By John F. McKenna (McJack) On June 20, 1980 a great fight dubbed “The Brawl in Montreal” took place between Panamanian Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard from the United States. Ray Leonard was a media darling, having won the Light Welterweight Olympic Gold Medal in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada. The fight with Duran was held in Olympic Stadium where Leonard had … [Read more...] about Famous Ring Wars – Roberto Duran vs Sugar Ray Leonard
Opinion Articles
Bradley must KO Pacquiao or else he might get robbed like Abril vs. Rios
By Dewayne Bungo If Timothy Bradley wants to make sure he gets a fair shake against Manny Pacquiao then he has to knock out the Pacman or else he could suffer the same fate of Juan Manuel Marquez and more recently Richard Abril who was robbed of a decision after dominating Brandon Rios. … [Read more...] about Bradley must KO Pacquiao or else he might get robbed like Abril vs. Rios
Bradley says Marquez laid out blueprint to defeat Pacquiao
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Undefeated WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (28-0-1 NC, 12 KO’s) may be more of a challenge than Team Pacquiao originally thought him to be. “Desert Storm” has a reputation for being a very tough fighter and has exhibited that numerous times against quality opponents. Bradley holds convincing wins over new WBA/IBF light … [Read more...] about Bradley says Marquez laid out blueprint to defeat Pacquiao
Great Fighters Profiled – Beau Jack
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Beau Jack, born Sidney Walker, was a great African American boxer of the 1940’s. Beau Jack came from very humble beginnings and went on to win the lightweight championship of the world. He was born on April 1, 1921 in Augusta, Georgia. His maternal grandmother, who raised Beau, gave him the nickname after his mother passed away. From an early age … [Read more...] about Great Fighters Profiled – Beau Jack
Arum at it again says no Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight until 2013
By Jamal Dicky It seems Bob Arum doesn't give a damn if the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight happens, and apparently he thinks we are all stupid enough to buy his excuses of prolonging the fight until next year. We've been hearing this from Arum since 2009! He would say no, the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight isn't likely until 2010, oh wait the fight will not be … [Read more...] about Arum at it again says no Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight until 2013
VIDEO: The Agapito Sanchez fight shows us why Pacquiao will lose to Bradley
By Chuy Marco Once it was announced that Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was going to fight Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley on June 9, 2012, I already felt it was a cash out fight for Bob Arum and Top Rank. There is no way that a one dimensional fighter like Pacquiao is going to be able to defeat a young, strong, undefeated boxer like Bradley. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Agapito Sanchez fight shows us why Pacquiao will lose to Bradley
Do Not Believe Manny Pacquiao When He Says He Will Fight Hard
By Larry Limcangco Manny Pacquiao is already past his prime and can no longer pull the trigger. I saw in his fight versus Juan Manuel Marquez that he was scared to throw punches and blocking and covering up with his eyes close anytime Marquez fake a punch -- basically the Pacman flinched multiple times out of fear of getting hit. Whenever a fighter becomes scared to get hit … [Read more...] about Do Not Believe Manny Pacquiao When He Says He Will Fight Hard
Sergio Martinez chasing Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is only natural
By Ray Ender Sergio Martinez is the middleweight king and ranked within the top 5 pound-for-pound in boxing, but he has made enemies among the Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. fanatics, when he called Manny and Floyd out to a fight. … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez chasing Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is only natural
Bernabe Concepcion: A Critical Review
By Mark F. Villanueva Facing the 5'8 Mexican it was obvious he had to fight him short. But the manner of which Bernabe Concepcion fought Mikey Garcia last March 10, 2012 in Puerto Rico epitomizes the status of his boxing career, rousing an exasperation among Philippine boxing fans in its wake. … [Read more...] about Bernabe Concepcion: A Critical Review
Sergio Martinez will KO Matthew Macklin in a hard fight
By Conrad Primero The middleweight king Sergio Martinez will fight Ireland's Matthew Macklin on Saint Patrick's day in New York, and the luck of the Irish won't be with Macklin tonight, because Martinez will win this fight by KO in the later rounds. … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez will KO Matthew Macklin in a hard fight
Why I respect Miguel Cotto more than Manny Pacquiao
By Lester Salvador The boxing fans who are over 30-years-old know that a true throwback fighter will challenge the best because in order to be the best you must fight the best without a catchweight. … [Read more...] about Why I respect Miguel Cotto more than Manny Pacquiao
I wonder if Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao really want to fight Mayweather
By Joseph Rukoro In my honest opinion, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is currently the best pound for pound boxer in the world today. … [Read more...] about I wonder if Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao really want to fight Mayweather
Mayweather is right, Pacquiao didn’t want the fight
By Dewayne Bungo When a man is on top of his sport and is the highest paid athlete, he can demand anything he wants. What Floyd Mayweather Jr. offered Manny Pacquiao was way above the Pacman's pay grade. … [Read more...] about Mayweather is right, Pacquiao didn’t want the fight
Pacquiao/Mayweather : The Concept of Negotiating & Dealing with a Non-Serious “Buyer”
By Steve Lewis It is a topic in boxing that just won’t go away: the long drawn-out pugilistic fantasy known as the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao superfight. And tied to that topic is its own sub-topic: the failed negotiations. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao/Mayweather : The Concept of Negotiating & Dealing with a Non-Serious “Buyer”
Floyd Mayweather Jr could be in trouble again if this is true
By Superstar Billy Graham The Superstar ran into this article that claims Floyd Mayweather Jr and his bodyguards took a portrait painting of Floyd and sped away, leaving the artist of the painting in shock. (Article) … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr could be in trouble again if this is true