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Boxer Wladimir Klitschko took his first L in 11 years. Tyson Fury handed Klitschko the defeat in Germany is the new world heavyweight champion, and the jokes are flying.
Even Jay Z can’t win them all. Miguel Cotto, managed by Jigga’s Roc Nation Sports, took an L to Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision Saturday night at Mandalay Bay.Â
Jay Z is so confident in his Roc Nation Sports client Miguel Cotto, that he is willing to put six-figures on his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez.
Philadelphia boxer Yusaf Mack was caught up in the struggle last week after a gay porn video featuring him and two other men went public. After initially denying his involvement and claims of being drugged, Mack has come out as bisexual and retracted his earlier denial.
Here’s something you don’t hear everyday: a Philly boxer busted in a gay threesome porno, says he was drugged and he’s actually a ladies man. Yusaf Mack, an engaged father of 10, sounds a little confused about what it means to actually love sexing women, but that’s neither here nor there.
Southpaw was an immediate hit at the box office thanks in part to the promotional efforts made by Eminem and his Shady Records soundtrack to the film. But the crew is going the extra distance–eight miles to be exact–to benefit the Downtown Boxing Gym charity organization from proceeds for custom-made Southpaw merchandise.
Floyd Mayweather made a lot of money off his last fight with Manny Pacquiao and earned a WBO welterweight title. Alas, that WBO welterweight title came with a price–a $200,000 sanction fee to be exact–which Money Mayweather refused to pay.
For years, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has been displaying a level of business savvy that has led the Queens rapper to mogul status. But the magic he’s been able to wield before fizzled with his boxing company, SMS Promotions, which 50 Cent says owes him $2.3 million in back loans.
50 Cent is a master of several entrepreniual facets of life but the sporting world doesn’t appear to be one of them.
To most people, the fight of the century between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao turned out to be an elaborate dud. Nevertheless, the two boxers made so much money they’re negotiating a rematch.Â
ESPN is reporting that Floyd Mayweather is considering a rematch in a year’s time with his recently bested opponent, Manny Pacquiao, according to a text the champion sent. Pacquiao, who fought last Saturday’s (May 2) match an injured shoulder, will have shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff this week which takes up to […]
It’s a good thing Floyd Mayweather won that fight against Manny Pacquiao because a chunk of his earnings might be up for grabs. Mayweather is being sued by his baby’s mother, Josie Harris, for $20 million.