Boxing News

Russell Ess - November 18, 2015

Despite being the middleweight champion, Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KO) is coming into the fight with Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KO) this Saturday as the underdog. After odds opened up at close to -200 for Canelo and +160 for Cotto, the odds are widening for the two prize fighters. As of Tuesday, four days before the fight, Odds Shark has Canelo at -305 and Cotto at +275.

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2015

Following Ronda Rousey’s brutal KO loss to Holly Holm this past weekend at UFC 193, many fighters, fans, and celebrities took the opportunity to bash Rousey. Retired undefeated boxer Laila Ali, daughter of the great Muhammad Ali, took the opportunity to fire some verbal shots at Rousey.

Russell Ess - November 17, 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s recognition of former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has taken a big shift. The two who have had a history of criticizing one another in the media, but that seems to be taking a shift in the other direction, at least from Mayweather’s end. The undefeated retired boxing superstar first defended Rousey after her knockout loss at UFC 193 to Holly Holm, and spoke with FightHype on the women who took center stage in combat sports over the weekend in Australia.

Russell Ess - November 17, 2015

Although Ronda Rousey and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have had their rocky history taking jabs at one another in the media, Mayweather took to Rousey’s defense after her loss this past weekend at UFC 193. The retired undefeated boxing icon spoke with FightHype and says all the Internet bullies and people that are making fun of her in her loss doesn’t sit well with him.

bjpenndotcom - November 13, 2015

Oscar De La Hoya has been on the receiving end of much criticism from Floyd Mayweather, and ‘Golden Boy’ has had enough. In an open letter, that was published in Playboy, De La Hoya blasted Mayweather.

Russell Ess - November 13, 2015

On Nov. 21, Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KOs) vs. Canelo Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs) goes down at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-promotion HBO PPV showcases Canelo from Golden Boy Promotions and Cotto from Roc Nation Sports, and the faces behind the promotion have made a bit of a wager in the name of charity. Press Release:

Russell Ess - November 12, 2015

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. shared his view with FightHype.com on the recent news that UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey would grace the cover of The Ring magazine in the January 2016 issue. “Well, you know, congratulations, but you know the sport is starting to look bad when a female fighter from a whole other sport is on the cover of a boxing book,” Mayweather said.

Russell Ess - November 10, 2015

Undefeated heavyweight boxing contender Tyson Fury may be well known to the MMA community with his bold claim against former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, and rumblings of signing with Bellator. Fury, who is set to fight Wladimir Klitschko for WBO, IBF, and WBA titles is also known for his controversial character. Fury spoke with the UK’s Daily Mail newspaper, and surely never let the question of his character down. The contender hit a vast variety of subjects, quite unusual for the typical boxing interview.

bjpenndotcom - November 6, 2015

The subject of brain trauma in combat sports has been picking up steam over the last several years. A 10 year study was conducted at the University OF Alberta Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic and then subsequently published in the Clinical Journal Of Sports Medicine, revealing that while more injuries occur in MMA fights, they tend to be superficial rather than deep trauma.

bjpenndotcom - October 30, 2015

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Russell Ess - October 30, 2015

It was 41 years ago to this day, Muhammad Ali shook the world by beating the younger, previously undefeated world heavyweight champion, George Foreman.

bjpenndotcom - October 29, 2015

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bjpenndotcom - October 27, 2015

https://youtu.be/ErhaAxzujqo Mike Tyson has found a career involved in comedy in recent years.

bjpenndotcom - October 27, 2015

Recently, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey landed a spot on the cover of ‘Ring’ magazine, which is a boxing magazine. While UFC fans were impressed by Rousey gracing the cover of the famed boxing magazine, boxing fans were split down the middle. Some said that it was wrong of the magazine to feature a UFC champion rather than a boxer. Others said that Rousey being on the cover could draw new eyes to boxing, which many consider to be a dying sport.

bjpenndotcom - October 27, 2015

Get ready for Miguel Cotto vs. Canelo Alvarez on November 21st with this Miguel Cotto highlight video!

bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015

Saturday night Gennady Golovkin became the unified middleweight champ as he put David Lemieux away in the 8th round. While the fight was close to ending in the 5th when Golovkin landed a brutal liver shot, Lemieux was able to survive several more rounds before the referee had enough in the 8th and called the fight.

bjpenndotcom - October 17, 2015

Ahead of Gennady Golovkin’s title defense against David Lemieux tonight, many fans were wondering how the main-event fighters would be paid for their time in the ring. Golovkin who last fought Martin Murray is looking to extend his record to 34-0 with a win over Lemieux, who is looking to build on a 9-fight win streak.