Remembering a True Champion: Randy Turpin
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
Randolph Adolphus “Randy” Turpin was a Leamington, United Kingdom fighter, considered to be one of the top middleweights in the 1940s and 1950s era. “The Leamington Licker” squared off against the likes of champions Carl “Bobo” Olson, Don Cockell and the great “Sugar” Ray Robinson in his 75-fight, H  Read Full Story >>>

Zhong-Cuello 105-pound title fight set for June 28 in Dubai
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
RIZAL, Philippines - WBC strawweight titleholder Xiong Zhao Zhong will make his long-awaited mandatory title defense against No. 1 contender Denver Cuello on June 28 in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, said Cuello's manager, Aljoe Jaro. Jaro tells RingTV.com that the contracts are signed but   Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather vs Guerrero pay-per-view numbers still doubted
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Sat, 18 May 2013
Say what you will about ESPN.com boxing reporter Dan Rafael, but he isn't known for sticking his neck out if he doesn't think he's got the correct information. In other words, unlike a heinous, irresponsible, hurtful blogsman such as myself, Rafael doesn't generally say something unless he's quite c  Read Full Story >>>

FOX DEPORTES AIRS SHANE MOSLEY CLASSIC FIGHTS AGAINST SERGIO MORA & FERNANDO VARGAS ON MAY 18 IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HIS COMEBACK FIGHT AGAINST PABLO CESAR CANO
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

LOS ANGELES, May 17 - As the return of Sugar Shane Mosley approaches, FOX Deportes will celebrate the return of one of the future Hall of Famer on Saturday, May 18, with back-to-back Classics shows that will lead into Mosley's com  Read Full Story >>>

Legaspi, Salazar cop golds in Pan Asian Brazilian Jujitsu International
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
Filipino bet Jerry Legaspi of Team Kamphius-Fabricio lived up to his billing by winning the gold medal in his favorite Male Masters Blue belt division, over 79 kg (Pesado), against Taffy Gutu of Hongkong via Jumping guillotine in the finals. Teammate Kamphius-Fabricio ace Stephen Salazar to made   Read Full Story >>>

NBA - Future looks bright for young Warriors
By Jason Aniel, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

Oakland —The Golden State Warriors were without forward Harrison Barnes, who suffered a head injury and a cut on his eyebrow, and center Andrew Bogut, who had difficulty moving throughout the game, for all of the fourth quarter in  Read Full Story >>>

RENOWNED BOXING TRAINER BUDDY MCGIRT TALKS FIND A DREAM
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
As things continue to progress and evolve for internationally known nonprofit Find A Dream, renowned boxing trainer and Board Member Buddy McGirt recently gave his thoughts on the importance of what the organization provides. “What Find A Dream is about, helping kids by offering them boxing and o  Read Full Story >>>

If Peterson Can Win, Then Unify, Is He The One Beat Money Mayweather?
By Lucas Biggers, Tha Boxing Voice, Sat, 18 May 2013
One of the best fights on paper this year is Lucas Matthysse facing off against Lamont Peterson and it takes place this Saturday night. According to rumor, the winner of this fight gets Danny Garcia and after that a possible showdown with Floyd “Money” Mayweather. I have been waiting for a fight lik  Read Full Story >>>

Ken Shamrock Thinks Floyd Mayweather Fears Manny Pacquiao
Fightline.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
Ken Shamrock saw boxers taking paper fights as a reason for the sport taking the backseat to MMA and other combat sports. The UFC hall of famer is a fan of the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, but thinks he missed out on a big payday with Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather and Pacquiao had been talked about  Read Full Story >>>

Sugar Shane Mosley Reloads & Fights Pablo Cano
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Sat, 18 May 2013
Remember in the movie “Shane” when the blond youngster shouted out to Alan Ladd’s character, “Shane, come back.” Well, the Pomona icon is returning to the boxing ring. Sugar Shane Mosley (46-8-1, 39 Kos) has hung up the retirement duds and has reloaded with world titles on his mind. First on h  Read Full Story >>>

Paulie Malignaggi On Drug Testing; Amir Khan On Welterweight; Richard Schaefer On Floyd Mayweather Vs. Canelo Alvarez; More
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Sat, 18 May 2013
At Friday's weigh-in for Lamont Peterson-Lucas Matthysse Saturday on Showtime, BoxingScene's David Greisman and I did some interviews on the fight itself, the topics in the headline, some upcoming bouts, the latest figure for Floyd Mayweather-Robert Guerrero pay-per-view sales and more. Read on for   Read Full Story >>>

Quotes From Lucas Matthysse, Lee Purdy & Anthony Ogogo's Atlantic City Roundtable Discussing May 18 Fights At Boardwalk Hall In Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

THURSDAY'S LUCAS MATTHYSSE, LEE PURDY AND ANTHONY OGOGO ATLANTIC CITY ROUNDTABLE QUOTES ABOUT MAY 18 FIGHTS AT BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY LIVE SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ® TELECAST TO SHOWCASE LAM  Read Full Story >>>

MAY 18 SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY VS. PABLO CESAR CANO EVENT SO BIG, IT HAD TO BE SPLIT IN TWO - FOX SPORTS NETWORKS TO TELEVISE MAY 18 DOUBLEHEADER LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
HUGE BOXING WEEKEND IN CANCUN... MAY 18 SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY VS. PABLO CESAR CANO EVENT SO BIG, IT HAD TO BE SPLIT IN TWO SERGIO THOMPSON VS. GUSTAVO SANDOVAL IN CO-FEATURE WITH ROBERTO MANZANAREZ, ADAN MARES & MORE FEATURED ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRAND OASIS CANCUN PLUS: SPECIAL FREE ADMISSION FR  Read Full Story >>>

OH, WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
By Ted Lerner, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

IT'S THE THRILL OF VICTORY AND THE AGONY OF DEFEAT AS JUDGEMENT DAY TAKES ITS TOLL AT THE CHINA OPEN 9-BALL (Shanghai)--There’s nothing quite like Judgement Day in the world of professional pool. Otherwise known as  Read Full Story >>>

NBA -- Spurs close out Warriors 94 - 82 in Game 6
By Ryan Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

OAKLAND — After a very slow start, the San Antonio Spurs sealed the Golden State Warriors' fate by winning Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal, 94-82, Thursday night at the Oracle Arena. Tony Parker overcame   Read Full Story >>>

NBA -- Knicks extend series to a Game 6
By Raman Sharma, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

NEW YORK The New York Knicks staved off elimination Thursday night by taking Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal over the Indiana Pacers, 85-75, at the Madison Square Garden. . Knicks forward Carmelo Anth  Read Full Story >>>

APB unveils its boxers' roster through "Boxer of the Week" campaign
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013

Lausanne, Switzerland, 17 May 2013 - Just a few hours after the wrap-up of the third and most impressive World Series of Boxing (WSB) season to date, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) was pleased to launch an exciting   Read Full Story >>>

Can Peterson Dismantle “The Machine”? (Part Two of Two)
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2013
There is a bit of mythology regarding Lucas Matthysse, who is Lamont Peterson’s foe this Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (Showtime 9 p.m., ET/PT). Yes, he is certainly a formidable 140-pounder and possesses heavy hands and a certain toughness that cannot be taught. But if you l  Read Full Story >>>

Sportsmen in politics
By Percy D. Della, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 18 May 2013
I TEXTED Manny Pacquiao’s top aide about the bills his boss sponsored and shepherded into law during the 15th Congress. The fighting Sarangani congressman’s record probably won’t amount to a hell of beans. Still, the assistant is taking a lot of time to respond. Have you heard anything spect  Read Full Story >>>

Reasons for Chavez v Murray collapse explained
World Boxing News, Sat, 18 May 2013
Upon negotiations for a middleweight bout between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Martin Murray falling through today, WBN have exclusively been told the nature of the failings for the potential clash. Murray's manager Neil Marsh has opened up on why the fight will not go ahead on August 3 in Mexico a  Read Full Story >>>

The horror of being a child sex worker in the Philippines exposed as boxer Manny Pacquiao joins fight against vile trade that destroys lives of 100,000 Filipino's youth
Daily Mail (UK), Sat, 18 May 2013
A single tear rolls down her face as she hesitatingly explains what 'those men' made her do. The 12-year-old girl is just one of 100,000 children estimated to work in the terrifying sex trade of the Philippines where virginity is sold for $250 to foreign men. Although the tales she tells are   Read Full Story >>>

Peterson vs. Matthysse: Who will control the future in this battle of man vs. machine?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2013

Everyone who calls themselves a hardcore boxing fan can finally agree on something. No matter who you favor in this potential Fight of the Year candidate, 99.9% us who will be tuning in this Saturday night seem to think it will  Read Full Story >>>

China 9-Ball Open: Pagulayan Reaches Pool KO Stage
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2013

Alex "the Lion" Pagulayan moved on to the last-32 stage of the 2013 China 9-Ball Open at the Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium arena in Shanghai, China. The top player of Puyat Sports Pagulayan, the 2004 WPC champ, defeated Ke  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao fight time is a go
ThyBlackMan.com, Fri, 17 May 2013
(ThyBlackMan.com) Well Manny Pacquiao appears to have been on a downward career spiral since his third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in November of 2011 in a fight that pretty much the entire world saw Manny Pacquiao losing, but yet he was still give a victory by the judges. Since that fight, Ma  Read Full Story >>>

How to beat Manny Pacquiao
BoxingNews, Fri, 17 May 2013
On June 8, Manny Pacquiao controversially lost his WBO welterweight title to top contender Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, in what promises to be one of the biggest boxing spectacles of 2012. ‘Pac-Man’ had been undefeated in 15 fights prior to that, and had not tasted defea  Read Full Story >>>

Ken Shamrock Thinks Boxing Is Delivering The Fights Fans Want To See, Except Mayweather
Boxing Insider, Fri, 17 May 2013
Former UFC World Champion and MMA king and “The Most Dangerous Man In The World” Ken Shamrock (28-15-2) has been a boxing fan since he first began his own training, but much like the majority of the sports’ fans, he too was sick of the one-sided matchups promoters were putting together, rather than   Read Full Story >>>

Mercito Gesta-Olusegun Ajose in Play For Late July
By Ryan Maquiñana, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 17 May 2013
Mercito Gesta will return to the ring in late July at a venue to be determined in a 10-rounder against junior welterweight contender Olusegun Ajose, according to Gesta’s manager, Vince Parra. “We accepted the fight a couple weeks ago, and now they’re working on the site, but everything looks set   Read Full Story >>>

Devon Alexander rips Amir Khan ahead of their rumored clash; claims he loses every time he faces elite competition
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Fri, 17 May 2013
On Saturday night, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KO’s) will look to make the first successful defense of his title when he meets up with Colchester’s Lee Purdy (20-3-1, 13 KO’s) inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Having seen a scheduled fight with British star Ke  Read Full Story >>>

BLUE CHIP BOXER JESSEL MARK MAGSAYO DEBUTS ON 'PINOY PRIDE XX'
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2013

Magsayo. CEBU CITY – The focus is on Genesis Servania. The undefeated Servania (19-0-0, 7KO) is seeing action next Saturday as a co-feature on 'Pinoy Pride XX' at the Waterfront Hotel here against Isack Junior of Indon  Read Full Story >>>

All eyes on Sadorra, Laylo in Pacquiao Asian chess on Saturday
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2013
US-based GM Julio Catalino Sadorra and Darwin Laylo will lead a contingent of Filipino wood pushers to the $100,000 Manny Pacquiao Cup Asian Continental Open and Women's Chess Championships on Saturday at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City. "Malaking factor yung magtulungan for the game preparation ag  Read Full Story >>>

Can Rios Do Better Than Margarito Against Pacquiao?
By Julio Garcia, Tha Boxing Voice, Fri, 17 May 2013
After Manny Pacquiao’s devastating loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last year, boxing fans wondered what would be next for the Filipino icon. Would he retire? Would he fight Marquez another time, or would he take the easy route and face a weaker tune-up fight? In steps a young fighter in “Bam Bam” Bra  Read Full Story >>>