By John F. McKenna (McJack) When “Sugar” Ray Robinson squared off on February 14, 1951 in Chicago Stadium against Jake Lamotta AKA “The Bronx Bull” it was their sixth and final fight. The fight would be forever known to boxing fans as “The Saint Valentines Day Massacre”, not to be confused with the other “Saint Valentines Day Massacre” engineered by mobster Al Capone. When … [Read more...] about Famous Ring Wars: Robinson vs Lamotta VI “The St. Valentines Day Massacre”
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Video: Paul Spadafora calls out Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Jacoby Sharee Paul Spadafora aka The Pittsburgh Kid is still running his mouth and living off that sparring session he had with Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. back in the day and now he has a video up calling out the champ again. … [Read more...] about Video: Paul Spadafora calls out Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Schaefer pushing for no contest in Khan – Peterson fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is pushing for the governing bodies of the WBA and IBF to rule a no contest in the controversial fight on December 10 in which Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) lost his titles to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Schaefer pushing for no contest in Khan – Peterson fight
The Real Reason Bob Arum Doesn’t Want To Make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
By Erwin Lastimosa Bob Arum could have made the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather super-fight years ago, but he didn't do it and it's not because he was scared that Manny would lose or that he wanted all of the money, he blocked that fight from happening and continues to block it from happening because Freddie Roach said that he only wants one more fight for Manny and that … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Bob Arum Doesn’t Want To Make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
It’s time for Manny Pacquiao to force the issue with Bob Arum
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It is now time for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) to take control of his life and force the issue with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum with regard to who he fights next. With WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) having the judge delay the start of his jail sentence through his attorneys until June Manny … [Read more...] about It’s time for Manny Pacquiao to force the issue with Bob Arum
Arum make the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight happen! You can have a trilogy
By Dar Mead The long awaited Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. mega-fight has been the most difficult fight to make happen in the world of boxing. Now the final obstacle seems to be Top Rank's Bob Arum, who currently promotes the Pacman and was the former promoter of Mayweather. … [Read more...] about Arum make the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight happen! You can have a trilogy
Boycott Pacquiao and Arum if they don’t give us the Mayweather fight
By Pierre Grimm A lot of casual boxing fans were thinking it was Floyd Mayweather Jr. holding up the super-fight with Manny Pacquiao but from the looks of it, it was Bob Arum preventing the fight from being made. … [Read more...] about Boycott Pacquiao and Arum if they don’t give us the Mayweather fight
Unidentified man adds mystery to Khan – Peterson fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) is alleging that an unidentified man was seen speaking to WBA supervisor Michael Walsh in his losing fight to new WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). Khan also claims that the mystery man was handling papers that belonged to the judges while the … [Read more...] about Unidentified man adds mystery to Khan – Peterson fight
Every Pacquiao drug test has come up clean
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Every drug test that welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) has taken has been clean. Pacquiao was ordered by the athletic commissions with jurisdiction to his fights to provide the results of the results of those tests to the courts in relation to a motion filed by WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Every Pacquiao drug test has come up clean
Arum will let Pacquiao decide on next opponent
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Top Rank CEO Bob Arum says that he will let WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) make his own decision as to who his next opponent will be. Arum along with Pacquiao adviser Michael Konc will travel to Manila on Sunday to discuss Manny’s plans for the New Year. … [Read more...] about Arum will let Pacquiao decide on next opponent
Andy Lee wants world title in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Irish middleweight Andy Lee (27-1, 19 KO’s) had the good fortune to be followed closely as an amateur by legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward. The Limerick southpaw now fights at the Kronk Gym in Detroit after immigrating to the United States so that he could begin training under Steward. Lee feels that he has what it takes to win a world … [Read more...] about Andy Lee wants world title in 2012
Arreola wants Wladimir in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Chris Arreola will be stepping up in class in 2012 to face a higher level of competition than he faced in 2011. Chris kept busy in 2011 by fighting five times while concentrating on keeping his weight under control. In an interview with FIGHTHYPE Arreola’s trainer Henry Ramirez said that 2011 was a rebuilding year and was the year that Chris … [Read more...] about Arreola wants Wladimir in 2012
Manny Pacquiao Should Make Boxing His Main Focus
By Charlie Knoxville Manny Pacquiao could either be slipping physically or he just doesn't have the same hunger he once had. Remember the Pacman when he demolished or at least tried to demolish all of his opponents? It seems that fighter is no longer there and is just going through the motions to satisfy the paying fans. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Should Make Boxing His Main Focus
Dawson promoter to begin negotiating for Hopkins rematch
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Gary Shaw, the promoter for Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KO’s) argued successfully for a rematch with Ring light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KO’s) at the WBC convention in Las Vegas in December. … [Read more...] about Dawson promoter to begin negotiating for Hopkins rematch
Will Pacquiao regain past glory in 2012?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) 2011 is a year that WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) would most probably like to forget. It could also be referred to as Manny’s year of discontent. His fights with Shane Mosley and Juan Manuel Marquez were both huge financial successes. But “Pacman” fell far short of what was expected of him in a pugilistic sense. … [Read more...] about Will Pacquiao regain past glory in 2012?