Opinion Articles

By Paul Cotton The future of Miguel Cotto quite literally took a hit last night. Austin Trout left no doubt, and yes pun is absolutely intended, in their super welterweight bout leaving the victor by a comfortable albeit competitive decision. The judges had it surprisingly wide at 119-109 and two lots of 117-111; I personally had it 115-113 Trout. Despite the wide scores the … [Read more...] about The Future for Miguel Cotto

By Reni M. Valenzuela Boxing longs for the “old” Pacman. But is there a basis to the longing? … [Read more...] about “OLD” AND NEW PACQUIAO: THE BIG “IF” IN QUADRILOGY

By Paul Cotton It’s that time again – both the Klitschkos are without opponents. Admittedly Vitali is potentially heading into retirement because of political duties but nevertheless they are both without fights. Enter the only threat to the Klitschkos, David Haye – or not. … [Read more...] about David Haye and The Klitschkos

By Chuy Marco Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero is a special fighter, underrated and seemed to slip through the cracks of boxing, but after his stellar performance against another full fledged welterweight the boxing world has to take notice of him. … [Read more...] about Robert Guerrero has a better chance to beat Mayweather than Pacquiao does

By Reni M. Valenzuela Conditioning coach Alex Ariza spewed out venom that spelled doom to the 10-1 favorite boxer days prior to Pacquiao-Marquez trilogy. So the world crumbled for the entire Pacquiao camp since that was the juncture when the Filipino boxing sensation fell off biblical reality and started losing hold to be transformed into dust, for from dust he came. … [Read more...] about ALEX ARIZA CAUSED PACQUIAO TO LOSE WINGS VERSUS MARQUEZ

By Reni M. Valenzuela Yesterday was a spectacular day for boxing. Good fights were fought by good boxers, but they were won by boxers with fighting hearts using “sweetness” and “science” in the sport and exuding warrior-like spirit with cleverness. … [Read more...] about BRONER AND VILORIA: POUND-FOR-POUND FIGHTERS

By Reni M. Valenzuela Pacman has power and chin, while Dinamita has less of both in light of the Pacquiao “Dynamo.” Boxing trainer Freddie Roach overlooked this aspect, the reason being why he flunked miserably in the past three fights of his iconic protégé versus Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez. But is Marquez really a puzzle to fix or just a bind that has to be untangled … [Read more...] about THE MASTER PLAN FOR PACQUIAO TO FINISH MARQUEZ

By Reni M. Valenzuela No Thomas Edison can fix a puzzle which parts are kept under wraps. … [Read more...] about DINAMITA SHOULD BE AN EASY FIGHT FOR PACMAN, BUT WHERE’S THE “PUZZLE”?

By Mark F. Villanueva Nonito Donaire Jr. throws the quick jab no sooner than he settles in the middle of the ring to open every round. It's a classic move that reminds me of one of the greatest chess players of all time, Bobby Fischer. … [Read more...] about CHESS BOXING BY GRAND MASTER DONAIRE

By Reni M. Valenzuela How can you not fall for boxing as a Sweet Science after having just watched the classic Rios-Alvarado yesterday? … [Read more...] about TRULY CLASSIC: BRANDON RIOS VS. MIKE ALVARADO

By Lester Salvador Tonight we witnessed the Filipino Flash get exposed as an average fighter who just like his Filipino countryman Manny Pacquiao has been over-hyped by the media to be something they are not. … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire is unimpressive against Nishioka, continues to duck Guillermo Rigondeaux

By Larry Limcangco Manny Pacquiao just filed for his COC in the Philippines, and he is now officially fallen into the political dynasty making machine. His wife Jinkee who has no qualifications is now running for Vice Governor, and his brother Rogelio is also running for a political seat. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao will say anything to sell a fight