Marco Antonio Barrera

David Haye emerges as heavyweight prospect

Five rounds, six knockdowns; the heavyweight division had not seen anything like it in years. And while David Haye still has to make people believe that he can win the world heavyweight title, there will be plenty of converts...

It's big of De La Hoya to take on Pacquiao

What's wrong with this picture? Isn't Manny Pacquiao giving up too much size in his Dec. 6 fight with Oscar De La Hoya? Since Chris McCarron and Laffit Pincay Jr. are not available, Oscar De La Hoya has graciously decided to...

Scorecard: Calzaghe goes out on top

If Joe Calzaghe does decide to retire following his drubbing of Roy Jones Jr., what a way to go out. Calzaghe's résumé -- an undefeated record, a No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking and titles at 168 and 175 pounds -- speaks for...

FACILE VICTORY FOR BARRERA

Marco Antonio Barrera made a winning return to the ring with a fourth-round TKO victory over Sammy Ventura in China. The Mexican, who last fought in October last year, was never troubled by an opponent he outclassed en route to...

Golota loses after refusing to come out for Rd. 2

CHENGDU, China (AP) -- Ray Austin of the United States earned a victory over Andrew Golota on Friday when the Polish fighter declined to come out for the second round of their non-title WBC heavyweight bout. Austin knocked down...

Pacquiao given payment deadline

Pacquiao (right) faces Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas in December The World Boxing Council has threatened to strip Manny Pacquiao of his WBC lightweight title unless he pays them$30,000 (£19,000) within 15 days. WBC president...

There's A Starbucks On Every Corner

All you need to know about Don King’s Saturday night boxing promotion in Chengdu, China is that the Colonel won’t be there. Sheridan has broadcast Don King’s fight cards internationally for over 25 years and is seen as the...

Vic Darchinyan Knocks Out Cristian Mijares

Co-Feature: Andre Dirrell vs Victor Oganov Carson, CA: Vic Darchinyan unified the super flyweight title by knocking out Cristian Mijares at the end of round nine at The Home Depot Center . Cristian Mijares struggled with Vic...

Pacman-De la Hoya tour draws crowds

WASHINGTON - The six-city tour promoting the dream match between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya is drawing large crowds and accentuating public interest in the MGM Grand, Las Vegas showdown on Dec. 6. After a launching...

Hirsley: The Jones-Hopkins redux

Sequels aren't just hits on the big screen, they pack a punch in the fight game as well. Michael Hirsley wonders why Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones haven't served up a rematch 15 years after their first go-around.