Opinion Articles

By Lester Salvador In boxing you have guys who hand pick their opponents, well, maybe they have promoters, managers or trainers advising them on who not to fight. Manny Pacquiao is so lucky. He was given one of the easiest roads to glory and fame, he fought guys with disadvantages, guys past their primes, guys who were drained and unfocused. I think Manny should thank … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao fears the “Three Musketeers” Mayweather, Marquez and Margarito

By Timmy "The Truth" on May 23, 2010 I believe Paulie Malignaggi once said he would bet everything he owned that Manny Pacquiao was on something. Now I love Paulie and everything he has accomplished in the sport but I would take that bet in a heartbeat. Why am I so sure Manny has always been clean? People that think Manny has used performance enhancing drugs don’t … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and the truth about steroids

By Carlos Young de San Felipe We all hoped that Paulie Malignaggi would have some special magic, as he is called the “Magic Man” but he had very little magic if any at all and so his hopes of competing with Amir Khan became futile in only three rounds. The man that has been on the junior welterweight division pound 4 pound list for almost three years merely stood in front of … [Read more...] about Amir Khan in No Mood for Magic Tricks (Shuts-out and Shuts-up Paulie)

By Jordan Buscarini Nearly three weeks have passed since Floyd Mayweather Jr. took countless critics to school with a dominating unanimous decision victory over the future hall of famer Shane Mosley. Talks instantly sparked about the potential super fight with Manny Pacquiao, the fight that everyone would love to see for so many reasons. Not only does the very thought of … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why Mayweather-Pacquiao Will Not Happen

By  Alexia Krause Children who are raised in crime-ridden neighborhoods can often find themselves subjected to seedy situations against their will. It could be a result of peer pressure, or perhaps a feeling of hopelessness for the future, regardless of which, many teens these days are falling prey to the temptation of violence, gangs, and drugs. One of the most effective … [Read more...] about How Boxing Gyms can Prevent Youth Crime and Violence

By Carlos Young de San Felipe This is without a doubt a queer match up that had to be. It serves to answer questions coming from both camps. In Paulie's camp they need to know that Paulie is still one of the top Jr. Welterweights in the world. I mean after all he's been on the Ring Magazine pound 4 pound list of Junior Welters for 153 weeks already, almost 3 years, and … [Read more...] about Amir “King” Khan Hopes Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi is out of Tricks

By Jorge Conejo Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (45-2-2, 24 KOs) is the new "IT" guy in boxing, everyone seems to be calling him out since he defeated Kelly Pavlik on HBO for the middleweight title. Martinez has a wealth of opponents to chose from, he holds both the 154-pound and 160-pound titles and can defend either of them against the top fighters in each division. The man … [Read more...] about Move over Pacquiao and Mayweather, Sergio Martinez is the new “It” guy in boxing

By Carlos Young de San Felipe What!? Did I just see Kermit Cintron jump through the ropes!? Did he just jump through the ropes? May 8th, at the Home Depot Center, L.A. “The Killer” and “The Punisher” were scheduled to get it on. Paul “The Punisher” Williams was the betting favorite, although, Kermit “The Killer” Cintron was given more than a punchers chance to be the victor. … [Read more...] about Kermit The “Killer” Cintron gets Punished – By Tabletop (Williams gets win. What?)

By Carlos Young de San Felipe Saturday the 8th of May 2010, in Mexico, Antonio Margarito will face Robert “The Threat” Garcia, on a boxing card dubbed “Latin Fury” in a town called Aquascalientes, to mean, Hot Waters or Warm Waters depending on who you ask. Either way “The Threat” is gonna be in Hot-Water. It doesn’t take much research to determine that “The Threat” doesn’t … [Read more...] about Garcia – The Threat vs. The Tornado – Margarito

By Carlos Young de San Felipe On Saturday the 8th of May 2010 on HBO we will be privileged to another spirited boxing match-up between Paul “The Punisher” Williams and Kermit “The Killer” Cintron. When read, the monikers, “The Punisher!” – “The Killer” it kind of makes you cautious about being witness to this event. I mean after all someone could get killed or someone could … [Read more...] about The Killer Will Be Punished

By Carlos Young de San Felipe On Saturday night May 1st at the MGM casino in Las Vegas was staged the highly anticipated Mega boxing challenge between Sugar Shane Mosley and Floyd "Money" Mayweather. The tension and emotion filled the arena and the nerves of fans, whom appeared to be a little pro Mosley noted by the vocal responses of the fans when the likeness of the … [Read more...] about Money Is Sweeter Than Sugar

Some Nowboxing.com readers share their afterthoughts on the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight. Mosley Fight May 1st... I am a 50 year old southern female and after watching HBO's boxing special I was interested in the May 1st fight. It is unfortunate that someone in the public eye, merriweather, (uncaptialized for a reason) uses verbal attacks on … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Mosley afterthoughts from Nowboxing readers

By Charlie Knoxville I wasn't overly impressed with Floyd Mayweather's performance against Shane Mosley, I can't say it wasn't a great performance either, but what I can say is Mayweather doesn't have a killer instinct. People keep getting amazed by Floyd Mayweather Jr. after he outpoints guys who are shells of their former selves. If you fight a guy who is gassing out by … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather outpoints a tired, old Shane Mosley, Pacquiao would have destroyed Mosley

By Lou "Cinder" Block Anyone who watched the HBO Pay-Per-View on Saturday May 1, you just witnessed greatness. Floyd "Greatest Ever" Mayweather Jr. proved all the haters wrong, he destroyed Shane Mosley, another guy that the haters said would beat Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not only the Pound-4-Pound best in boxing, he is the number one attraction. People pay … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Won’t Stand A Chance Against Mayweather!