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Op-Ed: Why proposed Pacquiao-Horn fight won't sell
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Fight fans were rejoicing with the imminent Manny Pacquiao-Terence Crawford showdown this April when all of a sudden, Pacquiao's longtime promoter Bob Arum named relatively unknown Australian boxer Jeff Horn as Pacquiao's next possible opponent.
Arum's choice of Horn has surprised fight fans beca Read Full Story >>>Boxing: World champion Marlon Tapales needs to fix ?wild? fighting style
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Marlon Tapales will have more victories in the ring but nothing will probably be as dramatic as the one he pulled off in July 2016.
Tapales was knocked down twice in the fifth round by Panya Uthok (Sor Singyu) of Thailand, but the 24-year-old native of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, subsequently got his Read Full Story >>> WBO Featherweight King Zou Shiming of China to Make First Title Defense in Macau on April
By Ritz Agranum, China Topix, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
China's highly popular boxing icon Zou Shimming is reportedly fighting back to a familiar venue in staging his first world title defense.
Bob Arum's Top Rank, which has made inroads in the Asian market the past few years, is heading back to Macau in holding the first title defense bout of the rei Read Full Story >>> Leo Santa Cruz: Frampton rematch will be better than first fight
By Dominic Verdin, RingTV.com, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Three-division beltholder Leo Santa Cruz tells RingTV?s Dominic Verdin that his Jan. 28 rematch with Carl Frampton will be better than their Fight of the Year candidate first bout, won by Frampton.
?I?m going to come much stronger and with the perfect game plan this time,? says Santa Cruz (32-1-1 Read Full Story >>> Boxing Year-End Top 10: The Flyweights
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
1. Kazuto Ioka (21-1, 13 KO, WBA World)
Fought twice in 2016, knocking out Keyvin Lara in the 11th round on July 20, followed by a seventh round stoppage of Stamp Kiatniwat on New Year?s Eve in Kyoto. Ioka, 27, is a fairly weak No. 1 for the division, in all honesty, but last year?s top two flywe Read Full Story >>> Duco promoters eye Manny Pacquiao for Brisbane fight against Jeff Horn
TVNZ, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Duco Events boxer Jeff Horn is preparing to fight boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao amid speculation the pair will step into the ring at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
Welterweight Horn has been in the mix to fight Pacquiao after impressive wins over Germany's Rico Mueller and South African veteran Al Read Full Story >>> Horn-tooting to bait Manny?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
A new name has surfaced in the sweepstakes to find WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent and it?s not Terence Crawford. Australia?s unbeaten prospect Jeff Horn is now in the queue to face Pacquiao and it?s not a remote possibility that they could meet at the 52,500-seat Suncorp St Read Full Story >>> Ronda Rousey Needs To Cut the Bad People Out Of Her Life ... Says Ex-Training Partner (VIDEOS)
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
TMZ SPORTS -- Ronda Rousey's former training partner, Kayla Harrison -- who's still friends with the UFC superstar -- says Ronda is surrounded by some people who don't have her best interests at heart ... and she needs to dit Read Full Story >>> Mickey Rourke Gunning for Boxing Comeback ... 'I'm Like a Cold Piece of Steel' (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
TMZ SPORTS -- 64-year-old Mickey Rourke says his boxing career ain't over yet -- he wants TWO bouts in 2017 ... telling TMZ Sports he's definitely still in fighting shape.
Rourke hasn't fought since 2014 -- when the "Iron Read Full Story >>> Horn preparing for Brisbane Pacquiao bout
SBS, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Jeff Horn is preparing to fight boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao amid speculation the pair will step into the ring at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
Welterweight Horn has been in the mix to fight Pacquiao after impressive wins over Germany's Rico Mueller and South African veteran Ali Funeka last year Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao verses a former schoolteacher at Suncorp Stadium? It could happen
By Phil Lutton, The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Of all of the strange storylines that could unfold in Australian sport in 2017, try this on for size. Jeff Horn, a mild-mannered former schoolteacher from Brisbane, could fight modern great Manny Pacquiao in a Cauldron that last saw a decent punch in State of Origin.
It's best to devour boxing wi Read Full Story >>> Shocker: Andre Ward admits, 'It may not make sense to fight again'
World Boxing News, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Light-heavyweight king Andre Ward has admitted he may never fight again following the American's career-best win over Sergey Kovalev in November.
The 32 year-old finally made it to being recognised as the pound for pound number one with a razor thin decision victory over the solid Russian in Las Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao may fight outside US, says Arum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Bob Arum is once again looking beyond the shores of the United States to stage Manny Pacquiao?s fight this year.
?We have Australia, the Middle East and England (as possible sites),? said Arum, who is looking to hold Pacquiao?s 2017 debut on April 22.
Since 2001, Pacquiao had fought almost exc Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's next bout likely to be on free TV in US, HBO to get first option
World Boxing News, Thu, 05 Jan 2017
Bob Arum is set to drop United States pay-per-view costs for Manny Pacquiao?s next fight should the Filipino Senator perform outside his usual territory, as planned.
Pacquiao is considering welterweight options for his next bout, set to go down in April, with Australian, Middle Eastern and Englis Read Full Story >>> NO PACQUIAO VS. CRAWFORD SAYS ARUM
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Jan 2017
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum was no longer aiming the Manny Pacquiao-Terence Crawford brawl on his calendar. At least for the first Pacquiao fight in 2017 which could happen most probably in April when the Senate takes its Holy Week b Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Indon Boxer Tibo Monabesa Takes on Rene Patilano in Jakarta Jan 21
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Jan 2017
Undefeated Indonesian boxer Tibo Monabesa (14-0-1) will take on his toughest test to date when he faces Rene Patilano (15-2-3) of the Philippines on January 21st. The bout will be held at Cendrawasih Sports Hall in Jak Read Full Story >>> ONE WOMEN?S ATOMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ANGELA LEE TO DEFEND TITLE AGAINST JENNY HUANG
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Jan 2017
04 January 2017 ? Bangkok, Thailand: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship? (ONE), has just announced its return to Bangkok on 11 March for another exciting evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM is set to electrify the Impact Arena once Read Full Story >>> Melindo vs. Yaegashi
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 04 Jan 2017
AN International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title fight between interim champion Milan Melindo and regular titleholder Akira Yaegashi is being eyed in March.
?Yes, he will be Milan?s next opponent after 120 days,? ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer told Sun.Star Cebu. ?Yes we Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan confuses with conflicting targets for ring return
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 04 Jan 2017
Despite the wheels being in motion for a fight with UK rival Kell Brook, former world champion Amir Khan has targeted two more high-profile bouts for his return to action.
Khan has been linked with the winner of Danny Garcia v Keith Thurman and a potential pay-per-view clash with Miguel Cotto alr Read Full Story >>> Zou Shiming To Make First Defense on April 1 in Macao
By Steve Kim, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 04 Jan 2017
Top Rank, which has made inroads in the Asian market the past few years is heading back to a familiar venue with China's most popular prizefighter.
"We're planning on April 1st, we're going back to Macao at the Venetian with Zou Shiming and an all star cast," Bob Arum told BoxingScene.com on Tues Read Full Story >>>
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