Joshua Clottey Says He “Deliberately Lost” Manny Pacquiao Fight

02/07/202302/06/2023 James Slater

Fans have long since felt something was amiss on the night back in 2010 when tough and capable welterweight contender, former IBF champ Joshua Clottey fought Manny Pacquiao in what was the biggest fight in the career of the warrior from Ghana.… read more “Joshua Clottey Says He “Deliberately Lost” Manny Pacquiao Fight”

Joshua Clottey Repeats His Offer, Says He’ll Fight A Rematch With Manny Pacquiao For Free

07/13/2021 James Slater

Back in March of 2010, rock-solid welterweight Joshua Clottey fought superstar Manny Pacquiao, and how the warrior from Accra, Ghana let everyone down, himself included, by failing to let his hands go.… read more “Joshua Clottey Repeats His Offer, Says He’ll Fight A Rematch With Manny Pacquiao For Free”

Joshua Clottey Pays Tribute To Alfred Kotey: No Ghanaian Boxer Was As Stylish And Skilful

07/15/2020 James Slater

Like all the other people who knew him or had seen him fight, Joshua Clottey was saddened to hear of the death of Alfred Kotey two weeks ago.… read more “Joshua Clottey Pays Tribute To Alfred Kotey: No Ghanaian Boxer Was As Stylish And Skilful”

Joshua Clottey Says He’ll Fight A Rematch With Manny Pacquiao For Free

08/31/2019 James Slater

Remember back in March of 2010, when rock-solid welterweight Joshua Clottey fought superstar Manny Pacquiao, and how the warrior from Accra, Ghana let everyone down, himself included, by failing to let his hands go?… read more “Joshua Clottey Says He’ll Fight A Rematch With Manny Pacquiao For Free”

Former IBF Welterweight Champion Joshua Clottey Retires – Sort Of

03/13/201903/11/2019 James Slater

Former IBF welterweight champ Joshua Clottey won at the weekend, halting Mfaume Mfaume inside six rounds via a corner retirement, and then, to everyone’s surprise in Accra, Ghana, Clottey announced his own retirement from the sport.… read more “Former IBF Welterweight Champion Joshua Clottey Retires – Sort Of”

Exclusive Joshua Clottey Interview: I Will Take On Anybody. I Can Take Anybody

10/09/2018 James Slater

Former IBF welterweight ruler Joshua Clottey is not done yet. Far from it in fact. The tough, never-stopped warrior from Accra, Ghana who has rumbled with the very best – including Zab Judah, Miguel Cotto, Manny Pacquiao, Diego Corrales (RIP) and Antonio Margarito – is currently working out a new deal with top promotional outfit Star Boxing.… read more “Exclusive Joshua Clottey Interview: I Will Take On Anybody. I Can Take Anybody”

Joshua Clottey to return April 29th, promises his fans “something big” before retirement

04/02/201604/01/2016 James Slater

Former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey is set to return to action in his homeland of Ghana on April 29th. The 38-year-old will face Brazilian Anderson Clayton, 43-10-2(37) in a doubleheader that will also see Joseph Agbeko in action. Clottey, 39-5(22) was last seen being outworked by Gabriel Rosado, losing on points over ten rounds in a good action fight in December.

Ankle Injury Sidelines Canelo Alvarez For Dec. 6 Bout

10/06/201410/06/2014 Jeff Sorby

In disappointing news, the red-headed Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KOs) has pulled out of his December 6th fight against Joshua Clottey due to an ankle injury Canelo suffered. With the injury, it looks like Canelo will go straight into the May 2015 fight against WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto on HBO pay-per-view.

More than a few boxing fans are already suspecting that Canelo pulled out of the fight with Clottey in order to avoid the risk involved in facing the tough ex-IBF welterweight champion. Clottey might be 37, but he looked awfully good last April in soundly beating Anthony Mundine by a 12 round decision. In that fight, Clottey looked as good as he had in the prime of his career when he was beating Zab Judah and giving guys like Antonio Margarito problems.

Canelo to fight 37-year-old Joshua Clottey next on December 6th

09/30/2014 Rob Smith

Chris Mannix of Sports illustrated is reporting that Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KOs) will be fighting 37-year-old former IBF 147lb champion Joshua Clottey (38-4, 22 KOs) next on December 6th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. This is obviously disappointing news for hardcore boxing fans with some knowledge of the sport because Clottey hasn’t been a factor since 2010 when he was beaten soundly by Manny Pacquiao.

Recently, De La Hoya dangled James Kirkland’s name as a potential opponent for Canelo’s December 6th fight. You now have to wonder whether De La Hoya did this in order to get Clottey to come in at a cheaper price for the Canelo fight. Why else mention Kirkland’s name if the guy that Canelo and De La Hoya really wanted is the 37-year-old Clottey?

Joshua Clottey, Canelo’s next challenge

07/18/201407/17/2014 Michael Bauldrick

Former WBA/WBC light middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KOs) looked competitive during his bout with Erislandy Lara at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. So much that he was awarded a 12 round controversial split decision over the Cuban champion in their catch-weight fight at 155 pounds, and solidifying himself as the best fighter at Jr. Welterweight.

After dealing with what most consider his “toughest opponent”, Alvarez is already seeking his next opponent. The majority of the boxing world is clamoring for a super fight with Middleweight Champion Miguel Cotto. However, if things don’t work out they way we want them to, several options are available for the young red headed star.