The boxing world was shocked back in 2009, when news broke out that former two-division champion Vernon Forrest had been fatally shot during an armed robbery. “The Viper” certainly left his mark on the boxing world, compiling a 41-3-0 (1 no-contest) record over a 16-year time frame. He put on a dominant performance in his … Read more
It is no secret, Larry Merchant and Floyd Mayweather Jr. aren’t best of friends, and the long time HBO commentator had a few comments about the WBC welterweight champion’s impending incarceration. Mayweather lashed out at Merchant after his controversial win over Victor Ortiz earlier in the year, and it appears the beef is still on. … Read more
Controversial boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0) was found not guilty of harassment charges stemming from an October 2010 altercation involving the undefeated prize-fighter and two security guards outside his $9.5 million home in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the two security guards, Miguel Burgos and Aaron Ryan, Mayweather cursed them out upon discovering tickets on … Read more
MMA veteran Jason Miller finally spoke out about his infamous altercation with his sister that ended with the UFC fighter facing assault and false imprisonment charges. Miller admitted the altercation did indeed happen, also stating that the charges are now behind him. The Chatham County Sheriff’s office arrested Miller on Aug. 7 , in response … Read more
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. had some harsh words for Oscar De La Hoya on Sept.4. Mayweather’s attack on De La Hoya was in response to the Mexican fighter’s dig at golf player Tiger Woods during his recent interview with Univision. De La Hoya, who admitted to cocaine and alcohol abuse as well as being … Read more
UFC president Dana White shocked many MMA fans when he announced Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko had been released by the Strikeforce promotion. Fedor, who is arguably the most popular heavyweight MMA fighter in the world, is currently on a three fight losing streak. “He’s being cut, yeah,” White told reporters at a UFC 133 … Read more
The Calgary Combative Sports Commission’s recent decision not to reprimand referee Len Koivisto for his performance during the July 8 MMA fight between Kim Couture and Sheila Bird rubbed a lot of fans the wrong way. After investigating Koivisto’s performance during the Couture vs. Bird MMA fight, the commission issued a press release stating: “No … Read more
On July 13, current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem was apparently upset with the folks at Zuffa after being threatened by the promotion. According to Overeem, Zuffa officials threatened to release him from the “Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix” tournament, due to the fact he wasn’t willing to compete at the proposed September 10 date for … Read more
James Toney’s MMA debut didn’t exactly go his way, losing to hall-of-famer Randy Couture at UFC 118, yet the current IBA heavyweight champion seems determined to compete in the sport. On July 7, Toney parted ways with his current gym 360 health club, allegedly after getting into a confrontation with another member. Toney is currently … Read more
It came as a surprise when UFC president Dana White announced on June 30 that Strikeforce veteran Brett “The Grim” Rogers had been released by the promotion. Rogers, who has a solid 11-3 MMA record, was arrested earlier on June 30, and subsequently charged with third degree assault, stalking, and domestic assault by strangulation. All … Read more
