By Gary Purfield Fighters: Mike “MJ” Jones 23-0 (18 KO) Orthodox fighter from Philadelphia, PA and Jesus “Renuente” Soto Karass 24-5-3 (16 KO) from Los Mochis Mexico and currently residing in Los Angeles, CA in a rematch of the controversial majority decision victory for Jones last November. … [Read more...] about This Time Jones will handle business and leave no doubt: Mike Jones vs. Jesus Soto Karass II Preview and Breakdown
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Manny Pacquiao Is No Bruce Lee, Stop Comparing Them
By Jamal Dicky When people say Manny Pacquiao is the "Bruce Lee of boxing," I sigh at the comparison. They are nothing alike and to even put Manny Pacquiao in the same sentence as the greatest Asian martial artist of all time is disrespectful, it's like saying Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is as great as his father Julio Cesar Chavez. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Is No Bruce Lee, Stop Comparing Them
Floyd Mayweather just schooled some Pacquiao fans on Twitter
By Lou Block Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the boss of all bosses when it comes to this boxing game, and when some Manny Pacquiao fans try to knock him he puts them in their place with cold hard facts! … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather just schooled some Pacquiao fans on Twitter
If Manny Pacquiao didn’t pick Mosley, people would still complain
By Freddy Fresco After Floyd Mayweather Jr. beat Shane Mosley, the Manny Pacquiao haters were saying Pacman and Freddie Roach were scared to fight Shane Mosley. The haters and Floyd Mayweather fanboys were pointing out that Freddie Roach didn't want Manny to fight Mosley but Floyd Mayweather had the guts to fight him and win. … [Read more...] about If Manny Pacquiao didn’t pick Mosley, people would still complain
“The Notorious” Slicky Tricky Travis Peterkin Has Arrived
"The Notorious" Slicky Tricky Travis Peterkin is a kid to be watched. His hands are like stone and his speed is vicious. As he stalked Edgar Sanjurjo, 2-1 of Allentown Pa, all eyes were on the tall, strong southpaw from Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. Then came the big left hand, snapping Sanjurjo`s head all the way back, leading to Sanjurjo holding on for dear life. The … [Read more...] about “The Notorious” Slicky Tricky Travis Peterkin Has Arrived
Main Events Returns to its Roots on Ice with Zab Judah and Local Prospects
By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions hosted a press conference Thursday to announce their plan to begin hosting the Brick City Boxing Series at the Prudential Center’s Amerihealth Pavilion in Newark, NJ. The Pavilion is attached to the main building of the Prudential Center where Main Events has hosted multiple cards including the popular Tomasz Adamek. … [Read more...] about Main Events Returns to its Roots on Ice with Zab Judah and Local Prospects
Interview With Former World Champion Colin Lynes
by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Former IBO Light Welterweight Champion of the World Colin Lynes is set to make his welcome return to the ring this coming Saturday, the 12th February, against Bradley Pryce at the Matchroom Sports promoted John Watson versus Anthony Crolla vacant British Lightweight Title clash at Olympia, Liverpool. … [Read more...] about Interview With Former World Champion Colin Lynes
Ricardo Mayorga: Got A Light?
By Mark F. Villanueva If Nicaraguan “El Matador” Ricardo Mayorga was as good in boxing as in hyping up fights there’d be a very good chance he’d still be a world champion up to this day. Known to some as being the craziest man in the sport of boxing, he is also credited for luring Oscar Dela Hoya out from a near two year inactivity when he extended his trash-talking game … [Read more...] about Ricardo Mayorga: Got A Light?
Manny Pacquiao Always One Step Behind Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Lou Block When I look at Manny Pacquiao, I see a guy who is always one step behind the pound 4 pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. Floyd has done everything before Manny Pacquiao, Floyd won multiple world titles before Pacquiao; Floyd was on HBO 24/7 before Manny; Floyd was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! before Manny, and Floyd Mayweather was a bigger star before Manny … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Always One Step Behind Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Erik Morales Wants Maidana! Eat That Pacquiao Fans!
By Chuy Marco I recall a writer on Nowboxing.com with the name of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, disrespecting the great Juan Manuel Marquez fighting a Mexican legend like Erik Morales. This Manny Pacquiao hugging writer was defending his hero fighting old Shane Mosley by taking shots at Juan Manuel Marquez fighting Erik Morales. … [Read more...] about Erik Morales Wants Maidana! Eat That Pacquiao Fans!
VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao’s Home On MTV Cribs
Filipino boxing star and congressman, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, took MTV on a tour of his home in Los Angeles, California for the long running series "MTV Cribs," where celebrities give the public a glimpse inside their lavish homes. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao’s Home On MTV Cribs
After Pacquiao & Mayweather retire, will UFC finally take over?
By Dexter Reyes I'm a boxing fan in my 20's, but boxing is losing ground in America and UFC or Mixed Martial Arts is taking over as the premiere combat sport in a big way. The UFC is marketed as being cool and hip while boxing is marketed as your grandpa's sport, the MMA bandwagon is strong and the trend has everyone and their mother signing up to train in it. … [Read more...] about After Pacquiao & Mayweather retire, will UFC finally take over?
The UFC 126 Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort fight was a mismatch
By Dexter Reyes At UFC 126, Anderson Silva retained his middleweight title by knocking out Vitor Belfort in the first round with a front push kick to the chin. It was obvious that Vitor Belfort hasn't been a top fighter in years, the fight was a mismatch from the start, but UFC President Dana White is like P. T. Barnum, he can sell a fight and get people to believe the … [Read more...] about The UFC 126 Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort fight was a mismatch
GUARANTEED BLOCKBUSTER: PACQUIAO VS MOSLEY
By Don Donatello No one knew of Joshua Clottey. He was a foreigner from Ghana and had maybe a handful of fans from his own country, say about 50 of them in the USA. HBO did not make a Clottey/Pacquiao 24/7 program to promote the fight. Both Clottey and Pacquiao are not from the USA. The promoters did very little to promote the fight in comparison to Mosley/Mayweather. … [Read more...] about GUARANTEED BLOCKBUSTER: PACQUIAO VS MOSLEY
Pacquiao vs. Mosley Has The Makings Of An Upset
By Dar Mead The May 7th Manny Pacquiao vs. Sugar Shane Mosley showdown on Showtime has the makings of one of the biggest upsets in the history of boxing. If you think about everything that is going on surrounding this fight it is the perfect time for Shane Mosley to catch Manny Pacquiao and pull off the biggest win of his career. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Mosley Has The Makings Of An Upset