By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro One of the UK’s most exciting and talented Super Middleweights of the nineties and early naughties, Toks Owoh, made his return to the ring late last year and is now set to start his second championship campaign, albeit at Cruiserweight, in earnest at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Unleash The Fury’ Super Show at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on … [Read more...] about Toks Owoh Interview: Owoh Talks Glen Johnson, Billy Boyle, Title Aspirations and More…
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Zab Judah believes Manny Pacquiao’s last 2 fights were staged
By Superstar Billy Graham Another laundry list of Floyd Mayweather Jr allies basically claiming Manny Pacquiao is a cheater. Whether it is PEDs, Steroids, A Side Meth, Power Pellets, and whatever drugstore substance they will attach to the #1 Pound for Pound fighter in the world, Manny Pacquiao. Now we have Zab Judah now claiming Manny's last two fights were staged. … [Read more...] about Zab Judah believes Manny Pacquiao’s last 2 fights were staged
Nonito Donaire should stay far away from Juan Manuel Lopez
By Lester Salvador Everyone is hyping up this bantamweight "Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire like he is the next Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather Jr. This is what I cannot stand with the media and fairweather boxing fans, they like to ride bandwagons. … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire should stay far away from Juan Manuel Lopez
If Manny Pacquiao agrees to OSDT then Floyd should agree to a polygraph test
By Superstar Billy Graham The bantering between Floyd Mayweather fans and the Manny Pacquiao fans have gotten more heated and has escalated to a feud, somewhat rivals the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys. … [Read more...] about If Manny Pacquiao agrees to OSDT then Floyd should agree to a polygraph test
Move Over Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire Is Coming Through!
By Dexter Reyes I've said it before and got some heat for it, but I strongly believe in Nonito Donaire, and I even went as far as to say he had the better overall boxing skills than his Filipino countryman Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Move Over Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire Is Coming Through!
Gary’s Filipino Flashin to Philly’s Machine Gun Monday Morning Trainer 2/21/11
The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on Donaire, MJ, and a host of other news and reports on a busy boxing weekend. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Filipino Flashin to Philly’s Machine Gun Monday Morning Trainer 2/21/11
Sturm Retains Title with KO of Overmatched Hearns
By Gary Purfield WBA titleholder Felix Sturm retained his belt with a seventh round TKO over Ronald Hearns, son of the legendary Tommy “the Hitman” Hearns. The son, Ronald Hearns has done little as a pro to earn the title shot other than his name but that makes him a standard challenger to Sturm who has made no effort to face a true challenge. Sturm has been content to … [Read more...] about Sturm Retains Title with KO of Overmatched Hearns
Did Nonito Donaire need Victor Conte to defeat Fernando Montiel?
By Chuy Marco Okay, I admit it, I was wrong, my prediction on the Fernando Montiel vs. Nonito Donaire fight was wrong, but there are question marks that must be raised concerning the outcome of this fight. … [Read more...] about Did Nonito Donaire need Victor Conte to defeat Fernando Montiel?
It’s Nonito Donaire’s Time
By Mark F. Villanueva When Fernando Montiel’s rude awakening came he was laying on his back with both hands up as if in surrender, except he was actually trying to stand back up and fight. He had just been hit by a flash insight by way of a blazing left hook to the chin that caused him to crumble involuntarily to the canvas. He zigzagged toward the ropes to make a last stand … [Read more...] about It’s Nonito Donaire’s Time
NONITO DONAIRE VS JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ: THE ROAD TO SUPERSTARDOM
By Don Donatello There is no need to clear the Bantamweight division, Nonito Donaire is without question the owner of that division. There is no one in that division that would augment Donaire's status. The casual fan, the biggest block of boxing fans, does not know of of Anselmo Moreno, Joseph Agbeko, or Abner Mares. He needs to move on, he needs to follow Manny … [Read more...] about NONITO DONAIRE VS JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ: THE ROAD TO SUPERSTARDOM
Ends In a “Flash”: Donaire Crushing KO in Round 2
By Gary Purfield Nonito Donaire has been on pound for pound lists for several years now but other than the knockout of Vic Darchinyan he did not have defining victories to go along with his obvious talent. Donaire now has another definitive victory over another top fighter. … [Read more...] about Ends In a “Flash”: Donaire Crushing KO in Round 2
Leave No Doubt: Jones Rolls Around Soto Karass
By Gary Purfield This time the outcome was clear with no controversy. Mike Jones dominated the game but overmatched Jesus Soto Karass to a unanimous decision by scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 117-111 (I had it even wider feeling Jones won every round except one and twelve for a score of 118-110). … [Read more...] about Leave No Doubt: Jones Rolls Around Soto Karass
Nonito Donaire KO’s Montiel in round 2 with powerful left hook
By Erwin Lastimosa Make room Manny Pacquiao because there is another Filipino in town and his name is Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire. Tonight on HBO, boxing fans witnessed one of the best finishes in boxing in the lower weight divisions when Filipino American boxer Nonito Donaire knocked out the 118-pound champion from Mexico, Fernando Montiel, with a lethal left hook … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire KO’s Montiel in round 2 with powerful left hook
Pacquiao fans use amateur losses to discredit Floyd Mayweather
By Lou "Cinder" Block Manny Pacquiao fans keep bringing up Floyd Mayweather's amateur boxing career losses to bring Floyd's career down just to hype up Manny's. This shows you what type of fans you're dealing with. These fans are new to the sport and only follow Manny Pacquiao's career, and have no idea about boxing history. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao fans use amateur losses to discredit Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao, 56-1; Floyd Mayweather 40-1
By Ingming Aberia Manny Pacquiao’s career record—which currently stands at 52 win (38 by stoppage), 3 losses (2 by KO), and 2 draws—could have been 56 wins and 1 loss instead. Pacquiao’s first bad night was on February 9, 1996. He was 17, essaying his 12th professional bout against Rustico Torrecampo. Like all normal human males his age, his growth glands pumped calcium … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao, 56-1; Floyd Mayweather 40-1