By Lou "Cinder" Block Let's get the facts straight...Floyd "Money" Mayweather isn't ducking Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. The truth of the matter is Manny Pacquiao and Bob Arum never agreed to "random drug testing without a cutoff date," instead, they agreed to a 14 day cutoff for the Olympic style drug testing, so, that is why the fight didn't get made. Manny still … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao should be blamed not Floyd Mayweather
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“The Irish Bomber” Stays Perfect with Local Support!
By Anthony Genovese (SBB) (July 28th) Fighting on a Lou DiBella Broadway Boxing card at BB Kings in Time Square, New York 20 year old unbeaten light heavyweight boxer puncher Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. from Mastic, Shirley NY’s who works as a laborer for Local 66 took a round to loosen up. Responding to the loud support from a large contingent of fellow union members … [Read more...] about “The Irish Bomber” Stays Perfect with Local Support!
Manny Pacquiao and His Angry Fans – When Opposites Attract
By Tan Wang Ever search for videos of Manny Pacquiao on YouTube? Ever notice the comments left on the videos and how the majority of Manny Pacquiao fans are vulgar, talk a lot of crap and curse a lot? This baffles me. It baffles me because Manny Pacquiao is the complete opposite of his fans. He is humble, reserved and feels bad if he hurts someones feelings, his fans on … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and His Angry Fans – When Opposites Attract
Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
PROVIDENCE (July 28, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent. “He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and we … [Read more...] about Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly
NEW YORK (July 28, 2010) – WBO No. 2 rated heavyweight David “Tuamanator” Tua complained about a sore left shoulder during several training sessions leading up to his July 17th 12-round draw against former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett in Atlantic City. However, when asked about it by his trainer, Roger Bloodworth, David said he was okay to fight. … [Read more...] about Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly
Crossroads fight for Jens Pulver on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
SAN DIEGO (July 28, 2010) – In what could be the final fight of his often electrifying MMA career, former UFC lightweight champion Jens “Little Evil” Pulver finds himself at the crossroads for his August 14th on the “War on the Mainland” card, taking on upset-minded Diego “El Nino” Garijo in a Special Lightweight Attraction, live on Pay-Per-View from Bren Events Center … [Read more...] about Crossroads fight for Jens Pulver on ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
Manny Pacquiao tells Filipino fans to respect people, don’t go to Mayweathers level
Arguably considered the face of boxing, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who is also a congressman in his native country of the Philippines, told PhilStar.com that he is ready to fight Antonio Margarito for 154-pound WBC Jr. Middleweight title in Mexico at a catchweight of either 149 or 150 pounds. Manny also gave his opinion on Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his people not making the … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao tells Filipino fans to respect people, don’t go to Mayweathers level
JUST LIKE “FLOYD MAYWEATHER”, MANY WANTED TO SEE “MUHAMMAD ALI” LOSE
By Alston H Borrel There is a poll on this site NowBoxing.com, which asks the question “Why do you watch Mayweather fights”, and as expected the overwhelming majority of the responders say, “To see Mayweather lose.” Now, this should not be surprising to anyone, Muhammad Ali suffered the same fate during his prime. Like the Ali of old, Floyd is Brash, Confident, Boastful and … [Read more...] about JUST LIKE “FLOYD MAYWEATHER”, MANY WANTED TO SEE “MUHAMMAD ALI” LOSE
Floyd Mayweather fans are now cooking up more excuses
By Superstar Billy Graham The bomb has dropped on the Floyd Mayweather fans. Floyd Mayweather Jr. has again, ditched his loyal fans by retiring, again, for the 3rd time. It is not even a year since his fight with Marquez, Floyd decides he needs time to rest, retire, and not think about boxing. At the ripe old age of 33 years. In a matter of 5 years, Floyd has retired 3 … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather fans are now cooking up more excuses
Unbeaten prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (July 27, 2010) – The long, often arduous journey for unbeaten super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana, took him around the world before finally settling in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old southpaw turned pro six years ago in Georgetown, Guyana. Less than a year later, attempting to kick-start his boxing career, he moved to Perth, Western … [Read more...] about Unbeaten prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn
Facing the Tijuana Tornado is no Joke
By Mark F. Villanueva The way Antonio Margarito fights fits Manny’s style quite right, and that nice fitting gives us fans an explosive fashion during fight night. I have no doubt in my mind that the Tijuana Tornado, as Margarito is commonly referred to, or nowadays, as Margacheato, would eventually have to relent to an onslaught of speed and power being lacking quite … [Read more...] about Facing the Tijuana Tornado is no Joke
Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs – A Disgrace to Boxing
By Rocky Pirrottina My name is Rocky Pirrottina, I was a Boxer in the 70's and 80's, I was 3 times Victorian Champion as a Pro, I represented Victoria in the 1970s and won a silver medal in the Australian Games. I am so disappointed and angry at Paul Briggs taking a dive in that contest last night. Boxing has suffered so much bad publicity over the years and this just … [Read more...] about Danny Green vs. Paul Briggs – A Disgrace to Boxing
Does Antonio “Cheater” Margarito deserve a shot at Manny Pacquiao?
By Sherman P. Downs Boxing does it to us once again or shall I say, Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum does it to us again. We all know Bob Arum's BS press conference announcing that Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn't answer the deadline for a possible showdown with Manny Pacquiao was fishy. The truth of the matter is, they had no serious negotiations because Floyd Mayweather Jr. … [Read more...] about Does Antonio “Cheater” Margarito deserve a shot at Manny Pacquiao?
“Catchweight King” Manny Pacquiao wants Margarito to drain to 150lbs for title fight
By Lou "Cinder" Block A lot of boxing fans are not going to be happy with this - Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his team are seeking an 8th world title at the 154 pound weight class but they want to fight for the WBC junior middleweight title at a catch-weight of 150 pounds! Boxing fans don't have a problem with the fight being at a catch-weight, they just have a problem … [Read more...] about “Catchweight King” Manny Pacquiao wants Margarito to drain to 150lbs for title fight
Margarito versus Pacquiao – Reap What You Sow
By Mark F. Villanueva When I think of the word Paris I’m reminded of the finer things in life. Last night I thought of our old coffee shop back home in a city that looks more like a town to me. Paris in itself is such a fine, fine word that may singlehandedly take away the fuss just thinking of it in a stressful day at the office. It summons words akin to it such as love, … [Read more...] about Margarito versus Pacquiao – Reap What You Sow