By Leo Malchugina Boxers James Toney, Shannon Briggs, Ricardo Mayorga and BJ Flores have all shown interest in Mixed Martial Arts, Toney signed with the UFC and got choked out by MMA legend Randy Couture in the first round and Mayorga was supposed to fight Din Thomas in his MMA debut but later pulled out. This made me wonder, which UFC fighters would make good boxers if they … [Read more...] about UFC Fighters That Could Have Been Boxers
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Disrespecting His Father
By Jay Cade I am a huge fan of Floyd Mayweather Jr. the boxer, but not so much of the person he presents himself to be in the media. Defending Floyd Mayweather is a tough task to do, especially when he keeps getting himself into loads of trouble and shows himself to be irritable and unsavory. After the premiere of HBO 24/7 Mayweather/Ortiz and seeing how he treated his … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Disrespecting His Father
Mayweather Is Avoiding Manny Pacquiao, Sergio Martinez, and Amir Khan
By Freddy Fresco Sergio Martinez keeps calling out Floyd Mayweather Jr., but the Mayweather fans make no mention of a Martinez versus Floyd fight, instead, they want Manny Pacquiao to fight Sergio Martinez, even though Sergio would rather fight Floyd and claims Pacquiao is too small for him. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Is Avoiding Manny Pacquiao, Sergio Martinez, and Amir Khan
Proof That Freddie Roach And Manny Pacquiao Are Overrated
By Lou Block In life there's always suckers falling for a bunch of lies sold to them by the media and in the case of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao he has millions of them following him and the media hype that surrounds him. … [Read more...] about Proof That Freddie Roach And Manny Pacquiao Are Overrated
Manny Pacquiao Needs To Stop Fighting At Catch Weights
By Stephen Raymundo Boxers should fight at legitimate weight classes and put aside catch weights, especially when a fighter needs to lose alot of weight to fight. The disadvantage goes to the challenger who has to drain himself to go down from his natural weight, then, having to gain the weight back legally via water & food -- not supplement stacks or with illegal … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Needs To Stop Fighting At Catch Weights
ROBERT GUERRERO WILL DICTATE THE FIGHT AND WIN OVER MARCOS MAIDANA
By Don Donatello Marcos Maidana hits hard, has an average chin, and posses some toughness. But that is about it. He can’t hit a moving target. His defensive skills are sub par, and have limited talent. He is predictable in that he fights his best going forward and applying pressure against his opponent. … [Read more...] about ROBERT GUERRERO WILL DICTATE THE FIGHT AND WIN OVER MARCOS MAIDANA
PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ: EXCITING OR BORING
By Reni M. Valenzuela The unforgettable Ali-Frazier, Barrera-Morales, Gatti-Ward, Zale-Graciano, Holyfield- Bowe and Leonard-Duran were exceptional trilogies that were made under appropriate times and conditions, and with no ifs and buts. They were among the historic bouts that showed the world how boxing matchups can be classic and so exciting. … [Read more...] about PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ: EXCITING OR BORING
Manny Pacquiao Was Once Addicted To Drugs, According To A Movie On His Life
By Jamal Dicky One of my friends sent me a description of the 2006 movie titled Pacquiao: The Movie on the fighters early childhood and rise to stardom, he told me I would find something in there interesting. I read the description of the movie, and this part stood out: … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Was Once Addicted To Drugs, According To A Movie On His Life
Floyd Will Take Another Year Off Before Fighting Manny Pacquiao?
By Freddy Fresco It's already predictable when it comes to Floyd Mayweather Jr., he uses Manny Pacquiao's name and gives the people the false sense of hope that he will actually fight a prime Manny Pacquiao, but instead fight someone else and then go on a vacation or spend time with family for a year or more. … [Read more...] about Floyd Will Take Another Year Off Before Fighting Manny Pacquiao?
Lopez Dances to the Upset over Kennedy
Article and photos by Gary Purfield Alejandro Lopez pulled a surprising upset of Teon Kennedy in Atlantic City with a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at Bally’s Casino. Lopez 22-2 (7 KO) controlled the action the majority of the bout and won by scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 115-113. Lopez takes the NABA Super Bantamweight title from Kennedy 17-1-1 (7 KO) with the … [Read more...] about Lopez Dances to the Upset over Kennedy
Can KIMBO Slice Be A Draw In Boxing Like Pacquiao And Mayweather?
By Jay Cade If you are a YouTube junkie and enjoy combat sports, then you're definitely familiar with internet brawler turned MMA fighter Kimbo Slice. Even though he is new to sanctioned fighting, his name is as popular on internet search engines as fellow pro fighters Brock Lesnar, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Can KIMBO Slice Be A Draw In Boxing Like Pacquiao And Mayweather?
Big Brawl in Chester: Round Four at Harrah’s Delivers with Thrilling Win for Victor Vazquez
Story and photos by Gary Purfield In an absolutely thrilling main event that lived up to everything a fight should be Victor Vazquez and Angel Rios went to war for eight grueling rounds in the lightweight division. The crowd was packed with Victor supporters as is always the case when the barber Vazquez fights. The fans were treated to a special fight in return for their … [Read more...] about Big Brawl in Chester: Round Four at Harrah’s Delivers with Thrilling Win for Victor Vazquez
MANNY ‘PACMAN’ PACQUIAO’S UNTAPPED TALENT
By Ludwig O. Daza Is there still a remaining talent that inheres in Pacquiao which he can harness and garner accolades worldwide in the shades of his boxing exploits? He surely is a multi-talented person and much of the world knows it already owing to internet. His recent climb in the US music charts contending with the likes of Lady Gaga and Steven Tyler is proof of the … [Read more...] about MANNY ‘PACMAN’ PACQUIAO’S UNTAPPED TALENT
Sugar Ray Leonard Is Not Honest With Himself, Ducked Pryor and Would Lose to Pacquiao
By Carlos Young de San Felipe I recently saw an interview where a sports analyst and Sugar Ray Leonard were talking about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. They both acknowledged that Pacquiao and Mayweather were the best in the business in their weight divisions and were puzzled as to why they had not fought yet. Sugar Ray suggested that both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd … [Read more...] about Sugar Ray Leonard Is Not Honest With Himself, Ducked Pryor and Would Lose to Pacquiao
Fight Weekend around Philly Part 2: Teon Kennedy Continues his road to a Title Shot
By Gary Purfield On Saturday night from Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City Philadelphia’s talented undefeated Jr. Lightweight prospect, Teon Kennedy continues his ascent up the boxing ladder. The man once considered the “Technician” now turned furious fighting brawler with skills will take on yet another dangerous test, as he prepares for an inevitable date with boxing’s best … [Read more...] about Fight Weekend around Philly Part 2: Teon Kennedy Continues his road to a Title Shot