By Charlie Knoxville The official press-conference to announce the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao mega bout was a boring one. It isn't what everyone expected after years of trash talking coming from Mayweather and his team, he decided to be mum. … [Read more...] about Mayweather looked nervous at Pacquiao presser
Opinion Articles
Chris Eubank Sr on Eubank Jr, Benn, Khan, Mayweather, Tyson
Nigel Benn knocked out Iran Barkley, Sims and Doug DeWitt, when Thomas Hearns - who had the longest, fastest, rangey hard shots pound-for-pound - and the world's hardest punchers, couldn't put a dent in these particular fighters. … [Read more...] about Chris Eubank Sr on Eubank Jr, Benn, Khan, Mayweather, Tyson
DOES ALGIERI HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST PACQUIAO?
By Ludwig Daza Freddie Roach believes that this coming fight with Chris Algieri will be similar to the Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao bout. Pacquiao needs only to get closer to maximize his strength, Roach claimed. But I think Pacquiao’s fight with Jorge Solis more likely resemble this upcoming fight than the De La Hoya fight. … [Read more...] about DOES ALGIERI HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST PACQUIAO?
THE DILEMMA OF NONITO DONAIRE
Donaire, dubbed as the “the Filipino Flash”, entered the ring as the underdog, which is surprising, given the fact that his exploits are near legendary. He started as flyweight and is now fighting as featherweight. He is a four-time champion in different divisions, and his skills are at par or even better than Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about THE DILEMMA OF NONITO DONAIRE
Chris Eubank Sr on early sparring and Nigel Benn bout
by Samuel Lee Chris Eubank Sr on Johnny Walker Banks: In The Bronx, I sparred with Davey Moore, Dennis Milton, Milton Guest, Kevin Bryant, Rey Rivera, Alex Ramos and Richard Burton on a regular basis, all successful at world-class amateur and pro level, but there was one guy who was head and shoulders above the rest - Johnny Walker Banks. … [Read more...] about Chris Eubank Sr on early sparring and Nigel Benn bout
Boxing Insight: Mayweather Versus Maidana
Dateline: Las Vegas, Nevada, September 13 – The boxing rematch between the Pound For Pound best Floyd Mayweather Jr. (36-0) and Argentine Marcos Rene Maidana (35-4) was a twelve round dissertation on why the fight itself was unnecessary. … [Read more...] about Boxing Insight: Mayweather Versus Maidana
Paying for Mayweather’s fight could mean you support domestic violence
By Charlie Knoxville I had an interesting conversation with few of my friends about the whole Ray Rice situation and domestic violence. Everyone has their opinion on the subject, some say he deserves a second chance because his wife forgave him, others say you should never hit a woman no matter how much she eggs you on and he should be banned from the NFL. … [Read more...] about Paying for Mayweather’s fight could mean you support domestic violence
People should not make fun of Floyd Mayweather’s illiteracy
By Dewayne Bungo World champion boxer and successful businessman, Floyd "Money" Mayweather is getting ridiculed on social media because he has difficulty reading. His former friend rapper 50 cent challenged Floyd through his Instagram and Twitter accounts to read a page from Harry Potter. He pretended it was an ALS ice bucket challenge. … [Read more...] about People should not make fun of Floyd Mayweather’s illiteracy
Shawn Porter vs Kell Brook Post Fight Analysis and Breakdown
By Diego Vargas My round by round analysis and review of the Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook IBF world welterweight championship fight. … [Read more...] about Shawn Porter vs Kell Brook Post Fight Analysis and Breakdown
Manny Pacquiao unwilling to move to middleweight will hurt his legacy
By Lester Salvador All of this pressure being put on Floyd Mayweather Jr to go up to the middleweight division and fight Gennady Golovkin is ridiculous. Why does Mayweather have to go up to middleweight when he has already proven himself against the best? … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao unwilling to move to middleweight will hurt his legacy
Gennady Golovkin looks good, but he is not on Mayweather’s level
By Jacoby Sharee I'm not going to call Gennady Golovkin the man at middleweight because he might turn out to be another hyped up HBO fighter like Manny Pacquiao. One thing is for certain he is not on Floyd Mayweather's level and never will be. Money May is one of a kind and you will never see someone as great as him again for a long time in boxing, he is truly special. … [Read more...] about Gennady Golovkin looks good, but he is not on Mayweather’s level
Mike Lee: An opportunity
By Scott Brown While there exists many business opportunities for a finance major, his desire of becoming a light heavyweight champion draws him into the ring. Mike Lee is many things: a Chicagoan, Notre Dame College graduate, a Subway model, and "oh yeah" he's a boxer. He wants to put all that aside and be known in the fight game. Mike Lee looks to strengthen his identity … [Read more...] about Mike Lee: An opportunity
If Mayweather wants to prove his greatness he should fight Gennady Golovkin
By Charlie Knoxville Floyd Mayweather calls himself "The Best Ever", but is he really the best if he isn't taking on challenges like the greats of old? … [Read more...] about If Mayweather wants to prove his greatness he should fight Gennady Golovkin
Pacquiao vs Algieri is a more intriguing fight than Mayweather vs Maidana 2
By Charlie Knoxville The super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may never happen because of Floyd's unwillingness to face the Filipino boxing icon, but of the two superstars only one of them is taking on the more challenging opponent in their upcoming fight. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs Algieri is a more intriguing fight than Mayweather vs Maidana 2
Canelo is right, Lara needs to learn to fight not run
By Chuy Marco Canelo Alvarez clearly beat Erislandy "The Running Man" Lara by decision, but some crybabies are claiming Lara won the fight. There is no way Lara won the fight, if it were a track meet or marathon, yes, he wins, but this is boxing and you must fight not run to win. … [Read more...] about Canelo is right, Lara needs to learn to fight not run