Sports News - Boxing
Mayweather Sr. sends Hatton on tough birthday run
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, England - Monday, 06 October 2008 11:10:49
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
Ricky Hatton had no time to celebrate his 30th birthday Monday. His new trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr., made sure of that.
Mayorga, Mosley meet in matchup of former champs
CARSON, Calif. - Friday, 26 September 2008 11:40:35
By JOHN NADEL - AP Sports Writer
Ricardo Mayorga says it's time for Shane Mosley to retire. He plans to make that happen Saturday night when the former world champions meet in a 12-round junior middleweight bout at The Home Depot Center.
Oscar confirms Pacquiao bout, bags retirement talk
By GREG BEACHAM - AP Sports Writer
Oscar De La Hoya finally has an opponent for his farewell fight _ only the Golden Boy's tantalizing matchup with Manny Pacquiao might not be his final bout after all.
Sources: De La Hoya wraps up deal for final fight
By GREG BEACHAM - AP Sports Writer
Oscar De La Hoya has nearly wrapped up a deal to finish his boxing career Dec. 6 against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Ali ex-manager Jabir Muhammad dies at 79
CHICAGO - Tuesday, 26 August 2008 09:29:03
Jabir Herbert Muhammad, a longtime manager of boxer Muhammad Ali, has died following heart surgery. He was 79.
Promising boxer gunned down
NEW YORK - Saturday, 16 August 2008 17:23:51
Police say a promising New York City boxer is dead after being shot during a fight in the Bronx.
NY Gov. selects woman to head boxing commission
NEW YORK - Friday, 25 July 2008 10:18:54
Gov. David Paterson has selected longtime boxing judge Melvina Lathan to head the New York State Athletic Commission, which regulates professional boxing in New York.
Gov. Paterson to name woman to boxing commission
NEW YORK - Friday, 25 July 2008 09:43:47
Gov. David Paterson wants to select longtime boxing judge Melvina Lathan to head the state agency that regulates professional boxing.
Doctor says boxer likely to survive brain injury
SAN ANTONIO - Saturday, 19 July 2008 01:46:50
By ELIZABETH WHITE - Associated Press Writer
Welterweight boxer Oscar Diaz remains in critical but stable condition two days after collapsing during a fight, but the doctor who performed surgery on him said he should survive.
Dr says boxer likely to survive brain injury
SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 18 July 2008 15:29:28
By ELIZABETH WHITE - Associated Press Writer
A doctor who performed brain surgery on a boxer who collapsed during a fight this week says he expects the young man to survive.
San Antonio bout leaves boxer unconscious
SAN ANTONIO - Thursday, 17 July 2008 12:46:07
By ELIZABETH WHITE - Associated Press Writer
Welterweight contender Oscar Diaz had surgery for bleeding on the brain after collapsing between rounds of a nationally televised bout in his hometown.
Evander Holyfield starts getting finances in order
ATLANTA - Wednesday, 09 July 2008 13:49:23
By PAUL NEWBERRY - AP Sports Writer
Working to resolve his financial problems, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield reached agreement Wednesday in a child-support case and avoided a court hearing that could have led to a call for jail time.
Holyfield getting financial house in order
ATLANTA - Wednesday, 09 July 2008 09:36:37
By PAUL NEWBERRY - AP Sports Writer
Working to resolve his financial problems, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield reached agreement Wednesday in a child-support case and avoided a court hearing that could have led to a call for jail time.
Mayweather Jr. accuses HBO announcers of bias
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Saturday, 05 July 2008 11:18:33
Recently retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. accused HBO's announcers of bias against him and other black fighters.
Pacquiao won't crown himself pound-for-pound champ
LAS VEGAS - Thursday, 26 June 2008 16:09:03
By GREG BEACHAM - AP Sports Writer
When Floyd Mayweather Jr. abruptly retired three weeks ago, he left a vacancy atop an imaginary list.
NYC trial witness claims Mike Tyson put up `hit plot' money
NEW YORK - Friday, 13 June 2008 08:35:11
Mike Tyson put up $50,000 for a proposed "hit" on gang members suspected of killing his bodyguard in 2000, a government witness testified.