WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria, 31-3-(18), scored a ninth round tko win over old foe Omar Nino Romero, 31-5-2-(13), at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines on Saturday It was sweet revenge for Viloria, who had previously lost and drawn against his rival in two previous bouts.

Undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has labeled the July 14 clash between British rivals David Haye and Dereck Chisora a ‘Freak show’. Klitschko, who easily out-pointed Haye last July also said he thought the fight ‘was a complete disgrace to the sport and to the fans as well’.

It is now official David Haye, will face Dereck Chisora at the West Ham soccer ground in east London on July 14. And in a heavyweight double bill Alexander Povetkin will defend his WBA title against American challenger Hasim Rahman.

By Mike Sloan ringside in Las Vegas: Miguel Cotto promised to bring the fight to Floyd Mayweather, make him work harder than he’s ever had to in his career, and become the first person to topple one of the greatest boxers the sport has ever seen. Cotto got two of those right.

By:Mike Sloan in Las Vegas: Saturday night is going to be one heck of a night in terms of fan interest and money generated for the sport of boxing. The MGM Grand Garden Arena will be overflowing with fans from across the globe to watch arguably the greatest boxer of his generation taking on easily one of the toughest opponents he’s ever faced.

By Tom Gray in Las Vegas: Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, is a ten time world champion across six divisions and promoter for this Saturday’s mega event, tagged “Ring Kings”, which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayeather Jr, his advisor Leonard Ellerbe and Golden Boy promoter Richard Schaefer held a media conference call last week to discuss this weekend’s world title showdown with Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

By: Mike Sloan: Floyd Mayweather is a man of many hats and you’ll never know what to fully expect when you’re in his presence. He could be the loquacious, boastful, trash-talking champion that has gained the ire of thousands or he could be the reserved, charismatic figure with that million-dollar smile that has also gained the ire of thousands of skeptics.

By: Mike Sloan: Floyd Mayweather is a man of many hats and you’ll never know what to fully expect when you’re in his presence. He could be the loquacious, boastful, trash-talking champion that has gained the ire of thousands or he could be the reserved, charismatic figure with that million-dollar smile that has also gained the ire of thousands of skeptics.

By Mike Sloan: Floyd Mayweather is a man of many hats and you’ll never know what to fully expect when you’re in his presence. He could be the loquacious, boastful, trash-talking champion that has gained the ire of thousands or he could be the reserved, charismatic figure with that million-dollar smile that has also gained the ire of thousands of skeptics.