» Harlem heavyweight Tor Hamer (10-0, 8 KO) travels to the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma to fight Howard Jones (5-2, 5 KO).

The Boxing Promoters Association (BPA) held its third meeting on January 11th in Las Vegas, with a renewed sense of optimism for boxing in 2010. At the meeting it was announced that the BPA would be entering into a distribution agreement with ROUND1 boxing magazine (Clark Creative Media, Inc.)

The arrangement will offer a boxing magazine for fans while providing ROUND1 with the massive distribution capabilities of the BPA membership, as each promoter will distribute the magazine free of charge at every boxing event. ROUND1 will re-launch Summer 2010. More info here »

To advertise in ROUND1, contact Lamar Clark at 917.723.4010; lc@round1mag.com

» When Harlem heavyweight Tor Hamer’s (10-0, 8 KO) scheduled opponent fails his pre-fight MRI, Mazur Ali (6-5, 3 KO) is called upon as the replacement. 

Haye Promises Historic Knockout » David Haye has vowed to produce “one of the most jaw-dropping knockouts of all-time” when he attempts to win Nikolai Valuev’s WBA heavyweight title on Saturday. • Londoner Haye is aiming to secure a portion of the so-called “richest prize in sport”, but to do that he must beat a man who stands nearly a foot taller than him at 7ft 2ins and who has never been down on the canvas in his 16-year professional career… Source: The Press Association, www.google.com

Don King And Mike Tyson Make Nice At Las Vegas Boxing Event: Boxing Insider » No one promotes a fight like Don King. • His Hairness returned to Las Vegas on Saturday — Halloween — for the first time in four years to put on the inaugural boxing card at Treasure Island. While the nationally televised show had its share of action in the ring, the real news was King making nice with Mike Tyson, a surprise commentator for the Showtime telecast… Source: www.cleveland.com

Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto: The Next Super-Fight » On Nov. 14th, two of the biggest stars in boxing will face-off for a PPV super-fight.  Super-fights are something special in boxing; they are the types of fights that get the general public to pay attention to the sport of boxing. • I go through a few different phases for super-fights: • PHASE 1: Going into a big fight like this I always envision an epic battle between two gladiators, blood and guts warriors, grit, sweat, anger, and any other adjectives that sound tough and manly! I blog about what an amazing ballsy, kick-butt fight it will be. I talk to whoever will listen about my expectations, scientific analysis, and true gut feelings.  This is a great phase to be in… Bryan Brennan, www.nesn.com

Tyson photo by Time/Life ©

Clottey Set To Face Mosley » Welterweight challenger Joshua Clottey of Accra, Ghana, will train in Las Vegas at the Top Rank gym for his upcoming bout against Sugar Shane Mosley… Source: www.fightnews.com

Mayweather Not A PPV Draw? Not According To Floyd » If anyone is tired of hearing that they aren’t a good pay-per-view draw, it’s Floyd Mayweather Jr…. Marcus Henry, www.newsday.com

Pacquiao Overrules Roach: Trainer Has No Choice But Join Baguio Camp » Manny Pacquiao is bringing Freddie Roach to the country whether he likes it or not… Source: Manila Bulletin

“Choose your Weapon” is a marketing and product campaign that encourages the boxer to explore their fight glove options in order to select the right glove that compliments their individual fighting style and physical attributes. »

The Way It Was: Marciano Went Out On Top » During the steamy summer of 1969, the former heavyweight champion of the world visited the District on what turned out to be a less than memorable business trip… Dick Heller, washingtontimes.com

Yes, Marquez Believes He Can Beat Mayweather With Speed » It’s a very interesting strategy considering that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has the fastest hands since Meldrick Taylor. And he’s a better fighter than Taylor… Bobby Cassidy, www.newsday.com

Clinton Woods Set To Retire After Defeat To Tavoris Cloud » Clinton Woods will spend the next few days coming to terms with the idea that his career may be over… Ron Lewis, www.timesonline.co.uk

Marciano painting by David Levinson