(NOV 20) The final press conference was held yesterday at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  On November 22, 2008, Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi, a scheduled 12-round battle for Hatton's Ring Magazine and IBO Junior Welterweight titles, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in..Full Story

National Intermediate Championships by Bernard O'Neill November 20, 2008

(NOV 20) The 2008 National Intermediate Championships begin at the National Stadium in Dublin this Friday night and will be ran over the next three weekends before concluding with finals night on Friday December 5th.  As of this morning 134 boxers have entered the Championships.  Full Story

Border City Club Show XVI - 4th Annual Bill White Memorial Show November 20, 2008

(NOV 20) The Border City Boxing Club will be hosting the 4th Annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show this Saturday, November 22 at 7PM at 1072 Drouillard Road.  Featured boxers include Josh Cameron, Alison Hunter, Shelby Bialkowski, Jordan Jones and James Toney.  Also on hand will be two of Border City's professional boxers: Featherweight World Champion Jeannine Garside who will be defending her title in Bosnia in December, and Junior Welterweight prospect Andre Gorges who is undefeated in his young career at 4-0 with 4 KO's.  For ticket information, please visit our website at bordercityboxing.com or call the Club at (519) 253-1578.

Danny “Swift” Garcia Faces Stiff Challenge against Hernandez November 20, 2008

(NOV 20) Danny "Swift" Garcia's (8-0, 7 KO's) opponent has been announced. Philadelphia's undefeated rising star faces a stiff challenge in Adan Hernandez (15-5, 5 KO's). Hernandez has gone twelve rounds with Anthony Peterson (28-0, 19 KO's) and looks to be a good test for Golden Boy Promotions...Full Story

Update on the Undercard of Hatton vs. Mallignaggi Card on Nov. 22 at MGM Grand November 19, 2008

LOS ANGELES, November 19 - British welterweight star Matthew Hatton and junior featherweight contender Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista will be pushed to the limit in pivotal bouts on the off-television undercard of Saturday night's showdown between Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton and Paul "Magic Man" Malignaggi at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Full Story

SNBC in Godfrey’s blood November 19, 2008

PROVIDENCE (November 19, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (17-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBC, fights Saturday night for the first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) title against Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez at 4 Bears Casino in New Town..Full Story

Lightweight Champion Eager to Fight Holt-Torres III Winner November 19, 2008

London, United Kingdom, November 19 – It’s been a whirlwind 2008 for Timothy Bradley, but the WBC junior welterweight champion isn’t done yet.  After accomplishing what only a handful of other fighters have been able to do by winning the world championship on English soil in May with..Full Story

Winning Women go to the World Championships by Mike O'Neill / Rebecca Black November 19, 2008 Photo: Amanda Coulson

(NOV 19) England will be represented at the Women’s Amateur Boxing World Championships for the first time this November. The team led by Amanda Groarke headed off for Ningbo in China on the 19th November and the tournament will commence on 22nd November until 29th November. 45 nations and 237 competitors will take part in the World Championships. Full Story

Oscar De La Hoya Conference Call Transcript November 19, 2008 Oscar De La Hoya in Endurance Training - HBO

(NOV 19) On Monday, November 17th, at 3:00 p.m., ETA, Oscar De La Hoya Reported in from Training Camp in Big Bear, California.  Richard Schaefer: Welcome to today's conference call to discuss the "Dream Match" between Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. Those who have seen last night's episode of 24/7, it really was one of the best...Full Story

Dodge Trophy Final 2008 Ringside report by Uwe Betker Photos: Claudius Schell November 19, 2008 Flash Photo Slideshow

U.S. Olympians J. Estrada & D. Andrade featured on “Holiday Havoc” November 18, 2008

PROVIDENCE (November 18, 2008) – Rhode Island’s only representatives ever on the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (2008), will be showcased November 29 on “Holiday Havoc” at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.  Full Story

Inside the Mind: Travis Walker November 18, 2008

(November 18) Los Angeles, CA -- In less than two weeks, Saturday, November 29, two of Americas most prominent heavyweight future starts will face each other with bragging rights as the #1 young heavyweight in the World. The bout will be broadcast on HBO, at the Inland Empire's newest state-of-the-art building, Citizens Business Bank Arena..Full Story

James Moore spars with Roman Karmazin November 18, 2008

New York-based Irishman James Moore spars with former champion Roman Karmazin in preparation for his December 13 challenge of NABF junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman.
For the past week James Moore, 16-1 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, has been training at Freddie Roach’s Wild..Full Story

Thompson Boxing Promotions Brings out the "Heavy Artillery" on November 28th November 18, 2008

ORANGE, CA, November 18 – Forget Thanksgiving dinner. For Southern California boxing fans the real feast will take place on Friday, November 28th at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, when Thompson Boxing Promotions brings the “Heavy Artillery” for a night of boxing people will be..Full Story

Sin City Sports & Entertainment Signs Top Amateur Boxing Prospects November 18, 2008

Las Vegas, Nevada (November 18, 2008) "Slick" Nick Sampson & Macke Roberts of Sin City Sports & Entertainment proudly announce the signing of an exclusive boxing advisor agreement with four time Arkansas golden glove amateur boxing champion Orlando Utsey & his younger brother five ..Full Story

Rodriguez gets Draw: Deserved Much More November 18, 2008

(NOV 18) Welterweights Delvin Rodriguez (23-2-2, 14KO) and Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO) battled to a 12 round draw on Monday night in Hlatshwayo's home country of South Africa. At stake in the bout was an IBF #1 ranking and future date with IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey.  Full Story

Latest News: Toney Fighting for IBA Heavyweight Title November 18, 2008

(NOV 18) On December 13, 2008, at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, in Cabazon, California, James “Lights Out” Toney, 70-6-3(43 KO), of Sherman Oaks, California, will be fighting Tony Thompson, 31-2-1 (19KO), for the vacant IBA Heavyweight title.

Ragosina to Rematch Achieng - Kuehne to fight Santana November 17, 2008 Flash Photo Slideshow

WBC:  Genaro Hernandez facing fight of his life November 17, 2008 Source: Jill Diamond

Dear Boxing Family: Our beloved WBC World Champion, Genaro Hernandez, is facing the fight of his life. Diagnosed with a rare cancer, his insurance will not cover his full treatment. The World Boxing Council, and our President Jose Sulaiman, urges you to join us in Genaro's corner.   Here's how you can help. More

Taylor Wins by Decision over Lacy November 16, 2008

(NOV 16) Last night at the Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium, in Nashville Tennessee, Jermain Taylor, 167½, won the WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator, when he defeated Jeff Lacy, 167½, by a 12-round unanimous decision. Final judges scores were 118-110, 119-109, and 119-108. In the co-main, Kermit Cintron, 146, beat Lovemore N’dou, 145, with a 12-round unanimous decision, and winning the IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator.

The Tank on November 20th at the HP Pavilion November 15, 2008 Photo: Mayfield

(NOV 15) American Metal & Iron Fight Night at the Tank returns to HP Pavilion at San Jose on Thursday, November 20. In the evening’s main event, they will feature lightweight Bobby Pacquiao, (29-14-3, 14 KO's) a native of General Santos City, Philippines. Pacquiao will fight in a 10-round lightweight bout against Robert Frankel, (25-9-1, 2KO's) Native of Denver, Colorado. Full Story

Absolution – in advance of the fact by Ewan Whyte November 15, 2008 Photo: La Prensa Libre

“I like you fine,” Hanna Gabriel told Nayeli Vásquez yesterday. “But when the fight starts, it’s every woman for herself. I’ll be trying to hurt you. We won’t be exchanging kisses.”  A shy smile crossed the face of the young Mexican, who replied in a halting voice: “I think the same. I’ll be looking to knock you..Full Story

Taylor vs. Lacy:  It's Not Personal, It's Business November 15, 2008

Jermain Taylor and Jeff Lacy have been buddies ever since they roomed together in the 2000 Olympic Games. They had always hoped they would never have to fight each other. But with their careers on the line, friends or no friends, Taylor and Lacy are going to go at it. Will a friendship forged in combat survive combat? To see the fight, tune in tonight on HBO at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PST.  Source/Poster: HBO

Gonzalez and Rocha to Co-Headline the Nov. 21st Edition of "Solo Boxeo" November 15, 2008

LOS ANGELES, November 15 - Former World Champion Jhonny Gonzalez returns to Southern California to headline Golden Boy Promotions' card on Friday, November 21st at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California. Local rising star Nestor Rocha will be the co-featured bout of the televised fights on Telefutura's 'Solo Boxeo'.   Full Story

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