Archive for June, 2006

McNeeley Arrested In Armed Robbery

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

One-time heavyweight contender Peter McNeeley, best known for his gutsy but short-lived effort against the just-released-from-prison Mike Tyson in 1995, was busted Thursday on charges that he drove a getaway car in the armed robbery of a drug store.

Mosley Rematch Heating Up For Team Vargas

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

In anticipation of the super rematch between Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on July 15, Danny Smith, El Feroz’s trainer, spoke with the boxing press via telephone conference call on June 28. This is what he said…

Vargas Rematch Heating Up for Team Mosley

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

In anticipation of the super rematch between Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on July 15, Jack Mosley, Shane’s trainer/father spoke with the boxing press via telephone conference call on June 28.

Promoter DiBella Thinks Highly Of ‘Spoon, Paez

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

None of his fighters are on TV for Saturday’s ShoBox card, but Lou DiBella isn’t pissed. He liked the concept of the ’sons of legends’ card so much, he put it together and stood back.

Freddie Roach Blasts Erik Morales

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Freddie Roach, a tenderhearted sort who rarely expresses enmity towards anyone, cannot contain his dislike for Erik Morales.

Arum Wants To Match Margarito With Winky Wright

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Winky Wright mentioned the name Antonio Margarito as one of the possibilities once he decides to lace up again and step in to the ring.

Amir Khan Arrested

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

It’s almost as though he tore a page right from the heart of the Naseem Hamed playbook. Boxing sensation Amir Khan, not unlike his hero the Prince, has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving.

Tony Thompson Joins The Mix As A Heavyweight Player

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Based on his performance in San Jose on Wednesday evening against Dominick Guinn, you must add Tony Thompson into your top ten mix.

Ali Battles Childhood Obesity With Product Line

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

The former Black Flag roach killer pitchman has linked with candy company Mars Inc. to develop a health-snack line aimed at battling child obesity.

Put Up Or Shut Up For Guinn, Thompson

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

It’s put up or shut up time for Dominick Guinn and Tony Thompson. Both have to know that time isn’t infinite in this trade.