Yardbarker: Boxing

I want to bring boxing back to the Bay Area

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:07:17 -0500

Hello to everyone here at the yard. I shot this video to give thanks to all my fans here in the Bay Area. My goal is to bring a championship bout to the Bay Area, hopefully against Manny Pacquiao. The fans here deserve a big fight. I want to deliver. For those of you who have kept my wife in prayer, she's doing great. If you want to donate to her website, click on the link below. Thank you and God bless to you all.

Arce Wins in Aguascalientes

Mon, 19 May 2008 02:12:33 -0500

Jorge Arce narrowly defeated Devid Lookmahanak in a closely contested fight.

Gamboa, Angulo and Kirkland Win Big

Mon, 19 May 2008 02:11:17 -0500

Full ringside report from Primm, Nevada of HBO Boxing After Dark.

Chris Bird KO'd then Hospitalized

Mon, 19 May 2008 02:09:54 -0500

After losing to Shaun George, the former two-time heavyweight titlist gest hospitalized.

When Making It Rain Goes Wrong

Sun, 18 May 2008 23:43:19 -0500

What's happened to Money Mayweather? He appears on the WWE and now he's making Pacman Jones look good up in the club. At least Pacman kept it real when he made it rain in Vegas even if he proceeded to take his money back and tear up the club afterwards. When we say keeping it real, we mean he used real money. Floyd Mayweather could be the target of federal investigators after allegedly making it rain at a club with counterfeit money.

Post-Fight Wrap-Up from The Patriot Center!

Sun, 18 May 2008 10:56:23 -0500

Let me take you back to one year and five days ago -- May 12, 2007. This is a post-fight show after Jimmy Lange's last victory, his eighth round TKO over Fontaine Cabell. After this podcast, Lange said that he suffered a bad rotator cuff injury that has kept him out of action since. Lange does plan to return to action in July followed by a big show in November in the same location where this show took place --The George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. "The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears joins me on the commentary. Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #55 - Post-Fight Wrapup from the Patriot Center!

"The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears and I discuss a championship-caliber card at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Included in this broadcast is an exclusive interview with the new WBC Continental Americas Junior Middleweight champion, Jimmy Lange.

An interview with 'Boxing' Andrew Maynard

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:51:45 -0500

Last September, I caught up with former light heavyweight contender "Boxing" Andrew Maynard. A native of Laurel, MD, Maynard (26-13-1, 21 KO's) was a gold medalist at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea and was a highly respected contender who just fell short of winning a world pro title. Here is the audio interview with Maynard, who now lives in Harlingen, TX. Gabcast! Boxing Along the Beltway #84 - BATB Legends Interview -- Andrew "Smilin' Drew" Maynard!

From Harlingen, TX, Beltway Boxing Legend and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Maynard talks frankly about his amateur and pro career and how the "Sugar Ray Leonard Survival Kit" didn't help his career.

Mike Tyson May Be Stepping Back Into The Ring!

Sat, 17 May 2008 21:48:46 -0500

He hasn't had a fight in three years. He is known the most for his "gnawing" personality, especially in regards to Evander Holyfield. But nothing could have prepared the world for this blockbuster rumor. www.rawsportsblog.com

Margarito to Attend Latin Fury 4 PPV this Saturday

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:21:34 -0500

Margarito is in Mexico City to take in the Latin Fury PPV, plus info on ticket sales for Margarito vs. Cotto.

411's Preview of HBO's Tripleheader

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:20:43 -0500

Our own Matt Knowles breaks down the tripleaheader from Saturday night's HBO Boxing After Dark.

Pacquiao-Diaz Pep Rally in Chicago

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:06:59 -0500

Top Rank will hold a press conference in Chicago next week followed by a public pep-rally in the afternoon.

Frisco Boxing's JP fighting in Pro Debut June 5TH

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:55:09 -0500

Don't miss this night to remember as JP makes his dreams come true in his pro debut! Get your tix in the reserved "JP" section and sit with Brothers',friends,family and supporters as JP rocks the house.

David Diaz: "I will not lose to Pacman!"

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:20:13 -0500

Diaz comments on his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao, plus an updatd bout sheet for the June 28th PPV.

Chagaev-Valuev 2: WTF?!

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:25:31 -0500

WTF ?! is not the official name of the rematch between heavyweight titlist Ruslan Chagaev and mammoth former titlist Nicolai Valuev, but perhaps it should be because nobody cares....

David Haye Moves to Heavyweight Division

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:05:47 -0500

Haye relinquishes his WBC cruiserweight title and moves north.

Top Rank Update

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:59:11 -0500

Pacquiao arrives in LA, Solis off the Latin Fury 4 PPV and Tye Fields added to Pacquiao-Diaz undercard.

411's Boxing Roundtable Discussion

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:21:27 -0500

This month we tackle Oscar De La Hoya's 2008 plans, Margarito vs. Cotto, the Chavez clan and what's to look forward to and avoid in 2008.

Knockout Nation: The Return of Mike Tyson?

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:26:18 -0500

Ismael AbduSalaam comes to AllHipHop.com's Sports Section with the latest news from the world of Boxing, including the possible return of Mike Tyson to the ring.

Hatton vs. Lazcano to Air on the Versus Network

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:01:14 -0500

Golden Boy inks a deal with the Versus Sports Network to air Hatton's May 24th bout from Manchester, England. The undercard fight featuring Paulie Malignaggi will also air.

Robert Guerrero to Participate in Celebrity Golf Tournament

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:53:19 -0500

The event is sold out but you can still make a donation for a chance to win prizes.

Bradley Upsets Witter

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:33:43 -0500

Timothy Bradley becomes the 7th American born fighter to travel to England and win a world title.

Boxing News Report 05.10.08

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:32:12 -0500

We got updates on Kessler's next bout, Martin Castillo retiring and the Latin Fury 4 PPV.

Zab Judah Injured - Fight with Mosley Postponed

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:46:57 -0500

Zab Judah suffered a wierd arm injury that forced him to pull out of his May 31st bout.

Frisco Boxing's JP in Pro debut @ The Tank

Thu, 08 May 2008 02:14:35 -0500

Be there with us as JP makes his dream come true and makes his Professional Debut @ the HP PAVILION in San Jose. Tickets in the "JP' section are on sale Friday through Frisco Boxing or JP. Don't miss this one of kind event!

Mike Tyson to be Featured in Fight Night Round 4 (Xbox 360/PS3)

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:19:29 -0500

Iron Mike joins Muhammad Ali in EA Sports' latest installment of the Fight Night series. Now you can personally settle the argument of Tyson vs. Ali.

Junior Witter: "The champion will remain champion"

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:18:17 -0500

WBC super lightweight titlist Junior Witter and challenger Timothy Bradley talked to the media today about their upcoming bout scheduled for Saturday night on SHOWTIME.

Inside the Ropes 05.06.08

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:46:01 -0500

This week I touch base on Oscar's win over Steve Forbes, Barrera's life outside the ring and Kelly Pavlik's funny bone.

Oscar's Golden Egg

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:05:59 -0500

Oscar de la Hoya want's us to believe he can outbox Floyd Mayweather like he did Steve Forbes. Umm, I don't think so Oscar. If you try to outbox Mayweather, you'll be shutdown and shutout.

Knockout Nation: De La Hoya Dominates, But Can He Beat Mayweather?

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:08:35 -0500

Ismael AbduSalaam gives his thoughts on the Oscar De La Hoya/Steve Forbes fight and wonders if De La Hoya can beat Floyd Mayweather, Jr. a second time around.

De La Hoya Defeats Forbes

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:08:33 -0500

Oscar De La Hoya won a unanimous decision over Steve Forbes on Saturday night. Full round by round recap and photos available.