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Devon Alexander was 7 when his mom gave in and let him join the new boxing program in his downtrodden neighborhood. He came home the first day crying, his nose bloodied from a sparring session with his friend Terrance Barker. Complete Story...
With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world.
Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together.
The fight hasn't been made yet, and may not ever happen. But this city's casinos are already taking bets on who will win if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. ever get into the ring.
Filipinos erupted into deafening cheers in bars, gymnasiums and army camps Sunday as Manny Pacquiao — their boxing hero — relentlessly pounded Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto to win his seventh title in as many weight classes.
Yuri Foreman, an aspiring rabbi who mixes religious studies with work in the gym, outpointed Daniel Santos over 12 rounds Saturday night to win a piece of the 154-pound title.
Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 144 pounds, his heaviest ever, while Miguel Cotto came in at the contract limit of 145 pounds for their scheduled 12-round fight.
Manny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart.
The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino. Manny Pacquiao had some more promoting to do, some more hands to shake, some more fans to meet.
New heavyweight champion David Haye is confident a broken hand won't threaten his title defense against John Ruiz.
Four-time world champion Joel Casamayor and three-time champ Zab Judah both earned victories in their returns to the ring on Friday night.
David Haye backed up weeks worth of boasting, winning the WBA heavyweight title with a majority decision over Nikolai Valuev on Saturday night.
Lou Filippo, a World Boxing Hall of Famer who judged 85 world champion fights and had small roles in the "Rocky" movies, has died. He was 83.
Yohnny Perez floored Joseph Agbeko in the 10th round and won a unanimous decision Saturday night to take the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title in the first boxing match at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino.
The reminder that yet another anniversary is here had George Foreman thinking that maybe it's time to visit an old friend.
Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik called off a title defense against Paul Williams set for Dec. 5 because of an infected left hand.
A European boxing promoter is suing Showtime, contending the cable network conspired to help WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler break his promotional contract and take part in its round-robin tournament.
Unbeaten heavyweight title contender Kevin Johnson has promised his daughter he'll beat Vitali Klitschko and become world champion.
Arthur Abraham knocked out Jermain Taylor with six seconds left Saturday, dramatically wrapping up a solid performance in the opening bout of the Super Six super middleweight tournament.
Carl Froch retained his WBC 168-pound title with a split-decision victory over Andre Dirrell late Saturday night in the second fight of the Super Six World Boxing Classic super middleweight tournament.
An ambitious, six-man super middleweight tournament kicks off Saturday night with a couple of bouts pitting former U.S. Olympians against European boxers.
Sen. John McCain on Friday pressed President Barack Obama to give a posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight boxing champion who was imprisoned nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman.
No punches were thrown. And neither bit off the other's ear.
Champion boxer survived where friends went astrayDevon Alexander was 7 when his mom gave in and let him join the new boxing program in his downtrodden neighborhood. He came home the first day crying, his nose bloodied from a sparring session with his friend Terrance Barker.
Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fightFloyd Mayweather Jr. against Manny Pacquiao.
Timing[Manila, Philippines] "I just want Manny Pacquiao to win, sir. Miguel Cotto at fight time will easily outweigh Manny by five pounds, and that's supposed to be a huge advantage for him. I hope Manny wins because he is a Filipino.
Best pound for pound boxer in the World Manny Pacquiao Crooning "Sometimes when we Touch"World's best boxer/ Future Phillipine Idol contestant Manny Pacquiao performing "Sometimes When We Touch" on Kimmel.
Pacquiao-Mayweather a Match Made in Heaven (or Yankee Stadium?) This is the fight that everyone wants to see. If its at Yankee Stadium I may just go. This would be a big event.
Pacquiao stops Cotto to win 7th titleManny Pacquiao's speed and power were way too much for Miguel Cotto's heart.
Harrison: 'David Haye Will Inspire Me to Glory'PRIZEFIGHTER Champion Audley Harrison believes David Haye will inspire him to win boxing titles in 2010. Haye claimed the WBA Heavyweight Championship on Saturday and Harrison believes the victory acts as an incentive for the rest of the British heavyweights.
Police: Mike Tyson in scuffle at LA airportPolice are investigating conflicting accounts of an airport scuffle between Mike Tyson and photographer that resulted in both men being booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery.
Meet Manny Pacquaio.. America's Latest Boxing CelebrityHe sings! He acts! And he goes to war with Miguel Cotto on November 14th.
"Boxing is the best and worst of the free enterprise system. You get what the public will bear."(1) said Rock Newman, former manager of ex-heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe. One has only to look at the comeback of George Foreman as an example.
Sen. John McCain, Rep. Peter King press President Obama to posthumously pardon Jack Johnson - ESPNSen. John McCain on Friday pressed President Barack Obama to give a posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight boxing champion who was imprisoned nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman. McCain, R-Ariz., and Rep.
Susan Boyle takes up boxingIn a rather unusual strategy in stress-reduction, Susan Boyle has taken up boxing.
No biting as Tyson, Holyfield meet on OprahThere was only mutual admiration Friday during a meeting between world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Woman boxer killed man over party | Stuff.co.nzBoy, they sure know what to do about party poopers in New Zealand.
The Road to PacquiaoMayweather vs. Pacquaio. We all want to see it go down. Speed vs. Speed. But can the "Ninja" Pacquaio really out skill Mayweather? Really?
Boxing's villain plays his role well againOpinion: Playing the role of a villain in boxing is a role Floyd Mayweather plays well. Making it rain in strip clubs one night, giving a dominating performance in the ring the next, it all comes with the territory.
Marquez quietly confident against MayweatherWhile Floyd Mayweather Jr. trashed their fight's promoter and his uncle Roger ripped every other boxing trainer in the world, Juan Manuel Marquez made the biggest statement of fight week so far when he took the podium Wednesday and spoke in clear, confident English.
You've probably heard that mixed martial arts is a fast-growing sport, with its promise of exciting action inside a cage where two fighters battle it out with knees, elbows, "ground and pound", kicks, punches, submissions, and grappling.
Second Gatti Autopsy Doesn't Rule Out Homicide, According To "Celebrity Pathologist" - Arturo Gatti - DeadspinA full, seven-hour autopsy was performed just two days after Brazilian authorities ruled the boxer's death a suicide by purse strap.
The Ongoing Mystery of Arturo Gatti\'s Death - Dave \"Large\" Larzelere - The Sporting Blog - Sporting NewsIt has now been reviled that Gatti changed his will three weeks before "killing himself". The will names Amanda Rodrigues as sole beneficiary and leaves out his children including one child from a previous marriage.
Klitschko to defend WBC crown against ArreolaVitali Klitschko of the Ukraine will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Mexican-American Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Klitschko's management said Tuesday.
AMW.com | Unknown Vernon Forrest Killer - FugitiveAmerica's Most Wanted profile of the murder of Vernon Forest. They have photos of the two suspects already caught and crime scene video of the shooter.
Brazilian Stripper, Suspected in Boxing Champ's Death, Will Get His Fortune - Crimesider - CBS NewsArturo Gatti's will was changed just three weeks before the ex-boxing champ died under highly suspicious circumstances, his brother Fabrizio confirmed Sunday.
Senator McCain and His Jack Johnson CampaignI don't know whether to laugh my butt off or weep foolishly. Senator John McCain and Representative Peter King have finally drafted a letter to President Obama on the matter of race and boxing.
Arturo Gatti's second autopsy doesn't rule out homicide - ESPNA second autopsy performed at the request of former boxer Arturo Gatti's family has not ruled out homicide in his death.
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