By Erwin Lastimosa First off I would like to commend HBO for bringing the fans yet again another high quality production of their award winning series 24/7. I will be quick and to the point of my complaint of this recent episode of 24/7. My problem is that HBO was trying to portray Manny Pacquiao as a man changed by the fame and all of the trappings that come with … [Read more...] about HBO editing does wonders for Cotto’s image, Manny’s not so much
Opinion Articles
Is the Pacquiao/Roach relationship beginning to sour?
By Lou "Cinder" Block Those who have watched HBO 24/7 Pacquiao/Cotto last night could see the change in the Pacman. It was a different side, an inconsiderate side that I had never seen before. Roach made a comment about Pacquiao being happy over the small things before but not so much today, like when Manny came to the gym and was happy because he got a new pair of … [Read more...] about Is the Pacquiao/Roach relationship beginning to sour?
UFC 104 “Machida vs. Rua” A Fight Boxing Fans Should Check out
By Reynaldo G With the upcoming UFC 104 taking place on Oct. 24 at the Staples Center (home of the Lakers) in Downtown Los Angeles, Lyoto "Dragon" Machida who holds the UFC light heavyweight belt (205 lb) will match up against the former PRIDE fighting sensation Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in what should be an exciting fight. Both guys come from Brazil and both guys have well … [Read more...] about UFC 104 “Machida vs. Rua” A Fight Boxing Fans Should Check out
Positive aspects of Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and Mosley
By Darmed Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and Mosley are not only worldclass boxers but they are also well disciplined in their training; they are endowed with good character and abide by the rules of sportsmanship in the ring. These four men are also considered the top dogs in the welterweight division. The Pacman Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines, a city … [Read more...] about Positive aspects of Pacquiao, Cotto, Mayweather and Mosley
The Heavyweight Division Needs A Tournament
By Reynaldo G Showtime's super 6 tourney this past Saturday was a bright light for boxing. While watching the first two preliminary bouts of the super-middleweight tourney, I had wondered what if they had a tourney to clear up the heavyweight division mess? There is no secret that the heavyweight division in boxing has been a giant catastrophe for the past decade, well … [Read more...] about The Heavyweight Division Needs A Tournament
The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night
by Lou"Cinder" Block After watching a few of Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao's previous fights and studying their moves and styles, I spent time sizing them up and I just can't see the little Filipino beating on the bigger stockier Puerto Rican welterweight champion. Imagine a big brother beating up on his little brother cause he stole something, well that is how the … [Read more...] about The only way Pacquiao can win is if Cotto has an off night
Pacquiao, Cotto hype machine at full speed
By Glenn Wilson The big fight hype machine is up and running and we are still a month away from Pacquiao-Cotto. This is the part of the fight game where the promoters and backers of the fighters work overtime to spew superlatives about their fighters. Apparently, Manny Pacquiao is getting so fast that last night he cut the light out in his bedroom and was asleep before … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Cotto hype machine at full speed
Pacquiao-Cotto winner will be determined by footwork
(AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey) By Glenn Wilson Dancing With The Stars is sweeping the nation once again. Would you believe it is at least sweeping my house? No? Well, I do watch it with my lovely wife Michelle. And yes, I'm even in a DWTS pool at work. I admire dancers, it is definitely something I can not do that I wish I could. Right after Chel and I got together we … [Read more...] about Pacquiao-Cotto winner will be determined by footwork
Super Six Tournament pits European experience against American youth
(AP Photo/PA, Andrew Matthews) By Glenn Wilson Showtime's Super Six tournament becomes a reality on Saturday night when young American Andre Dirrell, 18-0, unranked takes on #3 ranked super middleweight Carl Froch, England, 25-0 (21). Many believe that Dirrell may be a little green for this tourney. The truth is that Jermain Taylor pushed Froch to the limit in his last … [Read more...] about Super Six Tournament pits European experience against American youth
Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach: Building the perfect beast
By Glenn Wilson Manny Pacquiao. (AP Photo / Jae C. Hong) Every great monster in history had his own flaws. Frankenstein showed us that his was a sense of direction. Suppose he hadn't gone into that windmill and eventually been burned to death. All he needed was a trainer or a manager to tell him, "look Frankie, I know the people are a little peeved at you right now, so … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach: Building the perfect beast
Manny Pacquiao is the King, Floyd must fight a man his own size
By Reynaldo G This is in response to Lou "Cinder" Block's article "Move Over Pacman, King Mayweather Wants His Throne Back!" . First off, I am of Puerto Rican decent and not a Filipino, I also sent in an article before "A fight fan’s view of Cotto vs. Pacquiao". Now, Lou you are entitled to your own opinion, but you must remember styles make fights. Just because Juan Manuel … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao is the King, Floyd must fight a man his own size
Marvis Frazier: Tyson VS Ali, Fight Night Round 4 Breakdown
Marvis: Tyson VS Ali Demo Teaser Spot The son of the great "Smokin" Joe Frazier, Marvis Frazier, who faced Mike Tyson in his prime, breaks down a hypothetical heavyweight match up between Tyson vs. Ali. Download the demo now on PSN and Xbox Live (Gold & Silver) Official EA Sports Channel – www.youtube.com/easports Fight Night Round 4 Overview: EA returns … [Read more...] about Marvis Frazier: Tyson VS Ali, Fight Night Round 4 Breakdown
Reality Hits Arreola
By Warren Cloud (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) Saturday night’s heavyweight match up between Vitali Klitschko and Cristobal Arreola drew some eerie parallels to last week’s fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez. When all was said and done, both victories were contingent upon technical superiority and sizable height … [Read more...] about Reality Hits Arreola
Move Over Pacman, King Mayweather Wants His Throne Back!
By Lou "Cinder" Block The return of Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. or shall I say the PPV King and pound for pound King? There is no question now who the top dog is in the sport of boxing. I have been getting sick of the hype about a little Filipino named Manny being the top dog, all I can do is laugh at that gesture. Pacquiao is nowhere near the level of Floyd Mayweather … [Read more...] about Move Over Pacman, King Mayweather Wants His Throne Back!
Will Chris Arreola become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion?
By Warren Cloud This Saturday, #1 ranked WBC contender Chris Arreola is scheduled challenge Vitali Klitschko for the heavy weight championship of the world in Arreola’s home state of California. This will by far be the most important fight of Arreola’s career and certainly his most challenging. Arreola has made it clear that he is confident he will defeat Klitschko and … [Read more...] about Will Chris Arreola become the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion?