By John F. McKenna (McJack) With the recent passing of Philadelphia’s great former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier it brought back the classic 3rd fight in the Trilogy between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. The fight reopens the raw emotions that prevailed during that famous fight which occurred in the early morning hours of October 1, 1975 in Manila. As today’s boxing fans … [Read more...] about The Thrilla in Manila – Did anybody really win?
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DISSECTING TRUTH: THE PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ TRILOGY
By Reni M. Valenzuela Manny Pacquiao will always be a winner to me whatever happens. But for the judges to declare that Juan Marquez lost by points or by “joints” in the trilogy is something else. … [Read more...] about DISSECTING TRUTH: THE PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ TRILOGY
Guerrero Has A Better Shot Than Pacquiao At Beating Mayweather
By Chuy Marco When the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather fight was seriously being talked about, 25 boxing experts were asked who would win if the two fought in the ring. The poll was done in 2010 and of the 25 experts 23 picked Floyd Mayweather to beat Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Guerrero Has A Better Shot Than Pacquiao At Beating Mayweather
Khan – Peterson lost in the shuffle
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The upcoming fight between WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) and mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) has been all but lost in the shuffle with all the hoopla surrounding the huge fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. The intense media interest in the “Pacman” – “El Dinamita” fight and … [Read more...] about Khan – Peterson lost in the shuffle
SAME OLD, SAME OLD, MARQUEZ CAN’T BEAT PACQUIAO, FOURTH FIGHT IS A WASTE OF TIME
By Don Donatello According to Juan Manuel Marquez he has beaten Manny Pacquiao in all three of their fights. In all three of their meetings Marquez contends that he was robbed of a victory. He also claimed that his loss to Chris John of Indonesia was also a robbery. In Marquez's lopsided defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan and his trainer Nacho Beristain blame the training … [Read more...] about SAME OLD, SAME OLD, MARQUEZ CAN’T BEAT PACQUIAO, FOURTH FIGHT IS A WASTE OF TIME
Floyd Mayweather’s legacy secure
By John F. McKenna (McJack) When WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquaio (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) defeated WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez last Saturday night via highly controversial decision ironically it seemed to settle questions many boxing fans had about WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather’s legacy secure
Marquez outsmarted Pacquiao
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The boxing world is still abuzz four days after WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) won a hotly disputed victory over WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (54-6-1, 39 KO’s). It does not matter which side you come down on as to who you think won the fight, the fight was a huge psychological victory for “El … [Read more...] about Marquez outsmarted Pacquiao
If Manny Pacquiao won, why are his fans making excuses?
By Lou Block Some Manny Pacquiao fans were reasonable and accepted that Juan Manuel Marquez was robbed on November 12, 2011, and some feel that Manny Pacquiao won, but the Pac fanboys are panicking. … [Read more...] about If Manny Pacquiao won, why are his fans making excuses?
Why Attack Manny Pacquiao?
By Luigi Prado I do not understand how so many people are insulting and turning their backs on Manny Pacquiao like he is some type of scum. … [Read more...] about Why Attack Manny Pacquiao?
Amir Khan wants Floyd Mayweather in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) who faces mandatory challenger Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KO’s) on December 10 at the Washington, D.C. Convention center continues to call out undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wants Floyd Mayweather in 2012
Make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather with Marquez vs. Mosley on the undercard!
By Ray Ender I think Bob Arum should hold off on a fourth installment of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez and make the superfight between Floyd Mayweather instead, but have Marquez fight on the undercard against Shane Mosley as a stay busy fight. … [Read more...] about Make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather with Marquez vs. Mosley on the undercard!
Is Arum sticking it to Mayweather?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It is not surprising that Top Rank Promotions CEO Bob Arum thought that the judges who awarded WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) the decision over WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday night were correct. … [Read more...] about Is Arum sticking it to Mayweather?
Marquez Cheated At Least 7 Times Against Pacquiao
By Ed Aquino Did anyone notice that Juan Manuel Marquez keeps on stepping on Manny Pacquiao's foot not once, not twice but at least 7 times in their most recent fight? … [Read more...] about Marquez Cheated At Least 7 Times Against Pacquiao
MANNY PACQUIAO: A STALLED MACHINE
By Ludwig O. Daza To fight fans used to watching Manny Pacquiao steamroll his opponents, that last fight with Juan Manuel Marquez was a big letdown. After the 4th round I still can’t believe my eyes. Pacquiao hasn’t jolted Marquez with his power punches. Not a single punch found a mark, while Marquez had already planted a lot of doubts in Manny’s mind with telling blows to … [Read more...] about MANNY PACQUIAO: A STALLED MACHINE
Promoter says Tyson Fury will rule the heavyweights
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Mick Hennessy who promotes the fights for undefeated Commonwealth heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (17-0, 12 KO’s) says his fighter will eventually rule the heavyweight division. Fury defeated Bosnian born Canadian heavyweight champion Neven Pajkic (16-1, 5 KO’s) Saturday night via 3rd round TKO in a dramatic homecoming to Manchester. The bout was … [Read more...] about Promoter says Tyson Fury will rule the heavyweights