Opinion Articles

By Michael Bailey The Manasa mauler  Jack Dempsey is one of boxing's most famous ever champions. His style of going straight after his opponents made some of his bouts the most spectacular in the history of boxing, with his 2 round battle with Luis Angel Firpo being perhaps the most exciting bout in 50 Heavyweight boxing annals. … [Read more...] about WHEN THE GLOVES COME OFF: JACK DEMPSEY

One thing that has always been a source of bewilderment for me is a type of topic that is almost always mentioned, one that is almost as old as boxing itself. This topic is about boxing's impending doom. Quite why people feel the need to say that boxing is amongst other things: On its last legs, nobody follows it anymore or that today's boxers are merely nothings compared to X … [Read more...] about HOW BIG IS THE BOXING COFFIN?

With only a few weeks away from Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley II, there is a question that is almost as important as the result of their rematch. Can Manny Pacquiao come back stronger than ever? … [Read more...] about CAN PAC-MAN PACQUIAO REGAIN HIS MAGIC?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made a career of hyping himself up as "The Best Ever", but how can one be the best when they don't fight the best? … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather takes on tailor-made Marcos Maidana in next fight

On June 9, 2012 one of the biggest robberies in boxing history took place when Manny Pacquiao handily out-boxed a young rising star named Timothy Bradley but was declared the loser at the end of the bout. … [Read more...] about Can Tim Bradley beat Manny Pacquiao convincingly the second time around?

By Tan Wang Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is best known for his prized pupil Manny Pacquiao, but recently he put his fighter into a bad situation by questioning the mysterious shakes that strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza used to give Pacquiao to drink when he was part of the team. … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach calling Alex Ariza “Shady” puts a cloud of doubt over Pacquiao

By Freddy Fresco The Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight should have happened 3 to 4 years ago, and sadly it will never happen. The main reason the fight hasn't happened is due to Floyd's cold feet. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather continues to duck a washed up Manny Pacquiao

By Michael Bailey What makes boxing such a popular sport? Yes too many blows to the head can cause brain damage and that is a scientific fact, but boxing still has millions of fans around the world. Do us fans ever sit back and wonder to ourselves why we enjoy watching and taking part in the 'sweet science' or the 'noble art'? I find it very peculiar how anybody couldn't … [Read more...] about WHY BOXING IS A SPORTS FANS DREAM

By Reni M. Valenzuela The issue is no longer between Pacquiao and Mayweather or between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions. It has come to a point that the “unbeaten” boxer has to contend with the entire boxing world excluding puppets. … [Read more...] about NO TO ANY MAYWEATHER OPPONENT BUT MANNY PACQUIAO

By Reni M. Valenzuela Toughness of mind and skill in facing toughest oppositions are equal to gallantry. It is the virtue most supreme and compatible to boxing as a combat sport. Thus beyond ring performances, gallantry should be topmost as criteria in choosing the Fighter (not “Fighter”) of the Year award. … [Read more...] about WHY FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. CANNOT BE THE FIGHTER OF THE YEAR

By Dewayne Bungo Adrien "The Problem" Broner lost for the first time to Marcos Maidana, but despite that defeat, which I consider a learning experience, he would give many fighters at 140-147 pounds a problem including his big brother Floyd Mayweather's rival Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Despite loss, Adrien Broner would give Manny Pacquiao a problem

By Alon Calinao Dy I remember when Juan Manuel Marquez won by knockout against Manny Pacquiao, many boxing fans believed it was a form of luck that saved the Mexican warrior. I thought, when he defeated the Filipino boxing icon, he would finally end their controversies and convinced the whole boxing community that he's a better fighter than Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao is Still a Pound-for-pound King