Hopkins vs. Trinidad Rematch in Talks For November?
Felix "Tito" Trinidad, inactive since last January's decision loss to Roy Jones Jr, is still pushing for a rematch with Bernard Hopkins. Nothing new there.
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Khan vs. Kotelnik - Andreas Says Amir is Inexperienced
WBA junior welterweight champion Andreas Kotelnik is confident of beating Amir Khan when they fight on June 27 at the O2 Arena in London. He says the UK star is lacking in the experience department and promoter Frank Warren is pushing him too fast.
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James Kirkland a Suspect in Another Action, More Drama
It has been a whirlwind of a week for undefeated junior middleweight contender James Kirkland. Kirkland was arrested on Sunday in Austin, Texas when his vehicle was pulled over and loaded firearm was found. The fighter is on probabtion that stems from a 2003 armed robbery offense. After being arrested by the Travis County Police Department, he was handed over to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms on Tuesday morning. Kirkland is being held in federal custody.
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Tua vs. Cameron Pushed To October 3 - David Irate
David Tua is beyond angry over the news that his heavyweight clash with New Zealand rival, Shane Cameron, has been pushed all the way to October 3. The fight had been previously scheduled for June 6 but the fight was postponed after Cameron suffered a bad hand injury during his tuneup win over Robert Davis in March. Tua is also angry over the venue change. The fight is now moving from outdoors at Waikato Stadium in central Hamilton to indoors at Mystery Creek Events Centre on the city's outskirts. By the time the fight happens, Tua will be out of the ring for over two years.
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Kirkland's Arrest, More Details, May Fight Likely Off
The details surrounding the arrest of James Kirkland, which took place on Sunday in Austin, Texas, is slowly starting to come out. As previously reported, Kirkland, who is on probation for a 2003 arrest for armed robbery, was arrested for felony gun possession on Sunday, taken into custody by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and transferred Tuesday morning to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
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James Kirkland's Situation is Not Getting Any Better
The legal situation involving undefeated junior middleweight James Kirkland is not getting any better. On Sunday Kirkland was arrested when a firearm was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas. Kirkland, who is currently on probation for a 2003 armed robbery charge, was booked by the Travis County Sheriff's Department and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Miguel Cotto May Have Jose in His Corner For Clottey
It's being reported in Puerto Rico that WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto is possibly going to have his brother, Jose Cotto, in his corner for the fight with Joshua Clottey on June 13 at New York's Madison Square Garden.
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Jones vs. Lacy Verbal Deal in Place For July in Tampa
There appears to be a "verbal deal" in place for Roy Jones Jr.(53-5, 39KOs) to face Jeff Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs) on a July date in Tampa, Florida. Jones told the Los Angeles Times that he plans to promote the event through his promotional company Square Ring [that translates to an independent pay-per-view unless a network picks it up].
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Dawson Hoping Hopkins is Next After Tarver Rematch
On May 9, IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson makes his HBO debut in a rematch with Antonio Tarver at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Dawson dominated Tarver for twelve rounds last year and few fans are interested in a second fight, but there was a rematch clause in the fight contract for the fight meeting and Dawson is forced to honor it.
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Mayweather or Marquez, Pacquiao Will Take Either
Freddie Roach, trainer of pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao, says it doesn’t matter who they fight next. They are willing to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. or a trilogy bout with Juan Manuel Marquez. They are not overlooking anyone and are simply looking for the best fight that brings them the most money.
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