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THE BONES OF JONES TOO HARD FOR VERA
By Andre Zurbrug | March 21, 2010
One well-placed elbow is all it took from light heavyweight Jon "Bones" Jones to finish off Brandon Vera tonight at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado as the UFC made it's debut on VERSUS. Both men came out fast into an immediate clinch, where Jones quickly swept Vera to the ground. Vera, however, was able to push him off and get the action back to the feet. After another clinch, Jones landed a knee before easily taking Vera back down to the ground, where he looked to rain down some big shots. For the most part, Vera was able to control Jones and prevent him from doing any serious damage. read more
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| ONTHEGRIND BOXING IS LIVE AT 8PM ET/5PM PT
By Suge Green | March 21, 2010
It's time to talk boxing! OnThEGRiND BOXiNG is LIVE today, Sunday, March 21, at 8PM ET/5PM PT and 1AM GMT (Monday). Call in LIVE at (347) 843-4293 as the world's number 1 boxing podcast returns with the new leaders of boxing news, FightHype.com. Tonight, the OnThEGRiND BOXiNG Team brings the OtG/FightHype Family up to date on boxing action taking place around the world. Plus, don't miss tonight's special guest. Drop your ear to the street of boxing with the OnThEGRiND BOXiNG/FightHype Family. read more
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| "KING" ARTHUR ABRAHAM HITS DETROIT
By Press Release | March 21, 2010
One week ahead of the hotly anticipated Super Six World Boxing Classic clash between undefeated tournament points leader, Arthur Abraham (31-0, 25 KOs) of Germany, and Andre Dirrell (18-1, 13 KOs), of Flint, Mich., next Saturday, March 27, at the Joe Louis Arena live on SHOWTIME® (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), "King'' Arthur has arrived in Detroit. Abraham landed Saturday evening following a nine-hour flight from Frankfurt. After checking into his downtown hotel, he immediately went for a run at the Detroit River. read more
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| KLITSCHKO KNOCKS OUT CHAMBERS IN FINAL SECONDS OF ROUND 12
By Ben Thompson | March 20, 2010
Moments ago, in front of 51,000 fans at the Esprit Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, IBF & WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko successfully defended his title, knocking out challenger Eddie Chambers in the final seconds of the last round. The first 11 rounds were relatively dull and uneventful, with Klitschko controlling all of the action behind a series of jabs and right hands. As the fight progressed, Klitschko's trainer, Emanuel Steward, continued to stress the importance of making a statement by not letting the fight go to the scorecards. read more
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| KLITSCHKO VS. CHAMBERS *LIVE* ROUND-BY-ROUND
By Editor | March 20, 2010
Don't miss all the action Saturday, March 20th, when IBF & WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defends his titles against challenger Eddie Chambers. Get LIVE updates during the fight with in-depth, minute-by-minute action in FightHype's round-by-round results. Coverage begins today, March 20th at 6PM ET/3PM PT. follow the action
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| FROM PILLAR TO POST: PACQUIAO, INTRIGUE, CONCERN, BLOOD TESTING AND MISMATCHES
By Danny Howard | March 20, 2010
Pacquiao-Clottey was a well-oiled bust, wasn't it? When you combine a bad undercard, some of the worst commentary in any live sporting event I've ever seen, and an HBO quality main event, what don't you get? Your money's worth! All the credit to Pacquiao for at least dazzling us with his work effort, but it was as early as the fourth round that Pacquiao wasn't taking the fight seriously anymore. The soon to be immortalized "Bang" tirade by Jim Lampley was absolutely hilarious. As a matter of fact, if you threw in some "pows," "whammos" and "zort's", it'd be right out of the old Batman show. read more
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| ATLAS SAYS MAYWEATHER WILL HAVE A VERY GOOD NIGHT AGAINST PACQUIAO
By Ben Thompson | March 20, 2010
"Pacquiao, he was a little bit more banged up than you would've thought you'd see with a guy who dominated the fight," commented ESPN boxing analyst Teddy Atlas as he shared his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao's recent performance in his unanimous decision victory over Joshua Clottey. Despite winning nearly every round on all three judges scorecards, Atlas believes that Pacquiao may lack the necessary defense to be successful should he step in the ring with Floyd Mayweather Jr. "So what do I say about that? I say that you can find Pacquiao. I say you can touch him. I say if you can do that, Mayweather, if they get in there, can have a very good night," he continued. read more
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| STRIKEFORCE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ALISTAIR OVEREEM FACES BRETT ROGERS ON MAY 15
By Press Release | March 19, 2010
World Heavyweight Champion Alistair "The Demolition Man" Overeem (32-11) will make his highly anticipated return to action against heavy-handed knockout artist Brett "The Grim" Rogers (10-1) in the main event of a STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, May 15. In another heavyweight confrontation, Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski (15-7) will clash with Antonio "Big Foot" Silva (13-2). read more
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| CONTROVERSIAL JOSH BARNETT RETURNS TO MMA - DREAM 13 ON HDNET LIVE FROM JAPAN
By Press Release | March 19, 2010
MMA heavyweight "The Babyface Assassin" Josh Barnett (24-5) returns to the ring for the first time since the cancellation of his fight with Fedor Emelianenko. Barnett makes his DREAM debut against K-1 veteran Siala "Mighty Mo" Siligia. Barnett was widely considered one of the top heavyweights in the world prior to a conflict over a pre-fight drug test mandated by the California State Athletic Commission. read more
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| RANDALL BAILEY KNOCKS OUT JACKSON BONSU IN ONE ROUND
By Press Release | March 19, 2010
After 13 years and 46 fights in the junior welterweight division, Randall "The Knock Out King" Bailey cemented his spot as a top contender just two fights into his welterweight campaign on Friday night in Belgium, demolishing local favorite Jackson Bonsu (31-4, 24 KOs) in one round in an IBF eliminator. Bailey (41-7, 36 KOs) made his welterweight debut December 12, 2009 in Chicago, dropping long time contender Germaine Sanders three times en route to an eight round decision. read more
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| EDDIE CHAMBERS: "IT IS GOING TO BE A LONG NIGHT FOR HIM"
By BigTime Tim Kudgis | March 19, 2010
"He would be extremely mistaken to come into this fight unprepared. I do not think he would do that. I don't think he even thinks it will be an easy fight. One thing I have learned from being in his camp is that he is very professional, he takes everything seriously, every fight seriously and he goes into the fight prepared. I think he is going to do the same thing this time...if he is not prepared, it is going to be a long night for him. Trust me," stated heavyweight contender Eddie Chambers as he talked about Saturday's clash when he takes on IBF & WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Check it out! read more
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| ODLANEIR SOLIS: "I AM READY FOR WHICHEVER STYLE HE BRINGS"
By Press Release | March 19, 2010
Undefeated heavyweight contender Odlanier Solis held a conference call to discuss his upcoming fight with Carl Drummond on Saturday's Top Rank Live card, televised live on FOX Sports Net and FOX En Español, beginning at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Check out what he and promoter Bob Arum had to say. read more
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| ISRAEL VAZQUEZ: "THERE'S NOT GOING TO BE ANY DOUBT"
By Danny Howard | March 19, 2010
"Honestly, it took me a long time to come back to the old Israel Vazquez. Right now, I'm training very good. I feel really good...I'm going to show you guys. There's not going to be any doubt," stated former super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez as he talked about his upcoming fourth clash with Rafael Marquez. Check it out! watch video
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| RAFAEL MARQUEZ: "IT'S NOT GOING TO THE SECOND ROUND"
By Danny Howard | March 19, 2010
"This one is going to be better than the other three...I feel strong...it's not going to the second round...after this fight goes well, I think the next fight is probably Juan Manuel Lopez," stated former super bantamweight champion Rafael Marquez as he talked about his upcoming fourth clash with Israel Vazquez. Check it out! watch video
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| FRANK ESPINOZA JR. "MARQUEZ AND VAZQUEZ...IT'S NEVER A BAD FIGHT"
By Danny Howard | March 19, 2010
"When you have Marquez and Vazquez in the fight, it's never a bad fight...they had 3 difficult fights, but they're both healthy, they're both ready, they've both been medically cleared...I think it's going to be a great fight," stated Frank Espinoza Jr., manager of Israel Vazquez, as he talked about the upcoming fourth clash with Rafael Marquez. Check it out! watch video
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| VAZQUEZ-MARQUEZ IV PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO
By Josh Jordon | March 18, 2010
FightHype.com was on hand as Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez held a press conference in Los Angeles to announce the the next installment of their epic series when they meet for the fourth time at Staples Center on May 22nd. Check out what both fighters had to say about their upcoming clash. watch video
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| VAZQUEZ-MARQUEZ IV PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
By Tim Harrison | March 18, 2010
Thursday March 18 marked the date for the official announcement of the continuation of one of the most action-packed trilogies of all time. Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez greeted the media in front of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Golden Boy President Oscar de la Hoya and Gary Shaw Productions President Gary Shaw were in attendance, along with Vazquez's manager and co-promoter Frank Espinoza Sr. and Jr. IBF bantamweight champion Yonnhy Perez and challenger Abner Mares were also in attendance to announce "Vazquez-Marquez IV: Once and Four All". watch video
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| VAZQUEZ AND MARQUEZ TO CONTINUE THEIR RIVALRY "ONCE AND FOUR ALL"
By Press Release | March 18, 2010
Following three epic battles, three-time World Champion Israel Vazquez and two-division World Champion Rafael Marquez will face off in the fourth installment of what is perhaps the greatest boxing trilogy of all-time on Saturday, May 22, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). In the co-feature, Yonnhy Perez will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight World Title against unbeaten top contender Abner Mares. read more
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| DAVID HAYE IS TAKING "AWKWARD" RUIZ SERIOUSLY
By Evan Korn | March 18, 2010
Heavyweight beltholder David Haye knows he can't underestimate John Ruiz when the two fight April 3 from the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. That last time he did that, it was 2004, and the Brit lost his undefeated record to veteran warhorse Carl Thompson. In the build-up to his first title defense, Haye is displaying a more respectful side to his usually boastful personality. "He's a lot tougher and a lot more durable than a lot of people give him credit for," Haye told BBC Sport. read more
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| BOB ARUM: "650,000...THAT IS THE WORST IT WOULD DO"
By Andre Zurbrug | March 18, 2010
"All we have is the satellite numbers and they are very strong," stated promoter Bob Arum as he discussed the pay-per-view numbers from Manny Pacquiao's welterweight title defense against Joshua Clottey this past weekend at Cowboys Stadium. According to Arum, the preliminary numbers from the satellite companies are encouraging, but because they have yet to receive all the reports from the numerous cable systems, he's hesitant to make any predictions on what the final numbers may be. read more
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| BITTER RIVALS AND FORMER CHAMPIONS RAMPAGE AND EVANS CLASH AT UFC 114
By Press Release | March 18, 2010
Finally, these two former Ultimate Fighting Championship® light heavyweight champions get a chance to let their fists do the talking. After multiple back-and-forth verbal exchanges on the 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter, former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and "Suga" Rashad Evans are set to headline UFC 114: JACKSON vs EVANS, presented by THQ's "UFC Undisputed 2010" and live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 29. read more
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| USADA CEO EXPLAINS DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES FOR MAYWEATHER VS. MOSLEY
By Andre Zurbrug | March 18, 2010
"For the first time, you have professional athletes in the sport of boxing approaching us to implement an anti-doping program and those athletes are now fully enrolled in this program," stated United States Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis T. Tygart as he, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe held a conference call to discuss the drug testing program for the upcoming clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley. read more
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| HOLYFIELD-BOTHA PPV APRIL 10 IN LAS VEGAS
By Press Release | March 18, 2010
Living legend and 5-time world heavyweight champion, Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans "The White Buffalo" Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining "The Legend Returns" pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. "The Legend Returns," presented by Crown Boxing, is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Viewer's Choice and Bell TV, for a suggested retail price of only $29.95. read more
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| JAMES TONEY: "TONY AIN'T GOT NO HEART...GROW SOME BALLS"
By Percy Crawford | March 18, 2010
"Tony, you want to see me dog, go to Dan and make that shit happen; I ain't fighting you for no $25,000, motherfucker, you ain't worth 25 cent… As far as him saying I went to the UFC, I'm still the IBA heavyweight champion and I'm still boxing. I'm going to be boxing in June or July, bitch, and it could have been you if you step up you coward ass motherfucker. In fact, I'm going to make your punk ass come to Detroit…Tony Thompson, I'm going to holla at you, baby, for real. You need to grow some balls; grow some nuts. As a matter of fact, get some nuts from yo momma and yo wife," shouted future Hall of Famer and IBA heavyweight champion James "Lights Out" Toney as he fired back at comments made by Tony Thompson in a recent interview with FightHype. Needless to say, you don't want to miss what else he had to say as Toney continues to bring more heat in interviews than the heavyweight division has seen inside the ring for quite some time. Check it out! read more
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| HOW THE "SIX" LOST ITS "SUPER"
By Danny Howard | March 18, 2010
Last year, Showtime unveiled their master plan to exploit the girth of talent in the 168lb division, creating a round robin tournament we've come to know as the "Super Six." It was a great move by Showtime thanks to the great amount of attention it generated, but an unfortunate turn of events has squandered whatever momentum Showtime had in promoting this tournament. The first round was plagued by awful fights and the second round of fights have been constantly pushed back due to injuries, leaving the public to wonder if there is any reason to care for the rest of the tournament. read more
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| THREE WEAKNESSES IN MAYWEATHER; CAN MOSLEY OR PACQUIAO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM?
By Scott Canipe | March 18, 2010
This past Saturday night, Manny Pacquiao exhibited through 12 rounds why he is considered to be the pound-for-pound best fighter in boxing. According to CompuBox punch statistics, he threw 1,231 punches and thoroughly dominated his opponent, Joshua Clottey, whose output was a meager 399. That being said, Clottey is a defensive-minded fighter, so when 1,231 punches were coming at him with blinding speed from unorthodox angles, he curled up into a shell like a turtle. The fight lacked drama and many in boxing circles predicted that it would conclude that way. Regardless, Pacman fever rages on! read more
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| WITH A TITLE SHOT ON THE LINE, ABNER MARES ISN'T LOOKING AHEAD TO YONNHY PEREZ
By Tim Harrison | March 18, 2010
Abner Mares got his start in boxing the way many others before him have; he followed in the footsteps of an older sibling. Mares put on his first pair of boxing gloves at only seven years of age and his star has risen ever since. Mares had a decorated amateur career, winning several gold and silver medals in competitions, such as The World Junior Championships, The Pan-American Games and Central American Games. Overall, his amateur record is reported as 112-8, with 84 KO's. When asked which of his amateur bouts most prepared him for his turn as a professional boxer, Mares points to his Olympic loss to Zsolt Bedak rather than his win over current featherweight titlist Juan Manuel Lopez. read more
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