Scott Heritage
772 articles · Examiner.com
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Hopes of Khan vs. Bradley slipping away as both target bigger fights
WBA and IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan is a fighter with a clear plan of where he sees his career going. Firstly he intends to defend his belts at 140lbs later…
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No decision yet on Pacquiao vs. Marquez network, HBO tipped as front-runner
It is widely rumored Manny Pacquiao's November 12th trilogy fight with Juan Manuel Marquez now looks set to air on HBO and not Showtime who aired his May fight with Shane Mosley.…
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Khan’s win over Judah enough to lift him above Bradley in 140lb rankings?
With WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan's dominant win over Zab Judah last weekend, many were quick to elevate him above WBO/WBC champion Tim Bradley in the light welterweight rankings, who has held the…
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Pacquiao bout forgotten as Mayweather vs. Khan begins to look more likely
After unifying the WBA and IBF light welterweight titles over the weekend against an outmatched Zab Judah (41-7, 28KOs), Britain's Amir Khan (26-1, 18KOs) got one step closer to his ultimate goal…
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Tyson Fury eager for more experience before challenging for world titles
After finding himself briefly in trouble in the second round, Tyson Fury (15-0, 10KOs) won a clear points decision over Derek Chisora (14-1, 9KOs) to become the new British and Commonwealth champion…
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Stamina likely the deciding factor for Derek Chisora vs. Tyson Fury
In what might amount to an unofficial eliminator for a world title shot, British heavies Derek Chisora (14-0, 9KOs) and Tyson Fury (14-0, 10KOs) lock horns tonight at Wembley Arena in London…
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Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah preview and prediction
WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (25-1, 17KOs) and IBF champion Zab Judah (41-6, 28KOs) meet tonight at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in a classic crossroads fight…
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British fans attend Mayweather open workout, fuel rumors of future Khan bout
Floyd Mayweather held an open workout yesterday at the Mayweather gym in Las Vegas ahead of his September bout with WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz. By all accounts the undefeated fighter, who…
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HBO or Showtime? Decision imminent for Pacquiao vs. Marquez III
Top Rank boss Bob Arum announced earlier this week that he has received the formal bid from Showtime to air the November 12th Pacquiao vs. Marquez III pay per view fight. After…
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Bradley legal woes prime Khan-Judah winner to become eventual No.1 at 140lbs
Unification bouts rarely come without a lot on the line for both champions. In the case of light welterweights Amir Khan who holds the WBA title and IBF belt holder Zab Judah…
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Amir Khan: “I’m the only guy in this division fighting the best out there”
Primetime released the last of their three part mini-documentary series based on Amir Khan's preparations for his July 23rd unification bout this morning. Similarly to HBO's 24/7 series, 'The Road to Vegas'…
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Manny Pacquiao fires adviser Michael Koncz
Several stories from the Philippines emerged today claiming that reliable sources within WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao's camp have learned that the fighters' Canadian adviser Michael Koncz has been fired. It should…
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Potential ramifications of HBO shakeup for Boxing, MMA
On the whole the recent news that now former president of HBO sports Ross Greenburg was leaving the company was met with little surprise from most boxing fans, and a certain amount…
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Marquez vs. Ramos will make or break interest for Pacquiao trilogy fight
With Juan Manuel Marquez's long awaited third fight against rival Manny Pacquiao (53-3, 38KOs) scheduled for November, many including promoter Bob Arum, view his tune up tomorrow night at the the Plaza…
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Team Mayweather adamant on USADA use for possible Pacquiao fight
Those hoping for any progress in the drug testing saga between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather briefly had renewed hope last week with the announcement that Pacquiao will now agree to fully…
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Amir Khan promises to make Zab Judah pay for U.K press snub
IBF light welterweight champion Zab Judah and WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan meet to unify their titles at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in a little over…
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Judge suspensions underline need for a Williams-Lara rematch
News broke Wednesday the all three of the judges for last weekend's bout between Paul 'The Punisher' Williams and Erislandy Lara at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic city have been suspended indefinitely…
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Floyd Mayweather does his public image no favors by burning hundred dollar bills
Floyd Mayweather was featured in a story on TMZ on Tuesday burning hundred dollar bills at an Atlanta club he appeared at over the weekend. To preface what might at first glance…
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Williams-Lara rematch a must before ‘The Punisher’ can move forwards
After being awarded a very controversial decision win over the weekend against Erislandy Lara in Atlantic City, Paul Williams has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism, most of…
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Brandon Rios ready to run the 140lbs gauntlet, eager to face Manny Pacquiao
After his thrilling third round stoppage over Urbano Antillon on Saturday night, WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios became the latest in a long line of fighters named as potential opponents for WBO…
