By Roney Antoine Money said he is better than "Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and even Sugar Ray Robinson". He might be right!, however his ongoing legacy has yet to be proven to be Great. Tonight, boxing will give him the stage to dispel all rumors, and validate his position on top of the totem pole of boxing, and back up his words as he steps into the ring with … [Read more...] about Mosley vs. Mayweather Jr. Dare to Question?
Opinion Articles
Is there any Sugar left in the Sugar Bowl?
By Carlos Young de San Felipe Many articles have been written in recent weeks regarding the abilities of Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather, the two combatants in the upcoming Mega-Fight at the MGM casino in Las Vegas dubbed “Who R U Pickin?” Most of the articles that were pro Mosley centered on Shane’s competition vs. Mayweather’s competition and what appears to be a pattern … [Read more...] about Is there any Sugar left in the Sugar Bowl?
Breakdown of Mayweather/Mosley fight…Mayweather beats that ass!
By Stanley Gilmer I have watched both fighters in numerous fights over their collective careers. No doubt Sugar Shane Mosley is the harder puncher and the naturally stronger, aggressive fighter but Floyd "Money" Mayweather, is naturally quicker and better defensively. Shane is much easier to hit. Who has the better chin? Maybe Shane but Floyd has never been hit like Shane … [Read more...] about Breakdown of Mayweather/Mosley fight…Mayweather beats that ass!
Throwback Video: Oscar De La Hoya 1997 Boxing Workout Infomercial
Before Oscar De La Hoya faced boxing legends like Felix Trinidad, Shane Mosley, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao, he was already a household name. In 1997, Ring Magazine crowned him "Fighter of the Year," celebrating his meteoric rise as a six-division world champion. Known as "The Golden Boy," De La Hoya’s chiseled features and charismatic smile made him a heartthrob, … [Read more...] about Throwback Video: Oscar De La Hoya 1997 Boxing Workout Infomercial
Mosley Vs. Mayweather Prediction
By Jason “Strictly Business” Sardelis Finally it’s “Sugar” Mosley and Floyd “Money” Mayweather. Put aside who’s fault it is that this didn’t happen years ago. On paper it still rates potentially one of the greatest match-ups. Mosley has two obvious disadvantages. First the 16 month layoff since destroying Margarito and then there is the five year age difference. Not so … [Read more...] about Mosley Vs. Mayweather Prediction
Mayweather Will Defeat Mosley And Then Pacquiao
By Lou "Cinder" Block Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. Versus “Sugar” Shane Mosley is almost here. It is the most anticipated and much talked about boxing event in a long time and likely to break the 2.4 million Pay-Per-View buys record set by Floyd Mayweather Jr. when he defeated Oscar De La Hoya in 2007. After watching the past couple episodes of HBO 24/7 Mayweather/Mosley, … [Read more...] about Mayweather Will Defeat Mosley And Then Pacquiao
The Manny Pacquiao Wars Part II: Rise of the Player Haters Redux
By Steve Lewis Previously, I had written about the common post-Pacquiao fight phenomenon called “Monday Morning Quarterbacking.” There is also another sister effect to Monday Morning Quarterbacking. It has been part of our landscape since time immemorial. It is what is referred to by the newer generation as “player hating,” which is often defined as the disliking, resenting, … [Read more...] about The Manny Pacquiao Wars Part II: Rise of the Player Haters Redux
Mayweather-Mosley No Longer a Title Fight
By Jordan Buscarini For months the anticipation for Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley to step into the squared circle and do battle for the WBA Welterweight Title has been building. Perhaps a tiny bit of that anticipation has drifted away today as Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer announced that Mayweather will not be fighting for the title on May 1st. The reasoning you … [Read more...] about Mayweather-Mosley No Longer a Title Fight
The Manny Pacquiao Wars: Attack of the Monday Morning Quarterbacks Redux
By Steve Lewis After Manny Pacquiao’s dominant performance against top welterweight, Miguel Cotto, to capture a championship in a record-breaking 7th weight class, numerous Pacquiao skeptics became “converts.” Or at least, they were willing to finally give some due credit. Of course, you will never win them all completely because there will always be the few individuals who … [Read more...] about The Manny Pacquiao Wars: Attack of the Monday Morning Quarterbacks Redux
The Death’s of Edwin Valero and his Wife could’ve been prevented!
By Jorge Conejo Boxing champion Edwin Valero stabbed his wife to death on Sunday, April 18 in a Venezuela hotel room and after turning himself in he committed suicide in his jail cell by hanging himself with a rope made from his own clothes. The tragic death of Venezuelan boxing star Edwin Valero and his wife Jennifer is something that shook the boxing world to its core. … [Read more...] about The Death’s of Edwin Valero and his Wife could’ve been prevented!
The Decline of Boxing
By Peter Tamblyn To all who enjoy watching the sport of boxing. In days gone by, title fights and other important fights were broadcast on free to air Television. Many fight fans would record the fight so that they and their friends could watch it again. After a title fight the local news media would allocate a page to pictures and a blow by blow assessment of the … [Read more...] about The Decline of Boxing
Britain’s WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has dismissed the prospect of facing American Bernard Hopkins
By Tommy Hudson Bernard Hopkins on Saturday faced his old foe Roy Jones Jr in the finally awaited rematch at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The 47 year old Bernard Hopkins dominated nearly every round in the fight and won via a unanimous decision with the judges scoring the fight 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109. Hopkins then went on to say "People will think … [Read more...] about Britain’s WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has dismissed the prospect of facing American Bernard Hopkins
Holyfield Claims WBF Title with 8th Round TKO
By Jordan Buscarini 3,127 people witnessed Crown Boxing’s production of the “The Legend Returns” at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday night. The 47 year old Evander Holyfield (43-10-2) stopped Frans Botha (47-5-3) with 2:05 in the 8th round to become the WBF Heavyweight Champion of the World. Bored by a seemingly tedious undercard, the crowd became … [Read more...] about Holyfield Claims WBF Title with 8th Round TKO
Edwin Valero Being A Violent Drunk Is Not Cool
By Jorge Conejo After hearing the news that my favorite fighter Edwin Valero reportedly beat up his beautiful wife and gave her a collapsed lung, and recently he was involved in a high speed chase while drunk, I lost all respect that I had for the Venezuelan boxer. I was one of Valero’s biggest fans; I wrote an article suggesting Manny Pacquiao give Edwin Valero a chance to … [Read more...] about Edwin Valero Being A Violent Drunk Is Not Cool
Antonio Margarito Would Destroy Manny Pacquiao
By Lester Salvador Bob Arum announced that Antonio "Plasterito" Margarito is coming back to fight on May 8 in Mexico. Margarito will headline another Latin Fury Pay-Per-View brought to you by good old Bob Arum. Margarito been saying it wasn’t me! When he was caught red handed. Do I believe him? I can't say for sure. Should he get a second chance? I think he should, but … [Read more...] about Antonio Margarito Would Destroy Manny Pacquiao