By Lou "Cinder" Block Boxing doesn't get the type of mainstream exposure that other sports get in America. Golf gets more exposure than boxing, so does tennis and Nascar. When people are unfamiliar with something they will cling to what they know, and the only names the American public know are Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr., the only two boxers … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao doesn’t deserve “Fighter of the Decade” award
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Who do you think HBO should hire to replace Lennox Lewis as boxing commentator?
By Tan Wang The news came out weeks ago that Lennox Lewis resigned from his commentating job on HBO boxing after dark, and they are looking for a good replacement. Word was Freddie Roach was going to get the job, but in all fairness and no offense to Roach, his voice is just not made for commentating, the stammering and stuttering would really get to people trying to … [Read more...] about Who do you think HBO should hire to replace Lennox Lewis as boxing commentator?
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. would lose in MMA says UFC’s Dana White
By Erwin Lastimosa Boxing and MMA (mixed martial arts) are both entirely different sports with different sets of rules, the only thing they have in common is they are both fighting sports and combative in nature. According to a report by Michael David Smith UFC head honcho, Dana White, told famous sports talk radio host, Dan Patrick, that if Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Manny … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. would lose in MMA says UFC’s Dana White
Back To The Future Boxing Broadcast With Billy C
Lake George, NY – Bill Calogero, Host of the “Talkin Boxing With Billy C” Radio Program has announced that he will go “Back To The Future” with the LIVE Radio Broadcast of X-Cel Promotion’s “The Return Of The Rock” Boxing Event, which is scheduled for June 19, 2010 at the Niagara Falls Conference Center, in Niagara Falls, New York. Headlining the Fight Card is Former Two-Time … [Read more...] about Back To The Future Boxing Broadcast With Billy C
Manny Pacquiao fears the “Three Musketeers” Mayweather, Marquez and Margarito
By Lester Salvador In boxing you have guys who hand pick their opponents, well, maybe they have promoters, managers or trainers advising them on who not to fight. Manny Pacquiao is so lucky. He was given one of the easiest roads to glory and fame, he fought guys with disadvantages, guys past their primes, guys who were drained and unfocused. I think Manny should thank … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao fears the “Three Musketeers” Mayweather, Marquez and Margarito
Manny Pacquiao and the truth about steroids
By Timmy "The Truth" on May 23, 2010 I believe Paulie Malignaggi once said he would bet everything he owned that Manny Pacquiao was on something. Now I love Paulie and everything he has accomplished in the sport but I would take that bet in a heartbeat. Why am I so sure Manny has always been clean? People that think Manny has used performance enhancing drugs don’t … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao and the truth about steroids
Amir Khan in No Mood for Magic Tricks (Shuts-out and Shuts-up Paulie)
By Carlos Young de San Felipe We all hoped that Paulie Malignaggi would have some special magic, as he is called the “Magic Man” but he had very little magic if any at all and so his hopes of competing with Amir Khan became futile in only three rounds. The man that has been on the junior welterweight division pound 4 pound list for almost three years merely stood in front of … [Read more...] about Amir Khan in No Mood for Magic Tricks (Shuts-out and Shuts-up Paulie)
3 Reasons Why Mayweather-Pacquiao Will Not Happen
By Jordan Buscarini Nearly three weeks have passed since Floyd Mayweather Jr. took countless critics to school with a dominating unanimous decision victory over the future hall of famer Shane Mosley. Talks instantly sparked about the potential super fight with Manny Pacquiao, the fight that everyone would love to see for so many reasons. Not only does the very thought of … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why Mayweather-Pacquiao Will Not Happen
How Boxing Gyms can Prevent Youth Crime and Violence
By Alexia Krause Children who are raised in crime-ridden neighborhoods can often find themselves subjected to seedy situations against their will. It could be a result of peer pressure, or perhaps a feeling of hopelessness for the future, regardless of which, many teens these days are falling prey to the temptation of violence, gangs, and drugs. One of the most effective … [Read more...] about How Boxing Gyms can Prevent Youth Crime and Violence
Amir “King” Khan Hopes Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi is out of Tricks
By Carlos Young de San Felipe This is without a doubt a queer match up that had to be. It serves to answer questions coming from both camps. In Paulie's camp they need to know that Paulie is still one of the top Jr. Welterweights in the world. I mean after all he's been on the Ring Magazine pound 4 pound list of Junior Welters for 153 weeks already, almost 3 years, and … [Read more...] about Amir “King” Khan Hopes Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi is out of Tricks
Move over Pacquiao and Mayweather, Sergio Martinez is the new “It” guy in boxing
By Jorge Conejo Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (45-2-2, 24 KOs) is the new "IT" guy in boxing, everyone seems to be calling him out since he defeated Kelly Pavlik on HBO for the middleweight title. Martinez has a wealth of opponents to chose from, he holds both the 154-pound and 160-pound titles and can defend either of them against the top fighters in each division. The man … [Read more...] about Move over Pacquiao and Mayweather, Sergio Martinez is the new “It” guy in boxing
Kermit The “Killer” Cintron gets Punished – By Tabletop (Williams gets win. What?)
By Carlos Young de San Felipe What!? Did I just see Kermit Cintron jump through the ropes!? Did he just jump through the ropes? May 8th, at the Home Depot Center, L.A. “The Killer” and “The Punisher” were scheduled to get it on. Paul “The Punisher” Williams was the betting favorite, although, Kermit “The Killer” Cintron was given more than a punchers chance to be the victor. … [Read more...] about Kermit The “Killer” Cintron gets Punished – By Tabletop (Williams gets win. What?)
Garcia – The Threat vs. The Tornado – Margarito
By Carlos Young de San Felipe Saturday the 8th of May 2010, in Mexico, Antonio Margarito will face Robert “The Threat” Garcia, on a boxing card dubbed “Latin Fury” in a town called Aquascalientes, to mean, Hot Waters or Warm Waters depending on who you ask. Either way “The Threat” is gonna be in Hot-Water. It doesn’t take much research to determine that “The Threat” doesn’t … [Read more...] about Garcia – The Threat vs. The Tornado – Margarito
The Killer Will Be Punished
By Carlos Young de San Felipe On Saturday the 8th of May 2010 on HBO we will be privileged to another spirited boxing match-up between Paul “The Punisher” Williams and Kermit “The Killer” Cintron. When read, the monikers, “The Punisher!” – “The Killer” it kind of makes you cautious about being witness to this event. I mean after all someone could get killed or someone could … [Read more...] about The Killer Will Be Punished
Manny Pacquiao beat up in sparring by 17-year old boy, no match for Mayweather
By Lester Salvador When people are discussing the topic of boxing, the subject of Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao always comes up. The fight never materialized because Manny Pacquiao, his trainer Freddie Roach and promoter Bob Arum came up with different excuses on why they will not fight Mayweather; insisting Manny was scared of needles, Manny Pacquiao didn't … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao beat up in sparring by 17-year old boy, no match for Mayweather