Why Floyd Mayweather and Winky Wright are wrong in their claims that HBO Boxing is racist
By: Matt Yanofsky Floyd Mayweather and Winky Wright are both future hall of famers because of their success in the ring. However, their claims that HBO’s broadcasters are racist against black fighters are false. Mayweather and Wright should be ashamed for making such remarks about the top network for boxing, which both of them had […]
BERNARD HOPKINS BESTED BY WELSHMAN JOE CALZAGHE
HOPKINS VS. CALZAGHE “BATTLE OF THE PLANET” WILL BE A STAR STUDDED EVENT
Golden Boy Promotions’, Sports Network’s and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s “THE BATTLE OF THE PLANET”: HOPKINS vs CALZAGHE WILL BE A STAR STUDDED EVENT! HIP HOP STAR RAY J. WILL SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE UNITED STATES LEGENDARY SINGER TOM JONES TO PERFORM THE WELSH NATIONAL ANTHEM (Las Vegas, NV) Friday, April 18, […]
Make A Wish Sending Teenager To See Hopkins Vs. Calzaghe
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley Fulfilling Teen’s Wish to See Bernard Hopkins Defend Boxing Title Philadelphia 18-year-old headed to Las Vegas for Championship Bout PHILADELPHIA (April 18, 2008) – Once a boxer himself, 18-year-old Shaun admires the punching skills of fellow Philadelphia native and light heavyweight world champion Bernard Hopkins. Thanks to the […]
TONY PENECALE’S HOPKINS VS. CALZAGHE PREVIEW AND PREDICTION
HOPKINS VS. CALZAGHE ** In-Depth Preview and Analysis ** By Tony Penecale With the multiple alphabet titles today, it is common to see two titlists square off. But since Ring Magazine instituted its championship policy in 2002 of only one recognized champion per division, matchups between the recognized champions have been few and far in […]
QUOTES FROM FINAL HOPKINS-CALZAGHE PRESS CONFERENCE
Joe Calzaghe It’s my 11th year as world champion and I finally have arrived in America. Bernard was champion for nearly 11 years. I’m tremendously confident for this fight. Bernard has never been stopped and that’s something that I think I can do. I have no respect for my elders come this Saturday night. I […]
HOPKINS & CALZAGHE TRAINERS CONFERENCE CALL
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Kelly Swanson: Thank you for joining us today for the Trainer Conference Call. You heard from the fighters last week and now we’re delighted to be able to give you an opportunity to speak with the trainers of both teams. We will start with Enzo Calzaghe who is on the line […]
HOPKINS HOLDS MEDIA DAY IN LOS ANGELES AS TRAINING WINDS DOWN FOR APRIL 19 SUPER FIGHT AGAINST JOE CALZAGHE
LOS ANGELES (April 10, 2008) . . . . Ring Magazine light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins opened the doors of his training camp in Pasadena, California today and showed the media a sample of his rigorous training schedule. Hopkins, who did a full workout, was in a terrific mood and had this to say to […]
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