By Mark F. Villanueva Nonito Donaire Jr. throws the quick jab no sooner than he settles in the middle of the ring to open every round. It's a classic move that reminds me of one of the greatest chess players of all time, Bobby Fischer. … [Read more...] about CHESS BOXING BY GRAND MASTER DONAIRE
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TRULY CLASSIC: BRANDON RIOS VS. MIKE ALVARADO
By Reni M. Valenzuela How can you not fall for boxing as a Sweet Science after having just watched the classic Rios-Alvarado yesterday? … [Read more...] about TRULY CLASSIC: BRANDON RIOS VS. MIKE ALVARADO
Nonito Donaire is unimpressive against Nishioka, continues to duck Guillermo Rigondeaux
By Lester Salvador Tonight we witnessed the Filipino Flash get exposed as an average fighter who just like his Filipino countryman Manny Pacquiao has been over-hyped by the media to be something they are not. … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire is unimpressive against Nishioka, continues to duck Guillermo Rigondeaux
Manny Pacquiao will say anything to sell a fight
By Larry Limcangco Manny Pacquiao just filed for his COC in the Philippines, and he is now officially fallen into the political dynasty making machine. His wife Jinkee who has no qualifications is now running for Vice Governor, and his brother Rogelio is also running for a political seat. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao will say anything to sell a fight
Dream Fight: Orlando Cruz vs. Manny Pacquiao
By Tan Wang Puerto Rican featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz recently came out of the closet and said he was a "proud gay man", you have to give Cruz credit for having the courage to admit his true feelings and telling the world while being a currently active boxer in a macho sport that he is homosexual. … [Read more...] about Dream Fight: Orlando Cruz vs. Manny Pacquiao
Q&A With Former WBO 160/168 lb. King, Chris Eubank Sr
What got you started? I was working as a janitor at a gym in New York when I was 16 and started sparring. I had already been a street fighter in London, practicing Kung Fu moves I had seen from Kung Fu movies on Caucasian skinheads. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Former WBO 160/168 lb. King, Chris Eubank Sr
Virgil Hunter takes the reins as Amir Khan faces undefeated Carlos Molina
Amir Khan is delighted to announce Virgil Hunter as his new head trainer, who takes charge as Khan faces the undefeated Carlos Molina in his next fight. … [Read more...] about Virgil Hunter takes the reins as Amir Khan faces undefeated Carlos Molina
VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez on ESPN First Take
Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez were guests on ESPN's "First Take" and finally sat down with hosts Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith to discuss their upcoming fourth fight on December 8, 2012 which will take place on HBO pay-per-view. Smith and Bayless are well known for going back and forth on different sport topics, including the super fight that everyone has been … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez on ESPN First Take
Should Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Manny Pacquiao leave Freddie Roach?
By Dexter Reyes Freddie Roach was highly touted by the media as one of the best trainers in the world, he won many awards from multiple trainer of the year awards, and recently getting inducted into the boxing hall of fame but was all this praise too soon? Did Roach get hyped up only to be exposed as a sub par trainer who doesn't choose the right sparring partners or … [Read more...] about Should Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Manny Pacquiao leave Freddie Roach?
Chavez Jr. and Canelo should win tonight, I want Pacquiao next for Canelo
By Chuy Marco September 15 is a great night of boxing, especially for the Mexican boxing fans, because this is Mexican independence day weekend, and we have two of the best young Mexican boxing superstars fighting on the same night in the same city of Las Vegas, Nevada. … [Read more...] about Chavez Jr. and Canelo should win tonight, I want Pacquiao next for Canelo
Yes! Ricky Hatton is coming back, he should fight Tim Bradley for the belt!
By Reg Garland Words can't express how happy I am to hear the return of Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. I am a big supporter of Ricky only because he is a blue collar type of fighter who had to overcome demons to get to where he is at clean and sober. … [Read more...] about Yes! Ricky Hatton is coming back, he should fight Tim Bradley for the belt!
Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. talk for the first time since 1998 on El Bar
ESPN Deportes introduces El Bar, this Friday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET. Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. sit down to talk for the first time since fighting in 1998 ESPN Deportes continues to produce original content with the premiere of the network’s new show, El Bar, Friday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET. El Bar joins boxing luminaries Oscar De La Hoya and Julio … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. talk for the first time since 1998 on El Bar
HBO Sports and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Boxing Programming and Marketing Agreement
Initiative Launches with Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez Pay-Per-View Event on Sept. 15 in Las Vegas Two of television’s most innovative brands, HBO and ESPN, have announced a multi-year, multi-tiered boxing programming and marketing agreement. The announcement was made today by ESPN’s Marie Donoghue, senior vice president of global business strategy & development, and Mark … [Read more...] about HBO Sports and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Boxing Programming and Marketing Agreement
WHY MANNY PACQUIAO IS FIGHTING RH BILL AND NOT TIMOTHY BRADLEY
By Reni M. Valenzuela If you think Manny Pacquiao makes sense only in boxing, think again as he stood his ground in Philippine Congress opposing a bill that would virtually kill life and decency in his country. … [Read more...] about WHY MANNY PACQUIAO IS FIGHTING RH BILL AND NOT TIMOTHY BRADLEY
VIDEO — All Access: Canelo Alvarez vs. Josesito Lopez Episode One
The SHOWTIME documentary sports series "All Access" will feature undefeated Mexican superstar and WBC junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and underdog challenger Josesito Lopez who became the unlikely opponent for Canelo after Lopez defeated Victor Ortiz in June by breaking his jaw causing Ortiz to quit in the corner spoiling the Canelo vs. Ortiz fight. … [Read more...] about VIDEO — All Access: Canelo Alvarez vs. Josesito Lopez Episode One