All set for “Latin Fury 11″ showdown, the Filipino fighters who were WBO minimum weight champion Donnie Nietes and world ranked Z Gorres, held in Palenque de la Feria, Mexico.
The main event Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Jason LeHoullier
WBO’s regular 105-pound champion Nietes will fight Manuel Vargas of Mexico, which makes interim WBC champion.
Meanwhile, the surge in canvas by Z Gorres is the first time to fight under the Top Rank promotion, which he will fight Cruz Carbajal.
After one season in Detroit Pistons, former NBA MVP Allen Iverson continues his basketball career with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Iverson confirmed by moving to Memphis in his tweeter.
“God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career,” the 34 year-old point guard.
Iverson had talked to Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley, general manager Chris Wallace and Coach Lionel Hollins, were in they agreed to a one year contract.
This was the fourth team since 13 year veteran live his mother team Philadelphia 76ers.
Iverson will join the young talents of Grizzlies Rudy Gay, OJ May and Michael Conley.
“I would lead by example. I could show how important it is to work hard everyday, play the game the right way, & just like it’s your last, “said Iverson.
Iverson became the number one overall pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA draft.
After 10 years playing 76ers, he moved to Denver Nuggets in December 2006 and two years later he traded to Detroit Pistons.
After intensive conversation, no one can block the biggest boxing event before the end of the year.
Formally announced by Promotions Top Rank President Bob Arum to set the November 15, fight of junior welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto.
Arum said that 145 pounds will be the catch wait.
“Manny Pacquaio and Miguel Cotto have reached an agreement to fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be seen live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Top Rank is working on a major media tour to start right after Labor Day, “statement by Arum.
At his moment Arum is very excited to the upcoming fight his two best boxers. Pacquiao and Cotto are under Top Rank Promotion.
“There’s no messing about with either of these guys, and that’s what’s so exciting. That’s why it’s an unbelievable fight, with two guys who really love to fight and do not dance around,” Arum said.
First, Pacquaio watch the fight of Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey last month, wherein Pacquiao ask Arum to start the negotiations for Cotto.
“With Manny, you do not tell him who to fight. He tells you who he wants to fight. He’s not afraid of anything. There’s a lot easier of guys he could fight, but he does not want that. He wants the best, and that’s Michael, ” Arum.
Korea win over Iran 76-69.
Jordan win over Lebanon 73-63.
Philippines win over Kazakhstan 85-67.
Taiwan win over Taiwan 2nd NT 87-74.
British Amir Khan got the World Boxing Association (WBA) light-welterweight title lately against Andreas Kotelnik of Ukraine. Khan 22, beaten Kotelnik by unanimous points decision in Manchester.
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Philippine team fail against Jordan team in first day of the 31st William Jones Cup in Taipei,Taiwan. This is the reason why RP team failed to fulfill the desire to vengeance against Jordan. Two years ago Philippines failed to qualify in 2008 Beijing Olympics because of losing against Jordanians.
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Because of right hip flexion injury, Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick chose to withdraw the Indianapolis Tennis Championships scheduled to be held next week.
Roddick injury is the same as he withdraws the U.S. Davis Cup.
Kevin Martin, the tournament director is disappointed to Roddick for not participating, but he understands the condition of tennis superstar.
Martin announced that he must ensure the participation of world’s number 17 James Blake, before the start of qualifying round this Friday.
NBA Finals 2006 MVP Dwyane Wade change shoes being indorse next NBA Season. From being Converse endorser in six years, Wade will now moving to Nike.
This announce by head of Nike that Wade represent the Jump-man label of Jordan Brand wherein Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter will also include.
Fully thanks by Wade to Converse. Since he entered NBA, Converse gave him opportunity.
“When I came into the NBA, I did not have a lot of exposure and Converse gave me an opportunity to head a brand and be the face of a brand. I’m really thankful for six long, good years. I’ve gotten five shoes out of the deal and my dream came true and the Converse brand, because they put my name on a pair of sneakers, “says Wade.
Michael Jordan expressed a gladness message. “I’m thrilled to have Dwyane Wade Team Jordan join the family,” part of Statement of Michael Jordan.
“Wade 4” the last shoe made of Converse for Wade. Maybe next week will also be set to produce “Wade 5″ but due to circumstances Converse cancel to bring out.
SMB win over sister team Barangay Ginebra.
“It’s going to be battle of the shootout to daylights.”
This is the description of San Miguel Beer coach Siot Tanquincen associated with winner-take-all game with sister team Barangay Ginebra in PBA Fiesta Conference Game 7, tomorrow evening.
SMB is fearless that they will go home with crown. No one visible change in line-up with Beermen, Gabe Freeman, Dondon Hontiveros, Mike Cortez and former MVP Danny Ildefonso.
The side of the Gin Kings’ coach Jong Uichico, admitted that heavily relies on 2009 Most valuable Player (MVP)Jayjay Helterbrand and imported team’s David Noel to win the game.