By Pierre Grimm Boxing fans were excited to hear the news that Bob Arum was able to strike a deal with Showtime and CBS to cover the Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley fight. Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao can reach a new audience with this CBS-Showtime deal and possibly be a bigger star than Floyd Mayweather Jr. … [Read more...] about I don’t think Manny Pacquiao on CBS Primetime will increase PPV buys
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Brian Vera upsets the Latin Snake Mora on FNF
By Gary Purfield Brian Vera won his super bowl in his hometown of Fort Worth with a close split decision nod over former contender champ and former WBC junior middleweight champ Sergio Mora. Vera used pressure and his face first style to win the main event of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights which was live from Fort Worth Texas to kick off Super Bowl weekend with the big game on … [Read more...] about Brian Vera upsets the Latin Snake Mora on FNF
My Problem With Manny Pacquiao
By Curtis Craig You know what my problem is with the PACMAN Manny Pacquiao... He challenges my favorite fighter, Miguel Cotto for his belt and then tells him he will only fight him if its at 145 pounds and the championship belt is on the line. … [Read more...] about My Problem With Manny Pacquiao
Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
By Gary Purfield It has been made official that Tomasz Adamek 43-1 (28 KO) will take on Kevin McBride 35-8-1 (29 KO) on April 23. Previously it was being proposed that this fight would take place in Adamek’s native home of Poland but it will be staged at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ where Adamek has drawn large crowds in previous fights and he has a loyal fan base. … [Read more...] about Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
A List Of Reasons Why Some People Hate Manny Pacquiao
By Freddy Fresco It takes a very disturbing and sick minded individual to hold any type of hate in their heart for someone as humble and caring as Manny Pacquiao. I admit at one point I was rooting against Manny Pacquiao and that was when my favorite fighter Miguel Cotto was going up against him. After Manny beat him I realized that one of the greatest fighters of all time … [Read more...] about A List Of Reasons Why Some People Hate Manny Pacquiao
In order for Manny Pacquiao to be a legit champion and to solidify his legacy…
By Lester Salvador Manny Pacquiao must do several things in order to solidify himself among the greats like Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Henry Armstrong, Julio Cesar Chavez, Tito Trinidad, Wilfredo Benitez, Wilfredo Gómez, Hector Camacho, Carlos Ortiz and Roberto Duran. I am not sold on the Pacquiao hype and his standing as a multi-division champion. … [Read more...] about In order for Manny Pacquiao to be a legit champion and to solidify his legacy…
Calling Manny Pacquiao Opponents “Bums” Is Disrespectful
By Freddy Fresco A lot of keyboard warriors like to insult Manny Pacquiao by calling his past opponents "bums" just to discredit the Pacman's historical accomplishments in the boxing ring. … [Read more...] about Calling Manny Pacquiao Opponents “Bums” Is Disrespectful
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather? Zab Judah says Floyd is finished, taking 2 years off!
By Charlie Knoxville It looks like Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will never fight in the boxing ring at all. Floyd is busy doing things with his best buddy rapper 50 Cent like promoting a movie production company and filming reality shows. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Mayweather? Zab Judah says Floyd is finished, taking 2 years off!
THE DECADE OF PACMANIA AND THE FUTILITY OF MAYWEATHER
By Don Donatello WARNING! To the Anti-Pacquiao crowd, this article is going to cause enlightenment, anxiety, discomfort, increase blood pressure and chest pounding heart rate. MANNY PACQUIAO IS THE BEST FIGHTER OF HIS ERA! Oh-oh, there it goes! Just like Luke Skywalker, I sense a disturbance in the FORCE! Just the mention of Pacquiao's name offends someone, attach an … [Read more...] about THE DECADE OF PACMANIA AND THE FUTILITY OF MAYWEATHER
Move Over Manny Pacquiao, Tim Bradley Is My New Pound-for-Pound King
By Pierre Grimm As I previously stated in my last article the winner of the light-welterweight unification Timothy Bradley vs. Devon Alexander fight should rightfully claim the top spot on the pound-for-pound rankings over Manny Pacquiao. … [Read more...] about Move Over Manny Pacquiao, Tim Bradley Is My New Pound-for-Pound King
FLOYD MAYWEATHER WILL CHERRY PICK AGAIN
By Don Donatello Let me take full credit for giving Floyd Mayweather Jr. this title: His talent and genius is in knowing who to fight and which opponents to avoid. He steered clear of Kostya Tszyu at 140 and instead chose to fight Henry Bruseles for a Jr. Welterweight title. … [Read more...] about FLOYD MAYWEATHER WILL CHERRY PICK AGAIN
Gary’s Monday Morning Kissing Head Banging Trainer 1-31-11
By Gary Purfield 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 Chris Arreola, the Bradley-Alexander fight, and other news and reports. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Monday Morning Kissing Head Banging Trainer 1-31-11
“Butt” That’s It: Bradley-Alexander Recap
By Gary Purfield In what was billed as a top fight between two young, talented, and undefeated Americans for the top spot in the junior welterweight division saw a tactical fight with a disappointing ending. After several accidental head butts during the fight a final head butt ended the affair early in the tenth round. … [Read more...] about “Butt” That’s It: Bradley-Alexander Recap
I changed my mind, I’m ordering Pacquiao-Mosley after seeing the Bradley-Alexander snoozer
By Freddy Fresco That's what boxing fans who keep calling to boycott Manny Pacquiao's fights should say after witnessing a timid fight between Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander on Saturday night. … [Read more...] about I changed my mind, I’m ordering Pacquiao-Mosley after seeing the Bradley-Alexander snoozer
Manny Pacquiao hasn’t faced a puncher like Shane Mosley
By Jay Cade If you go through the list of Manny Pacquiao opponents he has never fought someone with dynamite punching power and handspeed like Sugar Shane Mosley. A lot of people focus on Manny not fighting slick boxers, which is true, but he also never fought a crushing puncher like Sugar Shane Mosley. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao hasn’t faced a puncher like Shane Mosley