By Ludwig O. Daza The truism that you have to remove a Filipino from his native land to excel can also be true to boxing. Filipino professionals abroad are known to excel in their own field of expertise, especially nurses. Similarly, Filipino boxers only become good boxers when exposed to training regimen abroad with foreign coaches. … [Read more...] about What Is Ailing The Philippines Amateur Boxing?
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Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time
Heavyweight boxing has never been better than it is at the moment. Along with fierce giants of men, there are some great technical boxers out there with talent and skill. Currently the division is hugely competitive, possibly the most competitive it has been for the past 20 years. There has been so much talent and arrogance shown in the ring, that even some of the old pros like … [Read more...] about Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time
Barry McGuigan: Will He Be Able To Take Carl Frampton To The Next Level?
Barry McGuigan in his own right is a boxing legend. He managed a mightily impressive 32 wins in 35 matches, with 28 coming by Knock out. He was an animal in his hay day and seems like the perfect coach for Carl Frampton. Irishman Frampton is already a terrific boxer. He is technically very gifted, as well as having the tenacity to take the match to his opponents. But with … [Read more...] about Barry McGuigan: Will He Be Able To Take Carl Frampton To The Next Level?
Jessie Vargas has a real chance to beat Manny Pacquiao
By Freddy Fresco Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas is official for November and it has the chance of being one of those back and forth Fight of the Year type bouts. The old lion versus the young lion. The fight is a great scrap due to the style match up and I give the newly crowned WBO welterweight champion a real good shot at beating the aging legend. … [Read more...] about Jessie Vargas has a real chance to beat Manny Pacquiao
Nate Diaz Will Humiliate Conor McGregor’s Again At UFC 202
By Albert Benson I used to be a fan of Conor McGregor until he started talking mess about the Pay-Per-View King Floyd Mayweather Jr., when he started talking silly and acting a fool about Mayweather that is when I lost all respect for him. … [Read more...] about Nate Diaz Will Humiliate Conor McGregor’s Again At UFC 202
If Mayweather comes back, I hope he fights Pacquiao and whoops him again
By Lou "Cinder" Block For years the boxing world had to hear the annoying question of who would win Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao? The knowledgeable fans like myself all knew that Floyd would school the Top Rank hype job, but the gullible casual fan who bought into the hype all thought Pacquiao would win by KO. It was laughable. … [Read more...] about If Mayweather comes back, I hope he fights Pacquiao and whoops him again
Manny Pacquiao Should Avoid Terence Crawford And Stay Retired
By Erwin Lastimosa I would like to congratulate Terence Crawford for his sensational victory over Viktor Postol on Saturday night, it was a virtuoso display of boxing. Crawford was rumored as the next opponent to face Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao, and as a fan of the 8 division champion, I hope he stays retired and avoids Crawford for his own health. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Should Avoid Terence Crawford And Stay Retired
Terence Crawford must beat Viktor Postol in order to fight Pacquiao
By Dar Mead Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to make his ring return after a brief retirement from boxing. According to promoter Bob Arum the return date is November 15, 2016 and the venue will likely be the Thomas & Mack in Las Vegas. The front runner to face the Filipino Senator is undefeated American WBO light welterweight champion Terence Crawford. In order for Crawford … [Read more...] about Terence Crawford must beat Viktor Postol in order to fight Pacquiao
Kell Brook Vs Gennady Golovkin, A Clash of Two Titans
As tickets go on sale for the clash of two titans between Kell Brook and Gennady Golokvin. It is set to be one of the best fights of the year. The two are at a pivotal point in their fighting careers, with the fight a great opportunity for both parties. This is Brook’s biggest fight since being stabbed in the leg whilst on holiday and if he were to win, you would have to say … [Read more...] about Kell Brook Vs Gennady Golovkin, A Clash of Two Titans
Should Pro Boxers Get To Fight In The Olympics?
Professional boxers are now allowed to compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after the International Boxing Association (Aiba) changed its rules. 84 out of 88 delegates made the vote to make pro’s eligible in Switzerland. Fighters are not expected to be given a wildcard and will have to go through qualification just like any other competitor. … [Read more...] about Should Pro Boxers Get To Fight In The Olympics?
The Rise of Boxing Star Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is undoubtedly the star of British Boxing at the moment. Despite David Haye coming out of retirement, Joshua still seems like the leading star for the country. It has been quite a remarkable journey for the Londoner. Joshua was arrested for drug possession and faced a potential 10-year prison sentence before his efforts at the Olympics. But despite the man from … [Read more...] about The Rise of Boxing Star Anthony Joshua
Tony Bellew: World Champion, David Haye Up Next?
Tony Bellew produced one of the performances of his life at Goodison Park on Merseyside. The Liverpudlian survived a first-round knockdown before producing some of the best boxing of his career, sending Ilunga Makabu hurtling to the floor in the third round. Bellew further enhanced his reputation with the victory, picking up the WBC Cruiserweight world title. … [Read more...] about Tony Bellew: World Champion, David Haye Up Next?
Gennady Golovkin’s Next Opponent?
By Thom Marley Gennady Golovkin is now the WBC middleweight champion after being the interim champion since 2014. Now Canelo Alvarez and Golden Boy Promotions have vacated the belt, and no real guarantee that Canelo will fight at Middleweight. Not to mention a lengthy court case that has started with All-Star boxing accusing Golden Boy of stealing Canelo. … [Read more...] about Gennady Golovkin’s Next Opponent?
Amir Khan: Brave? But What Next?
It seemed as though Amir Khan was the only person who truly believed he could actually jump up two weight classes. He was also possibly the only person who believed he could actually beat one of the top fighters in that class. Brave or bold? … [Read more...] about Amir Khan: Brave? But What Next?
Why I Believe Amir Khan Will Upset Canelo Alvarez On May 7
By Dexter Reyes When the Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan fight was first being rumored, I thought this had to be another joke to catch attention and headlines. I remember Khan was trying to chase a fight with Floyd Mayweather and that fight never materialized because for some reason even after winning a poll where Floyd asked fans to pick his next opponent, Floyd decided to … [Read more...] about Why I Believe Amir Khan Will Upset Canelo Alvarez On May 7