Opinion Articles

By Mark F. Villanueva If Nicaraguan “El Matador” Ricardo Mayorga was as good in boxing as in hyping up fights there’d be a very good chance he’d still be a world champion up to this day. Known to some as being the craziest man in the sport of boxing, he is also credited for luring Oscar Dela Hoya out from a near two year inactivity when he extended his trash-talking game … [Read more...] about Ricardo Mayorga: Got A Light?

By Chuy Marco I recall a writer on Nowboxing.com with the name of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, disrespecting the great Juan Manuel Marquez fighting a Mexican legend like Erik Morales. This Manny Pacquiao hugging writer was defending his hero fighting old Shane Mosley by taking shots at Juan Manuel Marquez fighting Erik Morales. … [Read more...] about Erik Morales Wants Maidana! Eat That Pacquiao Fans!

By Dexter Reyes I'm a boxing fan in my 20's, but boxing is losing ground in America and UFC or Mixed Martial Arts is taking over as the premiere combat sport in a big way. The UFC is marketed as being cool and hip while boxing is marketed as your grandpa's sport, the MMA bandwagon is strong and the trend has everyone and their mother signing up to train in it. … [Read more...] about After Pacquiao & Mayweather retire, will UFC finally take over?

By Dexter Reyes At UFC 126, Anderson Silva retained his middleweight title by knocking out Vitor Belfort in the first round with a front push kick to the chin. It was obvious that Vitor Belfort hasn't been a top fighter in years, the fight was a mismatch from the start, but UFC President Dana White is like P. T. Barnum, he can sell a fight and get people to believe the … [Read more...] about The UFC 126 Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort fight was a mismatch

By Dar Mead The May 7th  Manny Pacquiao vs. Sugar Shane Mosley showdown on Showtime has the makings of one of the biggest upsets in the history of boxing. If you think about everything that is going on surrounding this fight it is the perfect time for Shane Mosley to catch Manny Pacquiao and pull off the biggest win of his career. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Mosley Has The Makings Of An Upset

By Pierre Grimm Boxing fans were excited to hear the news that Bob Arum was able to strike a deal with Showtime and CBS to cover the Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley fight. Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao can reach a new audience with this CBS-Showtime deal and possibly be a bigger star than Floyd Mayweather Jr. … [Read more...] about I don’t think Manny Pacquiao on CBS Primetime will increase PPV buys

By Gary Purfield Brian Vera won his super bowl in his hometown of Fort Worth with a close split decision nod over former contender champ and former WBC junior middleweight champ Sergio Mora.  Vera used pressure and his face first style to win the main event of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights which was live from Fort Worth Texas to kick off Super Bowl weekend with the big game on … [Read more...] about Brian Vera upsets the Latin Snake Mora on FNF

By Curtis Craig You know what my problem is with the PACMAN Manny Pacquiao... He challenges my favorite fighter, Miguel Cotto for his belt and then tells him he will only fight him if its at 145 pounds and the championship belt is on the line. … [Read more...] about My Problem With Manny Pacquiao

By Freddy Fresco It takes a very disturbing and sick minded individual to hold any type of hate in their heart for someone as humble and caring as Manny Pacquiao. I admit at one point I was rooting against Manny Pacquiao and that was when my favorite fighter Miguel Cotto was going up against him. After Manny beat him I realized that one of the greatest fighters of all time … [Read more...] about A List Of Reasons Why Some People Hate Manny Pacquiao

By Lester Salvador Manny Pacquiao must do several things in order to solidify himself among the greats like Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali,  Henry Armstrong, Julio Cesar Chavez, Tito Trinidad, Wilfredo Benitez, Wilfredo Gómez, Hector Camacho, Carlos Ortiz and Roberto Duran. I am not sold on the Pacquiao hype and his standing as a multi-division champion. … [Read more...] about In order for Manny Pacquiao to be a legit champion and to solidify his legacy…

By Freddy Fresco A lot of keyboard warriors like to insult Manny Pacquiao by calling his past opponents "bums" just to discredit the Pacman's historical accomplishments in the boxing ring. … [Read more...] about Calling Manny Pacquiao Opponents “Bums” Is Disrespectful