Johnny Nelson is back for his second "Nigga, Please!" award, after another ridiculously over-exaggerated quote on the vacant European junior lightweight title fight between Scott Lawton and Leva Kirakosyan.As part of Sky Sports' post-fight analysis of Kirakosyan's third round stoppage of Lawton, Johnny Nelson commented that Kirakosyan was a "dragon slayer in England", who holds … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
Controversial Fight Series: Mayweather-Castillo I
"Which Champion is the Best?" - WBC Lightweight Title JOSE LUIS CASTILLO (45-4-1, 41 KO, WBC Titleholder) vs. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. (27-0, 20 KO) April 20, 2002 | MGM Grand - Las Vegas, NV by Dafs117/Damon/Richiemerc April 20th, 2002 After defeating Stevie Johnston in the upset of the year, followed up with a defence against former champ Cesar Bazan, Jose Luis … [Read more...]
Abraham-Dirrell Postponed To March 27
After revealing that he's injured his back in sparring, Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KO) has been forced to push back his upcoming fight against Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KO) from March 6 to March 27.The bout will still open the second stage of the Super 6 Boxing Classic, with Andre Ward making his first defence of his WBA belt against Allan Green and Carl Froch travelling to Denmark … [Read more...]
Adamek vs. Arreola: Old School Slobberknocker
by Paul MagnoAccording to nearly every credible source, the rumored Tomasz Adamek-Chris Arreola will cease to be a rumor in a matter of hours.Apparently, contracts are signed, fighters are ready and all that's left is the official press conference to kick off the countdown to the proposed April 24th date. That official press conference is scheduled for tomorrow, February 19th, … [Read more...]
Picture This: Oscar Loves McNuggets!
From a Press Release:This event – one of three that happened at McDonald’s locations across the country – served as the kickoff for the “How Do You McNugget?” Sweepstakes, an online sweepstakes that will give one grand prize winner a chance to have their own golden moment: a trip for two to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games.Customers can log online to … [Read more...]