By Alston H Borrel Money may not be the only factor preventing the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight from happening, although it may well come down to the fact that Pacquiao's pride will not allow him to accept anything less than a 50/50 purse split with Mayweather. … [Read more...] about WHY MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO MAY NEVER HAPPEN
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If I were Miguel Cotto, I would refuse to fight Manny Pacquiao below 154 pounds
By Lester Salvador This catchweight garbage has got to stop. Manny Pacquiao keeps hurting the sport and making fans hate him even more with his catchweight fights to sap all the energy out of his opponents. This is why I can't give Pacquiao any credit for his wins at catchweight's, he is not a true all-time great, he is a fraud who has been hyped up by the media to be a … [Read more...] about If I were Miguel Cotto, I would refuse to fight Manny Pacquiao below 154 pounds
Who cares who Pacquiao fights next unless it’s Mayweather
By Dewayne Bungo Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is not a draw anymore, when he was a draw his Pay-Per-View numbers were lower than the real cash cow, he was always in the back seat right behind the king Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., the only reason people watched Pacquiao fight was because his name was linked to Floyd's. … [Read more...] about Who cares who Pacquiao fights next unless it’s Mayweather
Politician vs. Politician: Acelino “Popo” Freitas vs. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
By Luigi Prado Many boxing fans are getting tired of seeing the great Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao fight the same opponents over and over, we want to see fresh faces, someone new for a change, I present to you Acelino "Popo" Freitas one of the most popular Brazilian boxers and currently on a comeback after a long layoff from the sport to be a politician -- he was Secretary of … [Read more...] about Politician vs. Politician: Acelino “Popo” Freitas vs. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
ARUM READY TO SERVE PACQUIAO VS. MARQUEZ IV AND V TO THE GULLIBLE PUBLIC
By Don Donatello Don't be fooled by the wily, old fox, boxing promoter that is Bob Arum. Oscar De La Hoya calls Bob Arum, “Slippery Bob.” Bob was once Oscar's promoter before they had a bitter separation, and a contentious relationship and promotional rivals currently. Arum was also Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s promoter. They too parted in similar fashion. … [Read more...] about ARUM READY TO SERVE PACQUIAO VS. MARQUEZ IV AND V TO THE GULLIBLE PUBLIC
Ricky Hatton can avenge his loss to Manny Pacquiao
By Reg Garland If Ricky Hatton decides to come back to boxing, I think he can avenge his loss to Manny Pacquiao. Hatton has been clean and sober for a while, he seems to have gotten himself together and is on the right path in life. When Hatton fought Pacquiao, he wasn't focused, he was drugged up, overconfident and didn't get the proper training camp. … [Read more...] about Ricky Hatton can avenge his loss to Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao’s Next Opponent Still A Mystery
The next opponent for Filipino boxing congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is still a mystery and fans are wondering if the Pacman will still fight on November 10 or wait until a later date. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Next Opponent Still A Mystery
IBF Rules In Favor Of Lamont Peterson
By Michael Cook On Friday morning, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) cleared Lamont Peterson of any wrongdoing allowing him to retain his junior welterweight title. … [Read more...] about IBF Rules In Favor Of Lamont Peterson
VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. leaves jail, will he fight Manny Pacquiao next?
A smiling Floyd Mayweather Jr. was released from Clark County detention center in Las Vegas on Friday morning, he was wearing a grey hoodie with a black baseball cap underneath, and sporting facial hair, and seemed to be in good spirits after serving two months for pleading guilty to domestic battery of his former girlfriend Josie Harris. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. leaves jail, will he fight Manny Pacquiao next?
KANYE WEST, 50 CENT AMONG CELEBRITIES IN ATTENDANCE AT FIRST PERFORMANCE OF “MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH”
Kanye West and 50 Cent showed up to the first performance of Mike Tyson’s Spike Lee-directed one-man show “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth” Tuesday night. After the show, West and 50 Cent met backstage with Mike and Spike. The show will be running for a limited engagement at the Longacre Theater on Broadway from July 31-August 12. Photos of Mike Tyson backstage with … [Read more...] about KANYE WEST, 50 CENT AMONG CELEBRITIES IN ATTENDANCE AT FIRST PERFORMANCE OF “MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH”
Heavyweight Action as Rappers Prepare For Chart Assault At East London Boxing Gym
Independent band LIMITLESS wanted a proper East End feel for the video of the latest track ‘Hold It Down’. After weeks checking out, and rejecting, various locations around the area the boys popped into the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town for a quick recce and in an instant knew they had found the perfect place. … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Action as Rappers Prepare For Chart Assault At East London Boxing Gym
IS MANNY PACQUIAO AFRAID OF TIMOTHY BRADLEY?
By Alston H. Borrel As a boxing fan I would like to see a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., however, I would much rather see Pacquiao accept the rematch with Timothy Bradley to clear up that issue. … [Read more...] about IS MANNY PACQUIAO AFRAID OF TIMOTHY BRADLEY?
GREATER DISGRACE: THE PACQUIAO-BRADLEY “REMATCH”
By Reni M. Valenzuela If a question can be a disgrace because it is offensive and contemptuous, the greater disgrace would be a condition where there is an apparent compelling need to ask the question when the answers stare everyone in the face. … [Read more...] about GREATER DISGRACE: THE PACQUIAO-BRADLEY “REMATCH”
“Hammerin Hank” Lundy returns to “Friday Night Fights” in front of hometown crowd
By Michael Cook On Friday July 27th Philadelphia's "Hammerin Hank" Lundy (21-1 11 KOs) will take on Raymundo Beltran (25-6 17 KOs) on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. The 10 round match is scheduled to be the main event live at Resorts Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. The card will also feature three other local Philadelphia fighters including super middleweight prospect … [Read more...] about “Hammerin Hank” Lundy returns to “Friday Night Fights” in front of hometown crowd
Adrien Broner Would Give Manny Pacquiao A “Problem” At Any Weight
By Albert Benson The brightest young star in boxing is a "Problem" his name is Adrien "The Problem" Broner and he gives every one of his opponents a problem in the ring -- he systematically breaks them down and knocks them out. … [Read more...] about Adrien Broner Would Give Manny Pacquiao A “Problem” At Any Weight