By: Jaime A. Gavina Jr. Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com If you think of all of what’s going on in the much awaited boxing match of the decade between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. you have to be amazed on how the mind games have played out between the two camps. Yet all these amazing tactical strategies they put out before the bout had … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.; the Doubt of One’s Self
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Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
NORTH MIAMI BEACH (Dec. 28, 2009) – Richie Boy Promotions’ top prospects, IBF No. 15 rated junior lightweight Ira Terry and 2008 Ringside World Championships winner Chris Rudd, both closed out 2009 in style with knockout victories. Richie Boy Promotions also promotes undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs). The 22-year-old Terry (24-2, 14 … [Read more...] about Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
“New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Press Release “New Year, New Stars” in Yonkers O’Shea Brothers Boxing Jan. 15 YONKERS, N.Y. (Dec. 28, 2009) – O’Shea Bros. Boxing Promotions kicks-off its 2010 schedule January 15, featuring many of New York’s top young fighters in action on the “New Year, New Stars” pro boxing card, at the Yonkers PAL Gym. “Our goal is to bring old-school boxing back to the … [Read more...] about “New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Will Mayweather Demand Pacquiao Shave His Goatee Too?
By Freddy Fresco Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com NEWS FLASH!!!! Floyd Mayweather Jr. has now demanded Manny Pacquiao shave his signature Goatee. Mayweather's adviser Leonard Ellerbe believes it's an unfair advantage for Pacquiao because his facial hair gives him power like Samson's long locks and they will not take any chances on their fighter … [Read more...] about Will Mayweather Demand Pacquiao Shave His Goatee Too?
Team Mayweather Refuse Bob Arum’s Final Offer, Bout Officially Dead?
By Nowboxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank promotions released a final offer to Team Mayweather earlier today for a drug testing compromise for the HBO March 13, 2010 Mayweather Jr. Vs. Pacquiao bout. The key factor in this negotiation is the blood testing, Manny Pacquiao believes taking blood to close to the fight will make him weaker, while … [Read more...] about Team Mayweather Refuse Bob Arum’s Final Offer, Bout Officially Dead?
Bob Arum has no problem with the testing, his problem is with USADA
By Nowboxing Staff As the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao talks have hit a stand still, Bob Arum has issued one last and final suggestion to Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions and Team Mayweather on the Olympic drug testing debacle. The offer is to allow the Nevada State Athletic Commission(NSAC) take care of the steroid and drug tests since the state of Nevada … [Read more...] about Bob Arum has no problem with the testing, his problem is with USADA
Boxing McCarthyism
By Elman R. Madrio Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In the 1950s and 60s, Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin started accusing publicly anybody he suspected of being a communist. According to him, anybody who looks like a duck (communist), who talks like a duck (communist), and walks like a duck (communist), must also be a duck (communist). It didn't … [Read more...] about Boxing McCarthyism
Pacquiao still willing to fight Mayweather, never said the fight was off
Contrary to many Internet reports, the Floyd Mayweather Jr Vs. Manny Pacquiao fight is not dead yet, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao officially released a statement today on his official website saying he is still willing to face Mayweather Jr. in a super fight and he never officially said the fight was off. Manny offers up his suggestion on how he would like the drug testing to … [Read more...] about Pacquiao still willing to fight Mayweather, never said the fight was off
Floyd is worried about getting a fair fight? Please…Lose the hypocrisy
By Andy Keen Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com With all of the talk going on, it is easy to lose a rational perspective on the potential March 13 super fight because of all the bickering about the pre-fight testing for the Mayweather - Pacquiao showdown. Let's take a minute to look at some of the facts as they were seen in the very recent past. 1) … [Read more...] about Floyd is worried about getting a fair fight? Please…Lose the hypocrisy
Can Sen. John McCain help save the Mayweather-Pacquiao super fight?
According to ESPN's Dan Rafael, HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant suggested that HBO president Ross Greenburg, and both promoters for Floyd Mayweather Jr and Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao reach out to Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) in a last ditch effort to help breathe some life back into the dysfunctional negotiations between Floyd Mayweather Jr., Golden Boy Promotions, … [Read more...] about Can Sen. John McCain help save the Mayweather-Pacquiao super fight?
Unlike Mayweather, Paulie Malignaggi has the “Balls” to fight Pacquiao
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Mayweather Jr. who claims to be the best of the best, unbeatable and superior to anyone in the game past or present will not go through with the March 13 fight against Manny Pacquiao, but Paulie Malignaggi who also claimed Pacquiao is on some type of steroid or performance enhancing drugs is … [Read more...] about Unlike Mayweather, Paulie Malignaggi has the “Balls” to fight Pacquiao
Video proof that Manny Pacquiao is not scared to take blood during training!
By Jamal Dicky Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com This footage of Manny Pacquiao having his mandatory prefight physical was taken from the HBO 24/7 Pacquiao Vs. Hatton series and it shows Manny Pacquiao smiling while getting his blood taken. Manny also trained hard the next day so the excuse that he gets weak for 3 days after having his blood taken … [Read more...] about Video proof that Manny Pacquiao is not scared to take blood during training!
Pacquiao “Mayweather don’t be a Coward face me in the ring”
By NowBoxing Staff In a statement released by Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promotions, Filipino dynamo Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has threatened to file libel, slander and defamation lawsuits against Floyd Mayweather Jr , Floyd Sr. and Golden Boy Promotions for false steroid allegations. Pacquiao believes the Mayweather camp has insulted and defamed his good character and … [Read more...] about Pacquiao “Mayweather don’t be a Coward face me in the ring”
All Mayweather wants for Christmas is a “Fair Fight” with Pacquiao
By Jamal Dicky Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com During negotiations for the HBO Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, the "Pacman" Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach have gotten everything they wanted on their wish list - 8 ounce Cleto Reyes Punchers gloves, 50-50 split in revenue, 147 pound weight limit, $10 million dollar fine for every pound … [Read more...] about All Mayweather wants for Christmas is a “Fair Fight” with Pacquiao
Bob Arum says Paulie Malignaggi is possible opponent for Pacquiao
By NowBoxing Staff Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, is furious with Floyd Mayweather's unwillingness to compromise on Steroid and HGH Olympic style blood testing that he called the Marc 13th super fight "DEAD". Arum's refusal to work with the USADA and accepting Team Mayweather's drug testing policy has forced him to look for other options for Pacquiao. Arum … [Read more...] about Bob Arum says Paulie Malignaggi is possible opponent for Pacquiao