Local Boxer Yuri Foreman Talks About WBA Win, Possibly Fighting Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Yuri Foreman starting boxing at 7-years-old and 20 years later, he's proven to be a real contender in the ring. Three weeks ago, this prize fighter took on Daniel Santos, and walked away with the WBA Junior Middle Weight title.
Foreman has come so far that there's even talk of him fighting Manny Pacquiao in March 2010. He spoke to us about what he thinks about possibly fighting one of the biggest names in boxing, how he felt when he first got the news, and who else he'd like to take on in the ring.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is currently in the Philippines meeting with Pacquiao to discuss terms of a proposed world title fight with unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. this spring. But even before Arum's plane landed, the Pacquiao camp was already pushing an alternative matchup with newly minted WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman.
Foreman is also studying to become a rabbi and had a part in the April 2009 movie Fighting, starring Channing Tatum.
For more on Foreman and his upcoming fights, visit www.yuriforeman.com.
| Search Blog
|
| Meet the PIX Morning News Team | |
|---|---|
| Sukanya Krishnan Co-Anchor PIX Morning News |
 |
| John Muller Co-Anchor PIX Morning News |
 |
| Craig Treadway Co-Anchor PIX Morning News "Early Edition" |
 |
| Linda Church Weather Anchor PIX Morning News |
 |
|
Jill Nicolini Commutercast Traffic Reporter PIX Morning News |
 |
|
Lisa Mateo Feature Reporter PIX Morning News |
 |
| Dr. Steve Medical Reporter PIX Morning News "Ask Dr. Steve" |
 |
| James Ford Reporter PIX Morning News |
 |
| Tamsen Fadal Totally Tamsen PIX Morning News |
 |
Comments: 1
He has upcoming fight this year against Miguel Cotto. The former welterweight Champion who demolished by Manny Pacquiao in 12 round TKO. If he is able to win that which is I think not an easy task then he can talk about fighting Pacquiao or Mayweather.
Don't forget to follow and Watch Mayweather vs Mosley fight this coming May 1, 2010. It could be the biggest fight of this year and could be the biggest UPSET of the year if Mosley KO Mayweather.