By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) has completed the first week of training for his February 18 title defense against Britains’ Derek Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s). Klitschko held an open media workout accompanied by his trainer Fritz Sdunek at the Concha Zaspa Olympic base in Kiev, Ukraine. The WBC champion worked on his footwork, … [Read more...] about Klitschko in training for Chisora
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Money Mayweather will destroy Manny Pacquiao
By Lou Block I don't blame Bob Arum for protecting Manny Pacquiao from the ass whooping Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. would give him in the ring. … [Read more...] about Money Mayweather will destroy Manny Pacquiao
Miguel Cotto is probably the most likely opponent for Pacquiao
By Albert Benson Making a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is a strategic move by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum. Miguel Cotto is no longer under contract with Top Rank, and recently Golden Boy promotions and team Mayweather have been eying him as their opponent for May 5th. … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto is probably the most likely opponent for Pacquiao
Khan declares justice has been done
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) who lost his title belts to new champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) feels that justice has been done since he heard that the World Boxing Association (WBA) has granted him an immediate rematch with Peterson. … [Read more...] about Khan declares justice has been done
Mayweather seeking investors for Pacquiao fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum acknowledges that he does not fully understand the current situation with WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) but he stated that Floyd is seeking investors for a possible Mega fight with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Mayweather seeking investors for Pacquiao fight
Manny Pacquiao Isn’t Ducking, Floyd Mayweather Is The One Bluffing!
By Charlie Knoxville Floyd Mayweather Jr. is bluffing once again. He is trying to fool the boxing fans and gain the public's perception to sway in his favor. He knows this is a business and you don't negotiate on Twitter, the only people who will buy his call out of Manny Pacquiao as legit are the naive people -- mainly Floyd Mayweather fanatics. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Isn’t Ducking, Floyd Mayweather Is The One Bluffing!
DEAR MAYWEATHER AND PACQUIAO: THIS IS THE WAY
By Reni M. Valenzuela Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have been knocking around tricky thorny paths that could lead them to undesirable destinations as individuals and top boxers. They need some changing of "gears" soon enough to make a truly wonderful turnaround in their personal life and boxing career, and perhaps agree to finally make the most-awaited duel of the … [Read more...] about DEAR MAYWEATHER AND PACQUIAO: THIS IS THE WAY
Bob Arum’s temporary outdoor stadium for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is an excuse
By Jamal Dicky If Bob Arum really wanted to make the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao super-fight, he should reach out to Floyd Mayweather and his people because they issued the challenge. … [Read more...] about Bob Arum’s temporary outdoor stadium for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is an excuse
“Mystery Man” In Khan Peterson fight not an IBF official
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has acknowledged that the “Mystery Man” seen sitting with World Boxing Association (WBA) fight supervisor Michael Welsh during the fight between new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) and former champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) is not an IBF official. … [Read more...] about “Mystery Man” In Khan Peterson fight not an IBF official
If Floyd really wants to fight Manny Pacquiao, he should agree to fight in late May
By Freddy Fresco It seems like Floyd "Money" Mayweather is playing games again, he called Manny Pacquiao out for May 5th but Floyd already has a Golden Boy opponent lined up for that date. What Floyd is doing is trying to put all the blame on Manny and his promoter Bob Arum. You must remember that Bob Arum is a legendary promoter who has seen it all and when he says that … [Read more...] about If Floyd really wants to fight Manny Pacquiao, he should agree to fight in late May
Ball now in Pacquiao’s court
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Marketing genius and WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) has successfully painted WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) into a corner by calling him out on his twitter account and challenging him to step up and fight him. … [Read more...] about Ball now in Pacquiao’s court
Vitali Klitschko still haunted by Lennox Lewis fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) is still haunted by his loss due to cuts against former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in 2003 and the inability to get him back into the ring. The 40 year old Ukrainian will face challenger Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) on February 18. Vitali is still hopeful that a deal can be worked … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko still haunted by Lennox Lewis fight
Roach once threw “Mystery Man” out of his gym
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The “Mystery Man” at the center of the current controversy in the December fight in which Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) lost his title belts to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) was allegedly once thrown out of Freddie Roach’s gym. … [Read more...] about Roach once threw “Mystery Man” out of his gym
Roach says Pacquiao had a loss of focus in Marquez fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Five time trainer of the year Freddie Roach disclosed in a New York Times interview that his star fighter WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-1, 38 KO’s) had a loss of focus in his November 12 fight with WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KO’s). Roach was quoted in the interview saying: … [Read more...] about Roach says Pacquiao had a loss of focus in Marquez fight
Chisora says he will defeat Klitschko
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) wasted little time before he began trash talking WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) when he showed up at the London press conference to hype their upcoming fight. “Del-Boy” as he is known to his fans will attempt to take the WBC title away from “Dr. Ironfist” when they clash in Munich, Germany … [Read more...] about Chisora says he will defeat Klitschko