Story and photos by Gary Purfield Welterweight prospect Ronald Cruz stopped tough veteran Doel Carrasquillo in the sixth round of a scheduled ten at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem. Cruz was in his first bout as a headliner and fighting for the first time in his hometown of Bethlehem. The card was televised via internet on gofightlive.tv. … [Read more...] about Just Cruzin in Bethlehem: Ronald Cruz stops durable Carrasquillo
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David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko: The Most Important Boxing Event of 2011
By Dar Mead The heavyweight unification bout between WBA champ David Haye of Great Britain, and Ukrainian IBF, IBO, WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko is almost here, this is the biggest fight in boxing and the most important heavyweight fight in many years. … [Read more...] about David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko: The Most Important Boxing Event of 2011
Juan Manuel Marquez “Either I KO Pacquiao, Or He Knocks Me Out”
By Chuy Marco Juan Manuel Marquez and his brother Rafael Marquez were in Mexico today doing a press conference on Azteca Siete for a July 16 card where both brothers will fight on, and promoted by Juan Manuel Marquez and Fernando Beltran. Juan Manuel Marquez is fighting a tune up against a tough, young, southpaw Colombian power puncher, Likar Ramos, to help him prepare … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez “Either I KO Pacquiao, Or He Knocks Me Out”
Victor Ortiz vs. Floyd Mayweather: Early Analysis and Prediction
By Carlos Young de San Felipe Honestly, I didn’t expect these two fighters to face each other. I don’t think anyone ever thought that Victor Ortiz would be defending his WBC title, the one he won from Andre Berto, his title; against Floyd Mayweather. Wow! … [Read more...] about Victor Ortiz vs. Floyd Mayweather: Early Analysis and Prediction
PACQUIAO HAS GLOBAL APPEAL, MAYWEATHER IS NOT EVEN CLOSE
By Don Donatello Demographics: USA Whites – 223,553,265 72.4% Blacks – 38,929, 319 12.6% Asians – 14,674,252 4.8% - (Filipinos Alone – 4,000,000 1.5%) Other - 10.2% Total USA Population: 308,745,538 Let's get something straight. Manny Pacquiao has GLOBAL reach and appeal, Floyd Mayweather mainly appeals to some of the Black demographic in America, In … [Read more...] about PACQUIAO HAS GLOBAL APPEAL, MAYWEATHER IS NOT EVEN CLOSE
If Mayweather Is The Star, Why Does He Use Pacquiao’s Name To Stay Relevant?
By Charlie Knoxville I watched the "Star Power" Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz Los Angeles press conference on Ustream, and I laughed at the promo played before the fighters made their way down the red carpet, they really tried to make Floyd Mayweather out to be the only "Star" in boxing, I guess they must have forgot that Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is the true "Face" of the … [Read more...] about If Mayweather Is The Star, Why Does He Use Pacquiao’s Name To Stay Relevant?
Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
By Gary Purfield It’s fight week in Bethlehem PA. Yes, you read that correctly, not Philadelphia or Atlantic City but Bethlehem. This Friday, July 1, rising welterweight Ronald Cruz will look to remain undefeated when he goes for win number thirteen against Doel Carrasquillo 15-17-1 (13 KO). This will be the first time he will be fighting in his hometown of Bethlehem PA. … [Read more...] about Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
Mayweather Wants Pacquiao, So Who’s Ducking Now?
By Dewayne Bungo The Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz mega fight presser in New York showed us once again what type of appeal Mayweather has with the media, and the event is rightfully titled "STAR POWER." Because no matter what people say you cannot deny that Mayweather is the real "Money" man in boxing. … [Read more...] about Mayweather Wants Pacquiao, So Who’s Ducking Now?
THE KLITSCHKOS KILLED THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION
By Don Donatello Ever since the Klitschko brothers became champions of the Heavyweight division in boxing, they have bored everyone to death. In the process, they both killed and destroyed boxing at the Heavyweight division. There is very little interest in the Heavyweight division except in their own country. … [Read more...] about THE KLITSCHKOS KILLED THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION
Mayweather’s bodyguards assault man for asking about Pacquiao
By Freddy Fresco Is Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. trying to set the record for how many lawsuits he can rack up in a given time period? … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s bodyguards assault man for asking about Pacquiao
Disrespectful David Haye Will Not Last Against The Noble Wladimir Klitschko
By Champ Sydor David Haye, Mr. Haye, or as Dr. Steelhammer Wladimir Klitschko says "Wanna Be," you just made the biggest mistake of your entire professional boxing career when you a hyena tried to mess with a lion (Klitschko) but your pack cannot help you in the ring. A single hyena is no match for the noble and brave king of the jungle. … [Read more...] about Disrespectful David Haye Will Not Last Against The Noble Wladimir Klitschko
Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Mike Jones made it a short night in his homecoming stay busy fight Saturday night at the Arena in South Philadelphia. Jones used the first round to measure his opponent Raul Munoz landing jabs and a few rights to set the tone. … [Read more...] about Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
This years nominees for the 2011 ESPN ESPY award for "Fighter of the Year" include stand outs from the world of boxing and mixed martial arts. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
MANNY PACQUIAO AN 8 TO 5 FAVORITE TO BEAT FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
By Don Donatello The Vegas odds makers are good, very good. They get it right almost everytime. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a betting man, he knows how good the Vegas odds makers are. … [Read more...] about MANNY PACQUIAO AN 8 TO 5 FAVORITE TO BEAT FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
Pacquiao Must Agree To All Of Mayweather’s Demands For The Fight To Happen
By Dewayne Bungo In order for Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao versus Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr to happen, Manny must agree to all of Floyd's random blood and urine testing demands. That is the only honest and honorable way to solve this catastrophe that was started when Pacquiao threw a fit when the Olympic drug testing was to be "random". Floyd already agreed to everything … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Must Agree To All Of Mayweather’s Demands For The Fight To Happen