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Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is going to be a part of the WWE. He will challenge "The Big Show" a 7 foot tall, 450 lb pound wrestler in Wrestlemania 24. Floyd Mayweather is 5'8" and fights at 147 pounds. He will earn, get this, $20 million for his appearance!
Thoughts on the Fall 2007 edition of Dancing with the Stars three weeks into the competition.
Were you wowed by the twelve new stars this season? Here's a view of what may happen next...
This article shares information on the second night of the Fall, 2007 debut of ABC's hit show "Dancing With The Stars."
ABC's fifth Season Premier of Dancing With The Stars is Monday, September 24, 2007, at 8/7c and fans will be treated to three nights of meeting the "Dazzling Dozen."
The upcoming May 5 boxing match between De La Hoya and Mayweather's likely to set new pay-per-view records. Will you be watching?
The highly anticipated fight between the two has become the highest grossing pay-per-view (PPV) event of all time. Nearly 2.5 million purchased the event for $54.95. This means that the fight generated revenue of around $120 million
De La Hoya-Mayweather generated a record $150 million dollars. That's almost as much as the initial take of Spiderman III.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has quickly become the megastar poster child for boxing, generating more than $200 million for his fights in 2007. His pending move to mixed martial arts could be hard on him and his sport.
He's captured gold at super-featherweight (130lb), lightweight (135lb), junior-welterweight (140lb) and welterweight (147lb). Mayweather continues to display spectacular performances without a problem..
With an agreement signed for November 4th, 2006, the world is curious, Can Carlos Baldomir upset Floyd Mayweather Jr?
Dancing With The Stars has returned with its usual cast of celebrities and athletes. One thing is different though, one of those athletes is an active professional boxer who is simultaneously training for a huge fight in December. Read about him here.
Some feel that the boxing genre is slowly dying, and that's true in a multitude of ways.
Hello boxing fans, welcome to this month's version of Boxing is Boxing in September 2006. Although September seems to be a rather mediocre month for prizefighting, expect to finally seek some answers to some of the questions plaguing the boxing planet.
A look at the only world boxing organization headquartered in the United States, the IBF, and its takeover by the US government.
An essay going into depth on the issues currently plaguing the sport of boxing.
Just when all boxing fans thought that the nail had finally reached the coffin, like a great former champion pulling himself off the canvas for one last round, boxing has proven it has a few hard punches left.
When JC Chavez embarked on his professional boxing career in 1980, he started on a path that made him an enduring legend in the hearts of Mexicans, as the greatest champion in that country's pugnacious history.
Boxing is a dying sport in our country. It is in desperate need of order, regulation, consistency and exposure. The best way to accomplish all of this, while also improving the safety of the fighter, is through the creation of a national commission.
Soon enough, we'll be sure to find out who the man is at 147lbs.
HBO is good at hyping up undeserving Boxers.
After bypassing yet another year in the sport of boxing, we prepare for what is anticipated as one of boxing's hottest years to date.
The fifth season of Dancing with the Stars went out in grand fashion as racecar driver Helio Castroneves and his partner Julianne Hough took home the Mirrorball Trophy.
De La Hoya - Mayweather will probably be one of the highest grossing boxing events in the history of the sport
A brief summary of the fourth results show of the Fall 2007 edition of Dancing with the Stars.
An overview of the third results show of the Fall 2007 edition of Dancing with the Stars.
An overview of how the men fared during their first night in action on the Dancing with the Stars dancefloor.
A recap of the second week's performances on the hit reality show Dancing with the Stars.
A recap of the fourth week of performances on Dancing with the Stars.
An overview of the third week of competition on Dancing with the Stars.
Oscar De La Hoya is pondering a return match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Is there anything Oscar can show Floyd in this fight that the young superstar hasn't yet scene?
Discover or re-discover the timeless beauty of ballroom dancing. Dancing with the Stars shares with viewers the joy of victory and the agony of defeat as professional instructors transform some of our favorite celebrities into accomplished ballroom dancers.
In the first boxing "superfight" in almost a decade, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a 12 round split decision Saturday night in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand.
As the owner and founder of Golden Boy Promotions, De La Hoya has made a successful transition from boxer to promoter. Founded in 2001, he has been able to stake his claim in a business field that has not been kind to strangers.
Unification of World Welterweight title battle of young and capable vs aging in denial.
As expected, Floyd "Pretty Boy Floyd" Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya on December 5 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It's not easy these days being a Floyd Mayweather. With 39 victories, 25KO's and not a single defeat - or even close. Floyd Mayweather Jr is an class all of his own.
Boxing's current pound-4-pound superstar, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is eyeing possible retirement after one last fight.
Why Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s claims of being the greatest of all time are completely premature.
If Floyd Mayweather, Jr. wants to go wrestle the Big Show, shut your mouth and let him!
After Rickey Hatton man-handled Jose Luis Castillo on June 23rd, the boxing world immediately turned it's attention to a potential Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight.
The way Hatton will beat "Pretty Boy" Floyd in Saturday's welterweight championship.
The Contender is the boxing world's answer to reality TV programming. This season, 16 fighters will box, battle and crawl their way in hopes of achieving their dreams and improving their lives. They fight for their family, for their goals and for themselves.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. did the impossible; he defeated two men in the same arena in one night! Carlos Baldomir was traced inside of 12 rounds and Larry Merchant took a verbal KO.
What outcome can we expect to see as Ricky Hatton (43-0 31KOs) challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr (38-0 24KOs) for the WBC 147lb welterweight title?
Floyd Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing on June 6th. Don't believe the hype.
People of my generation are choosing MMA over boxing, let me tell you why.
Recently I've heard many boxing experts speak out about the MMA only to find out they have no clue what they are talking about. Stick to the boxing guys.
Peter Manfredo, Jr. took time out of his training day to speak with me about his upcoming fight with Jeff Lacy.
Cotto has shown he can give it and he can take it. After his impressive victories over former world champions Sugar Shane Mosley and Zab Judah in 2007, Miguel Cotto has launched himself into super stardom.
San Antonio native Jesse James Leija fought everybody worth fighting in the featherweight and lightweight divisions in the 1990s.
50 Cent has now vowed to retire his solo music career if Kanye West sells more records than him on September 11th. Both artists drop Curtis and Graduation respectfully.
January's top ten fighters.
Shane Mosley is the man as of right now!
For those of you who missed the explosive rematch between Sugar Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas on July 15th 2006, trust when I say; Sugar Shane Mosley is once again sweet.
A brief article on the Boxing Heavyweight Champion of the world.
A commentary regarding Sports Illustrated's release of America's highest paid athletes. The article includes commentary on some of the choices as well as mentioning various suprises found on the list.
On November 10th at Madison Square Garden in New York City, "Sugar" Shane Mosley (44-4 36KOs) will challenge Miguel Cotto (30-0 25KOs) for the WBA version of the welterweight title.
A remarkable showman with breath-taking talent, stealth, lighting speed, one-punch knockout power and cat-like reflexes are the best way to describe Jones Jr one of THE best pound-for-pound fighters to walk the face of the earth.
This is an early album review for 50 Cent's upcoming album "C.U.R.T.I.S."
Russian-Australian Kostya Tszyu was a powerful boxer who reigned as the undisputed world 140lbs champion from 2001-2005. Now retired from the ring, he lives in Australia, enjoying wide popularity there and is pursuing a new career in entertainment.
Why would Bernard Hopkins bother returning to the ring when he's got so much going on?
A superstar in the making, Danny Jacobs, in just 11 rounds, has won 7 fights all by knockout.
Welcome to the August edition of �Boxing is Boxing.' The month of August will produce explosive boxing matchups that fight fans should consider checking out; Hasim Rahman, Vernon Forrest, Ike Quartey, Oleg Maskaev, Andre Ward and many more.
Mike a journalist with a prominent media company wrote and article trashing the sport of Mixed Martial Arts: Here are some excerpts from his article as well as the comments I sent back to him; To date, I've yet to hear a response.
Have you ever wondered what would be outcome between a professional boxer versus a professional ultimate fighter skilled in the many arts of combat? It doesn't take much brain to know what the outcome would be but that doesn't stop anyone from making a debate out of it.
A summary of the fifth night of competition on Dancing with the Stars, Fall 2007
How I surmise two-time Dancing with the Stars Professional Champion Cheryl Burke will make a winner out of Fall 2007 show partner Wayne Newton.
No big surprises with the girls of Dancing With The Stars Season 5, but it looks good for the girls this season after a three season male champion running streak.
Watching Dancing with the Stars was fascinating for one reason: I'm absolutely convinced that I can predict who will win after just the opening round. It will be Helio Castroneves.
Premiere week for Dancing with the Stars
A brief overview of each of this years DWTS cast members.
Get to know the 12 newest dancers in ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Who will win this year?
The new season of television shows are starting this month, bringing a new round of reality shows will be starting. While reality is dwindling, a few are still holding strong like Dancing With the Stars. Heading into it's 5th season and looking more interesting than ever.
With spectactular performances, fun commentary, and great celebrities and professionals,"Dancing With the Stars" premiers Monday, September 24th!
Regarded by many as the number one pound-4-pound fighter of the sport, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather Jr. rules with his superb boxing ability and million dollar smile. At (36-0 24KOs) is there anybody at all who can knock him off his throne?
Many people that just start out boxing are told by trainers not to lift weights. They say the only exercises that should be done for strength are bodyweight exercises. But weightlifting can help you in the ring of you do it right.
September was a great month for fight fans. UFC, Pride, & boxing televised fights demonstrating skill & the kind of brutal contact fans adore. Each card featured referee stoppages. In this article, the author asks: When should a fight be stopped?
A look at how professional boxing is scored, and why this continues to yield gift decisions, robberies, and outright stinkers.
Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard and Sugar Shane Mosley. A brief look at boxing's finest in the category of pugilistic prestige and poise.
Finally after a somewhat boring month of Boxing in October, November kicks off with some mystery and excitement for fight fans…
Some of boxing's hottest & classic fighters from yesterday and today gruel it out in epic classic fantasy boxing. Find out who wins between Ali-Tyson, Mayweather-Leonard, Hagler-Hopkins, Duran-Mosley and Dempsey-Frazier.
If you could think backwards with me for just twenty or thirty boxing years. We'll take a trip into a supreme version of heavyweight boxing. For today, in this still fairly new millennium era, heavyweight prize fighting isn't what it used to be.
We've been on a roll thus far this year with boxing! We've seen some of boxing's top competition square of against each other and lay it out on the line. Boxing in July of 2006 leaves us just a little warm in the wake of a hot ending month of June..
Gatti, boxing's very own blood and guts. Boxing's most courageous, and boxing's most beloved figure may be on the verge of retirement. Throughout all the excitement and passion he's given this sport, the Thunder he's given us will never be forgotten.
A profile of the WBC, both boxing's leading and most controversial "alphabet soup" world sanctioning body.
Boxing no longer attracts the top athletic talent of the country. So which of today's sports stars would have had what it takes to compete in the squared circle as a professional boxer?
After bypassing yet another month of boxing, we return in our tenth month of 2006 with hopefully much more excitement in the sport of boxing.
A recap of the seventh elimination show of the Fall 2007 edition of Dancing with the Stars.
An overview of the final night of competition on Dancing with the Stars.
A recap of the eighth results show of the Fall 2007 season of Dancing with the Stars.
A recap of the ninth elimination show of the Fall 2007 season of Dancing with the Stars.
An overview of the sixth week of competition on the Fall 2007 season of Dancing with the Stars.
An overview of the second results show of the Fall 2007 edition of Dancing with the Stars.