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Exclusive: Mayweather pulls Aug 26 date request, McGregor fight not on Nevada meeting agenda
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
The massive cross-codes clash between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has been pulled from a potential date of August 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission added the date in question to their upcoming professional calender as Mayweather Promotions were reporte Read Full Story >>>Organisers withdraw from Mayweather charity fight
The News (NG), Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Some organisers of the planned charity boxing fight involving American champion, Floyd Mayweather, on Tuesday announced their withdrew from the event.
The fight tagged: ?Floyd Mayweather Charity Boxing Match,?? was scheduled to hold on June 14, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The organisers includ Read Full Story >>> Sugar Ray Leonard to Induct Rival Tommy Hearns into Nevada Boxing HOF
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
LAS VEGAS (June 13, 2017) ? Nearly 36 years ago, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard came together at Caesars Palace for one of the most memorable nights in boxing history. On Sept. 16, 1981, in a WBA-WBC welterweight titl Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward: Desire as Strong as Ever; Not Seeing Signs of Slipping
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Andre Ward hasn?t felt any signs of physical slippage during training camp for his rematch with Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night.
Ward is 33 years old and almost 2? decades removed from the beginning of his boxing career, but the IBF/WBA/WBO light heavyweight champion still feels fresh. The 2004 Read Full Story >>> Ward vs Kovalev II: The rematches that settled a score
By Matt Horan, SkySports.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
After a controversial decision concluded the thrilling first clash, Andre Ward will again face Sergey Kovalev for the WBA, WBO and IBF light-heavyweight titles in a much-anticipated rematch, billed 'no excuses'.
When the pair battled for pound-for-pound glory the first time round it was Kovalev, Read Full Story >>> Rated: Top 25 fighters in the world below 147 pounds
World Boxing News, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
As the Ratings series continues, the top fighters below the 147 pound division are revealed based on recent form and their current pound for pound ranking.
WBN have already subjected the heavyweight, super-middleweight, middleweight and welterweight classes to the system, which has so far seen An Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao predicted the Warriors would win in 5 games
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao called it.
Days before the NBA Finals began, the WBO welterweight champion offered his prediction for who would lift the 2017 trophy: the Golden State Warriors in 5 games.
Pacquiao offered the prescient pick on May 27 after a training session at Elorde Gym Read Full Story >>> Exclusive: Nevada chief addresses Mayweather date, points out neither fighter is licensed yet
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett has revealed August 26 is indeed among three separate dates requested by Floyd Mayweather?s company for this summer.
Mayweather Promotions are set to arrange a trio of Las Vegas events, the latter of which World Boxing News understan Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor super-fight set for August 26?
Telegraph.co.uk, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
The super-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor has moved a step closer following reports that Mayweather Promotions have booked the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for a 'boxing event' on August 26.
Mayweather plans to end a 23-month retirement to take on UFC giant McGregor w Read Full Story >>> 2017 NBA Finals -- The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again
By Henrick Macalintal, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
OAKLAND -- The Golden State Warriors are back on top of the mountain.
Kevin Durant sizzled with 39 points while Steph Curry added 34 and 10 assists as the Warriors dethroned the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games a Read Full Story >>> Jeff Horn tipped to give Manny Pacquiao problems that boxing legend has yet to encounter
By Grantlee Kieza, CourierMail.com.au, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
JEFF Horn?s biggest weapon against Manny Pacquiao will be the element of surprise and he plans to smash the world champion over the head with it.
Horn is calculating that despite the Filipino world champ?s vast experience he has never fought anyone with the unique, awkward style of Brisbane?s Fig Read Full Story >>> Casimero to make 115-pound debut against Mepranum in Iligan
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
MANILA, Philippines - Johnriel Casimero will begin his search for a third world title on Sunday, June 25 when he faces former title challenger Richie Mepranum in a 10-round scheduled junior bantamweight fight in Iligan City, Philippines.
The information was relayed by Casimero and confirmed by hi Read Full Story >>> Luis Arias: ?Manny Pacquiao is doing a world tour because he knows his time is up soon?
By Robert Brown, OTR Boxing Radio, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
The sport of boxing has been on a roll in 2017, as the fights the fans want to see are either getting made or have already happened. We have seen fights like Garcia-Thurman, Joshua vs. Klitschko, Brook-Spence and have upcoming fights like Ward vs. Kovalev 2 and the biggest fight, Alvarez vs. Golovki Read Full Story >>> Ward vs. Kovalev 2 odds and prediction: Conditioning or ability? (Radio)
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
This Saturday night, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in "Sin City" Nevada, Andre "S.O.G." Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) will make his first title defense as the incumbent WBO/IBF/WBA Light Heavyweight Champion against prolific knockout artist and former division kingpin Sergey "The Krusher" Kovalev (30-1- Read Full Story >>> Filipino boxers Inson, Dante lose decisions in South Africa
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxer Jayar Inson sustained the first defeat of his pro career, losing a unanimous decision to Thulani Mbenge in a battle of unbeaten welterweights on Saturday, June 10 at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa.
Promoter Rodney Berman of Golden Gloves Promoti Read Full Story >>> GETTING TO KNOW CHRISTIAN ARANETA
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Araneta.
CEBU ? He is not yet used to answering questions from the press or speaking to the fans in public with a microphone in his hand, but make no mistake, Christian Araneta can fight.
The 22 year old Araneta (14W-0L Read Full Story >>> LaManna decisions Velasquez in Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
ATLANTIC CITY (JUNE 12, 2017) -- This past Saturday, welterweight Thomas LaManna won an eight-round unanimous decision over veteran Carlos Winston Velasquez that headlined a card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
T Read Full Story >>> Jose Haro issues statement
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
New USBA Featherweight Champion Jose Haro has issued a brief statement regarding the status of his fallen opponent, Daniel Franco, through his promotional representative, Whitfield Haydon:
"I respect all fighters. My heart hurts knowing that my opponent from Saturday night is still in the hospit Read Full Story >>> Irvin Gonzalez captures UBF All-Americas Featherweight Title
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Sonya Lamonakis & Laura Ramsey fight to UBF World Heavyweight title draw
"New England's Future 3" Results from Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mass. (June 11, 2017) - Boxing returned to DCU Arena (Exhibition Hall) for the first time in 11 years and Worcester's newest budding star, Irvin Gonzalez, enterta Read Full Story >>> JORGE MASVIDAL AND JULIANNA PENA CONFIRMED AS GUEST FIGHTERS FOR UFC FIGHT NIGHT SINGAPORE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Top welterweight No. 4-ranked Jorge Masvidal and surging bantamweight No. 2-ranked Julianna Pena will ascend on Singapore to join in UFC Fight Night Singapore?s fight week activities.
SINGAPORE ? Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans in Singapore and the region can look forward to an exciting week as UFC Read Full Story >>>
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