IS MOSLEY STILL SWEET ENOUGH TO BEAT MAYWEATHER? By Moncayo Blackbull
 Photo: Eric Van Dyke/InsideBoxing.com
IB-March 7, 2010 – On May 1st. we’ll have Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley take center ring in a contest between two pugilist whom have brought boxing excitement for many years now. (more)
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PAC-MAN DOES DALLAS
By Rick Folstad
IB-March 2, 2010 - They’re holding this fight in a stadium, which is where the great old-timers used to fight back in the days when God was No. 1, family was No. 2, and boxing was No. 3.(more) |
DARCHINYAN WINS SLUGFEST OVER GUERRERO.
In an exciting, wildly entertaining one-sided slugfest (more) |
Prospects Shine
By Tom Donelson
(IB-March-5-2010) - This past weekend, some young prospects made their imprint on the boxing world. There was Antonio Escalante, a young fighter (more) |
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JR: THE P.T. BARNUM OF BOXING
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-March 4, 2010) P.T. Barnum: "I'm in the business of entertainment. I give people what they want to see and when they want to see it. I want them to go home remembering they  dsaw something they'd never seen before. Along the way they are all just really suckers and there are plenty of suckers. There's one born every minute".
Sound eerily familiar?
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has obviously studied up on the famous circus and side-show carnival operating genius P.T. Barnum who had no problem in labeling patrons of his weirdness as "suckers". (more)
"THE GIFT OF GAB" BELONGS TO MAYWEATHER
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-March 3, 2010) Yesterday afternoon in New York City, the entire world came to a screeching halt as the crowned prince of the fine art of "bumpin yer gums" took center stage.
Yes, none other than the always self-promoting, never a dull moment producing, one fight out of retirement and proclaiming himself still the "best fighter in the world", Floyd Mayweather, Jr. did his thing.
The counterpart in this opening round of promotions for the May 1st fight featuring Mayweather, Jr. was the maybe too soft spoken Welterweight Champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley. (more)
WHEN ROGER MAYWEATHER SPEAKS, WHO LISTENS?
 BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-February 28, 2010) Roger Mayweather, brother of Floyd Mayweather, Sr. and uncle of Floyd, Jr. continues to provide comedic relief for boxing fans.
The no longer controversial but now seemingly attention grabbing former world champion Mayweather offers very little proof in ridiculous statements he makes.(more)
IF ANYONE NEEDS TO STOP TALKING, IT'S FREDDIE ROACH
 BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON
(IB-February 22, 2010) The scheduled fight between Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi may not come off if Malignaggi continues his insinuations of illegal drug use regarding Freddie Roach trained boxers.
In a recent conversation on the "Leave-It-In-The Ring" boxing radio show, Roach became quite upset when the Malignaggi comments were mentioned.
In a prior interview on the LIITR show, Malignaggi stated that "I'd be lying if I said the thought hadn't crossed my mind. I'm not saying Khan is on anything but yeah, it has crossed my mind". (more)
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- O’Connor headlines ‘Shamrock’d’
- PROVIDENCE (March 3, 2010) – Appropriately-named Danny O’Connor, 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, headlines his first show March 19 on the post-St. Patrick’s Day card, “Shamrock’d,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.
- Tyson Fury aims to win over critics
- LONDON (March 3rd, 2010) Manchester born Tyson Fury looks set to resume his assault on the domestic heavyweight scene this Friday on the undercard of Gary Sykes vs. Andy Morris, who battle for the vacant British Super Featherweight title. His opponent for the stay-busy fight has yet to be named.
- Froch: Now it's time to dance with Kessler
- ENGLAND (March 3rd, 2010)–- Unbeaten WBC Super Middleweight champion Carl “the Cobra” Froch gave us a glimpse of his snake-hips last Saturday night, all in the aid of Sport Relief, but now turns his steely eye to Mikkel Kessler in Herning, Denmark.
- Euro News 3-1-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- IBF welter champ Jan Zaveck will as previously reported defend the title April 9 in Ljubljana, Slovenia. SES have now announced that the opponent will be Argentinian Rodolfo Ezequiel Martinez, reigning WBC Mundo Hispano champ, but a rather uknown force outside of his home country. Zaveck vs Martinez goes ahead at the 7000-seater Tivoli Sports Hall and is televised live by Slovenian TV
Results from Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
MAIDANA VS. CAYO AND FUNEKA VS. GUZMAN II SET TO HEADLINE
- LOS ANGELES, March 1 - There will be fireworks at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, March 27 when Golden Boy Promotions presents a world championship doubleheader featuring one of boxing's most exciting fighters in a pivotal matchup against the number one challenger to his crown, and a rematch of one of 2009's most closely-contested battles.
- SERGEY KARPENKO SIGNS WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR
- Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2010) – In their continued drive to building and bringing the best and most exciting boxing stable to the public -- heavily populated with world heavyweight title caliber pedigree – it was announced today Goossen Tutor Promotions has signed Ukrainian heavyweight Sergey Karpenko.
- Euro News 2-28-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- IBF welter champ Jan Zaveck will defend the title April 9 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, with SES promoting against an opponent to be announced. Zaveck won the title in December in South Africa with an upset win over Isaac Hlatswayo. Zaveck, 28-1-0-1 and for good reasons nicknamed "mr Simpatico", is a superstar at home - and he´s the first ever Slovenian world champ.
- PRINCE ARRON CROWNED PRIZEFIGHTER KING
- IB-February 26, 2010 - Arron, 22, clinched the £32,000 top prize with a thrilling victory over Brett Flournoy in the final of Barry Hearn’s latest Prizefighter event at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, east London. Droylsden-based Arron floored Flournoy in the third round of the final and that proved critical as Arron claimed a unanimous points victory by 29-28, 28-27, 29-28 margins.
- Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez ready to explode nationally Mar. 19 on ESPN FNF
- WORCESTER, Mass. (Feb. 26, 2010) – Highly-touted, undefeated super middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez is preparing for his nationally televised debut March 19 in an 8-round co-feature against veteran George “The Rooster” Armenta on ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from Choctaw Gaming Center in Durant, Oklahoma.
- IBF superbantam champ Simphiwe Nongqayi will defend the title against Frenchman Malik Bouziane in Massy, France, April 9
- February 24, 2010 - Danish supermiddle Mads Larsen have tested positive for an illegal substance. The dopingtest took place just after Larsen had been stopped by Brian Magee January 30 in a fight for the vacant EBU title. There may be a test of the B-sample as well but if found guilty Larsen may face up to a two year suspension - a long time for a 37-year old. Larsen claims he is innocent.
- HARRISON TARGETS EUROPEAN TITLE AND THEN THE KLITSCHKO BROTHERS
- IB-February 27, 2010 - AUDLEY Harrison believes he has recovered from ‘being a broken man’ and is ready to claim the European Heavyweight Championship. Harrison, 38, saved his career by winning Prizefighter Heavyweights 3 in October and faces Poland’s Albert Sosnowski for the European belt on April 9 at London’s Alexandra Palace.
- DARCHINYAN TO DEFEND AGAINST GUERRERO
- NEW YORK (Feb. 19, 2010)–-Fan favorite Vic “The Raging Bull’’ Darchinyan (33-2-1, 27 KOs) will make his fifth consecutive appearance on SHOWTIME® and 11th overall when he defends his World Boxing Council/World Boxing Association (WBC/WBA) super flyweight crowns against streaking, world-ranked Rodrigo “Gato’’ Guerrero (13-1-1, 9 KOs) in the main event on a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation Saturday, March 6, at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
- DIRRELL SUFFERS TRAINING CAMP INJURY
- LAS VEGAS (February 19, 2010)—Super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell injured his back earlier this week while sparring in Las Vegas, preventing him from training for his upcoming Super Six World Boxing Classic super middleweight showdown with Arthur Abraham. Dirrell’s injury has forced the fight to be rescheduled for Saturday, March 27, to be televised live on SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
- Prizefighter Light-Middleweights Draw - Pryce Faces Sinclair
- February 19, 2010 - BRADLEY PRYCE and Neil Sinclair will clash in a mouth-watering quarter-final contest in Prizefighter Light-Middleweights next Friday.
- RING OF FIRE “IT’S NOT GOING THE DISTANCE”
- Los Angeles, CA (February 19, 2010) – Can the renowned Polish warrior withstand the devastating knockout power of “The Nightmare”? We will all find out on Saturday night, April 24 when Goossen Tutor Promotions and Main Events in association with Ziggy Promotions --- and sponsored by Corona and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino --- presents “RING OF FIRE” on HBO’s Boxing After Dark (11:15 PM ET/PT).
- NY State heavyweight champ
Darrel Madison returns
- YONKERS, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2010) – New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison returns March 12 in the main event on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro boxing card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York.
- Concepcion ready to show he has the X Factor in Prizefighter
- February 19, 2010 - Martin Concepcion is confident he has The X Factor needed to win the Prizefighter Light-Middleweights at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday, February 26.
- Finally Colin Dunne Vs. Billy Schwer II - Judgement Day III
- London (18th February 2010) - When Billy Schwer challenged Colin 'Dynamo' Dunne, for his WBU Lightweight World Title back in October 2000, the thousands of fans that packed Wembley Conference Centre were treated to one of the greatest British, if not world, fights of all time.
- CARL FROCH vs MIKKEL KESSLER
- HERNING (Feb. 12, 2010) —Team Sauerland and Hennessy Sports are proud to announce that the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament group stage 2 fight between WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch and the Viking Warrior Mikkel Kessler will take place at the MCH Messecentre, Herning in Denmark on the 24th April 2010
- K "WILD WILD" WEST GETS FIRST WORLD TITLE SHOT
- Moreno Valley, CA ( February 12, 2010) - At just 22 years of age, female bantamweight sensation K "Wild Wild" West will be fighting for her first world title; making it a dream come true for the young fighter out of Moreno Valley, California.
- Euro News 2-11-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- It will be American Adam Richards that challenge WBO cruiser Marco Huck March 13 at the Max Schmeling Hall in Berlin. Richards, 23-2-0, have in the past mainly campaigned as a heavyweight. In the co-feature on this Sauerland promotion Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin take on the an opponent to be announced.
- Erik “El Terrible” Morales Returns
- HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 11, 2010) – Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed leader pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, is teaming-up with KO Entertainment to bring American fans the ring return of Mexican great Erik “El Terrible” Morales, who headlines the March 27th “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event live from Monterrey, Mexico.
- Ali
Keeps perfect record intact
- BROOKLYN (Feb. 11, 2010) – The beat rolls on for 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali, who kept his perfect pro record intact last Saturday night in Newark, winning a unanimous 4-round decision against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson (5-5-1, 4 KOs).
- Euro News 2-9-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Sauerland Event are trying to get retired Danish heavy Brian Nielsen, 44, to comeback and take on Evander Holyfield, 47. Nielsen, 65-2, retired six years ago worn after a long and hard career and have big problems with a knee that was the actual reason for the retirement. Nielsen tells Danish news agency Ritzau it´s a comeback that won´t happen until -
- Euro News 2-2-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- It´s official: WBO cruiser champ Marco Huck defends the title against a challenger to be announced March 13 at the Max Schmeling Hall in Berlin. Co-headlining is Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin. It will be a busy and important month for Sauerland Event with Arthur Abraham fighting Andre Dirrell March 6 in California.
- ANDRE DIRRELL vs. ARTHUR ABRAHAM
- NEW YORK (Jan. 29, 2010) —Tournament point leader “King” Arthur Abraham will kick off Group Stage 2 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic when he faces Andre “The Matrix” Dirrell on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Agua Caliente Casino, Resort, Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., in greater Palm Springs, live on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
- Dead Man Running Movie To Sponsor London Fight Show Judgement Day III On 27th February
- January 30, 2010 - Rooney's Boxing Gym, the promoters of the highly successful Judgement Day White Collar Boxing series, announced today that Revolver Entertainment are to sponsor Judgement Day III, which takes place at the all new multi sports venue T47, St Thomas Street, London SE1 on February 27th.
- HEKKIE BUDLER VS. JUANITO RUBILLAR
- Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves and Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions will present a sensational championship fight card on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Emperors Palace, located at 64 Jones Street in Kempton Park, South Africa. All bouts will be televised live on Supersport starting at 7:00 P.M. (19:00 hrs) local time.
- Euro News 1-28-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Promoter Eddie Bazira of Baltic Pro Box finally got in touch in regards of the Botha vs tba mess February 27. Bazira, from Uganda but living in Stockholm, Sweden, since many years, have now spent two months in Kampala trying to put together a deal of some kind. According to Bazira Evander Holyfield is indeed off the show but not for the reasons claimed but due to marketing reasons and that Evander was tied to a deal for a fight in the US. Eddie admits his sponsors were late in coming up with money.
- Chris John-“LET’S SEE WHO’S THE BEST”
- January 28, 2010 - Chris “The Dragon” John, WBA Super World Featherweight Champion is all for Bob Arum’s suggestion, let’s see who owns the Featherweight division. “I like the idea, I want to test myself Lopez and Gamboa are very good boxers it will be a great tournament the fans will be very happy and I have to be at my best, I am confident I will win”.
- Euro News 1-27-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Botha vs who: Still not a word from promoter Eddie Bazira in Uganda about the change of date and opponent for WBFederation´s heavyweight champ Francois Botha´s February 27 defence in Kampala against Joey Abell. However, the story gets better than that: in Las Vegas Sterling McPherson says he´s got a contract with Botha and will try and stage the fight against Holyfield over there but "the deal isn´t completed yet". Botha vs Abell February 27 in Kampala? "Just bullshit" says McPherson. "I got a contract with Botha, end of story!"
- U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali
Fighting Feb. 6 in Newark
- BROOKLYN (Jan. 27, 2010) – The road to boxing stardom for 21-year-old Sadam “World Kid” Ali, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, is being patiently paved and continues February 6 in Newark, New Jersey. “I’m a promotional free agent taking fights one by one,” Ali explained the route he’s taking. “We’re doing it this way to show people I’m a boxer worth investing money in. I’ll probably have a lot of fights before I sign with a promoter. I’m only 21 and in no rush.”
- JI-HOON KIM VS. TYRONE HARRIS HEADLINES FIGHT CARD
- ...In the main event scheduled for 10 rounds, exciting lightweight prospect Ji-Hoon “Volcano” Kim, 19-5 with 16 knockouts, of Goyang City, Korea, will battle veteran Tyrone “Fists of Fury” Harris, 24-5 with 16 knockouts, of Lansing, Michigan.
- Lightening Lenny Daws looking to retain British Title against former European Title holder
- LONDON (Jan 27th, 2010) British Champion Lenny Daws is looking to retain his Light Welterweight title against Former European Lightweight Champion Jason Cook at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday 12th February 2010 on a Matchroom Sports in association with Hennessy Sports show. Daws v Cook will be headlining the event which will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD 1 from 10pm.
- Botha vs Abell Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- January 26, 2010 - Evander Holyfield is off the planned showdown against WBFederation heavyweight champ Francois Botha. He is replaced by "Minnesota Ice", Joey Abell. The show is still set for Kampala, Uganda, but has been postponed again and will now go ahead February 27.
- Mack ripped and ready for war!
- January 26, 2010 - Yusaf Mack v Glen Johnson has finally been confirmed as the main event on ESPN on the 5th February in Glen Johnson's home town of Florida at the NSU Center Arena in Miami. The Super Bowl weekend fight is almost guaranteed to be a cracker, both fighters know this is there big chance to get back on top with the...
- Jason “Big Six” Estrada feels disrespected by Team Adamek
- PROVIDENCE (Jan. 25, 2010) – As he prepares for his February 6 showdown in Newark against former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada’s nose is out of place and it doesn’t have anything to do with sparring sessions gone wrong.
- Euro News 1-25-10 Per [perake.persson@comhem.se]
- Sauerland Event and Danish network TV 2 announced today their plans for professional boxing in Denmark. The Danish leg of Sauerland will feature comebacking supermiddle Rudy Markussen, lightweight Kim Poulsen, jr welter Kasper Bruun, middleweight Patrick Nielsen and also female welter Vinni Skovgaard. The first show is not yet announced but there will be six dates during 2010.
- Berto Withdraws from January 30th Contest against "Sugar"
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Andre Berto’s Statement on his January 30th Bout
January 18, 2010 - "Since the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday evening, I have been focusing on my family and the Haitian people who are facing an inconceivable battle for survival while still trying to continue to prepare for an opportunity I have dreamt of since childhood. I lost several family members to the earthquake and after two days without word, was relieved to learn that my sister, Naomi and her daughter, Jessica survived, but were left homeless. I have seen the pain in my parents’ eyes as they attempt to understand what has happened to our homeland and recognize a place they once called home.
As a result of this disaster, I am mentally and physically exhausted and therefore I have no choice but to withdraw from my bout on January 30.
Throughout the past six days, I have received an incredible outpouring of support, and I sincerely appreciate everyone’s prayers for the people of Haiti. I hope that everyone will continue to keep the Haitian people in their thoughts and prayers as we work to rebuild this proud nation. The rebuilding of Haiti is not something that will happen overnight, but I am fully dedicated to helping the Haitian people recover from this catastrophic event."
- Erick 'The Eagle' Ochieng Ready To Soar To New Heights Against Jon Harrison On The 22nd January
- LONDON (Monday 18th January 2010) - Stoke Newington's exciting Super Middleweight prospect Erick 'The Eagle' Ochieng is back in action on the 22nd January on the undercard of Ian 'Dappa' Napa's British Bantamweight title defense against Jamie McDonnell at the Brentwood Centre, Brentwood Essex
- Euro News 1-17-10
- Sauerland Event won the purse bids for EU heavyweight champ Francescon Pianeta´s mandatory defence against fellow-German Timo Hoffmann. However, Hoffmann withdrew from the fight shortly thereafter and now the search for a new challenger for Pianeta have begun.
- NICK CHARLES TO MAKE HIS RETURN TO SHOWTIME®
- NEW YORK (Jan. 15, 2010) – Popular host and play-by-play boxing announcer Nick Charles will make his return to ringside following a five-month battle with bladder cancer. Charles recently announced that he is 80 percent in remission and doctors have given him the go-ahead to return to work.
- Euro News 1-15-10
- Arena Box Promotion and German network Sat 1 will according to Bild Zeitung join forces not only for televising shows but also for a reality TV show called "Fight of my Life". Viewers will follow heavyweight Steffen Kretschmann as he prepares for the rematch with Dennis Bakhtov now set for March 27 (site to be determined). Bakhtov took out Kretschmann in one round this past summer for the only loss on Steffen´s record and a win in the rematch is crucial for Kretschmann´s continued career.
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"Marvelous" Marvin Hagler (62-3-2, 52 KO's) took on Ugandan, John "The Beast" Mugabi (42-7-1, 39 KO's) in Las Vegas in an epic battle that was historical in that it was the first televised fight on the SHOWTIME NETWORK. 
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