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Shocker: McGregor odds clearly don?t justify a Mayweather PPV
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
UFC champion Conor McGregor would have virtually no chance of defeating Floyd Mayweather Jr. should the pair finally face each other in a cross-codes contest in the future.
The outspoken Irishman has long been looking to challenge boxing?s best fighter of a generation in a bid to take Mayweather' Read Full Story >>>Boxing?s Best of 2016
By Caryn A. Tate, Boxing.com, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
All of my favorite fights of the year had a few specific things in common: they involved two of the top fighters in their respective divisions?
Despite the continued political grievances in the sport of boxing, 2016 produced some excellent fights and revealed stars at the pinnacle of the game as Read Full Story >>> Canoy to face Budler in Feb.
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
PROMISING prospect Joey Canoy?s blinding speed and improving power will be his key to victory over former world champion Hekkie Budler in their International Boxing Organization (IBO) light flyweight title bout on Feb. 4 at the Emperor?s Palace in Gauteng, South Africa.
?He has a huge chance beca Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao for toughest bout vs Crawford
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
MANILA, Philippines ? Unbeaten light-welterweight champion Terence Crawford, recently ordered jailed for ?disorderly conduct? in his native Nebraska, presents a very tough fight for Manny Pacquiao.
If the 38-year-old Filipino superstar chooses to fight Crawford next, it will be a dangerous fight. Read Full Story >>> Tough fight
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
When Manny Pacquiao fought against Jessie Vargas last November, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach felt certain of a dominant victory. He was right.
Now that Terence Crawford looms as a prime candidate to tangle with Pacquiao this year, Roach has some reservations.
The seven-time trainer of th Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez: Just what boxing needs?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
Boxing needs big fights.
Period.
And yes, Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, two fighters with crowd-pleasing styles, needs to happen in May.
Why?
There's not enough mainstream interest in Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin yet, the biggest fight in boxing and one that makes perfect Read Full Story >>> WBN 10: Top comeback paychecks for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
World Boxing News, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
Nobody seems to be too convinced retired pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. will remain so, a full fifteen months on from the five-weight world title holder?s last fight against Andre Berto.
Despite numerous statements of intent to stay out of the ring, Mayweather fuels the media fire with Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Expect a busy 2017 for three Filipino champions, analyst says
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
MANILA ? 2016 has certainly been a good year for Filipino champions not named Manny Pacquiao.
Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes retained his WBO and RING light flyweight crowns via a fifth round stoppage of Mexico?s Raul Garcia, before climbing the flyweight ranks to beat Edgar Sosa for the WBO intercontinent Read Full Story >>> MAASIN CITY'S SPORTS YEARENDER
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
The year 2016 has ended and it's fitting to look back at some unforgettable moments in Maasin City's sports we had documented in PhilBoxing.com.
On February 27, Maasin City's Prince Al Read Full Story >>> Uguni stuns Guzman; Tanaka glory; Ioka, Taguchi and Corrales retain
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Yukinori Oguni stunned Jonathan Guzman to rip away the IBF super-bantamweight title At the Shimazu Arena in Kyoto.
The unheralded 28 year-old, who was largely anonymous before the fight, upset the tough Dominican 115-112 on all three cards.
In the co-feature, WBA Flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka Read Full Story >>> Boxing analyst picks Mark Magsayo's TKO win local fight of the year
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
MANILA ? This year saw some great fights starring Filipino champions.
There was the "farewell" bout by Manny Pacquiao in April, where the pride of General Santos City decked Timothy Bradley twice before hammering out a unanimous decision win.
There's also the 10-round domination of John Riel C Read Full Story >>> Tanaka TKOs Fuentes to lift 2nd world title
Kyodo News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Kosei Tanaka seized the vacant WBO light flyweight title on Saturday, improving to 8-0 in his career with a fifth-round technical knockout of Mexico's Moises Fuentes.
The 21-year-old Tanaka, who previously held the WBO minimumweight crown, matched compatriot Naoya Inoue's feat of winning world c Read Full Story >>> Amanda Nunes frustrates Ronda Rousey's return to the Octagon
By Rich Mazon , PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
"SHE'S BACK" was the slogan for Ultimate Fighting Championship's UFC 207, referring to the return of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) superstar Ronda Rousey.
But Rousey's return after her devastating first career defeat to Holly Hol Read Full Story >>> 2016 PHILIPPINE BOXING YEAREND REVIEW (PART II)
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
The second half of the year gave us success in the professional ranks but Philippine amateur boxing once again had a letdown at the Olympics. Manny Pacquiao came out of one of the shortest retirements in history and gifted the n Read Full Story >>> Who?s our biggest sports newsmaker?
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
THE year in Philippines sports was a heady high-and-low mix of victory and defeat, triumph and tragedy, but what remained to be determined was whether or not lifter Hidilyn Diaz, who snatched a silver medal Read Full Story >>> RJ?s top 10 pound-for-pound boxers heading into 2017
By Gilbert Manzano, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Boxing has taken a hit since Floyd Mayweather Jr. last stepped in the ring, but it?s headed in the right direction.
The sport continues to grow worldwide and young stars left their mark in 2016. The superstars are still there with Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao and Gennady Golovkin dominat Read Full Story >>> 2016 PHILIPPINE BOXING YEAREND REVIEW (PART I)
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
It was another year of ups and downs, triumphs and disappointments. 2016 will be remembered for notable deaths and boxing was no exception.
January 10 ? The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) chooses boxing champion Read Full Story >>> Lundy's quest for respect and redemption in the 135-pound division begins tonight in Cincinnati
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
CINCINNATI (Dec. 30th, 2016) -- Eight months removed from major knee surgery, world-rated title challenger "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy returns to the ring tonight to begin his journey toward taking conquering boxing's competitive 135-p Read Full Story >>> Knockouts rule as Inoue and Yaegashi retain titles in Tokyo
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
WBO Super Flyweight champion Naoya Inoue moved to 12-0 with a sixth round stoppage win over former world title holder Kohei Kono at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan.
The 23 year-old, who is nominated for WBN's Young Fighter of the Year for a third year in a row having won the award in 2014, r Read Full Story >>> Naoya Inoue dominates Kono to first ever KO defeat
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Naoya Inoue proved himself the indisputable king of Japan?s junior bantamweight division ? and perhaps the best in the entire world ? with a six-round demolition of compatriot Kohei Kono on Friday at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo to retain his WBO title for the fourth time.
The 23-year-old Inoue ? al Read Full Story >>>
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