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NBA -- A new Marshall in Milwaukee
By Nick Osen, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

WAUNAKEE -- After being released by the Los Angeles Lakers last July 19, Kendall Marshall quickly found a new home when the Milwaukee Bucks claimed him off the waivers the following day. The Lakers valued Marshall's talents and ha  Read Full Story >>>

Amnat Ruenroeng to defend IBF belt against McWilliams Arroyo on Sept. 14
By Anson Wainwright, RingTV.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
IBF flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng will face McWilliams Arroyo on Sept. 14 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, IBF President Daryl Peoples informed RingTV.com on Tuesday. “That’s the date that they’ve requested,” said Peoples, who also confirmed the location city in Thailand with Championships  Read Full Story >>>

Tyson Fury: Born Under a Bad Sign
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
“Obviously you’ve got to feel for Tyson who has been hit hard by this postponement after all the training he has put in…” “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.”—from “Born Under a Bad Sign” Saturday’s rematch at the Phones 4 U Arena in Manchester, England, between Dereck   Read Full Story >>>

MAYWEATHER PROMOTIONS COULD RECEIVE PROMOTER'S LICENSE IN NEVADA THIS WEDNESDAY
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Earlier this month, after submitting an application to the New York State Athletic Commission, Mayweather Promotions received their promoter's license in the state of New York. According to Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, it was just the first of many more to come as he revealed that he h  Read Full Story >>>

Lem’s latest: Is Evander Holyfield retired? Maybe
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
On June 26, five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield informed RingTV.com that he was officially retiring, saying, “I’m done.” But less than a month later, Holyfield more or less changed his assertion to a definite maybe. “You know, like I’ve told everybody,” said Holyfield, during a Mo  Read Full Story >>>

Talking with newly crowned WBO jr welterweight champion Chris Algieri!
By Jerry Glick, FightNews.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Flush with the success that he had from taking the WBO junior welterweight title from Ruslan Provodnikov back on June 14th, Star Boxing’s pride and joy, Chris “The Fighting Pride of Huntington” Algieri, was eager to talk about winning the belt and his challenge to the great Manny Pacquiao for Pac Ma  Read Full Story >>>

PLANS FOR A ZOU SHIMING TITLE FIGHT WILL HAVE TO WAIT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

Ruengroeng. Plans for popular former Chinese two-time Olympic gold medalist and undefeated pro Zou Shiming will have to wait. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum had earlier told the Manila Standard there were plans to promot  Read Full Story >>>

DODIE BOY PENALOSA’S OPPONENT FALLS ILL, IS REPLACED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

Penalosa Jr. The Indonesian opponent of undefeated super bantamweight Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr has fallen ill and has had to be replaced for Saturday’s ten round main event at the Mandaluyong City Gym. Yon Armed has been  Read Full Story >>>

Local hero JR Magboo eyes IBF Pacific title
By Dennis U. Eroa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

Magboo. HE fights wisely and there is no doubt that JR Magboo, pride of Touch Gloves Boxing Gym, is ripe for an international title. Elmer Anuran, Magboo’s handler and president of Saved by the Bell Promotions, said his   Read Full Story >>>

PARAS CLEARED TO COMPETE IN FIBA U18 SLAM DUNK CONTEST
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014

Paras. Kobe Paras, son of PBA legend and two-time MVP Benjie Paras has been cleared to compete in the FIBA Under 18 Slam Dunk contest in Qatar from August 16-29. Benjie Paras said his 16 year old son was given per  Read Full Story >>>

Douglas Targets World title in Fall!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Baltimore, MD – Blue chip prospect Tyrieshia “Lady Tiga” Douglas has her sights set on capturing a world title before the end of 2014. At 5-0 with 1 win by knockout, the Baltimore-based Washington DC native’s set a lofty goal for herself. As an amateur, she won multiple Golden Gloves and Nation  Read Full Story >>>

Miranda replaces injured Nemkov vs. Puetz in M-1 Challenge 50 Aug. 15 in Russia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (July 22 2014) - Former M-1 Challenge light heavyweight champion Victor Nemkov has pulled out of a rematch against current holder Stephan Puetz (10-1-0, 4 KO/TKO, 3 SUB) in the main event on a special M-1 Global anniversary show, M-1 Challenge 50: Battle on Neva," outdoors Fri  Read Full Story >>>

Odds on Manny hint at Macau mismatch
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
MANILA, Philippines - The early betting odds are suggesting a big mismatch in Macau. Manny Pacquiao, of course, is the heavy favorite against Chris Algeiri, who was unheard of until he faced and defeated Ruslan Provodnikov last month. According to Lootmeister.com, which provides boxing handica  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Continues Pay Per View Nonsense
By Matthew Hurley, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Now that Manny Pacquiao versus Chris Algieri is a done deal, the PacMan officially revealed himself to be Bob Arum’s puppet on a string. No, this is not as bad as Colonel Tom Parker ripping apart his only client Elvis Presley over nearly twenty-one years but it begs the question, who would Manny be   Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao is 14-1 favorite vs Algieri
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
On paper, it certainly looks like Chris Algieri will have to carry a bladed weapon or a concealed-carry pistol for him to emerge victorious against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau. Odds coming from the US say Pacquiao is -1400 ($100 bet wins $1,400), while Algieri is +800 ($100 bet wins $800).  Read Full Story >>>

Gennady "GGG" Golovkin vs. Daniel Geale: Mortal Kombat
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
"Finish Him!" These had to be my two favorite words in all of my video-game splendor during the 90's. "Mortal Kombat" was my answer to blood lust in between ramen noodles, books and assignments I wanted absolutely nothing to do with. The fights were epic, as were the characters and visuals. B  Read Full Story >>>

Why Gennady Golovkin still isn't a mainstream star (and may never be)
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Years from now, I suspect, there will be those who will write about what a privilege it was to watch Gennady Golovkin, to cover this nearly perfect fighting machine as he tore through his career nearly unchallenged. The WBA middleweight champion is 29-0 with 26 knockouts heading into perhaps the   Read Full Story >>>

Algieri's Promoter: Jab is Key Tool Against Pacquiao
By Bill Emes, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Promoter Joe DeGuardia is very confident about Chris Algieri's chances to upset Manny Pacquiao on November 22nd in Macau, China. DeGuardia was also confident that Algieri (20-0, 8KOs), a huge underdog at the time, would defeat Ruslan Provodnikov in June. He was right, and Algieri recovered from two   Read Full Story >>>

Robert Garcia Wants Mayweather To Go Toe To Toe
By Oscar De Leon, Tha Boxing Voice, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
In a recent Interview with Tha Boxing Voice, Robert Garcia (Trainer of Marcos Maidana) said he his game plan would involve forcing Mayweather to stand toe-to-toe. In recent interivews Garcia has gone out of his way to point out Mayweathers lack of entertainment when it comes to pleasing the fans and  Read Full Story >>>

Shields: Canelo Looked Like an Amatuer Against Lara, De La Hoya Will Never Give Us a Rematch
By Jon Uddin, Tha Boxing Voice, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Fresh off of hearing the decision that went against Erislandy Lara Saturday night, Ronnie Shields, trainer to the Cuban southpaw, stopped to answer a few questions from Tha Boxing Voice. Shields did not mince words when expressing his frustration with the judge’s scores. “I’m pissed off about it.  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Alvarez arrest warrant reportedly exercised in Jalisco
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Talented light-middleweight fighter Canelo Alvarez faces arrest in his home city after the Justice of the State of Jalisco followed through with a warrant that was first purused in 2013. At the time a year ago, the warrant was originally thrown out, although WBN has now been handed a copy of the   Read Full Story >>>

Quijano: Rigondeaux improves image
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
PERHAPS he was finally fed up of being labeled a bore and wanted to make a lasting impression. Others disagree and say it was all about it gamesmanship. Still others refuse to sugarcoat it and argue that it was a good old, cheap shot. Plain and simple. Whatever the case, Guillermo Rigondeau  Read Full Story >>>

Wyatt Earp: O.K. Corral to Square Ring
By Norman Marcus , Boxing.com, Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Wyatt Earp kept control of the situation, even though he had been forced to take off his Colt .45 when he stepped into the ring… What was Wyatt Earp, the most famous lawman in the Old West, doing at the Mechanics’ Pavilion in San Francisco on the night of December 2, 1896? He was there to refe  Read Full Story >>>

Viloria heeds Freddie’s advice
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jul 2014

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach was back in former WBC/IBF lightflyweight and WBA/WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria’s corner for his fight against Mexico’s Jose Alfredo (Diablito) Zuniga at the Cotai Arena in the Ven  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao invited to play ball with NBA stars
By Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News, Tue, 22 Jul 2014
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, who is now trying his hand at professional basketball, has been invited to test his skills against a group of NBA stars who are visiting the country for a charity event. Pacquiao, the coach of expansion team KIA Motors who ha  Read Full Story >>>

$300 Million at Stake for Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Showdown
International Business Times, Tue, 22 Jul 2014
The battle royal between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. might be ticking away, but the boon for the showdown could be too tempting for both fighters to ignore, according to several boxing analysts. Pacquiao vs. Mayweather has been elusive, a pipe dream for boxing fans after years of fail  Read Full Story >>>

Welcome to the Canelo Alvarez Era
By Martin Gallegos, 3MoreRounds.com, Tue, 22 Jul 2014
If you were in the building for Canelo vs Lara, you would have thought that Oscar De La Hoya was fighting with the vibe that was felt throughout the MGM Grand. It was really a unique atmosphere, something you don’t even feel when Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao headline a card in Vegas. It was  Read Full Story >>>

Cunningham fighting for daughter's life
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 22 Jul 2014
When heavyweight Steve Cunningham faced Amir Mansour and defeated him by 10-round decision -- after getting knocked down twice in the fifth round -- in a terrific slugfest in April, the former cruiserweight titlist made no secret about the reason he continues to fight. His family is dealing with  Read Full Story >>>

Brook: Winning IBF Title - Khan Fight Will 100% Happen!
By Edward Chaykovsky, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 22 Jul 2014
Kell Brook (32-0, 22KOs) is hoping that a victory over IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15KOs) will bring him the prize that he wants most - a domestic super-fight with Amir Khan (29-3, 19KOs). Brook will challenge Porter on August 16th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.   Read Full Story >>>

ZOU SHIMING EYES WORLD TITLE FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jul 2014

Following an impressive performance in his first ten round bout, popular Chinese Olympic two-time Champion Zou Shiming is eyeing a world title fight next. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told the Manila Standard/Viva Spor  Read Full Story >>>

DELA TORRE VS. SOUTH AFRICA’S MCOTHELI IN WBF TITLE FIGHT
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jul 2014

De La Torre (R). Unbeaten prospect Harmonito dela Torre (13W-0L,8KO’s) will battle Xolani Mcotheli of South Africa (9W- 1L 8KO’s) for the WBF superfeatherweight world title on September 13 at the Lagao gymnasium in General  Read Full Story >>>