By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Today marks the final day for negotiations between Golden Boy and Top Rank regarding a March 13th fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. The first part of the negotiating phase went surprisingly smoothly, all the big decision were made easily and without any disagreement between the two … [Read more...] about Testing fiasco a hype job from Golden Boy and Top Rank?
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Floyd Mayweather needs a top ten opponent to stay relevent
By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Mayweather and his team are keeping quiet about his next opponent at the moment, although most sources point to Matthew Hatton as number 41 on Mayweather's thus far blemish free record. For someone who claims to be the best boxer in the world at the moment though, this seems like a pretty easy … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather needs a top ten opponent to stay relevent
Paulie Malignaggi makes for an easy sell against Pacquiao
By Scott Heritage Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com With the Mayweather fight still uncertain and time running out for a decision, Paulie Malignaggi looks like the most likely candidate for a date with Pac-Man. Top Rank boss Bob Arum has even said that the fight with Malignaggi can be finalized within an hour. That might be a slightly optimistic time … [Read more...] about Paulie Malignaggi makes for an easy sell against Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather’s Legacy
By Edward Vasquez Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com A little something about my main man Floyd Mayweather Jr... For those of u riding the Manny Pacquiao hype train... Floyd is quite possibly the most unique fighter to grace the ring in almost every aspect of boxing even toppling the world renowned sweet pea Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker...before the so … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather’s Legacy
Undefeated Middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch
MIAMI (Dec. 29, 2009)– Undefeated Brazilian middleweight “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0,9 KOs), 8-0 (6 KOs) in 2009, established himself as one of the top prospects to watch in 2010. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, went into 2009 with three first-round knockout wins in his first three pro fights. The … [Read more...] about Undefeated Middleweight Michael Oliveira On 2010 Top Prospect Watch
Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.; the Doubt of One’s Self
By: Jaime A. Gavina Jr. Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com If you think of all of what’s going on in the much awaited boxing match of the decade between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. you have to be amazed on how the mind games have played out between the two camps. Yet all these amazing tactical strategies they put out before the bout had … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.; the Doubt of One’s Self
Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
NORTH MIAMI BEACH (Dec. 28, 2009) – Richie Boy Promotions’ top prospects, IBF No. 15 rated junior lightweight Ira Terry and 2008 Ringside World Championships winner Chris Rudd, both closed out 2009 in style with knockout victories. Richie Boy Promotions also promotes undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs). The 22-year-old Terry (24-2, 14 … [Read more...] about Top Boxing Prospects Terry & Rudd Closed Out 2009 in style
“New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Press Release “New Year, New Stars” in Yonkers O’Shea Brothers Boxing Jan. 15 YONKERS, N.Y. (Dec. 28, 2009) – O’Shea Bros. Boxing Promotions kicks-off its 2010 schedule January 15, featuring many of New York’s top young fighters in action on the “New Year, New Stars” pro boxing card, at the Yonkers PAL Gym. “Our goal is to bring old-school boxing back to the … [Read more...] about “New Year, New Stars” Boxing Returns To Yonkers
Will Mayweather Demand Pacquiao Shave His Goatee Too?
By Freddy Fresco Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com NEWS FLASH!!!! Floyd Mayweather Jr. has now demanded Manny Pacquiao shave his signature Goatee. Mayweather's adviser Leonard Ellerbe believes it's an unfair advantage for Pacquiao because his facial hair gives him power like Samson's long locks and they will not take any chances on their fighter … [Read more...] about Will Mayweather Demand Pacquiao Shave His Goatee Too?
Boxing McCarthyism
By Elman R. Madrio Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In the 1950s and 60s, Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin started accusing publicly anybody he suspected of being a communist. According to him, anybody who looks like a duck (communist), who talks like a duck (communist), and walks like a duck (communist), must also be a duck (communist). It didn't … [Read more...] about Boxing McCarthyism
Floyd is worried about getting a fair fight? Please…Lose the hypocrisy
By Andy Keen Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com With all of the talk going on, it is easy to lose a rational perspective on the potential March 13 super fight because of all the bickering about the pre-fight testing for the Mayweather - Pacquiao showdown. Let's take a minute to look at some of the facts as they were seen in the very recent past. 1) … [Read more...] about Floyd is worried about getting a fair fight? Please…Lose the hypocrisy
Unlike Mayweather, Paulie Malignaggi has the “Balls” to fight Pacquiao
By Erwin Lastimosa Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Mayweather Jr. who claims to be the best of the best, unbeatable and superior to anyone in the game past or present will not go through with the March 13 fight against Manny Pacquiao, but Paulie Malignaggi who also claimed Pacquiao is on some type of steroid or performance enhancing drugs is … [Read more...] about Unlike Mayweather, Paulie Malignaggi has the “Balls” to fight Pacquiao
Video proof that Manny Pacquiao is not scared to take blood during training!
By Jamal Dicky Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com This footage of Manny Pacquiao having his mandatory prefight physical was taken from the HBO 24/7 Pacquiao Vs. Hatton series and it shows Manny Pacquiao smiling while getting his blood taken. Manny also trained hard the next day so the excuse that he gets weak for 3 days after having his blood taken … [Read more...] about Video proof that Manny Pacquiao is not scared to take blood during training!
All Mayweather wants for Christmas is a “Fair Fight” with Pacquiao
By Jamal Dicky Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com During negotiations for the HBO Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, the "Pacman" Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach have gotten everything they wanted on their wish list - 8 ounce Cleto Reyes Punchers gloves, 50-50 split in revenue, 147 pound weight limit, $10 million dollar fine for every pound … [Read more...] about All Mayweather wants for Christmas is a “Fair Fight” with Pacquiao
Stop Throwing Manny Pacquiao Under The Bus
By Dar Mead Got an Opinion? Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com In the United States of America you are innocent until proven guilty, I have seen some articles and media taking shots at Manny Pacquiao for refusing to take Olympic style blood tests before his March 13, HBO ppv bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Now it's being reported that no matter who Pacquiao fights … [Read more...] about Stop Throwing Manny Pacquiao Under The Bus