There are 175,096 news articles in the database.
Displaying articles 56901 to 56920.
Tapales eyes piece of glory
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Fri, 06 May 2016
CEBU, Philippines - Sans fanfare and away from the spotlight elite fighters usually enjoy, Filipino world title contender Marlon "Maranding Nightmare" Tapales is silently but diligently working out his way inside the four corners of the RWS Gym International.
Clammed up and without fuss as he may Read Full Story >>>Amir Khan vs Canelo Alvarez: Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya have words of warning for smaller Khan
By Declan Warrington, Independent Online, Fri, 06 May 2016
Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya have explained the adversity Amir Khan will have to overcome if he is to succeed in defeating WBC middleweight champion Saul Alvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The 29-year-old remains the major underdog because of Alvarez's status as one of the world's finest Read Full Story >>> Hopkins: Big Not Always Better, But Canelo KO's Khan in 9 or 10
BoxingScene.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
Bernard Hopkins has spoken of the "respect" he has for Amir Khan since witnessing him take control of his own career and "go against the resistance" by accepting Saturday's fight with Saul Alvarez.
Khan has been rebuilding his reputation since his knockout defeat by Danny Garcia in 2012, after wh Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya called out Donald Trump for cheating at golf, but does it sell PPVs?
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS ? Oscar De La Hoya called Donald Trump a golf cheat, but said the presumptive Republican presidential nominee would attend the fight he?s promoting on Saturday at the new T-Mobile Arena.
Trump not only denied De La Hoya?s allegations, but he said he never played golf with him and isn?t Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez: 'I've never been afraid of anyone'
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS -- Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez basically defied Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya and his braintrust when he demanded that they make a junior middleweight unification fight with Austin Trout in 2013.
Alvarez badly wanted the fight and his handlers gave in and made it. Alvare Read Full Story >>> Idec boxing index: Canelo Alvarez favored this weekend
By Keith Idec, NorthJersey.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
FEATURED FIGHT: Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan. Alvarez will defend the WBC middleweight title he won from Miguel Cotto five months ago against Khan on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Their HBO Pay-Per-View main event will headline the first boxing card at the new 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena. Alvarez (46- Read Full Story >>> RING Ratings Update: A few moves, a lot of questions
By Michael Rosenthal, RingTV.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
Our Nos. 1 and 2 super middleweights were involved in strange fights on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Then we had to figure out how that would impact the RING Ratings.
IBF titleholder James DeGale did what he was expected to do, defeating late replacement Rogelio Medina by a unanimous decision. Ho Read Full Story >>> CANELO VS. KHAN UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS (May 5, 2016) Fighters on the undercard of Canelo vs. Khan hosted a final press conference today at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino ahead of Saturday's bouts. Co-main event fighters David Lemieux (34-3, 31 KOs) and Read Full Story >>> SHOWTIME SPORTS CELEBRATES FLOYD MAYWEATHER AS PART OF 30th ANNIVERSARY OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
THE MONTH OF MAY(WEATHER)
SHOWTIME SPORTS? CONTINUES CELEBRATION OF 30 YEARS OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING? ALL THIS MONTH WITH ?MAYWEATHER?
Tune-In Tonight At 10 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME? To Re-Live Mayweathe Read Full Story >>> Teenage sensation Devin "The Dream" Haney Making national television debut May 21
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS (May 5, 2016) - Lightweight sensation Devin "The Dream" Haney (5-0, 3 KOs) is a boxing prodigy. The gifted 17-year-old boxer, fighting out of Las Vegas, will make his national television debut May 21, at home, on the "Knockout Read Full Story >>> COUNTER PUNCH REPORT: HILT VS BURGOYNE
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
THE COUNTER PUNCH REPORT
FIGHT STYLE
COUNTERPUNCH expects this one to be one of, if not - the fight of the night. A great match up between two undefeated fighters both aiming for title honours in the welterweight d Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya -- Slams Trump's Taco Salad (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
TMZ SPORTS -- Oscar De La Hoya isn't impressed with Donald Trump's taco salad tribute to Cinco de Mayo.
The boxer just joined the guys on "TMZ Sports" (airs Thursday on FS1) -- and addressed not only the taco salad situati Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya -- Praised Trump as 'Great Golfer' ... Smoking Gun Video
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 May 2016
TMZ SPORTS -- Before Oscar De La Hoya hit Donald Trump with hardcore cheating allegations -- he was singing Trump's praises as a "great golfer" after personally watching the guy nail an impressive shot.
Both Oscar Read Full Story >>> Does Canelo Alvarez have what it takes to be the new face of boxing?
By Bob Velin, USA Today, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS ? It is Cinco de Mayo time in the boxing capital of the world, and this year it belongs solely to Mexico?s Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez.
Floyd Mayweather had the time around the Mexican holiday reserved in Vegas the last several years, but he is now retired. And with Manny Pacquaio also retired Read Full Story >>> Whicker: Khan hopes skill triumphs over power against Canelo
By Mark Whicker, L.A. Daily News, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS >> Amir Khan seriously doubts he can hurt Canelo Alvarez.
Which probably doesn?t motivate you to sign up for the pay-per-view.
In December of 2012, Khan was fighting at 139 pounds against Carlos Molina.
Here, in the first boxing event at Las Vegas? new T-Mobile Arena, Khan will be Read Full Story >>> ?Chepo? Reynoso provides soundtrack for ?Canelo? Alvarez?s training
By Gilbert Manzano, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fri, 06 May 2016
Jose Reynoso can bring joy to a room just by whistling a tune.
Reynoso, who goes by ?Chepo,? is the euphoric and wise trainer of boxing superstar Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez.
The elder statesman of Team Canelo can find happiness in any situation, no matter how intense the mood is. Lately, Reynoso ha Read Full Story >>> Trainers for Canelo Alvarez, Amir Khan don't pull any punches
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 06 May 2016
The trainers for Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Amir Khan had no filters when meeting with reporters on Thursday.
Alvarez?s trainer, Eddy Reynoso, found himself dealing with the fallout over Wednesday comments by his fighter that even though unbeaten Gennady Golovkin is the mandatory challenger to Alv Read Full Story >>> Evander Holyfield: Canelo is wrong to demand a catchweight
By Fraser Coffeen , Bloody Elbow, Fri, 06 May 2016
On Saturday night, boxing's lineal Middleweight title in on the line as Canelo Alvarez takes on Amir Khan live on PPV. One of the big topics of the fight is the weight, as Canelo defends the 160 pound Middleweight title at a catchweight of 155 pounds - just as former champion Miguel Cotto did before Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez is the new face of boxing
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 06 May 2016
LAS VEGAS ? About a year ago, Mayweather-Pacquiao mania gripped this gambling mecca like few fights had ever done.
Taxi drivers were talking about it. Waiters brought it up to their hungry customers. The guy at the car wash had an opinion. Your neighbor. My neighbor. Las Vegas couldn't wait for t Read Full Story >>> Canelo vs Khan preview: Numbers show Canelo Alvarez is boxing's biggest star
By Fraser Coffeen , Bloody Elbow, Fri, 06 May 2016
When Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan enter the ring Saturday night, it will be the first boxing PPV in a new era - the post-Mayweather, post-Pacquiao era. Both men have recently retired (though Mayweather is pretty clearly heading towards a comeback, and Pacquiao leaves the door open as well), leaving Read Full Story >>>
|
