NBA -- Whiteside's triple-double dooms Bulls
By Adeline Deladisma, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015

CHICAGO -- About an hour before the Heat-Bulls tip-off, Hassan Whiteside left the court after the pregame shootaround and stopped to sign autographs for a group of kids hanging over the Section 120 railing. As he entere  Read Full Story >>>

Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado III: Post-Report Card
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
I could have showed heart but… Those words are going to haunt Mike Alvarado for a long time. In his post-fight interview with HBO, Alvarado was honest to a fault. He admitted he wasn’t properly prepared and pulled out of the fight Saturday, opting against more heart than was physically good for  Read Full Story >>>

Leonard says Golovkin can achieve greatness at 160, talks potential Cotto fight
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
Golovkin, 32, faces Martin Murray on February 21 in Monte Carlo as the Kazakh puncher edges towards a possible mandatory bout with WBC champion Miguel Cotto in the autumn. Leonard sees an abundance of talent currently gracing the 160lb division and plenty of opponents waiting in the wings for 'GGG'   Read Full Story >>>

Khan, Brook and Cotto all at mercy of Mayweather
By Nick Parkinson, ESPN.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
The boxing world is waiting on Floyd Mayweather Jr to make up his mind on who he will fight next - and his decision will have far reaching repercussions. A series of deals for fights hinge on what boxing's pound-for-pound king decides to do next, which will be revealed in the next week. Th  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao grills Miss USA on terrorism during Miss Universe competition
By Mike Foss, USA Today, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
While Floyd Mayweather decides whether or not to fight him, Manny Pacquiao is making good use of his time as a judge in the Miss Universe competition. In the final moments of the competition the five remaining contestants were given 30 seconds to answer a question asked by one of the judges, who wer  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao turns on the charm as judge in Ms. Universe pageant
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
EVEN among the ladies, Manny Pacquiao is no. 1 The Filipino boxing champion had the opportunity to be the first to ask question among the Top Five candidates of the Ms. Universe 2014 on Monday morning in Doral, Florida. Ms USA Nia Sanchez picked the name of the 36-year-old Pacquiao from among   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao's Whirlwind Tour Makes a Stop in Miami
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
At the very least, Manny Pacquiao is keeping busy while awaiting word on whether or not a long-exhausted awaited showdown with Floyd Mayweather materializes. The Filipino superstar has traveled the globe in the past few days, with his whirlwind tour making a stop in sunny Miami, Florida, where he se  Read Full Story >>>

The Great Pacquiao Swindle; Magno’s Monday Rant
By Paul Magno, The Boxing Tribune, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
It was fight week for Manny Pacquiao-Chris Algieri, November 2014, when Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum began telling the world about secret Mayweather-Pacquiao negotiations taking place. Was the claim true or merely a ploy to create some buzz and a glossy coat for a Macau-based fight that was probabl  Read Full Story >>>

Anywhere But Here: Brandon Rios TKO3 Mike Alvarado
By Jimmy Tobin , The Cruelest Sport, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
If Mike Alvarado needed to be reminded of the sacrifices made to turn a dollar in a bloodsport, Brandon Rios reminded him last night. Rios mauled Alvarado for three rounds, the ringside physician kept Alvarado on his stool for the fourth, and the nearly 6,000 patrons in the 1stBank Center in Broomfi  Read Full Story >>>

Brandon Rios blows out ill-prepared, over-the-hill Mike Alvarado after three
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado waged a pair of the most memorable bouts of this century, but the rubber match Saturday was nothing of the sort. A prepared and determined Rios overwhelmed an out-of-shape and clearly at the end of the line Alvarado, stopping him after three one-sided rounds when Al  Read Full Story >>>

Notes: Lomachenko, Walters plans in works
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
A few notes from around the boxing world: • Top Rank’s Bob Arum, who hopes to match featherweight titleholder Vasyl Lomachenko and Nicholas Walters in a unification fight later this year, after each has one more fight, told ESPN.com he has talked to HBO about the possibility of Lomachenko making  Read Full Story >>>

SULAIMAN CONVINCED PACQUIAO-MAYWEATHER FIGHT WILL HAPPEN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015

Despite growing skepticism that the eagerly awaited showdown between eight Jr will happen division world champion Manny Pacquiao and undefeated pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather, World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sula  Read Full Story >>>

Francisco to fight in Tibay ng Pinoy 6
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015

FORMER World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asian Pacific flyweight champion Drian Francisco will fight against former Philippine Boxing Federation super bantamweight king Jason “Siaton Boy” Egera in the Tibay ng Pinoy 6 on Janua  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Watch: Yet another (momentary) frustration
By Edwin G. Espejo, Asian Correspondent, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
Just as everybody thought it is going to happen, suddenly everybody is disappointed again. When will the Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight conversation ever stop and cease to frustrate boxing fans? I am not about to blame Top Rank’s Bob Arum although he can certainly make this fight of the lifetim  Read Full Story >>>

NBA -- Hornets nip Knicks, 76-71
By Eric Biasbas, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
CHARLOTTE -- A night after suffering a humiliating 39-point loss at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Charlotte Hornets resumed their winning ways and toppled the visiting New York Knicks, 76-71 on Saturday at the Time Warner Cable Arena. It was another defense-oriented brawl which is now  Read Full Story >>>

AMIR KHAN SAYS NO CATCHWEIGHT FOR PACQUIAO; FIGHT WOULD TAKE PLACE AT 147: "I WOULDN'T WANT TO GO LOWER"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
"You know, because I'm so used to 147 and I built myself up to 147, I think 147 is just an ideal weight for me. I wouldn't want to go lower or higher. Let's just stick to 147," stated former world champion Amir Khan, who made it clear that he has no intention of fighting 8-division world champion Ma  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather is fighting Cotto again, insists HBO's Jim Lampley
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
While both networks negotiate terms for the highly anticipated Mayweather/Pacquiao super fight, the boxing world has no choice but to wait with bated breath. In the interim, numerous statements have been leaked to the media from various boxing insiders; each one offering their respective opi  Read Full Story >>>

Rios, Ortiz Renew Longtime Rivalry Through War of Words
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
Brandon Rios closed the books on a friendly rivalry with Mike Alvarado, but didn’t take long to renew an old rivalry that bears far more hostile roots. The former lightweight titlist was swift and merciless in dismantling Alvarado in just three rounds of one-sided action Saturday evening in Broom  Read Full Story >>>

Hollywood stardom awaits Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao may soon join Hollywood's elite entertainers after a film producer offered him a three-film deal right after he beats pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao and Mayweather have yet to finalize a deal to face each other in the ring on May 2 at the  Read Full Story >>>

Open Letter to Floyd Mayweather
By Christian Giudice, Boxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
This has nothing to do with the things that you believe define you. It has more to do with your legacy, both in and out of the ring… Dear Floyd: I believe that this could be your year. No, this is not about being the best boxer in the world, again. No, it’s not about improving pay-per-view num  Read Full Story >>>

Op-Ed: Why Manny Pacquiao will win in first encounter against Mayweather
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
While Floyd Mayweather has not signed the contract to fight Manny Pacquiao, fight fans who are privy to the ongoing fight negotiations believe that the long-delayed fight is bound to happen on May 2 as Mayweather had earlier announced. In a few days, discussions will shift to the merits of the  Read Full Story >>>

If Floyd won’t fight, it’s Pacquiao vs Khan
By Nick Giongco, Tempo, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
If Floyd Mayweather opts to pick a dancing partner other than Manny Pacquiao on May 2, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum revealed yesterday that the Filipino star will have his much-awaited ring return on May 30. Arum told ESPN while he was presiding over a major show there that Khan is indeed the s  Read Full Story >>>

Rios - Alavarado Trilogy falls flat
By Charles Saunders, Boxscorenews.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
SONAHR: BLOOMFIELD, Colorado - January 25, 2015 - So much for the second coming of the thrill-a-minute trilogy between Micky Ward and the late Arturo Gatti, which had fight fans on the edge of their seats during the early years of this century. Saturday’s third meeting between Brandon Rios and Mike   Read Full Story >>>

Donaire trains early for comeback
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
A DEVASTATING defeat can destroy a boxer’s career. Most boxers are never the same after a brutal loss but it looks like that isn’t the case with Filipino superstar Nonito Donaire Jr. because his knockout defeat in the hands of Nicholas Walters has rather fueled the fire inside of him. “He is v  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao Weighs In: Miss Lebanon Vs Miss Israel In Miss Universe 2014
By Conviron Altatis, Yibada, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
f Miss Universe 2014 were only between Miss Lebanon Saly Greige and Miss Israel Doron Matalon, who should win the crown? One of the judges has an opinion. According to Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, it is all about the talent. "It will come down to the one with the best talent and the b  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao drops in at NY consul’s party for Fil-Am press club
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 26 Jan 2015
NEW YORK CITY– Boxing champion and Congressman Manny Pacquiao graced the New York consul general’s reception for the Filipino American Press Club of New York January 16 at ConGen General Mario L. De Leon, Jr.’s residence. The Sarangani province representative was joined by Filipino-American filmm  Read Full Story >>>

PACQUIAO MEETS AMIR KHAN IN LONDON GYM, DISCUSSES POSSIBLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 25 Jan 2015

Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao ended his London visit where he had a private dinner with Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace on Thursday night followed by a meeting with World Boxing Council welterweight Silv  Read Full Story >>>

BERNABE CONCEPCION, AL SABUAPAN SCORE KO WINS OVER INDONESIAN FOES
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 25 Jan 2015

Concepcion. Bernabe Concepcion who twice fought for the world featherweight title and lost and southpaw Al Sabaupan have handily beaten their Indonesian opponents in a fight card in Camarines Sur. The 27 year o  Read Full Story >>>

GOLDEN BOY LIVE! FEATURES RISING TEXAN TALENT ON JANUARY 26 ROCKY JUAREZ VS. ROBINSON CASTELLANOS UNDERCARD
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 25 Jan 2015
UNBEATEN TEXAS KNOCKOUT ARTIST TRAVELL MAZION GETS CO-MAIN EVENT LOS ANGELES (Jan. 23) - Before Rocky Juarez (30-10-1, 21 KOs) and Robinson "Robin Hood" Castellanos (20-10, 13 KOs) square off for Juarez' WBC Silver Featherweight Title and final title elimination bout at Cowboys Dancehall in San A  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao makes more sense in 2016, without Showtime
By David Mayo, mlive.com, Sun, 25 Jan 2015
In another expertly played production, because that's what Manny Pacquiao's brilliant promoter does, Floyd Mayweather next weekend will see the opposition-imposed deadline pass for a fight proposal that may be in no one's best interest except for boxing fans and one U.S. television corporation, and   Read Full Story >>>

No Contest: Espinoza vs. Arum
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Sun, 25 Jan 2015
Assuming “the deal” isn’t dead already, it’s hard to believe that provoking Arum will bring the superfight to fruition… “God works wonders now and then; Behold a lawyer, an honest man.”—Benjamin Franklin While everyone is waiting for Floyd Mayweather to agree to fight Manny Pacquiao, it appear  Read Full Story >>>