By John F. McKenna (McJack) The former “Golden Boy” of boxing turned promoter, Oscar De La Hoya shared his thoughts about the upcoming war between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquaio (53-3-2, 38 KO’s) and WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KO’s) when he visited the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood on Monday. Pacquiao and Marquez will square off on … [Read more...] about De La Hoya speaks on Pacquiao – Marquez III
Opinion Articles
My Personal Memories of the Late Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro I was deeply saddened to hear that Joe Frazier passed away earlier today, like I’m sure most of the boxing world was. He was a living legend and right up to his passing was so dedicated to the sport that bought him fame and fortune. … [Read more...] about My Personal Memories of the Late Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier
Smokin’ Joe Frazier
By John F. McKenna (McJack) When the news broke over the weekend that boxing great former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier was gravely ill with advanced liver cancer my heart sank and I went into a funk. Smokin’ Joe Frazier epitomized everything that you want to see in a great fighter. His trilogy with Muhammad Ali ranks up there with the very best in boxing history. … [Read more...] about Smokin’ Joe Frazier
Video of Manny Pacquiao getting beat up in sparring removed?
By Lou Block I was watching the popular embedded reporter Elie Sekbach's videos on his ESNEWS YouTube Channel, you may remember him as the guy who uploaded the infamous video of Antonio Margarito and Brandon Rios imitating Freddie Roach, and he had a video up of Manny Pacquiao sparring and getting his butt whooped. The sparring partner was hitting Manny over and over making … [Read more...] about Video of Manny Pacquiao getting beat up in sparring removed?
PARADOX AND GUIDEPOSTS: PACQUIAO vs. MARQUEZ
By Reni M. Valenzuela Paradox creates questions that allow no clear answers yet convey abstract truths that cannot otherwise be made plain. “Pacman” must win even if “Dinamita” should not lose in their third face-off. The official judgment must be conclusive to declare the winner even if the outcome of the fight should be decisive in favor of the loser. … [Read more...] about PARADOX AND GUIDEPOSTS: PACQUIAO vs. MARQUEZ
Video: Juan Manuel’s trainer for Pacquiao bout injecting EPO into his body
By Charlie Knoxville Since Victor Conte's outing of Juan Manuel Marquez trainer Angel Hernandez aka Angel "Memo" Heredia (Heredia is an admitted steroid dealer who provided performance-enhancing drugs to athletes indicted in the BALCO steroid scandal), people were curious to find out if what Victor Conte said was true that there was a video floating around on YouTube of Memo … [Read more...] about Video: Juan Manuel’s trainer for Pacquiao bout injecting EPO into his body
Will The Pacquiao – Marquez Trilogy Live Up To The Hype?
By John F.McKenna (McJack) When WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KO’s) steps into the ring Saturday night to face WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KO’s) will the fight live up to its advanced billing? … [Read more...] about Will The Pacquiao – Marquez Trilogy Live Up To The Hype?
Marquez Must Attack The Body Early To Stop Pacquiao
By Milo Matray In order for Juan Manuel Marquez to stop Manny Pacquiao on November 12th, he will need to be relentless in his body attack. … [Read more...] about Marquez Must Attack The Body Early To Stop Pacquiao
Lucian Bute wants to head south
By John F. McKenna (McJack) IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (30-0, 24 KO’s) fresh off Saturday nights impressive win over “The Road Warrior” Glen Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KO’s) has turned his sights south of the Canadian border for his next fight. Bute won virtually every round in his one sided victory over the cagey Johnson. It was Lucian’s 9th defense of the IBF … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute wants to head south
Fury wants to take on Povetkin
By John F. McKenna (McJack) British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (16-0, 11 KO’s) who has been trading barbs in the press lately with “regular” WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO’s) now says he wants to fight Povetkin. … [Read more...] about Fury wants to take on Povetkin
Floyd Mayweather Stop Being Scared And Fight Manny Pacquiao Already!
By Rolando Pratt If I was Floyd Mayweather, I would fight Manny Pacquiao in a heartbeat. Give me $50 million dollars or even $1 million dollars and I will fight Pacquiao and let him take whatever he want to take, shoot, give him the commission tests and I'm cool. All the old school fighters like Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, and George Foreman … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Stop Being Scared And Fight Manny Pacquiao Already!
HBO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES 690K PPV FOR MAYWEATHER VS ORTIZ?
By Don Donatello HBO is a publicly held company. What does that mean? It means anyone can buy a piece or share of HBO stock. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P. A publicly held company is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal agency of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). It holds the primary responsibility for … [Read more...] about HBO OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES 690K PPV FOR MAYWEATHER VS ORTIZ?
Marquez Is Going To Beat Pacquiao With Added Power
By Chuy Marco Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez is just days away and I've been watching the 24/7 shows on HBO and additional short glimpses of their sparring sessions on YouTube to give me an idea of each fighters training camps. … [Read more...] about Marquez Is Going To Beat Pacquiao With Added Power
Audio: Mayweather Plays Race Card After DJ Says He’s Insecure And Ducking Pacquiao
By Freddy Fresco On Thursday, Floyd Mayweather Jr. called into The All Out Show with Rude Jude and Lord Sear on SiriusXM radio on Shade 45 to confront DJ Rude Jude for saying he is afraid to fight Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Audio: Mayweather Plays Race Card After DJ Says He’s Insecure And Ducking Pacquiao
Mayweather, Pacquiao Say It Ain’t So Bob
Dear Mr. Bob Arum, Last week you announced there will be no mega fight between Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr. and Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and your right! But it isn’t because Mayweather fears either Pacman or his huge right hand. You don’t beat 17 current and former world champions and then become afraid of right hands over night. The truth is because Mayweather isn’t a Top … [Read more...] about Mayweather, Pacquiao Say It Ain’t So Bob

