By John F. McKenna (McJack) Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson who was recently inducted into the boxing Hall of Fame along with Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns and trainer Freddie Roach took several swipes at future hall of famer WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Johnson over the top with his Pacquiao comments
Roach wants Amir Khan to shut Bradley’s mouth
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) faces mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) Saturday night at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. Khan has repeatedly stated that he wants to make his fight with Peterson his last at light welterweight. Amir’s plans are to move up to Welterweight, have one or two … [Read more...] about Roach wants Amir Khan to shut Bradley’s mouth
Freddie Roach says Floyd Mayweather has flaws that can be exploited
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Trainer Freddie Roach is a five time Trainer of the Year and Hall of Fame trainer as well. Roach is also known to be a great ring tactician and a master at exploiting the weaknesses in opponents his fighters face. Roach trains eight division titlist WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) and even after his controversial win … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach says Floyd Mayweather has flaws that can be exploited
Can Cotto defeat Pacquiao?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA super light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KO’s) was impressive in his win over former WBA/WBO/IBF welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (38-8, 27 KO’s). Cotto trained for a tough fight and was prepared for the relentless pressure that he knew Antonio would bring to the fight. … [Read more...] about Can Cotto defeat Pacquiao?
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather saga continues
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The almost nauseating saga of whether WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) will ever fight undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) goes on and on, with seemingly no end in sight. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Mayweather saga continues
Miguel Cotto a changed fighter
By John F. McKenna (McJack) To the surprise of many boxing observers WBA light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KO’s) was a changed fighter against former WBA/WBO/IBF welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (38-8, 27 KO’s) Saturday night. … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto a changed fighter
Khan needs to shine against Peterson
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) who faces mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) on Saturday night needs to put together another sterling performance against Peterson. In Khan’s last fight in July against the once feared Zab Judah, Khan put together one of his best fights thus far against an opponent … [Read more...] about Khan needs to shine against Peterson
Klitschko vs. Mormeck fight called off
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) was forced to postpone his scheduled title defense next Saturday night after emergency surgery over the weekend to remove a kidney stone. Wladimir was scheduled to defend his title against former cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Klitschko vs. Mormeck fight called off
Revenge is sweet for Miguel Cotto
By John F. McKenna (McJack) In what must have been the most satisfying win of his career, WBA super light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KO’s) scored a one sided 10 round TKO over former WBC super welterweight champion Antonio Margarito (38-8, 27 KO’s) Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Nearly 3 ½ years ago in July 2008 Margarito won via a 11th round TKO … [Read more...] about Revenge is sweet for Miguel Cotto
Roach to Mayweather: Manny Pacquiao will be bigger than you in the ring
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It is well known that WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) is a master when it comes to trash talking. He has used his trash talking for years as a way to enhance his image as one of the premier bad boys in boxing. Recently in one of Floyd’s ongoing and seemingly unending tirades against his number one rival WBO … [Read more...] about Roach to Mayweather: Manny Pacquiao will be bigger than you in the ring
Margarito vs. Cotto II – A Promoters Dream
By John F. McKenna (McJack) As evidenced by the sell out two days ahead of time, the Antonio Margarito – Miguel Cotto II fight has proven to be a promoters dream. The famed venue for the fight Madison Square Garden (MSG) sold all of its 17,943 tickets two days ahead of the fight. This is Cotto’s 2nd sellout in MSG. His first was when he fought Zab Judah in 2007. … [Read more...] about Margarito vs. Cotto II – A Promoters Dream
Wladimir Klitschko will not underestimate Mormeck
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO/ The Ring heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) will be shooting for his 57th victory and his 50th KO when he takes on former cruiserweight champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KO’s) on December 10 in Dusseldorf, Germany. … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko will not underestimate Mormeck
Boswell wants to return to America with heavyweight title
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 42 year old Cedric Boswell (35-1, 26 KO’s) is looking forward to the opportunity to bring a heavyweight title belt back to America when he takes on WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) on Saturday night in at the Hartwall Arena in Helinski, Finland. Boswell has won 14 fights in a row since suffering his only loss against … [Read more...] about Boswell wants to return to America with heavyweight title
Manny Pacquiao wants Floyd next
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) was quoted by his attorney Franklin Gacal as saying that he wants to make WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) his next opponent. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao wants Floyd next
Mike Jones on his way to the Garden
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Philadelphia welterweight contender Mike Jones (25-0, 19 KO’s) will open the Pay Per View (PPV) broadcast on Saturday night for the Antonio Margarito – Miguel Cotto fight at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Jones will be taking on the rugged Argentinean Sebastian Lujan (38-5-2, 24 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Mike Jones on his way to the Garden