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Miguel Cotto

Boxing Odds: WBO Results

by Elizabeth Fairview | February 23rd, 2009 | Add a comment
The Puerto Rican sensation is once again a welterweight champion, earning the WBO title Saturday with a fifth-round knockout of England’s Michael Jennings at Madison Square Garden. Cotto was a –1600 favorite over his lightly regarded opponent. This is a small … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Boxing Match

Bodog Offers Prop Bets on Gus Hansen vs. Theo Jorgensen Boxing Match

by Ace Rothstein | February 3rd, 2009 | Add a comment
With the poker world buzzing about the upcoming boxing match between Danish poker pros Gus Hansen and Theo Jorgensen, Bodog is giving everyone a chance to get in on the action with newly-released prop bets on the bout. Despite the fact … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Dream Match a Nightmare for De La Hoya

by Maria Starr | December 7th, 2008 | Add a comment
Boxing’s Golden Boy took a royal beating last night in Las Vegas in what was billed as “The Dream Match”. Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao instead showed the world that he is indeed the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter. Hitting De La Hoya … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Oscar De La Hoya

Boxing Odds: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao

by Elizabeth Fairview | December 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Manny Pacquiao is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, according to The Ring magazine. His opponent on Saturday, Oscar De La Hoya, is ranked No. 3 among the junior middleweights behind Vernon Forrest and Verno Phillips – neither … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
 
 
 
 
Joe Calzaghe

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 | 1 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
 
 
 
 
 
Evander Holyfield

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