What do babies and boxing have in common? Don King. The 79-year-old legend of boxing and notoriety is still making power moves these days, and he’s diversifying his business deals in record-breaking and unexpected ways. AllHipHop recently interviewed trailblazer and entrepreneur Steve Marcano, the brains behind many of Don King’s new ventures. We wanted to […]
The WBC and RING light-heavyweight belts will be at stake tomorrow night when Jean Pascal (25-1, 16 KOs) faces Chad Dawson (29-0, 17 KOs) in Montreal, Canada. Aside from titles, the clash will determine who “the man” to beat is at 175 pounds. Chad Dawson became a world-recognized player overnight back on February 2, 2007 […]
Courtesy of Beats, Boxing and Mayhem Devon Alexander may be the best junior welterweight in the world. But the young titlist won’t know for sure until he steps in the ring with his fellow youthful belt-holders Amir Khan and Timothy Bradley, who hold the other two titles in the division. Alexander’s first step towards unification is […]
Marquez-Diaz II Weigh-In A few hours ago Juan Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez completed their final weigh-in preparations for tomorrow night’s championship lightweight fight (July 31). Diaz came in right at the lightweight limit of 135. The Baby Bull had a great camp and looked very lean in missing his usual chunky midsection. Juan Manuel […]
AllHipHop.com announces “Konnected” – a tech-centric video column from the “world’s most dangerous site.” In collaboration with Lauren DeLisa Coleman, CEO of Punch Media Group, this new addition will be bringing you everything from the hottest digital tips from interviews with Hip-Hop power players in the new media game to tech/mobile reviews with some of […]
As we previously reported from the Capsule and Agenda trade shows, chambray is the “It” fabric right now and going forward into spring 2011. The cotton fabric is woven with a white weft and colored warp, usually light blue. The term “blue collar” worker stemmed from this, as chambray is often used for typical workwear […]
Eric Sosa is a Queens MC attempting to bridge the gap between old-school and new-school hip-hop. A previous winner of MTV2’s Sucker Free competition and a growing presence in New York’s live rap scene, Sosa is working on his debut album and promoting his current single “One You” featuring Rocki Evans. Watch Eric Sosa perform […]
Beats, Boxing and Mayhem Before we begin I just wanted to thank everyone for supporting my new website Beats, Boxing and Mayhem. Continue for stopping by for daily boxing and Hip-Hop news, interviews, fights reports, and album reviews. http://beatsboxingmayhem.wordpress.com/ Pacquiao-Margarito Top Rank CEO Bob Arum is moving forward with plans for Manny Pacquiao to […]
New Website Still crave more boxing news outside of the weekly Knockout Nation column? Beats, Boxing, and Mayhem combines daily up to date news from the worlds of boxing and Hip-Hop. Check it out along with Knockout Nation for comprehensive coverage on the sport and music we love. (http://beatsboxingmayhem.wordpress.com/) Antonio Margarito Denied License in Nevada Antonio […]
Lil Wayne is known to blend skate, rock and hip-hop trends into his wardrobe. Sometimes he’s on point, and at other times, not so much. We’ve broken down the five best and worst fashion moments we’ve caught Weezy in—you can let us know if you cosign: THE BEST: 5. We respect the way Weezy keeps […]
The above illustration pretty much encompasses the characteristics of a hipster. For those not familiar with the term by now, the Urban Dictionary breaks it down: Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20’s and 30’s that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, […]
Ward Seeks Super Six Lead Against Allan Green Tomorrow night (June 19), undefeated WBA super middleweight champ Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) will defend his title against Super Six alternate Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs) in Oakland, California. Both men were in great shape at the weigh-in today with Ward coming in at 167 and Green at […]
The nautical trend has been a winner for countless summer seasons now. We see brands revamping and adding twists to the classic breezy look, making it hot in the streets, not just when you’re chilling at sea. We gathered five sneakers that reflect the classic, outdoorsy yet polished look associated with this trend: Left to […]
Cotto’s Wins Title in 3rd Weight Class Miguel Cotto (35-2, 28 KOs) made a successful comeback last night at Yankee Stadium by finishing off a hobbled Yuri Foreman (28-1, 8 KOs) with a patented left hook body shot in the 9th round. Early on, a disciplined Cotto had little problems with Foreman’s darting lateral movement. […]
Cotto-Foreman for WBA 154 Title June 5 Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs) will strive to prove to critics and fans that he is still a force when he faces junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman (28-0, 8 KOs) this Saturday (June 5) at Madison Square Garden. The fight is intriguing as it serves […]
In today’s edition of “Five Days of Fresh” Guest Style Editor Juelz Santana breaks down the science of “Fitteds” (the commonly used term for caps) and why they’re an integral piece to your complete outfit. “A fitted is always a great thing to have,” Juelz says in the video below. “It’s like a candle on […]
This week’s Celebrity Style Editor Juelz Santana continues to get you prepared for summer with his “How to Get Fresh” guide. First up was shirts and shorts, now for “Hump Day” we’re on to “Footwear” (sneakers, kicks, trainers, runners—whatever you have in mind). As Juelz says, “As long as your kicks are right, you can […]
Marquez Dominates in 3rd Round TKO Rafael Marquez (39-5, 35 KOs) waited 3 years for a chance to even the series with rival Israel Vazquez (44-5, 32 KOs). And last night (May 22) Marquez’s revenge was swift, and the former champion dissected Vazquez in just 3 rounds to even up their tetralogy. Rafael Marquez proved […]
DrJays.com, the leading online retailer of street fashion, presents our fourth annual music campaign—Summer Sensations. A select group of exciting new artists were chosen to model for DrJays.com in this year’s Summer Sensations initiative, dressed in the most popular brands for the summer 2010 season. The campaign will run across the site from May until […]
Malignaggi Has No Answers for Khan Before his hometown NYC crowd last night (May 15), Paulie Malignaggi (27-4, 5 KOs) was thoroughly beaten by a well prepared Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KOs), who took out his Brooklyn foe with a dominant 11th round TKO. From the outset, Malignaggi had no answers for Khan’s superior speed […]
