by Eric Duran Oscar De La Hoya: "What a great card, thank you Showtime and the MGM Grand" "Floyd, Manny and now Khan, Khan is faster than both" "Incredible performance, now I know why Floyd will not fight Khan". "The Welterweight division is the best division right now". Abner Mares: "The old Abner Mares is back" I wanted to prove to myself that I can take a punch" "I … [Read more...]
Siege on Cinco de Mayo; Magno’s Monday Rant
Often, the animosity between fighters or rival promoters is part of the show, a psychological ploy to get over on the other guy and/or the creation of an us vs. them dynamic with which to hook fans into the drama. In the case of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De la Hoya, though, the animosity is very real. The De la Hoya-Mayweather beef goes back to their record-breaking PPV … [Read more...]
Frankie Gomez Stays Loyal to Golden Boy, Oscar De la Hoya
22-year-old unbeaten junior welterweight prospect, Frankie Gomez (18-0, 13 KOs) has renewed his promotional contract with Golden Boy-- a move that assumes an exaggerated level of importance as GBP president, Oscar De la Hoya, works to piece back together a stable ripped to shreds by an apparent collusion between former GBP CEO Richard Schaefer and powerful advisor, Al … [Read more...]
Clottey Confirmed for Canelo Alvarez, 12/6 in Houston
Golden Boy President, Oscar De la Hoya confirmed to RingTV.com Tuesday that former welterweight titlist, Joshua Clottey (38-4, 22 KOs) would be Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's opponent for the young Mexican star's December 6 return to HBO. Also confirmed was the venue: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Clottey is 3-0 since a one-sided beating at the hands of Manny Pacquiao in … [Read more...]
King, De la Hoya Deny Stiverne-Wilder Deal as Deadline Approaches
Contrary to information issued to the media via WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman last Saturday, it appears as though a deal has not been reached for the mandated WBC heavyweight title bout between champ Bermane Stiverne and top contender Deontay Wilder. Stiverne promoter, Don King, told Boxingscene on Sunday that no deal had been reached yet and that it looks likely that the … [Read more...]