By Neil It seems to me that to be considered the best pound for pound fighter a boxer has to be in a weight class below light heavyweight. The original best pound for pound fighter had to be Sugar Ray Robinson. He fought all takers (a prerequisite) and was simply outstanding. Also, Roy Jones Jr. not only beat the best boxers in his own weight class but kept moving up in … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao is the best pound for pound fighter in the world
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Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester: Victor Zasquez vs. Gustavo Dailey
By Gary Purfield This coming Friday Joey Eye Boxing along with David Feldman will put on their third card from the new casino in Chester PA outside of Philadelphia. With the legendary Blue Horizon closed Harrah’s in Chester may serve as the venue for local Philly talent to keep alive the cities proud tradition of putting on exciting fights. … [Read more...] about Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester: Victor Zasquez vs. Gustavo Dailey
TEDDY ATLAS WRONG ABOUT HENRY ARMSTRONG, MANNY PACQUIAO IS MORE IMPRESSIVE
By Don Donatello Whenever I hear Henry Armstrong's name mentioned in the American Sports Media, I hear the following in one form or another. He held the Featherweight, Lightweight, Welterweight, and fought for the Middleweight Title all at the same time. And then you get the impression that he was going up and down from weight to weight defending all three titles at the same … [Read more...] about TEDDY ATLAS WRONG ABOUT HENRY ARMSTRONG, MANNY PACQUIAO IS MORE IMPRESSIVE
TEDDY ATLAS IS A PACQUIAO HATER WITH OLD SCHOOL BIAS
By Don Donatello Teddy Atlas will be at his PacHating best before, during, and after the Marquez/Pacquiao III fight. He will thump his chest how Manny Pacquiao's win over Juan Manuel Marquez was empty and at the same time give Mayweather's victory over Marquez a thumbs up, make that two thumbs up. Atlas will repeat how the old days were better in boxing than the current … [Read more...] about TEDDY ATLAS IS A PACQUIAO HATER WITH OLD SCHOOL BIAS
Arreola Staying Busy and Staying Slim: TKO Win on FNF
By Gary Purfield Chris Arreola fought for the second time in thirteen days and gets his second win in the same amount of time. He has won four straight but more importantly seems to have committed himself to his craft and his physique. Thirteen days ago he stopped Nagy Aguilera in the third round and gladly took the opportunity to headline ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. The … [Read more...] about Arreola Staying Busy and Staying Slim: TKO Win on FNF
How Will Manny Pacquiao Defeat The Great Floyd Mayweather?
By Chuy Marco How come Manny Pacquiao fans cannot logically or with any sort of boxing knowledge break down how Manny Pacquiao beats Floyd Mayweather Jr. if the two were to ever fight in the ring? … [Read more...] about How Will Manny Pacquiao Defeat The Great Floyd Mayweather?
No Bradley, No Problem: Make it King Khan vs. Super Judah at MSG in NYC
By Gary Purfield Multiple reports are now stating that Tim Bradley has turned down 1.4 million dollars guaranteed and the chance to claim the top dog spot at 140lbs. This leaves Amir Khan without a dance partner for July 23 and several options are being reported as possibilities. … [Read more...] about No Bradley, No Problem: Make it King Khan vs. Super Judah at MSG in NYC
Manny Pacquiao: Stop believing the drug testing demands from Floyd Mayweather
By Superstar Billy Graham Recently The Superstar posted an article of a new technology that will allow HGH be detected by urine testing. Manny Pacquiao: Urine testing for HGH is now here, No more excuses for Floyd. Even with this latest technology available to all sports, you would think Floyd Mayweather Jr will be giddy with excitement maybe this will satisfy both … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao: Stop believing the drug testing demands from Floyd Mayweather
DE LA HOYA, DRUGS, INFIDELITY AND SOLUTION
By Reni M. Valenzuela Why do people have to be saddened about it? Oscar De La Hoya checking himself into a rehab for substance abuse which addiction began with marital infidelity is a step in the right direction. Such is a very positive news and a reason to be joyful about especially for his family and loved ones, including his followers and fans. … [Read more...] about DE LA HOYA, DRUGS, INFIDELITY AND SOLUTION
Face it, Pacquiao Deserves His Own Division and Special Belt
By Hugh Jasol Manny Pacquiao gets picked on a lot, but if we really want to be fair and balanced, we have to admit that what he has done is above and beyond what any other fighter has ever done in the sport. Eight world titles and eight divisions is no joke and it tops any feet accomplished by any other fighter in the history of the sport. … [Read more...] about Face it, Pacquiao Deserves His Own Division and Special Belt
Hopkins beats Father Time, Wins the Title, and Inspires Us All
By Gary Purfield On Saturday night in enemy territory at the Bell Centre in Montreal Bernard Hopkins won a unanimous decision over Jean Pascal in front of 17,560 fans. In doing so he became the Ring Magazine and WBC Light Heavyweight Champion. Hopkins further cements his legacy and hall of fame career with the win as he breaks George Foreman’s record at forty six years of … [Read more...] about Hopkins beats Father Time, Wins the Title, and Inspires Us All
Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia
By Gary Purfield This Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello was unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters. … [Read more...] about Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia
Oscar De La Hoya in rehab for substance abuse problems
According to a report from TMZ, the boxing legend and boss of Golden Boy promotions checked himself into a California rehab facility for treatment of a substance abuse problem. … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya in rehab for substance abuse problems
Video: Roy Jones Jr. Knocked Out in the 12th Round by Lebedev
On Saturday May 21, the once great Roy Jones Jr. was knocked out again in a lackluster cruiserweight fight versus Denis Lebedev in Moscow. The 42-year-old Jones Jr. didn't do much in the ring against the younger Russian fighter, all throughout the fight Jones had the look of a shot fighter, he looked like a man who was tired and sleepy. There was no more sting in his punches … [Read more...] about Video: Roy Jones Jr. Knocked Out in the 12th Round by Lebedev
The Reason Why Pacquiao’s Rise Is More Impressive Than Floyd’s
By Charlie Knoxville In sports when someone accuses you of steroid or performance enhancement drug usage, that usually means that you are doing something so great that it's too good to be true. It means that you are accomplishing feats that no other person in your sport has been able to do and you are doing it in impressive fashion. … [Read more...] about The Reason Why Pacquiao’s Rise Is More Impressive Than Floyd’s