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Evander Holyfield talks about Boxing and Life in New Issue of Esquire

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Still fighting, the boxer weighs in on Mike Tyson's killer instinct, Joe Louis' arcane skills, and his overdue grammar lessons. By: Tom Junod While training at the Warren Memorial Boys Club in southeast Atlanta, Holyfield earned extra money selling popcorn at Braves and Falcons games. Everything that I do I compare to boxing. It takes just as much strength to handle … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield talks about Boxing and Life in New Issue of Esquire

Philippine President Arroyo honors Pacquiao with a sport and military merit medal

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President Gloria Arroyo (L) awards Philippine Legion of Honor for Sport and a military merit medal to World Boxing Council lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao (R) for being an outstanding military athlete, in Camp Aguinalbo in suburban Manila on December 22, 2008. Pacquiao, who beat the golden boy of US boxing, Oscar de la Hoya in a famous Las Vegas welterweight non-title bout … [Read more...] about Philippine President Arroyo honors Pacquiao with a sport and military merit medal

Max Kellerman rapping before he was on HBO

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Just an interesting flashback video I stumbled upon while searching through youtube The name of the group was Max and Sam the song "Young Man Rumble" one thing is for sure you can see  Max really loves boxing with all the Pugilistic references in the song. For those of you not familiar with Sam, that is Max Kellerman's kid brother. Sam Kellerman(R.I.P) was murdered a few … [Read more...] about Max Kellerman rapping before he was on HBO

U.S. senator, John McCain says “This Pacquiao is a phenomenon”

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Former Presidential Candidate and U.S Senator John McCain talks about his love for Boxing and his continued fight in pursuing legislative support to protect boxers. Senator McCain still an avid Boxing fan believes like many other fans that  a Floyd Mayweather jr vs Manny Pacquiao fight would be one of the Great Fights of the Century. Quote from the interview: "But this … [Read more...] about U.S. senator, John McCain says “This Pacquiao is a phenomenon”

David Haye says Manny Pacquiao’s victory gives him confidence against Vitali

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In a recent video interview from BBC sport, Former Cruiserweight Champion David Haye said he believes Speed will be his advantage against the bigger Vitali Klitschko and talks about having Former Heavyweight Champ Lennox Lewis in his camp to help him prepare for the fight. Haye draws inspiration from Manny Pacquiao's recent December 6th performance against the larger Oscar De … [Read more...] about David Haye says Manny Pacquiao’s victory gives him confidence against Vitali

Ricky Hatton Tells Floyd Mayweather jr to back off

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After Pacquiao's flawless demolition of the Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya, he has taken over the thrown as the most sought after prize in boxing below 147 lb Welterweight. Everyone from Zab Judah,Antonio Margarito and Edwin Valero have been calling the Pacman out. Recently rumors of Floyd Mayweather jr wanting to come out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao for a possible Mega … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton Tells Floyd Mayweather jr to back off

Pacquiao destroys De La Hoya, wins by TKO

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Its the end of "Golden Boy" era, as Manny Pacquiao defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a stunning upset. Pacquiao started off strong and did not seem to tire throughout the fight. De La Hoya on the other hand, looked old and outclassed, and could only last eight rounds before his team decided to throw in the towel. This fight is sure to propel Manny Pacquiao into a new level of fame, … [Read more...] about Pacquiao destroys De La Hoya, wins by TKO

Boxer Shane Mosley admits to injecting himself with EPO

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This is very Disappointing news, Former Champion Shane Mosley  admitted to using performance enhancing drugs before some of his fights. I am very disappointed because Shane was one of the nicest guys in the sport he was a role model as well as a stand up guy who denied using any type of cheating drugs before. People have suspected he used going from 135 to 147 and looking very … [Read more...] about Boxer Shane Mosley admits to injecting himself with EPO

Anatomy of a Fight, Part Three: the Training of a Champion (Vanity Fair)

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by Peter Owen Nelson November 26, 2008 This is the third installment of a series on the December 6 matchup between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao, to be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Read Parts one and two here. Before his loss to Floyd Mayweather, Jr., in 2007, Oscar De La Hoya turned to his trainer Freddie Roach in the dressing room and said, “I will never … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Fight, Part Three: the Training of a Champion (Vanity Fair)

The secret of the disappearing left jab, not so secret anymore?

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T.K Stewart a boxing writer for Boxingscene.com (click HERE to read T.K Stewart's Article) believes he knows the secret trainer Freddie Roach was trying to keep secret. The secret of the disappearing left jab during Oscar's fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Stewart suggests after watching interviews and seeing Oscar train that the left shoulder of Oscar his old rotator injury is … [Read more...] about The secret of the disappearing left jab, not so secret anymore?

Ricky Hatton picks BJ Penn to win against St. Pierre

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In a Interview by SunSport Ricky Hatton who attended the UFC 91 event in Las Vegas days before his upcoming fight with Paulie Malignaggi, Hatton met BJ Penn who he has watched fight on Television before and  Hatton said he shares some similarities to BJ and backs him in his upcoming bout against GSP. Here are some qoutes from the Article: Speaking exclusively to SunSport, … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton picks BJ Penn to win against St. Pierre