Boxing Links (10-26-11)
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to stand trial in Las Vegas misdemeanor security … Washington Post LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scheduled to stand trial Wednesday before a judge on misdemeanor charges that the boxer threatened two homeowner association security guards in October 2010 in front of his home in a gated community outside Las … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (10-25-11)
Manny Pacquiao prepares for his next fight Los Angeles Times (blog) Two professional boxers anxiously waited their turn to spar against Manny Pacquiao last week at Wild Card Boxing Club. More than just pride was at stake. If they could knock him down, they would win $1000. It’s an offer that Pacquiao’s camp has made to … See all stories […]
Boxing Links (10-15-11)
Boxing’s time machine not ready to stop OCRegister $50 for a $100 Gift Card to use Towards Bikes, Apparel, Accessories, and Service By MARK WHICKER LOS ANGELES – How many boxing champions begin their careers 0-1? How manyboxing champions lose three fights out of five, in their 40’s, and still reach … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (10-13-11)
David Haye retires from boxing on 31st birthday The Associated Press “As the clock struck 12 last night, my professional boxing career came to an end,” said the British fighter. “It has been my intention to retire from the sport of boxing on this particular day ever since I first laced up a pair of gloves as a skinny … See all […]
Boxing Links (10-8-11)
‘Real Steel’ is ‘Rocky’ with boxing robots msnbc.com By Gael Fashingbauer Cooper Don’t let the giant metal boxing robots in “Real Steel” fool you. This movie is no “Transformers.” Instead, it’s actually a sweet family film, although if a real boxertelegraphed his punches this obviously, he’d be on the … See all stories on this topic » Silver lining for […]
Boxing Links (9-21-11)
Boxing’s new low: Choice of Cortez sealed Ortiz’ fate The Hook By Juanita Giles | bweevil1@gmail.com Boxing has never been pretty. The blood turns a lot of people off, but die-hard fans (required, with such a dearth of talent in most divisions) know that boxing’s violence is tempered with fairness and grace. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (9-5-11)
‘Real Steel’ Director And Hugh Jackman Find Humanity In Boxing Robots MTV.com As part of our Fall Movie Preview, Shawn Levy reveals how he created the sci-fi sports drama’s authentic boxing matches. By Josh Wigler Summer may be over, but the fall season still holds plenty of hot movies worth looking forward to. … See all stories on this topic […]
Boxing Links (9-4-11)
Berto slugs way to title on fifth-round stoppage of Zaveck USA Today Zaveck, who won his belt with a third-round KO of Isaac Hlatshwayo in 2009, was making the fourth defense of the title, and looking to prove he belonged among the elite welterweights, boxing’s most loaded division featuring the likes of Manny Pacquiao, … See all stories […]
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