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Oakland's Andre Ward better be careful Saturday at Oracle
By Martin Gallegos, Daily Democrat, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
When Andre Ward enters the Oracle Arena ring Saturday night for his scheduled 12-round bout against Alexander Brand, it will be the Oakland boxer's second fight this year, quite a change from the long layoffs he has had in the past.
But it's a potential third fight, scheduled for November, that w Read Full Story >>>Mendoza: Secret: Why Pacquiao is to fight again
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
OK, I?ll let you in on one secret. Just promise me: Don?t leak it. Otherwise, as President Duterte has said to warn Endo violators: ?I will kill you.?
Joke, joke, joke.
Quoting President Duterte again, ?That?s just hyperbole.?
Now to the secret.
Next to PacMom aka Dionisia, there?s anot Read Full Story >>> Irish medal-contending boxer Michael O'Reilly fails pre-Olympic drug test
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO ? Michael O?Reilly of Ireland, a medal contender at middleweight, failed a pre-Olympic drug test and has been provisionally suspended by the International Amateur Boxing Association.
O?Reilly?s A sample was positive and he has the right to have the B sample tested. If the B sample Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Vargas on Nov. 5 will be the best action fight for ?Pac-Man? since Marquez IV
By John Gatling, Ring Observer, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
It?s almost laughable.
A large number of fans have greeted Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao?s Nov. 5 return to challenge Jesse Vargas for yet another attempt at the WBO welterweight title, as some sort of boring afterthought.
The nerve of these people.
Vargas is not only the defending champion Read Full Story >>> Slim Pickings For Extra Careful Team Pacquiao
By Tony Deebs, The Boxing Tribune, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
Was anyone surprised when word got out that Jessie Vargas would be the opponent in Manny Pacquiao?s November 5 comeback bout? Early Thursday, reports hit the internet confirming (via Pacquiao advisor Michael Koncz) that Vargas was the chosen B-side for the eight-division former world champ.
The s Read Full Story >>> Fans underwhelmed by Pacquiao v Vargas, wanted Crawford
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
Manny Pacquiao?s apparent decision to face Jessie Vargas on November 5 has been met with moans and groans from the majority of the boxing faithful.
The Filipino Senator has chosen to face current welterweight world champion Vargas in Los Angeles or Dubai, according to advisor Michael Koncz, alt Read Full Story >>> Olympic trial win over Floyd Mayweather Jr. nearly changed this U.S. boxing coach's life
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO ? Augie Sanchez has finally made the U.S. Olympic men?s boxing team, and he still harbors dreams of gold. But it?s 2016, not 1996, and Sanchez has long ago hung up the gloves.
He no longer dreams of climbing on a podium and having a medal placed around his neck while ?The Star Span Read Full Story >>> There are 6 Gary Russells rooting for Olympian Gary Russell (in his own family)
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO ? Gary Antuanne Russell kind of feels like he?s been here before, even though the 20-year-old American light welterweight boxer is a first-time Olympian.
His older brother, Gary Allen Russell Jr., was a member of the 2008 U.S. team in Beijing. The speedy Russell Jr., a bantamweight Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan struggling to come back after loss to Alvarez
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Sat, 06 Aug 2016
While Amir Khan has several options for a comeback fight after his devastating loss to Canelo Alvarez last May 7 at the T. Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, it seems the best option for him is to pursue a rematch against Danny Garcia.
Frustrated about having failed to land a lucrative fight a Read Full Story >>> IBF ORDERS MELINDO-SAKKEERIN INTERIM WORLD TITLE FIGHT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
CEBU ? The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has ordered the Interim junior flyweight world title fight between No. 6 ranked Milan Melindo of the Philippines and No. 3 ranked Fahlan Sakkeerin Jr of Thailand after r Read Full Story >>> ANOTHER ROAD BATTLE FOR TABANAO
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
CEBU ? WBO Oriental featherweight champion Neil John Tabanao (13W-1L,9KO?s) will travel to Accra, Ghana later this month and face unbeaten Isaac Dogboe (14W-0L,9KO?s) for the WBC Youth featherweight title and unify Tabanao?s regional b Read Full Story >>> PETER MANIATIS BOB ROSE CUP PROMOTION FEATURED ON THE MAIN EVENT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
Well known Australian, multi-awarded promoter Peter Maniatis? Bob Rose Cup presentation will be featured on Viva Sports ?The Main Event? on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. over PBO, Pinoy Box Office on Sky Cable with a replay at 1 Read Full Story >>> Arum says no done deal on Pacquiao-Vargas fight
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
Top Rank Promotion head Bob Arum said on Thursday that no final agreement has been signed yet on the reported Manny Pacquiao fight against reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on November 5.
?No, not so fast,? Arum told The Manila Times via overseas call.
?Eve Read Full Story >>> Lady Luck shines on, scorns PH boxers in Olympic draw
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? They call it the luck of the draw for a reason. At the AIBA Olympic boxing draw on Thursday, August 4, Lady Luck shined down on Filipino light flyweight Rogen Ladon but scorned lightweight Charly Suarez.
While Ladon, the third ranked 49-kilogram boxer in the world, earned a Read Full Story >>> Surprise Surprise. Russian boxers cleared
By Ted Sares, The Boxing Tribune, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
To nobody?s surprise, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) anticipated issuance of a complete ban on Russia?s Olympic athletes fell apart resulting in the following boxing lineup, courtesy of World Boxing News:
Men:
EGOROV Vasilii ? 49kg
ALOIAN Misha ? 52 kg
NIKITIN Vladimir ? 56 kg Read Full Story >>> Terry Flanagan could fight Felix Verdejo on Manny Pacquiao undercard
By George Gigney , BoxingNews, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
TERRY FLANAGAN has been given an offer to fight mandatory challenger Felix Verdejo on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao?s comeback fight on November 5.
The WBO recently ordered Flanagan, their lightweight world champion, to defend his crown against the promising Puerto Rican.
Flanagan?s promot Read Full Story >>> High-scoring Pacquiao a saving grace in poorly attended PBA All-Star sidelight
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
MANNY Pacquiao was in the mood to score in his first PBA All-Star appearance as he started for the Stalwarts in their Blitz Game against the Greats on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Mahindra playing-coach saw action for the entire 10 minutes of the first quarter where he finished Read Full Story >>> Glenn McCrory: ?Taking the fight with Crawford would have sent Manny Pacquiao straight back into retirement!?
By Robert Brown, OTR Boxing Radio, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
The boxing world was surprised when it was announced that IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook was going to move up two weight classes to face world recognized middleweight champion, Gennady Golovkin. While few in the boxing circles give Brook a chance, Sky announcer, Glenn McCrory, sees the fight d Read Full Story >>> Arum: Pacquiao Has Final Say on Opponent - NOT Koncz!
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
On Wednesday, it was reported that Manny Pacquiao had selected World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas for his next opponent when he returns to the ring on Nov. 5, according to the Filipino boxer's manager Michael Koncz.
Pacquiao (58-6-2) had announced his retirement after d Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward Still Struggling to Find His Place in the Sport He's Mastered
By Patrick Connor, FloBoxing, Fri, 05 Aug 2016
In 23 years of fighting, Andre Ward has come a long way. He started fighting as a child and grew up a fighter, reaching several milestones that few could even dream of. This weekend Ward squares off against Colombian puncher Alexander Brand on HBO--just another day of work in a career full of them. Read Full Story >>>
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