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Ward-Kovalev II Has 1980?s Style ?Cold War? Feel
By Bernard Fernandez, The Sweet Science, Thu, 15 Jun 2017
The 1980s passed into history, what, 27? years ago? So much has changed in America and in the world since then. But maybe not as much as any of us would like to believe.
Although the Soviet Union ? once characterized by U.S. President Ronald Reagan as the ?Evil Empire? ? officially dissolved on D Read Full Story >>>Why The Dislike For Andre Ward?
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Thu, 15 Jun 2017
He?s risen above his tough origins. He?s a sound family man. He never makes a scene in public. And he?s one hell of a good fighter. Still, there?s a lot of dislike out there for light heavyweight kingpin Andre Ward. Why that is, however, is a question worth asking. Some time ago, HBO personality Max Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Horn: Still no U.S. network announced? What's going on?
By Mark Weber, Fight Saga, Thu, 15 Jun 2017
With less than three weeks away from the Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn WBO Welterweight championship fight, we still do not know which network will broadcast the fight in the U.S.
For almost the entirety of his career, the name Manny Pacquiao had been synonymous with HBO Boxing. But after a falling Read Full Story >>> WBO names officials for Pacquiao defense
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 15 Jun 2017
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has appointed Mark Nelson of the US as the third man in the ring when Manny Pacquiao makes the first defense of the WBO 147-lb crown against Jeff Horn on July 2 in Brisbane, Australia.
The three judges who were also assigned to score the scheduled 12-rounder Read Full Story >>> Exclusive: Mayweather v McGregor u-turn, now approved for August 26
World Boxing News, Thu, 15 Jun 2017
In a further twist, WBN has been informed that the on-off Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor fight is back on for a date of August 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission initially added the date in question to their upcoming professional calender as Mayweather Promo Read Full Story >>> Sergey Kovalev: A lot of People Want Me To Finish Andre Ward
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Mandalay Bay, LAS VEGAS - All of the animosity in the lead up to the Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) vs. Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26 KOs) rematch will culminate Saturday night when the #1 and #2 light heavyweights in the world renew acquaintances in a HBO pay-per-view event.
Ward took Kovalev's WBA/WBO/IB Read Full Story >>> Ward vs. Kovalev 2: Andre Ward promises to 'take all doubt ... off the table'
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
LAS VEGAS -- Historically, they have been the outcasts of boxing history. Heavyweights excite simply by their size and the notion of an impending explosion. Welterweights and middleweights move with speed and hit with fury.
But in the eye of boxing beholders, light heavyweights have received no r Read Full Story >>> NAKAYAMA DETHRONES CLAVERAS, GRABS OPBF CROWN
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
JAPANESE challenger Keisuke Nakayama used his footwork advantage and stinging jabs to dethrone Oriental and Pacific Federation (OPBF) flyweight champion Richard Claveras via a split decision last Tuesday night (June 13) at Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward: Kovalev's Power 'is Not What It?s Cracked Up to Be'
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Sergey Kovalev obviously was strong enough to drop Andre Ward in the second round of their light heavyweight title fight November 19.
Ward recovered from the right hand that knocked him down, though, and Kovalev couldn?t hurt him enough to send Ward to the canvas again during any of the following Read Full Story >>> The Real-Life Diet of Andre Ward
By Christopher Cason, GQ.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
The preparation for any high-stakes fight should be just as demanding as the 12-round bout itself. This is the thinking of Andre Ward, the unified light heavyweight titleholder. After defeating then-undefeated Sergey Kovalev in their first meeting last Nov. 19, Ward (31-0, 15 KO?s) was stunned by th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Horn undercard: five bouts announced
By Parviz Iskenderov, Fightmag (AU), Wed, 14 Jun 2017
attle of Brisbane: Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn
Boxing great out of Philippines Manny Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38 KO) faces off Australian Jeff Horn (16-0-1, 11 KO) on July 2 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The contest is for the WBO World welterweight title.
?Pacman? is a current champion who is look Read Full Story >>> Mikey Garcia targets lucrative fight against Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Three-weight world champion Mikey Garcia is likely to land a lucrative fight against Manny Pacquiao provided he comes out victorious over Adrien Broner when they collide on July 29 at the Barclays Center, New York City, New York.
Garcia, who is unbeaten in all of his 36 professional fights, is co Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan punched in road rage attack, forced to defend himself
World Boxing News, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Former world champion Amir Khan knocked an attacker out cold during a road roage attack on Friday, according to an eye-witness at the scene.
The 30 year-old, currently on hiatus from the sport as he sees out his religious duties of Ramadan, was reportedly driving through his home of Bolton when t Read Full Story >>> ANDRE ?S.O.G.? WARD & SERGEY ?KRUSHER? KOVALEV GRAND ARRIVALS QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
LAS VEGAS, NV (June 13, 2017) ? Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Andre ?S.O.G.? Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) and former titleholder Sergey ?Krusher? Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) opened Fight Week Powered by Monster with t Read Full Story >>> UFC? ANNOUNCES BROADCAST RENEWAL DEAL WITH RS THAILAND
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
The world?s premier mixed martial arts brand and Thailand?s leading entertainment network partner to deliver localized premium UFC content to Thai fans
Singapore - UFC? and RS Thailand (Channel 8) announced today a multi-year content deal renewal to bring fight fans in Thailand localized premium Read Full Story >>> Kovalev, Ward bicker as they arrive in Las Vegas for rematch
By Gilbert Manzano, Las Vegas Review Journal, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
When Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev agreed to fight the first time, the hype was surrounded around possibly naming a new pound-for-pound king, or at least give the light heavyweight division a conclusive champion.
Neither happened.
Ward walked out of the T-Mobile Arena in November with three ne Read Full Story >>> Kovalev: I'm Really Focused To Smash Ward's Face, Punish Him
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Las Vegas - Light heavyweight contender Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (30-1-1, 26 KOs) is promising to deal out a lot of pain and punishment on Saturday night, when he faces IBF/WBA/WBO light heavyweight champion Andre Ward (31-0, 15 KOs) at the Mandalay Bay Event Center.
The fight is a rematch of la Read Full Story >>> Young boxing champ Vince Paras grateful for help of Freddie Roach
GMA News Online, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Three years ago, Vince Paras was just another kid in the streets of General Santos City hanging around boxing gyms, hoping to get a glimpse of Manny Pacquiao's training.
Pacquiao's Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach decided to help him out, giving him boxing gloves and even training him a little Read Full Story >>> Is Andre Ward the pound-for-pound No 1 after beating Sergey Kovalev?
By James Dielhenn, SkySports.com, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Andre Ward must now be rated as the undisputed pound-for-pound king of world boxing. Sky Sports make the argument?
It doesn't feel right for Andre Ward to be celebrated as the best boxer in the world, his critics will say. He is a harsh character, which can sometimes make it difficult to passiona Read Full Story >>> In my corner: Grantlee Kieza?s boxing blog
By Grantlee Kieza, CourierMail.com.au, Wed, 14 Jun 2017
SOME of the greatest fighters of all time will be ringside to see if Jeff Horn can create boxing history against Manny Pacquiao in Australia?s biggest ever fight at Suncorp Stadium on July 2.
Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Evander Holyfield and former Pacquiao victim Shane Mosley will all be in Br Read Full Story >>>
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