By Lou Block Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In recent news, Manny Pacquiao has refused to take an Olympic style drug test, the testing would come randomly during training camp. The same type of test Olympic medal winners Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps had to go through in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Why would a man who has all the pressure in the … [Read more...] about If Manny Pacquiao tests positive for Steroids it would be a huge blow to boxing
Opinion Articles
Politics Doesn’t Need Manny Pacquiao But Boxing Does
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Rumors have it that Manny Pacquiao is thinking about retiring after his upcoming super fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13th. I have no problem with Manny retiring, after all he's had a long and storied career and if he beats Mayweather Jr. he can retire on top. I honestly believe Manny … [Read more...] about Politics Doesn’t Need Manny Pacquiao But Boxing Does
Miguel Cotto: Retired or Inspired?
Cotto: Retired or Inspired? By Eli Grant Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The last time we saw Miguel Cotto in action, Manny Pacquiao just got done beating his face into a bloody pulp. Is this why Cotto has seemingly disappeared from the media? Is this most recent defeat combined with the relentless abuse administered by Marga-cheat-o just too much … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto: Retired or Inspired?
Let’s Discredit Manny Pacquiao’s Success In Boxing…
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com What do the Mayweather family, Paulie Malignaggi, and Kermit Cintron all have in common? All have accused Filipino boxing great and pound for pound king Manny "Pacman" Paquiao of taking some form of Performance Enhancing Drugs(P.E.D's) It seems like a common trend in boxing, pick against the Pacman … [Read more...] about Let’s Discredit Manny Pacquiao’s Success In Boxing…
How would Manny Pacquiao do against a prime Roberto Duran?
By Lester Salvador Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I had an argument with a Pacquiao fanatic the other day who told me Manny Pacquiao could easily destroy Roberto Duran prime for prime because as he put it "Manny Pacquiao can punch harder than Mike Tyson." I would like to warn any boxing fan that getting into a boxing debate with a Pacman fanboy is a no win … [Read more...] about How would Manny Pacquiao do against a prime Roberto Duran?
Mayweather Jr. versus Pacquiao a battle of “Brain versus Brawn”
By Lester Salvador Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com As you know the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight is what every boxing fan and even non boxing fans are talking about. Floyd Mayweather Jr. in my eyes is the most scientific boxer of our time. Floyd's style was perfected since birth and it was ingrained him at an early age by his father Floyd Sr. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. versus Pacquiao a battle of “Brain versus Brawn”
Amir Khan made himself look insecure by playing the race card
By T.D Gibb Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I must say that I have been a fan of Amir Khan for a while he seemed to be a good kid, carried himself in public well, very well spoken in interviews and was the anti Prince Naseem Hamed in terms of persona. When people around my local pub would talk mess about Amir, I would be first to defend the young man, even when … [Read more...] about Amir Khan made himself look insecure by playing the race card
Why do some UFC fanboys go out of their way to say Boxing is Dead?
By Lou Block Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I'm one of those guys who has no problem with UFC or MMA(Mixed Martial Arts), it doesn't bother me at all, I actually enjoy watching it from time to time and appreciate the hard work involved in any form of combative sport. Anyone who goes into a ring or cage, puts their life on the line and fights one on one gets my … [Read more...] about Why do some UFC fanboys go out of their way to say Boxing is Dead?
Americans should support Mayweather Jr. the same way the Filipinos support Pacman
by Albert Bloom Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I am not a big fan of Floyd Mayweather's personality but the man has true skill and talent in the ring. For those of you who were able to catch HBO's Joe Buck Live, Floyd said he would like the American people to stand behind him like they support the troops. Take away Floyd's brash personality and arrogant money … [Read more...] about Americans should support Mayweather Jr. the same way the Filipinos support Pacman
(Video) Female boxer Lucia Rijker hits just as hard as MMA Fighter Houston Alexander
By Reynaldo G While watching a rerun of FSN Sports Science, I came across a fascinating episode that compared the punching power of a female boxer to that of a male Olympic boxer. The experiment challenged common assumptions about strength and gender, delivering surprising results that showcased the incredible potential of technique in combat sports. … [Read more...] about (Video) Female boxer Lucia Rijker hits just as hard as MMA Fighter Houston Alexander
Manny Pacquiao just sign the contract already! Give the fans the fight they want!
By Lou Block Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com For those of you who have been keeping up with the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao negotiations, looks like Pacman is shying away from the fight. In Pacman's on words he said Floyd Jr. only cares about money and not the fans. Well if Floyd Mayweather Jr. only cared about money how come he agreed to the terms … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao just sign the contract already! Give the fans the fight they want!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Will Expose Manny Pacquiao’s Weaknesses
By Tan Wang Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The proposed Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao fight hasn't even been made yet but people are already putting big money on the Pacman. Pacquiao is the betting favorite, for me that's even better cause I would bet a significant amount of money on a Floyd Mayweather Jr. victory. I am not here to insult Manny or … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Will Expose Manny Pacquiao’s Weaknesses
A Damaged Miguel Cotto Was Gobbled Up By Pacman
By Lester Salvador Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I don't wanna take anything away from Manny Pacquiao's Nov. 14th victory over Miguel Cotto, he did what he had to do, dispose of a guy who was basically just a shell of his former self. Miguel Cotto, however, was mishandled and used as a pawn, he had no time to rest. I felt great sadness at what foul treatment … [Read more...] about A Damaged Miguel Cotto Was Gobbled Up By Pacman
Pacquiao-Mayweather Confirmation For Early May of 2010?
J. Monte of TruFan Boxing (with sourced video/sound bites) reports Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will fight in early May of 2010, also included is the Vegas' early line. J. Monte also takes a visit to Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Hollywood as well as J. Monte's chat with Dmitriy Salita before his trip to England where he will challenge Amir Kahn for the WBA Light … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Mayweather Confirmation For Early May of 2010?
New Orleans would be the perfect place for the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight
By Dar Mead Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com The buzz for the unofficial HBO Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight is so high that representatives from different sports arenas/stadiums have shown serious interest in hosting the event. Las Vegas usually lands all the big fights especially because of the money to be made at the casinos. Places like … [Read more...] about New Orleans would be the perfect place for the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight