By Don Donatello HBO dumps problematic Golden Boy Promotions(GBP) in a smart move. Along with GBP went Floyd Mayweather Jr. Showtime/CBS can't be happy with the PPV numbers in Mayweather's fight against Roberto "Ghost" Guerrero. Showtime paid Mayweather for a six fight deal that's worth in the hundreds of millions. More PPV disappointment to come for Showtime? … [Read more...] about HBO SMART TO KEEP PACQUIAO AND DUMP OVERPAID MAYWEATHER ON SHOWTIME
Opinion Articles
Why won’t Mayweather fans realize he ducked Pacquiao?
By Charlie Knoxville Floyd Mayweather Jr. has some of the most illogical and unreasonable fans in all of sports. They keep calling Manny Pacquiao a ducker, cherry picker, coward, sissy, steroid user any name you want, yet they support the biggest cherry picker in the history of boxing. I fail to understand how someone who fights to KO opponents and takes heavy punches to do … [Read more...] about Why won’t Mayweather fans realize he ducked Pacquiao?
If Manny Pacquiao wants a shot at Mayweather he must beat Canelo and Martinez
By Lester Salvador Every casual boxing fan wanted to see Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., but that fight lost all of it's hype after Pacquiao got knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez, basically killing the super fight. The only way that this fight can gain any real interest again is for Manny Pacquiao to comeback and get some credible wins under his belt to be … [Read more...] about If Manny Pacquiao wants a shot at Mayweather he must beat Canelo and Martinez
SHOWTIME BLUNDERS FOR MAYWEATHER’S LOW-WIRE ACT
By Don Donatello There is no blueprint to beating Floyd Mayweather, that is what Mayweather likes to repeat. Of course he is wrong. The blueprint is there, but he just avoids those who have it, it's called cherry picking. The young Miguel Cotto had it, Manny Pacquiao still has it, Canelo Alvarez might have it, and Jose Luis Castillo had it and beat Mayweather in their first … [Read more...] about SHOWTIME BLUNDERS FOR MAYWEATHER’S LOW-WIRE ACT
FLOYD MAYWEATHER OUTCLASSED A GREAT FIGHTER
By Don Donatello Robert Guerrero could beat Floyd Mayweather is what they were saying. Mayweather asked for a rematch clause against Guerrero just in case he lost. Mayweather is getting old and ripe for the taking. And Guerrero is a very good fighter. What Bull Crap! If you read my last article, I warned people to stop believing the hype that Robert "Ghost" Guerrero is a … [Read more...] about FLOYD MAYWEATHER OUTCLASSED A GREAT FIGHTER
Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero Live on Showtime PPV
Showtime pay-per-view presents "May Day" Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero for the WBC welterweight championship on May 4, Cinco de Mayo weekend. The biggest draw in all of boxing is back and he is taking on a hungry challenger in Robert "Ghost" Guerrero who held the interim WBC welterweight title while the champion Floyd Mayweather was serving a jail sentence. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero Live on Showtime PPV
MAYWEATHER SELLS CRAIGSLIST HYUNDAI AS A FERRARI
By Don Donatello “There's a sucker born every minute.” - P.T. Barnum (real credit to David Hannum) That phrase applies to boxing fans more than any other group. The latest fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Roberto Guerrero is one being sold as a great match up. Nothing could be further from the truth. The promoters, that includes Mayweather Promotions, are trying … [Read more...] about MAYWEATHER SELLS CRAIGSLIST HYUNDAI AS A FERRARI
Mayweather never needed Manny Pacquiao to prove his greatness
By Lou Block Boxing has haters like no other sport and the number one guy to hate on right now is Floyd Mayweather Jr, he is the man that people hate for whatever reason. Money Mayweather can never catch a break, and you have to give this man credit for having such a strong confident demeanor because any other man in his position would break with all this hatred and … [Read more...] about Mayweather never needed Manny Pacquiao to prove his greatness
Floyd Mayweather’s opponent Robert Guerrero whooped Manny Pacquiao in sparring
By Chuy Marco Not many people know who Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero is, but I do know one thing, he whooped Manny Pacquiao's butt in sparring years ago. The same Pacquiao that people thought would beat Floyd Mayweather, the same guy that just got exposed and knocked out cold by Juan Manuel Marquez. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather’s opponent Robert Guerrero whooped Manny Pacquiao in sparring
TO HUMBLE A “KING”: MAYWEATHER VS. GUERRERO
By Reni M. Valenzuela If the manner by which Robert “The Ghost” defeated Andre Berto in November last year would be an indicator to judge the outcome of the Guerrero-Mayweather bout tomorrow, the current pound-for-pound king could be in unique trouble because the “dethroned” Berto has a chin stronger than that of Money Floyd. … [Read more...] about TO HUMBLE A “KING”: MAYWEATHER VS. GUERRERO
Robert Guerrero will pull off the upset and beat Floyd Mayweather on May 4
By Freddy Fresco Upsets happen in boxing and on May 4th, 2013, you will witness one of the biggest upsets when Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero will humble the cherry picking Floyd Mayweather Jr.. … [Read more...] about Robert Guerrero will pull off the upset and beat Floyd Mayweather on May 4
WITH ARUM AT THE HELM, JUST FOLLOW THE MONEY
By Don Donatello “Yesterday I was lying. Today I am telling the truth.” Bob Arum A tiger can not change its’ stripes. Bob Arum is the biggest boxing promoter of Championship boxing on the planet, bar none. He has been around boxing since the 1960s. He is a Harvard educated lawyer. And that is Bob Arum. … [Read more...] about WITH ARUM AT THE HELM, JUST FOLLOW THE MONEY
Floyd Mayweather Ain’t Scared of No Ghost
By Carlos Young de San Felipe THIS IS IT..!! The week. This is Cinco de Mayo weekend and of course that means there is Big-Time boxing match scheduled and it probably includes Floyd Mayweather Jr. Isn’t that how it’s been for about the last 6 or 7 years. It seems we all look forward to it. I know I do. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Ain’t Scared of No Ghost
Amir Khan was better with Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza in his corner
By Dexter Reyes Over the weekend Amir Khan fought aging veteran boxer Julio Diaz and won a unanimous decision victory. I have to admit that Khan looked horrible, he was getting tagged with combos, and dropped in the fourth round, his speed wasn't there and his stamina was complete garbage. … [Read more...] about Amir Khan was better with Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza in his corner
Zab Judah Will Wreck Danny Garcia
By Jacoby Sharee Zab Judah is a changed man, but the passion and fire will always be inside of him, especially when he is fighting in front of his hometown crowd at the Barclays Arena in Brooklyn, New York. When he fights Danny Garcia on Saturday night he will bring that BK fan base that will inspire him to fight like a hungry lion. … [Read more...] about Zab Judah Will Wreck Danny Garcia