IBF light welterweight champion Zab Judah has been putting in hard work in preparation for his light welterweight showdown against WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan. With hall of famer Pernell Whitaker by his side, Judah has experienced a resurgence in confidence and reinvigorated his career. The two champions got a bit heated at their [...]
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Khan: “I know how to beat Judah and I’m already way ahead of schedule.”
The highly anticipated welterweight unification bout between WBA welterweight champion Amir Khan and IBF welterweight champion Zab Judah is set to take place on July 23rd in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay but yesterday in Los Angeles, some pre fight fireworks were displayed by fighters, camps and fans. With a big contingent of Khan [...]
De La Hoya, Shaw, Arum, Bernstein Speak on UFC’s Buyout of Strikeforce
It is funny to see how really something can change in a matter of months. The world is ever changing and this runs true for the fight game. You have promoters buying out other fighters contracts, promotions snatching up other peoples fighters and promoters buying out other promoters. When the UFC bought Strikeforce earlier in [...]
Berto looking to add Ortiz to growing resume
By Alex Mattis Andre Berto will look to keep his rise, and undefeated streak, intact this Saturday night as he defends his WBC Welterweight Title against the scrappy challenge of Victor Ortiz. One year ago, Andre Berto was set to fight Shane Mosley in a title unification bout. Circumstances outside of boxing did not permit [...]
Berto and Ortiz Make Weight
WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto and his opponent Victor Ortiz both were on weight as they stepped on the scales prior to tomorrow’s bout for Berto’s welterweight title. The bout will be broadcast on HBO following Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey, Saturday April 15th. WBC Welterweight Championship Bout: Andre Berto 145 vs. Victor Ortiz 146 [...]
Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey Full Weigh Ins *video*
Amir Khan and Paul McCloskey both hit their target weights today in England for Khan’s title defense of his WBA light welterweight title this Saturday at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. The bout will be broadcast on HBO at 9:45 PM ET/6:45 PT. Full weights are below. Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KOs) vs. Paul [...]
Golden Boy Streams April 9th “Action Heroes” Fighters classic Fights On Website
Most sports fans dream of having the opportunity to experience a behind the scenes look into their favorite athletes’ lives and careers. Starting Tuesday, April 5, fight fans will have a chance to do just that as Golden Boy Promotions will bring fans closer to the action than ever before with Live Web Streaming of [...]
Judge Enjoins Golden Boy Promotions From Promoting Nonito Donaire
Today, the Honorable Daniel Weinstein (ret.) enjoined Golden Boy Promotions from promoting top pound-4-pound boxer Nonito Donaire for the duration of Top Rank’s exclusive promotional agreement with Donaire. Golden Boy wrongfully signed Donaire to a four-year promotional agreement in the face of Top Rank’s agreement with the up-and-coming star. The Arbitrator’s ruling paves the way [...]
Weigh in Results For Telefutura Bout In Costa Mesa
Fidel Maldonado Jr 136.6 vs. TBA Bobby Chavez 152.2 vs. Stephen Rubalcava 151 J.J. Ambrose 166.6 vs. Stephan Lugo 165.2 Antonio Orozco 140.8 vs. Manuel Aguilar 140.4 Luis Ramos Jr 139.4 vs. Jose Hernandez 135.2 James Kirkland 163.4 vs. Jhon Berrio 161.6 Francisco Contreras 133.8 vs. Adolfo Landeros 133 Jose Manuel Sanchez 127.2 vs. Humberto [...]
Alvarez & Hatton To Fight For WBC Super Welterweight Title
The ante has been raised in one of 2011′s highest stakes bouts, as it was announced today that the vacant WBC Super Welterweight World Championship will be on the line when Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Matthew “Magic” Hatton meet on March 5 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California in a bout which will be televised [...]
‘Fight Night Club” Returns Feburary 24th
Paid to protect and serve the members of their communities, a select group of Southern California’s finest law enforcement officers will enter the boxing ring on Thursday, February 24, with the intention to hit and not be hit during three amateur bouts that will be featured on the season premiere of “Fight Night Club” at [...]
Hopkins arrives in Canada
Legendary future Hall of Famer and Two-Division World Champion Bernard Hopkins arrived in Québec City, Canada today, moving one step closer to his quest to defeat WBC, Ring Magazine and IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Jean Pascal and become the oldest fighter in the history of boxing to win a prominent world title. “This goes [...]
Amir Khan believes a win over Maidana will erase criticism he recieves about his chin.
Amir Khan spoke to Fight Hub TV from The Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, CA. Khan who is preparing for his bout against Marcos Maidana on December 11th in Las Vegas, NV held a open workout for media in attendance. Khan worked the mitts with famed trainer Freddie Roach, and then hot the speed [...]
Marquez/Katsidis weigh in results
For the WBA/WBO linear Lightweight title: Juan Manuel Marquez 134 vs Michael Katsidis 135 Semi main event: WBC welterweight championship Andre Berto 145 vs Freddy Hernandez 147 Undercard: Celestino Caballero 131.5 vs Jason Litzau 130 **Caballero was heavy and must lose 1.5 lbs. Nate Campbell 139 vs. Walter Estrada 136 Erislandy Lara 154 vs. Tim [...]
Canelo Alvarez to face N’Dou on December 4th in Mexico
Without question, 2010 has been the “Year of Canelo,” as unbeaten Mexican phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez emphatically announced his arrival as one of boxing’s top young stars. The year isn’t over yet, and on Saturday, December 4, Alvarez will close out the biggest 12 months of his career with a 12 round battle against former [...]
Golden Boy signs Peter Quillin
As soon as fight fans saw rising middleweight star Peter Quillin in the ring, they had no issues with him adopting the nickname of boxing legend and original “Kid Chocolate,” Eligio Sardinias. Now, the Brooklyn product will be taking another step towards building his own legacy as he has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Golden [...]
Fight Night Club at Club Nokia
Weights from Club Nokia, LA Dion Savage 168 vs. Eddie Hunter 164 Gary Russell Jr 126.8 vs. Guadalupe De Leon 126.2 Yakubu Amidu 129.8 vs. Noe Lopez Jr 128.8 Ramon Valadez TBA vs. Aaron Anderson TBA Fidel Maldonado Jr 135.4 vs. John Willoughby 133.4 Trevor McCumby 177.4 vs. Sharieff Hayes 175.8 Venue: Club Nokia, Los [...]
Eric Morel signs with Golden Boy Promotions
Coming off of his stirring February win over Gerry Penalosa, interim WBO Bantamweight World Champion and former Flyweight World Champion Eric Morel will continue his career resurgence with Golden Boy Promotions, with whom he signed an exclusive promotional contract today. “I feel better than ever and I’m enjoying boxing more than ever before,” said the [...]
Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana speak on upcoming bout
Amir Kahn and Marcos Maidana addressed the media today to build the hype that leads up to their December 11th bout at the Mandalay Bay, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both Fighters had some strong words to say about each other as both Kahn and Maidana are looking for the knockout! Fighters quotes are included below: [...]
Amir Kahn vs. Marcos Maidana official for December 11th
With fans from the United States to England to Argentina clamoring for it for well over a year, super lightweight supremacy will finally be decided on Saturday, December 11, when British superstar Amir “King” Khan returns to the United States for his second consecutive bout to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) 140-pound World Championship [...]