Boxing Links (1-31-12)
Bob Arum says Mayweather-Pacquiao won’t happen in the spring Los Angeles Times Promoter Bob Arum, left, and trainer Freddie Roach flank boxing champion Manny Pacquiao after a successful title defense against Miguel Cotto. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) By Lance Pugmire Manny Pacquiao won’t fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. until … See all stories on this topic » […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (1-13-12)
MMA star Gina Carano turns to acting with ‘Haywire’ Los Angeles Times It’s a pattern Mixed Martial Arts fighter Gina Carano was well aware of when she took on the role of Mallory Kane in Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming action picture, “Haywire.” “I definitely don’t want to be one of those athletes who turns into a cheesy … See all […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (12-7-11)
MMA fighters deliver anti-bullying message CBC.ca Colin Perkel/Canadian Press Mixed martial arts fighters with the popular but often bloody UFC took aim at bullying Tuesday, delivering a message to students about the emotional harm bullies inflict on their victims. Students at the event said they … See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca Strikeforce CEO: ‘No problem’ […]
Boxing Links (12-5-11)
Boxing champ Cotto dominates Margarito to win rematch AFP The New York State Athletic Commission didn’t license Margarito until last week after ordering another examination of his eye, leaving boxing experts to wonder if he now faces possible retirement. Miguel Cotto (L) improved to 37-2-0 with a dominating … See all stories on this topic » AFP Abner […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-8-11)
Dos Santos: ‘MMA unites the world’ USA Today I believe the world is ready for mainstream MMA matches — not just UFC matches, but all MMA matches. MMA is a sport that is practiced and loved all around the world. The UFC is an extremely serious, extremely competent organization with only top-level … See all stories on this topic » USA Today […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-5-11)
UFC 138 primer: Leben spreads the message of MMA in the UK Yahoo! Sports (blog) By Steve Cofield As big as we all think mixed martial arts is, it still has a long way to go in the US and around the world. For a reality check, watch Chris Leben explain what he does and the growth ofMMA to a […]
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 (10-24-11)
Q & A: Manny Pacquiao is ready to settle things Los Angeles Times The biggest little fighter in the world and biggest name in boxing is training harder than ever for his third and final fight with Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12. Manny Pacquiao, left, plans to put an end to “all doubts in people’s minds” […]
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