By Larry Limcangco Whenever I hear Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao introduced as Senator it makes me cringe. This is a man who signed two contracts causing rival promoters to go to court over his rights, failed to publicly acknowledge an injury to postpone the biggest fight in boxing history against Floyd Mayweather just so he could collect over $100 million dollars. He is … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao The Hypocrite. A Former Drug Addict Who Supports Duterte’s Deadly War On Drugs
Opinion Articles
Willie Monroe Jr is Cut from the Same Cloth as Mayweather, and Thats Not a Good Thing
By Tom Terzulli When watching Willie Monroe Jr’s snooze-fest decision victory over Gabriel Rosado Saturday night, I couldn't help but recall the dozens of disappointing fights courtesy of the now retired Floyd “Money” Mayweather. … [Read more...] about Willie Monroe Jr is Cut from the Same Cloth as Mayweather, and Thats Not a Good Thing
Brook Exposed Golovkin, Canelo Can Beat Him
By Chuy Marco Canelo Alvarez disposed of Liam Smith in the 9th round via body shot KO. He fought and beat a legit junior middleweight champion and took his WBO belt on Saturday night at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in front of a loud packed house of 50,000 fans in attendance. … [Read more...] about Brook Exposed Golovkin, Canelo Can Beat Him
Even In Defeat, Kell Brook Shows Something Against GGG
By Tom Terzulli No one in the boxing world believed English upstart Kell Brook would defeat Gennady Golovkin in their Middleweight title fight on Saturday. He was looked at as another road block in the way of a marquee match-up with Andre Ward or Canelo Alvarez. And of course he didn't win, after his trainer Dominic Ingle threw in the towel in 5th round. What he did do … [Read more...] about Even In Defeat, Kell Brook Shows Something Against GGG
Boxing vs MMA: Which Sport Is Tougher?
There has long been a war between boxing and MMA, with both sports at one point or another claiming they are the best. Although there are similarities, the two are also completely different. Professionals for both sports have clashed over time, fighters have half-heartedly challenged pros from different fighting categories. Comparing the sports from the outside might seem easy, … [Read more...] about Boxing vs MMA: Which Sport Is Tougher?
What Is Ailing The Philippines Amateur Boxing?
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?
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?