Jose Aldo Trains for UFC 136

This makes me tired.

BJ Penn: The Road to UFC 137

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Penn's boxing looks as strong as ever.

B-Hop and Young Deers

Pacquiao and Bruce Lee

New York Times: Pacquiao's Style Takes Inspiration from Bruce Lee

James Kirkland Scheduled for Prison Release

Onetime junior middleweight contender (154 lbs) James Kirkland has been scheduled for release to a halfway house on October 2nd.

Kirkland (25-0) has been serving a 2 year sentence for a parole violation stemming from his possession of a firearm. Having served 2 1/2 years for armed robbery, Austin, Texas-based Kirkland was prohibited from purchasing or owning a firearm.

Recognized as a big puncher and rising talent, Kirkland was scheduled to fight on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao - Ricky Hatton light welterweight championship fight (140 lbs) in May 2009. His arrest and subsequent conviction cost him this opportunity. In a show of support, Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya attended Kirkland's sentencing hearing.

"I told the judge that James made a stupid mistake that cost him dearly," De La Hoya told ESPN.com after leaving the hearing."I told the judge, yes, we all make mistakes and we all need role models. I want to take James under my wing and guide him. He's never had that before. The judge was great on giving him that time because he could have given him a lot longer."

"With time served, good behavior and a halfway house, we can fight him within the year," De La Hoya said."He's only 25. He did the crime, he's going to do the time. It's up to him after that."

ESPN: Kirkland Bound for Halfway House Oct. 2 (June 10, 2010)

ESPN: Kirkland Gets 2 Years in Prison (September 23, 2009)

Deadspin: Boxing's Bleeders

Deadspin recently ran a story about the role of bleeding in boxing.

While some people are drawn to the sport for this reason, others are obviously turned away.

Regardless, it is a constant in the sport as is evident in this clip from "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler's rematch with notorious bleeder Vito Antuofermo.

Deadspin: An Ode To The Bleeders

Fight Night - Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Shane Mosley

Brief post, but it is worth noting that this match-up has been in the dreams of fight fans for years.

"Sugar" Shane is a Hall of Famer who defeated Oscar de La Hoya twice, although he was using performance enhancing drugs in their second encounter. This was a Golden Boy much closer to his prime than the shell that Mayweather retired years later.

Mosley proved that he is still a top talent in his close decision loss to Miguel Cotto and recent demolition of Antonio Margarito.

Floyd's return from "retirement" saw him showcase his defensive skills and uncanny speed against an over matched and undersized opponent Juan Manuel Marquez. Despite his undefeated record and recent mega fights with de La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, this will be Floyd's first encounter with a legitimate top welterweight (147 lbs).

Regardless, Mayweather will have the edge in speed and defense over the aging Mosley. Despite Shane's impressive resume and recent resurgence, he may age in this fight. Mayweather will make his case for the pound for pound title. However, he will not realize this until he fights Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather by decision.