By Mark F. Villanueva The Mexican-American boxer from Oxnard, California Brandon Rios may be easily disliked by many for his brazen ways, but the first time I saw him fight it was actually his crass boxing skills that failed to leave a lasting positive impression on me. He looked just like another ordinary fighter who was always hungry to brawl and strived to catch the … [Read more...] about Brandon Rios: Mr.Excitement
Opinion Articles
Williams Gets Close Decision Over Lara, Ramos and Gonzalez with KO’s, Arreola Cruises: Photos and Coverage from AC
Story and photos from Gary Purfield in Atlantic City, NJ Paul Williams walks away with a win but it was hardly convincing. After twelve grueling rounds the Aiken South Carolina native Paul “the Punisher” Williams took a majority decision over Erislandy Lara in the main event of an HBO televised feature. Two judges scored for Williams 115-114, 116-114, and the third saw a … [Read more...] about Williams Gets Close Decision Over Lara, Ramos and Gonzalez with KO’s, Arreola Cruises: Photos and Coverage from AC
If You Hurt Manny Pacquiao, You Better Finish Him
By Freddy Fresco Manny Pacquiao is one of those fighters that if you have him hurt or knock him down in a fight, you better hope that he doesn't recover and make sure you put him down for the ten count or else he will unleash a furious rage upon you. … [Read more...] about If You Hurt Manny Pacquiao, You Better Finish Him
Juan Manuel Marquez The Dreamer
By Mark F. Villanueva Back when I was small I would get up early in the morning and watch the vacant streets of where we once lived, tracing it far past my cousin's house and that huge Star Apple tree, far down to the river. Watching from our rooftop I would climb even farther up to thirty feet in our radio antenna just to know how it looks like to be on top of everything … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez The Dreamer
Nonito Donaire Jr. The Prodigal Son Loses No Respect
By Mark F. Villanueva The truth I have found always hits you hardest because it has no emotion, therefore it never hesitates in directness, precision, and is brutally unforgiving. It does not simply take chances out of passing courage or renewed light that darts valiantly in the dark. The truth is consistent and so unrelenting with all it's might. No one escapes this at … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire Jr. The Prodigal Son Loses No Respect
Why And Most Importantly HOW Floyd Mayweather Beats Manny Pacquiao!
By Richard Vallejo Jr. Before I begin my analysis of how I think the epic battle between Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will play out, let me first say that I do in fact believe that Floyd will beat Manny. Now when I ask most Pacquiao fans how he will beat Floyd, I can never get an answer. I just hear “Floyd is a coward and Manny will destroy him” … [Read more...] about Why And Most Importantly HOW Floyd Mayweather Beats Manny Pacquiao!
Who Has Better Music: Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, or Victor Ortiz?
By Tan Wang I decided to do a little fun article on the top current boxers Floyd 'Money' Mayweather, Manny 'Pac-Man' Pacquiao, and 'Vicious' Victor Ortiz and their musical ability. … [Read more...] about Who Has Better Music: Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, or Victor Ortiz?
According To Floyd, Manny Pacquiao Is A Media Creation
By Charlie Knoxville I find it funny that Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. the biggest cherry picker and shameless self promoter in boxing is calling Manny Pacquiao a media creation -- basically a hype job. Everything Manny has done in boxing and lived through was not created by the media -- it is real -- his life story is not fabricated or false. … [Read more...] about According To Floyd, Manny Pacquiao Is A Media Creation
Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather Will Look Like Haye Vs. Klitschko
By Dexter Reyes So the "Supposed" greatest heavyweight fight of the last ten years, Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye, just happened and gave us more reason to believe the heavyweight division is a dead one and why I believe the UFC is gaining more fans than boxing. I watched the live HBO broadcast of the fight before I watched the awesome UFC 132 pay per view at a friends … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather Will Look Like Haye Vs. Klitschko
David Haye blames his “Toe” for loss to Wladimir Klitschko
By Ray Ender David Haye lost to Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision in Hamburg, Germany, in front of a soaked wet audience. I feel for those in attendance, they paid to watch an action packed heavyweight fight, but instead they had to endure torture. Not only did it rain and they got drenched, they had to also sit through one of the most boring fights of the year. … [Read more...] about David Haye blames his “Toe” for loss to Wladimir Klitschko
HayeStinker: Klitschko wins UD, Haye Runs, and Fans Lose
By Gary Purfield It was called the biggest heavyweight fight since Lewis vs. Tyson. It was considered the first true test for champion Wladimir Klitschko in a long time and possibly his career defining fight. It was also considered Wlad’s most dangerous bout since the knockouts earlier in his career. … [Read more...] about HayeStinker: Klitschko wins UD, Haye Runs, and Fans Lose
Just Cruzin in Bethlehem: Ronald Cruz stops durable Carrasquillo
Story and photos by Gary Purfield Welterweight prospect Ronald Cruz stopped tough veteran Doel Carrasquillo in the sixth round of a scheduled ten at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem. Cruz was in his first bout as a headliner and fighting for the first time in his hometown of Bethlehem. The card was televised via internet on gofightlive.tv. … [Read more...] about Just Cruzin in Bethlehem: Ronald Cruz stops durable Carrasquillo
David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko: The Most Important Boxing Event of 2011
By Dar Mead The heavyweight unification bout between WBA champ David Haye of Great Britain, and Ukrainian IBF, IBO, WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko is almost here, this is the biggest fight in boxing and the most important heavyweight fight in many years. … [Read more...] about David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko: The Most Important Boxing Event of 2011
Juan Manuel Marquez “Either I KO Pacquiao, Or He Knocks Me Out”
By Chuy Marco Juan Manuel Marquez and his brother Rafael Marquez were in Mexico today doing a press conference on Azteca Siete for a July 16 card where both brothers will fight on, and promoted by Juan Manuel Marquez and Fernando Beltran. Juan Manuel Marquez is fighting a tune up against a tough, young, southpaw Colombian power puncher, Likar Ramos, to help him prepare … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez “Either I KO Pacquiao, Or He Knocks Me Out”
Victor Ortiz vs. Floyd Mayweather: Early Analysis and Prediction
By Carlos Young de San Felipe Honestly, I didn’t expect these two fighters to face each other. I don’t think anyone ever thought that Victor Ortiz would be defending his WBC title, the one he won from Andre Berto, his title; against Floyd Mayweather. Wow! … [Read more...] about Victor Ortiz vs. Floyd Mayweather: Early Analysis and Prediction