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Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins 2

The first meeting of Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins last December 2010 ended up in a very controversial draw. The fight was a total rumble and excitement! Many fans debatably expressed their opinions about it and ask for a rematch. Now, it is officially answered as both fighters will be facing each other again to settle the score on the event headlined as "Dynasty II: Pascal vs Hopkins". The upcoming bout Pascal vs Hopkins 2 on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada is a top notch boxing event this 2011. A lot of expectation for this return showdown as everyone's wanted a winner at the end. Who is going to finish this victoriously? Alright, let's have a preview of both boxer’s career and achievements below. Pascal vs Hopkins 2 is promoted by Groupe Yvon Michel Inc. and Golden Boy Promotions and presented by Casino de Montreal, Videotron and Coors Light. The boxing event will be televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing in the United States beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT and distributed live on pay-per-view in Canada. Prepare for action as both fighter will be going to an all-out war on May 21. Don’t miss Watch Pascal vs Hopkins 2 rumble.

Mosley vs Pacquiao Undercard

Bob Arum has announced the Pay-per-view undercard for Pacquiao vs Mosley that is taking place on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The line-up includes two world title fights. The Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard, or preliminary matches, consists of preliminary bouts that occur before the headline or “main event” of a particular boxing event. Top Rank Promotions, intend the undercard to provide fans with an opportunity to see up-and-coming fighters or fighters not so well-known and popular as Mosley vs Pacquiao in the main event on May 7, 2011. In the meantime, check out the Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard below.

Here is the Pacquiao vs Mosley undercard:
  • Urbano Antillon a rematch with WBC Lightweight champion Humberto Soto (54-7-2).

  • The undefeated Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. from Puerto Rico (19-0-0 with 16 KOs) currently holding the WBO Super Bantamweight championship will face Jorge Arce from Sinaloa, Mexico with a record of (56-6-2 with 43 KOs).

  • American Kelley Pavlik (36-2-0 with 32 KOs) will face against Mexican-American boxer from Texas Alfonso Lopez III (21-0-0 with 16 KOs) for a 10-round Super Middleweight Bout.

Pacquiao Sparring Session to Start Early

With Manny Pacquiao getting into shape sooner than expected, his sparring sessions may also be moved forward. Unbeaten welterweight Shawn Porter and lightweight David Rodela arrived late last night from the United States to serve as Pacquiao's spar mates in his training for Shane Mosley. The Mosley vs Pacquiao fight will happen on May 7, 2011 on MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The two boxers flew in ahead of Top Rank chief honcho Bob Arum, who is slated to arrive early this morning in time for the media briefing scheduled in the afternoon. Barely a week into formal training, Pacquiao has built up his stamina and found his rhythm, much to the delight of chief trainer Freddie Roach.
Pacquiao, who took advantage of the training break to shoot scenes for his television program Show Me Da Manny yesterday, is slated to have his first sparring session next week. Gauging from Pacquiao's progress, however, it isn't far-fetched that Roach will also adjust the original schedule, which calls for four weeks of training here before moving over to his Wild Card Gym in Hollywood for another four weeks. Watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live on Showtime PPV on May 7, 2011. If you watch Pacquiao vs Mosley live streaming is available via Showtime pay-per-view for only $54.95.

NBA All-Star Game

Watch NBA All Star Game 2011The NBA All-Star Game 2011 will be played on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Staples Center. The Staples Center, considered one of the world’s best arenas for sports and entertainment, have been selected to host NBA All-Star 2011, marking the fifth time The City of Angels and the second time Staples Center will be the site of the annual celebration. The NBA All-Star Game is a game held annually between the top players in the Western and Eastern Conferences of the National Basketball Association. The game is part of All-Star Weekend, held every February, which includes other exhibition activities such as the Rookie Challenge, Slam Dunk Contest, and Three-Point Shootout. Never miss the fun, excitement, in watching your favorite NBA superstar like Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Paul Pierce, LeBron James and many more in showcasing their talents in basketball Watch NBA All-Star Game 2011 on February 20, 2011.

Marquez vs. Diaz 2

Marquez vs. Diaz 2Watch Marquez vs. Diaz 2 The Rematch headlined as the Fight of the Year and it was scheduled on Saturday, July 31, 2010 live at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Nevada, USA. Well, right now we will not see the Pacquiao vs Mayweather match because Mayweather did not sign any contract with Pacquiao. Let's talk about the upcoming Marquez vs. Diaz 2 rematch so I decided to give you some more information regarding the Marquez vs. Diaz 2 their fight I have found that fans love to go to a site that has all of the information about the fight and the fighters in one location. Manuel "Dinamita'' Marquez battles Juan ``Baby Bull'' Diaz in a rematch of their 2009 fight. In recent years Marquez want to fight Pacquiao for the third time because on their last match Pacquiao won via unanimous decision and it was a controversial also. Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez is one of the best fighter today. He has a professional boxing record of (50-5-1, 37 KOs). He won the first fight versus Diaz. He is the current “The Ring”, WBO and WBA World Lightweight Super Champion and his last fight was a Unanimous Decision loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr. last September 2009.

Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz is a professional boxer who has a record of (35-3, 17 KOs). He loss but made a very great fight with Marquez. Now, on their rematch where he bags down his pride to reclaim back his belt. He is a former unified IBO, WBA, WBO and IBF World Lightweight Champion. His last fight was a Unanimous Decision loss against Paulie Malignaggi last December 2009.

Marquez vs. Diaz 2 "Fight of the Year: The Rematch" is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Boxing Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and AT&T. The 12-round rematch of the "2009 Fight of the Year" is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be for Marquez's Ring Magazine, WBA and WBO Lightweight World titles. The championship fight will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The Marquez vs. Diaz 2 pay-per-view telecast, which begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, has a suggested retail price of $49.95 and will be produced and distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View

Freddie Roach Now 4-Time Trainer of The Year

He is certainly no joke, as what one boxing trainer suggested. Winning his fourth BWAA Trainer of The Year Award, Hall of Famer Freddie Roach have certainly etched his name alongside his mentor, the great Eddie Futch, as one of the most revered teachers of this brutal sport of boxing. Manny Pacquiao may be his prized ward, but his methodology of the Sweet Science has produced a long list of champions and elite contenders. And at his current state, he will certainly be producing more. Roach’s run in 2009 kicked off with Britain’s Amir Khan winning decisively against aging legend Marco Antonio Barrera. These were followed by huge wins Pacquiao and rising star Guillermo Rigondeaux. 2009 also made history for Roach as his star pupil Pacquiao went on to win seven titles in seven different weight classes, a feat no other boxer has achieved. Pacquiao is also named BWAA’s Fighter of The Year (2009) and Fighter of the Decade. Such achievements will tell you what kind of trainer the former pugilist from Dedham, Massachusetts, is.But Roach’s approach to the boxing is not only limited to the sport. Notable MMA fighters such as Tito Ortiz, Anderson Silva and BJ Penn have trained under Roach’s tutelage. His job is no joke, considering he trains his fighters while battling his own bouts with Parkinson’s disease. Roach is the epitome of a guy whose will is unbreakable and whose soul unconquerable. Never did he ceased his existence and watched on the sidelines as tremors in his body make is difficult for him to function. Instead, he wills himself against it.“My doctors tell me that someday it would affect me where I can no longer function as well as I do,” Roach said. “Until that day happens, I am going to work my ass off.” Congratulations to Coach Freddie Roach, 4-time Trainer of the Year, All-Time Great! Pacquiao vs Clottey

Source: 8countnews.com

Klitschko vs. Johnson Fight in Switzerland

Klitschko vs. Johnson
The Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson fight will hold at the PostFinance Arena, in Berne, Switzerland on December 12, 2009. Vitali will again face a very strong contender. Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KO’s) is undefeated, self-conscious and knows what a great chance this will be for him. Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37 KO’s) will defend his title for the 3rd time in 2009. In March, “Dr. Ironfist” won against Juan Carlos Gomez by technical KO in round 9 and last month he knocked out Chris Arreola in round 10 in Los Angeles.

“I am in an excellent shape and had a perfect preparation and fight in Los Angeles. I can hardly wait to step into the ring again. Kevin Johnson is very dangerous. He already had 23 fights as a pro and is undefeated. He is technically much better than my last opponent Arreola. I know I can’t underestimate Johnson but I have no doubt to keep the WBC belt.” Klitschko said.

Johnson is confident of taking Klitschko’s Heavyweight title

“I’ve been working hard for this chance and I will definitely take it. On December 12th, there will finally be an American heavyweight champion again. I am sorry for ruining Klitschko’s Christmas holidays.” Johnson said.

Ticket sale started last October 24 for the Klitschko vs. Johnson bout at the PostFinance Arena, in Berne, Switzerland.

UFC 106 Fight Cards: Lesnar vs. Carwin

UFC 106 Fight Cards: Lesnar vs. CarwinIf you want some great actions from Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin then you are looking for the UFC 106 fights. The UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will face top challenger Shane Carwin (11-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC). The Lesnar vs. Carwin will takes place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on November 21, 2009 for Lesnar UFC Heavyweight belt. The main event is Brock Lesnar's first title defense after unifying the UFC's heavyweight belts with a UFC 100 win over the-interim champ Frank Mir. Meanwhile, Shane Carwin will seek his 12th-straight win in addition to the UFC's heavyweight title. While both fighters have apparently agreed to the contest, bout agreements have yet to be issued. If the bout is finalized, the match would be Lesnar's first title defense after unifying the UFC's heavyweight title with a UFC 100 win over then-interim champ Frank Mir. The 34-year-old Carwin has registered three-straight impressive wins in the UFC, scoring first-round wins over Gabriel Gonzaga, Neil Wain and Christian Wellisch. Carwin has registered first-round stoppage win in all 11 of his career bouts.
Other Main Cards includes:
• Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz
• Luiz Cane vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira*
• Dustin Hazelett vs. Karo Parisyan
Preliminary Card (un-aired)
• Phil Baroni vs. Amir Sadollah
• Marcus Davis vs. Ben Saunders
• Kendall Grove vs. Jake Rosholt
• Brian Foster vs. Brock Larson*
• Fabricio Camoes vs. Caol Uno*
• Jason Dent vs. George Sotiropoulos
* - Not officially announced

Tickets for UFC 106 are currently on sale to the general public. UFC 106 Lesnar vs. Carwin bout is scheduled to take place Nov. 21 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Top 10 Pound for Pound by Ring Magazine

Here’s the complete top ten Pound For Pound Boxers in the world. Fighters recognized as champions by The Ring are rated at the top of their division, with the top 10 contenders listed below.
1. Manny Pacquiao
Country: Philippines
Record: 49-3-2 (37 KOs)

2. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Country: USA (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Record: 40-0-0 (25 KOs)

3. Shane Mosley
Country: USA (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Record: 46-5-0 (39 KOs)

4. Bernard Hopkins
Country: USA (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Record: 49-5-1 (32 KOs)

5. Juan Manuel Marquez
Country: Mexico
Record: 50-5-1 (37 KOs)

6. Israel Vazquez
Country: Mexico
Record: 43-4-0 (31 KOs)

7. Rafael Marquez
Country: Mexico
Record: 38-5-0 (34 KOs)

8. Nonito Donaire
Country: USA (San Leandro, Calif.)
Record: 22-1-0 (14 KOs)

9. Miguel Cotto
Country: Puerto Rico
Record: 34-1-0 (27 KOs)

10. Celestino Caballero
Country: Panama
Record: 33-2-0 (23 KOs)

Watch the Pacquiao vs. Cotto fight on November 14, 2009 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada.