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De La Hoya-Pacquiao Set, Dec. 6 Las Vegas

by Mike Halford | August 27th, 2008 | 2 Comments
The super match boxing has been waiting for is now set to go. Word from the camp of Oscar De La Hoya on Wednesday suggested that a deal has been set for the Golden Boy to take on Filipino sensation Manny … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Calzaghe Hurts Hand, Postpones Title Fight Against Jones

by Mike Halford | July 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
A huge downer for boxing enthusiasts today as light heavyweight champion Joe Calzaghe hurt his right wrist while training. The damage will force him to postpone his Sept. 20th fight against former champ Roy Jones Jr. The fight, originally slated … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Evander Holyfield Broke?

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 6th, 2008 | Add a comment
Money’s gotten tight for Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield. Usually in the news for getting his old, supersized skull pounded, Holyfield is now in the news for missing two child support payments totaling $6,000 and for his $10 million house - … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Evander Holyfield Latest Victim of Mortgage Crisis

by Laura Gosselin | June 5th, 2008 | Add a comment
Since Ed McMahon’s foreclosure crises was reported yesterday, the next celebrity victim of the mortgage crisis is multiple world champion boxer Evander Holyfield. Holyfield’s home has been put up for auction block and TMZ reports he also owes $550,000 to his … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Denis Kang Prepares to Fight Gegard Mousasi in Japan

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 23rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Denis Kang is ready to fight Gegard Mousasi in Dream. (Photo courtesy of Combatlifestyle.com) The last time Bodog Nation spoke with Canadian middleweight Denis Kang, he was one of the hottest free agents in the world of mixed martial arts. Fresh off an unbeaten 23-fight streak and a second-place finish in the Pride middleweight tournament, he was entertaining different offers from … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Bernard Hopkins Ready for Joe Calzaghe on April 19

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
Bernard Hopkins says he’s ready to fight Joe Calzaghe on Saturday, April 19. (AP Images) Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1, 32 KOs) can’t wait to get in the ring with opponent Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KOs) on Saturday, April 19 in Las Vegas, Nev. “I’m feeling great,” says the 43-year-old fighter. “I’m feeling like when April 19 comes that people are really … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Calzaghe vs. Hopkins Odds in Bodog Sportsbook

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
Joe Calzaghe is the favorite to beat Bernard Hopkins in the Bodog Sportsbook. (AP Images) Current world super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KO’s) is ready to take on boxing legend Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1, 32 KO’s), April 19 in Las Vegas, Nev. Odds for the fight are now online in the Bodog Sportsbook. Currently, Calzaghe is the -250 favorite, while Hopkins … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Margarito vs. Cintron, Cotto vs. Gomez Hits Atlantic City

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 11th, 2008 | Add a comment
Two welterweight titles will be up for grabs, April 12 in Atlantic City, N.J.(AP Images) Saturday, April 12 in Atlantic City, N.J., a pair of welterweight titles will be on the line when two champions defend their belts. A +225 underdog in the Bodog Sportsbook, IBF champion Kermit Cintron (29-1, 26 KO’s) will fight Antonio Margarito (41-5, 25 KO’s) for the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Alfonso Gomez Fights Miguel Cotto for Welterweight Title

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
Miguel Cotto and Alfonzo Gomez will fight on April 12. (AP Images) WBA welterweight champ Miguel Cotto (31-0, 25 KOs) will take on reality-show competitor Alfonso Gomez (18-3-2, 8 KOs) on April 12 in Atlantic City, N.J. Gomez, who ended up ranked third out of 16 fighters on The Contender earned his shot at Cotto and the world championship by beating Arturo … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kermit Cintron Looks to Avenge Loss to Antonio Margarito

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 9th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Kermit Cintron lost by fifth-round knockout to Antonio Margarito in April of 2005. (AP Images) Kermit Cintron (29-1, 26 KO’s) was an undefeated rising star in the welterweight division when he fought Antonio Margarito (41-5, 25 KO’s) in April of 2005. Margarito was the WBO champion, and it was Cintron’s first world title bout. It would also mark the first loss of … Read More Read More