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Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao was supposed to be the Fight of the Century... but six years of arguments over money, drug accusations and racist slurs weighed heavy on the $600m Las Vegas showdown
By Alec Fenn, Mail Online (UK), Sun, 03 May 2020
The two men had traded verbal blows for six long years but this was the first time they had met. Their eyes locked across a crowded Miami basketball court and they gave each other a nod that said it was time to do business.
They both wore blank expressions and walked towards one another like guns Read Full Story >>>Ranking the modern history of Cinco de Mayo weekend boxing main events
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Sun, 03 May 2020
Tonight, we were supposed to be watching Canelo Alvarez, probably against Billy Joe Saunders, as boxing’s modern history of big fights on Cinco de Mayo weekend (this is an adjustable time frame, really) was set to continue.
Would Canelo-Saunders have been a good fight? Maybe. It’s a big fight Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART XXVIII: LUISITO ESPINOSA, THE DARLING OF PHILIPPINE BOXING IN THE 80'S AND 90'S
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 May 2020
After winning six straight fights, Luisito Espinosa however lost to Mexican Alejandro Gonzalez for the WBC international featherweight title by 2nd round KO on August 13, 1993 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
He chalked up four more wins o Read Full Story >>> On this day in 2015, the world tuned in for 'the Fight of the Century'
By Kieran Spratt, TheSportsman, Sat, 02 May 2020
In an ideal world, we would be celebrating the tenth, maybe even eleventh anniversary of Floyd Mayweather Jr’s illustrious meeting with Manny Pacquiao this weekend.
Alas, any chance of getting two of the finest pugilists of the modern era to lace up their gloves and go toe-to-toe with one anot Read Full Story >>> What if Manny Pacquiao Fought in the 80s? (Second of a series)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 May 2020
Pacquiao (L) and Gomez.
The 80s is among the strongest decades in professional boxing.
The decade saw Larry Holmes finally moving out of the huge shadow of the great Muhammad Ali and the rise of a heavyweight aptly Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Pacquiao Money Trail Leaves Mixed Bag Of Emotions 5 Years Later
By Manouk Akopyan, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 02 May 2020
Top Rank boss Bob Arum has presided over two-thousand fight cards in the last five-plus decades, and although he was a part of 27 Muhammad Ali fights, he didn’t have the honor of promoting the “Fight of the Century” between Ali and Joe Frazier in 1971. That distinction went to Jerry Perenchio. Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao wants to set up 20,000-bed COVID-19 hospital
By Mario Casayuran, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 02 May 2020
Boxing icon Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao has proposed the establishment of an all-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients’ facility with a minimum capacity of 20,000 beds.
“Majority of the hospitals, both public and private, have reached the threshold of their full capacity. There is an urgen Read Full Story >>> 1960 The Heavyweights
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 May 2020
Sonny Liston.
Having looked at the title holders in 1960 I thought I would select one division-the heavyweights-and review who was in the ratings or climbing and what the future held for them.
One name dominated the heavy Read Full Story >>> Manangquil still working out of his boxers from DSWD
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 May 2020
JC Manangquil.
DAVAO CITY -- Promoter-manager Jim Claude "JC" Manangquil of Gen. Santos City is still working out for the beneficiaries of his boxers from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Social Ame Read Full Story >>> Premier Boxing Champions Super Welterweight Stars Set to Appear Across Social Media Platforms Next Week
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 02 May 2020
Julian Williams, Erislandy Lara, Jarrett Hurd, Erickson Lubin & Brian Castaño Talk Stacked Division & More to Engage Fans During Social Distancing
LAS VEGAS (May 1, 2020) – The star-studded 154-pound division will take center stage next week as some of Premier Boxing Champions’ top super wel Read Full Story >>> Errol Spence admits he was ‘on a path to destruction’ before car accident
World Boxing News, Sat, 02 May 2020
Current unified welterweight star Errol Spence Jr. has opened up on his feelings regarding a shocking car accident late last year.
Just days after adding Shawn Porter’s WBC strap to his IBF version, Spence spun his Ferrari and was very lucky to come out in one piece.
Even more startling than Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART XXVII: LUISITO ESPINOSA, THE TWO-DIVISION WORLD CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 01 May 2020
Luisito "Lindol" Espinosa was born on June 26, 1967 in Tondo, Manila. He was also nicknamed "Golden Boy" and turned professional in May 25, 1984 by outpointing Vladimer Raffy. He followed it up with another decision win over Ric Santiag Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum denies Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua talks
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 01 May 2020
Rumors which began on Thursday outlining talks had opened up for Tyson Fury to face Anthony Joshua have been denied by promoter Bob Arum.
A frenzy of reporting over the possibility the fight could be on the cards was ended immediately when WBN contacted Arum for his reaction.
Asked point-blank Read Full Story >>> What if Manny Pacquiao Fought in the 80s? (First of a series)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 01 May 2020
The 80s is among the strongest decades in professional boxing.
The decade saw Larry Holmes moving out of the huge shadow of the great Muhammad Ali and the rise of a heavyweight aptly described as a throwback fighter i Read Full Story >>> Fight Network Partners with Everlast for 'Protect Yourself At All Times,' An All-New Series Hosted By Adrian Clark
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 01 May 2020
TORONTO | NEW YORK - (April 30, 2020) - Fight Network, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and the world's premier combat sports network, announced today a partnership with Everlast Worldwide-the world's leading manufacturer, marketer and licensor of boxing, MMA and fitness equipment Read Full Story >>> “Manny Pacquiao Obliterates Conor McGregor in One Round!” – Paulie Malignaggi
By Shantanu Mayenkar, Essentially Sports, Fri, 01 May 2020
Former two-division boxing champion, Paulie Malignaggi said that Manny Pacquiao will destroy Conor McGregor.
After capturing his second UFC belt, McGregor turned his focus towards boxing. He took on the legendary, Floyd Mayweather in one of the biggest PPVs ever. During the build-up, McGrego Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE: Bob Arum seeks solution, Eddie Hearn eyes ‘hotel takeover’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 01 May 2020
Head pugilistic honchos Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn are both looking into how the sport comes back alive after a two-month delay.
Arum is considering his options. whilst Hearn has revealed plans to ‘take over a hotel’ in order to create an environment to stage live boxing events in the near futu Read Full Story >>> Boxing Continues in Nicaragua Despite Covid-19 (Photos)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2020
There was a successful televised pro boxing event last Saturday in the land of "Chocolatito" González, Nicaragua. ☀️
The show — promoted by Nicaraguan former two-time world champion Rosendo "El Buffalo" Alvare Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART XXVI: ERIC CHAVEZ, IBF WORLD MINIMUMWEIGHT CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Algerico Eric Chavez alias Kenta Sato was born on April 9, 1965 in Talisay City, Cebu. He started his pro career in 1985 and won three straight fights against Jun Gavero by split decision, Luis Pelamor by 3rd round TKO, and Dan Read Full Story >>> Arum Eyeing Pacquiao vs. Crawford For Mid East Or Macau
By Manouk Akopyan, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 30 Apr 2020
When Bob Arum was driving the career of Manny Pacquiao, he had a chance to pit the Filipino fighter against Terence Crawford, but he missed the mark on making the fight happen in-house.
Arum has previously reasoned that he was looking after Pacquiao’s health and safety at the time by not puttin Read Full Story >>>
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