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At Glasgow's Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Lee McAllister won a unanimous twelve round decision over Samuel Amoako to retain his Commonwealth lightweight title. The scores were 116-112, 117-112 and 117-112. The performance by McAllister was lackluster and lacking any real action. A lot of fans and reporters were unhappy at ringside. Even McAllister was upset with himself and made it known to reporters in the post-fight.
WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao began sparring in the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California on Thursday. Under the guidance of trainer Freddie Roach, Pacquiao sparred with Bryan Brooks in four rounds. Pacquiao dished out a beating to Brooks, who was used by Shane Mosley as a sparring partner in the past.
WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is backing countryman Ricky Hatton on his decision to return to the ring. Hatton announced his comeback a few short weeks ago. He plans to get in the ring in the next few months. A lot of his fans and friends have asked him walk away and retire. Haye promises to attend Hatton's return to show support from ringside.
For two years, Eric Morel has waited for a shot at the WBO bantamweight title that hangs around the waist of Fernando Montiel. On February 13 in Las Vegas, Morel faces Gerry Penalosa for the right to challenge Montiel, who faces Ciso Morales on the same card. If Montiel wins, he must face the Morel-Penalosa winner or face being stripped.
Mexican welterweight star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (30-0-1, 22KOs) will make his debut with Golden Boy Promotions on the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley pay-per-view undercard on May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Alvarez has a fight scheduled on March 6 in Mexico. Golden Boy wants to have him fight three more times in 2010. The second fight with Golden Boy would happen in September.
Former three division champion Erik Morales (48-6, 34KOs) has spoken out about his comeback on March 27 against Jose Alfaro (23-5, 20KOs) in Mexico. There might be an international WBC title at stake and the fight takes place at a contract weight of 142-pounds. The boxing public has had a mixed reaction since I broke the news on Morales' return a few weeks ago. Some are happy to see him return. Most want the 33-year-old fighter to stay retired.
An official announcement is almost here for the welterweight clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and WBA champion Shane Mosley. The fighters have agreed to all of the fine points, including the money. The fight will take place on May 1 at the MGM Grand. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told Yahoo Sports that “all major deal points have been agreed upon. I hope to have something to announce in the next few days."
Speaking to his supporters at the Media Centre of the Ohene Djan Stadium, Joshua Clottey said - “Pacquiao is human just like I am, and not a superman as many regard him."
At the M2 Lounge in the heart of Manhattan in New York City, Winky Wright’s Winky Promotions put on a show featuring heavyweight contender Derric Rossy (23-2, 13KOs) in the main event. The fight was scheduled for eight rounds. It didn't even go one. Rossy blew away Alexis Mejias (10-3, 4KOs) in less than two minutes. Rossy didn't waste too much time with throwing a few bombs to send Mejias down to the mat. He managed to beat the count but a few moments and a few combinations later put him back down for the night.
Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach says his fighter wants a piece of Floyd Mayweather Jr. in "the worst way." Pacquiao is tired of Mayweather's trash talk and wants to settle things in the ring. After watching numerous tapes, Roach has put together the perfect plan to combat Mayweather's style - if the fight ever comes around