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Kirkland Wins Impressively

In what could possibly be in contention for “Round of the Year” undefeated junior middleweight prospect James Kirkland scored an impressive first round knock out power punching Allen Conyers Friday night at the Chumash Casino n Santa Ynez, CA. Kirkland, who did his best Mike Tyson impersonation complete with all black trunks and all black […]

“Undefeated”: A Look At Mayweather-Hatton

After witnessing the best year ever in the sport of Boxing, the final, and perhaps main contestants now stand ‘front and center’ on the big stage to end 2007 with a bang! As we get closer to the highly anticipated showdown between the sport of boxings mythical pound for pound Champ, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (38-0, […]

What’s Next For 147s

HBO’s triple-header on Saturday showcased top welterweight action in what has become boxings most dynamic division. The show ended the career of “the human highlight reel” Arturo Gatti, sent Walter Matthysse back to Argentina with a swollen jaw and launched Paul Williams and Kermit Cintron to top-contender status. Alfonso Gomez proved he was worthy of […]

Weekend Preview

Things are picking up in the world of boxing. Ricky Hatton solidified himself as a legitimate fighter, Wladimir Klitschko showed that he didn’t need his brother to avenge his losses and a host of good fights lay on the horizon. That being said, this weekend features eight interesting fights, including what promises to be a […]

Hatton Stops Castillo In 4 Rds!!!

Hatton Destroys Castillo Last night HBO televised a non-PPV telecast featuring Brit phenom Ricky Hatton 43-0, 43KO’s vs Jose Luis Castillo 55-8-1, 47KO’s. It was supposed to be a great fight but it was obvious from the first bell that Castillo was only a shell of what he once was. A couple years ago we […]

Foul Play: Cotto Takes Judah In Ugly 11th Round TKO

Cotto Keeps His “O” Many of the questions coming into tonight are now answered regarding the allegdedly ‘sheltered’ Miguel Cotto (30-0, 25KO’s). Most believed that he was not ready for such a showdown against an ‘A’ grade fighter but tonight he removed all doubts as he took a lickin’ and kept on tickin’. Zab Judah […]

Zab Judah vs Miguel Cotto: Fight Preview

On the evening of Saturday, June 9th, the world of Boxing takes center stage once again as two of the best in the business get ready to get it on. It’s been a sizzlin’ summer so far and things won’t lighten up in this one as some major questions surrounding both fighters involved are answered. […]

Briggs Falls To Ibrigamov!!!

‘The 4 Horsemen’: Last Heavyweight Title Claimed By Another Russian!!! The last U.S. Heavyweight Champion fell victim to yet another member of the former Soviet Repuplic, Sultan Ibrigamov (21-0-17KO’s) in Atlantic City on Saturday night. Shannon Briggs (48-5-1-42KO’s) was by far the bigger man, outweighing his opponent by nearly 50lbs but in the end, the […]

Taylor Over Spinks In Sleeper, Pavlik Makes Miranda Pay

Jermain Taylor vs Cory Spinks Two weeks ago fight fans around the globe had a chance to see two of the best pugilist in the world bring the fight game to center stage. Although in that affair the talented little man (Floyd Mayweather Jr.) outfought the stronger big man (Oscar Dela Hoya), last night’s fight […]

Taylor On Top Or Spinks Jinxed: Fight Night Previews, Predicitons

Saturday night’s Middleweight main event between Cory Spinks (36-3, 11KO’s) and Jermain Taylor (26-0-1, 17KO’s) will pair two of this eras better skilled fighters and coming on the heels of the Dela Hoya/Mayweather Jr. mega fight two weeks ago it should be more than enough to whet the appetites of fight fans around the globe. […]

Boxing News, Notes

Ever since the Oscar Dela Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega showdown fight fans around the globe have been anxious to see what act would follow. Come this weekend they have to look no further as we get set to see some of the best names in the business within the next few months, this weekend […]

Age Before Annoying

Rumor has it that HBO may be looking to shuffle veteran broadcaster Larry Merchant into the background in favor of ESPN’s Max Kellerman, reducing Merchant’s role to Boxing After Dark broadcasts. While HBO boss Ross Greenburg denied this in an interview with USA Today, that may have just been a cover to avoid questioning before […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Dominates Oscar Dela Hoya, Gets 12rd SD!!!

Pretty Boy Fades The Golden Child Contrary to the split decision that was rendered, the most anticipated boxing event, (perhaps in the history of the sport), was a very one-sided affair as the “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather Jr. (38W-0L, 24KO’s) calmly executed a near flawless gameplan. His victory tonight was very methodical and somewhat pride-filled […]

Celebrity Predictions On Dela Hoya/Mayweather

MVN’s Vivek Wallace: I find this fight going to Floyd Dela Hoya….Ok, I know I can’t pick both but tell me how to breakdown the various intangibles and I’ll gladly pick one or the other. You have Oscar who is simply too big, too strong, and too skilled not to catch Floyd at some point […]

Showtime On HBO: The Mayweather/De la Hoya Wait Is Over!!!

Silence Speaks Volumes…Talk Ends, Fight Begins All of the commercials, the promotions, the hype….the talk. Everything that’s been done and discussed over the last three months finally culminates into a massive entertainment spectacle before our very eyes tonight as Oscar Dela Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. put it all on the line. As the countdown […]

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