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?
Opinion Articles
The UFC 126 Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort fight was a mismatch
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
GUARANTEED BLOCKBUSTER: PACQUIAO VS MOSLEY
By Don Donatello No one knew of Joshua Clottey. He was a foreigner from Ghana and had maybe a handful of fans from his own country, say about 50 of them in the USA. HBO did not make a Clottey/Pacquiao 24/7 program to promote the fight. Both Clottey and Pacquiao are not from the USA. The promoters did very little to promote the fight in comparison to Mosley/Mayweather. … [Read more...] about GUARANTEED BLOCKBUSTER: PACQUIAO VS MOSLEY
Pacquiao vs. Mosley Has The Makings Of An Upset
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
I don’t think Manny Pacquiao on CBS Primetime will increase PPV buys
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
Brian Vera upsets the Latin Snake Mora on FNF
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
My Problem With Manny Pacquiao
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
Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
By Gary Purfield It has been made official that Tomasz Adamek 43-1 (28 KO) will take on Kevin McBride 35-8-1 (29 KO) on April 23. Previously it was being proposed that this fight would take place in Adamek’s native home of Poland but it will be staged at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ where Adamek has drawn large crowds in previous fights and he has a loyal fan base. … [Read more...] about Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
A List Of Reasons Why Some People Hate 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
In order for Manny Pacquiao to be a legit champion and to solidify his legacy…
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…
Calling Manny Pacquiao Opponents “Bums” Is Disrespectful
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
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather? Zab Judah says Floyd is finished, taking 2 years off!
By Charlie Knoxville It looks like Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will never fight in the boxing ring at all. Floyd is busy doing things with his best buddy rapper 50 Cent like promoting a movie production company and filming reality shows. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Mayweather? Zab Judah says Floyd is finished, taking 2 years off!
THE DECADE OF PACMANIA AND THE FUTILITY OF MAYWEATHER
By Don Donatello WARNING! To the Anti-Pacquiao crowd, this article is going to cause enlightenment, anxiety, discomfort, increase blood pressure and chest pounding heart rate. MANNY PACQUIAO IS THE BEST FIGHTER OF HIS ERA! Oh-oh, there it goes! Just like Luke Skywalker, I sense a disturbance in the FORCE! Just the mention of Pacquiao's name offends someone, attach an … [Read more...] about THE DECADE OF PACMANIA AND THE FUTILITY OF MAYWEATHER
Move Over Manny Pacquiao, Tim Bradley Is My New Pound-for-Pound King
By Pierre Grimm As I previously stated in my last article the winner of the light-welterweight unification Timothy Bradley vs. Devon Alexander fight should rightfully claim the top spot on the pound-for-pound rankings over Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Move Over Manny Pacquiao, Tim Bradley Is My New Pound-for-Pound King
FLOYD MAYWEATHER WILL CHERRY PICK AGAIN
By Don Donatello Let me take full credit for giving Floyd Mayweather Jr. this title: His talent and genius is in knowing who to fight and which opponents to avoid. He steered clear of Kostya Tszyu at 140 and instead chose to fight Henry Bruseles for a Jr. Welterweight title. … [Read more...] about FLOYD MAYWEATHER WILL CHERRY PICK AGAIN
