Record PPV Numbers

The number are finally in for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton bout. It is stunning to know that they made theses numbers available to the public. According to HBO's Mark Taffet, the fight that took place on December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. it generated an amazing 850,000 domestic buys, which raked in $47 million dollars in TV revenue.

Mark Taffet stated: " Mayweather-Hatton was one of boxings most memorable nights in the past decade and was a perfect ending to a resurgent year for the sport."

"In becoming the highest grossing PPV fight ever in which neither a heavyweight nor Latino star was featured. According to Taffet this was a record breaking year for HBO PPV .

With eight boxing events this year selling 4.8 million buys and generated $255 million, shattering the old record that stands from 1999, which generated 4 million buys generating $200 million.

Greene and Kid Chocolate Victorious At Roseland

At the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan in front of a sold out crowd, "Mean" Joe Greene improved to 17-0 (12KO's) by handling tough veteran Patrick Thompson 12-12-1 (5KO's) over eight rounds. Greene over the first four rounds landed breath taking power shots in was a matter of how long could he take them. Thompson who has a made in the USA iron jaw withstood the onslaught. In round 5 Thompson began to hold onto Greene while rubbing his glove in his face. This tactic frustrated Greene the NABA champion which helped Thompson survive. Thompson elected to box over the next few rounds and landed some decent shots to keep the agressive stalking Greene off him.

Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillan improved to 16-0 (13KO's) floowing a second round KO of Troy Lowery 27-8 (16KO's) Quiilan dominated the first round and then rocked him before putting him down. Lowery did not look good on his stool between rounds. 32 seconds into round two Quillan unleashed a monster left hook that would of probably stopped a cruiserweight. The referee Arthur Mcante jr. was waiving off the fight before Lowery even hit the canvas.

Kid Chocolate And Mean Joe Green Finish a Busy Year

Undefeated Brooklyn middleweight Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin closes out a active year with his eighth fight of 2007 on Thursday night’s (December 13) “Holiday Hits,” against tough Minnesota import Troy “TNT” Lowry (27-7, 16 KOs) in an eight-round Special Attraction, co-promoted by Ring Promotions and Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, at The Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan..

NABA middleweight champion “Mean” Joe Greene (16-0, 12 KOs), the 2004 National Golden Gloves Tournament champion, headlines “Holiday Hits” versus veteran Patrick Thompson in the 10-round main event. Greene, fighting out of Queens, is the WBA No. 9 rated middleweight

challenger.

Unbeaten Bronx prospect Jorge “The Truth” Teron (18-0-1, 11 KOs), WBC No. 20 rated lightweight and 3-time New York Golden Gloves champion, battles dangerous Mexican knockout specialist Adrian “Canon” Navarette (16-4-1, 13 KOs), former Intercontinental Mundo Hispano title-holder, in the 10-round co-feature for the vacant New York State lightweight title.

The very active Quillen (15-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 17 by the NABF, is 7-0 with five knockouts since February 22. Former WBF light middleweight title challenger Lowry has been in against Hector Camacho, Sr., Yuri Foreman, Anthony Bonsante, Santiago Samaniego and Steve Roberts.

“I’ve prepared to bring my top game,” Quillin said about his fight against Lowry. “I’m sure he’s coming to win, but I’ll have to change his plans. I give him credit for taking this fight and letting me display my talent in front of my New York City fans once again. I always love fighting here. It’s been a great place for me to start my career. I give people what they want. I’m a high-energy fighter who is an entertaining person…..I’m cool! There’s a glow around me that attracts fans like a moth to light. They want their Chocolate.“I’m a boxer-puncher who can hurt people with either hand. My left is a tornado, my right a hurricane – just don’t get caught in the storm. 2008 is going to be a huge year for me, my manager, John Seip, promoter, Cedric Kushner, and especially my trainer, Colin Morgan. I have big plans. I want big things to happen for us in 2008. It’s going to be the Year of the Chocolate Bar.

Jacobs Looks Good In Debut

Brooklyns own Daniel"Million Dollar"Jacobs introduced his self to the world of professional boxing in an untelevised bout on the under card of the Mayweather vs Hatton fight. He disposed of Jose Turado in 29 seconds of the opening round, putting his record at a 1-0 1KO. Jacobs-a four time Daily News Golden Glove champion. Jacobs had very little trouble adapting to the pro style.

Following the opening bell with stiff hard jabs and graceful footwork, Jacobs threw a textbook left hook with such speed and fluidity that it made Turado's fall to the canvas look like it was in slow motion.Jacobs appears to have a very bright future, but his career has had it's stumbling blocks. After dominating to win his fourth consecutive Golden Gloves title last winter, Jacobs had plans on winning a gold medal. That dream came to an end in August when Jacobs dropped a decision to California's Shawn Estrada in the finals of the U.S. Olympic team trials in Houston."

I was disappointed for about two weeks, but since then I switched my mindset over to the next level." Jacobs is already working with Mayweather's business advisor Al Haymon. " This is unheard of, starting on such a big card, but i got with the right people and it's all gone hand in hand."According to Victor Roundtree Jacobs co- trainer.

" His debut went just as planned, we wanted to get in there and get out of there, This was his first time without headgear." " He did the right thing he kept his composure."Jacob and his team hope to keep that momentum going with a spot on next months undercard of fellow Brooklynite Paulie Malignaggi, who will be defending his IBF title in Atlantic City.

UFC Fighters Test Clean

The New Jersey State athletic control board has issued this following statement. Following the show that took place in Newark,New Jersey on Nov 17 announcing that all athletes tested for performance enhancing substances came back clean. The report states that every fighter on the card submitted a urine sample on the night of the event and was tested for performance enhancers, alcohol, illegal drugs, or drugs of abuse,unauthorized prescription drugs and band over-the-counter substances. Beyond the urine sample four fighters were chosen at random the week of the bout to submit blood test.

The blood test were used to check for the presence 24 different steroids, free testosterone levels, total testosterone levels, and testosterone to epitestosterone ratios. None of the competitors on the card tested positive.

Lawler Injured

ICON and EliteXC middle weight champion Robbie Lawler was supposed to defend his ICON belt against Hawaiian fighter Kala Kolohe. This postponement comes by way of a bicep injury that leaves Lawler unable to fight. Lawler manager, Monte Cox, indicated that it is exactly unclear as to when his fighter can start training again. He did say that Lawler is likely to go for surgery, but he would let the injury heal for six weeks before rehabilitation begins.

Bob Sapp Returns At Strike Force

Pride and K-1 veteran Bob Sapp will make his return to the fight world as the event's headline bout. Plus former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title holder Maurice Smith will take on six- time world kickboxing champion Rick Roufus.

Sapp has not been in a mixed martial arts bout since defeating Kim Jong Wang two years ago in South Korea. Following a six-year hiatus, Smith defeated fellow UFC veteran Marco Ruas as part of the International Fight League event in Chicago May 2007. Roufus will be making his MMA debut against Smith.

The bouts will transpire Feb 23 at the 23,00 seat Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. The ten fight event is billed as "Strikeforce At The Dome." and will be presented by BodogFight.