Fightnews.com caught up with promoter Gary Shaw to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, Shaw ripped into Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and called for the WBO to drop Oscar De La Hoya from the #1 spot in the WBO rankings.
Fightnews.com caught up with WBO Executive Director Mark Reels to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Reels spoke about the importance of regional titles and addressed the question "Aren't there too many titles?"
Fightnews.com caught up with WBO 108lb champion to Ivan Calderon talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, Calderon said he's poised to retake the 105lb belt he previously held and also has aspirations to take the title at 112lbs to become a three division champ.
Fightnews.com caught up with top boxing executive Dietmar Poszwa from German promotional powerhouse Universum during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, Poszwa spoke about the possibility of a Felix Sturm vs Arthur Abraham showdown as well as the three huge "Universum Champions Night" promotions in November.
Fightnews.com caught up with Mexican ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "The Baby-Faced Assassin" spoke about becoming the WBO's mandatory lightweight title challenger as well as giving us his take on the "Dream Match" between his former business partner Oscar De La Hoya and former opponent Manny Pacquiao.
Fightnews.com caught up with famed "Fair But Firm" referee Joe Cortez to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, he spoke about the controversial June 28 fight between Humberto Soto and Francisco Lorenzo in Las Vegas.
Although his December 6 "Dream Match" against Manny Pacquiao is still 3 weeks away, Oscar De La Hoya says he is already two pounds under the contract weight. Oscar said yesterday that the fight is personal due to Pacman betraying him on a promotional deal. The Golden Boy added that he would be "extremely disappointed" if he doesn't knock out the Pacman. "It would be a total disaster," he stated. Hear it in his own words:
Fightnews.com caught up with WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel to talk boxing during the 2008 WBO Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During the conversation, he revealed that Top Rank and Sports Network have reached a deal to match Miguel Cotto and Michael Jennings for the vacant WBO welterweight championship.
Ricky Hatton & Paulie Malignaggi weigh-in for their Jr. Welterweight title match in Las Vegas
Ricjy Hatton & Paulie Malignaggi post-fight press conference
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