World Boxing News 2010-2013

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Father and son in gym meeting Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his father Floyd Sr. have shared an embrace and an uneasy handshake as reported by  The Los Angeles Times following their public spat last year prior to Jr's September bout with Victor Ortiz. The two were seen on HBO's Mayweather v Ortiz 24/7 yelling and screaming at each other with no regards for the packed media in attendance and have since kept their distance as Floyd begun preparations to face Miguel Cotto on May 5 th . Mayweather Sr. was in fine voice as he returned to the gym were the original argument took place and spoke to reporters to give his thoughts on the public fall-out that shocked onlookers in the gym and on TV. “That’s my son, let’s forget about it. There’s no hatred. My blood runs through him, and his through mine,” stated Mayweather Sr. “At the end of the day, I wish the best for him. That’s my son. “One thing I’ve learned about life: live ...

Phil D. Jay  WBN Editor Trainer predicts ‘Golden Boy’ comeback Floyd Mayweather Sr. believes that six-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya will lace on the gloves once more and embark on a comeback in the near future in an announcement made by the fighter’s former trainer to fighthype.com over the weekend. Mayweather, 61, who trained De La Hoya from 2001 to 2006, is adamant that fight fans have not seen the end of the 38 year-old fight legend-turned promoter and wants to return to the Californian’s corner when he does return to boxing. “I hear Oscar’s talking about fighting again,” explained Mayweather to Fighthype’s Ben Thompson. “If Oscar plans on fighting again, he better come see me. I’m going to be honest with you, I think Oscar will fight again. “I think he will go one more time, if not more,” he added. De La Hoya has been out of the ring since his painful eight-round loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2008 and has been linked with a bout against Rick...