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Boxing in need of new headliner
By Santos A. Perez, The Miami Herald, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
Now that boxing?s first two pay-per-view dates of 2016 are locked up, speculation begins as to the medium?s sustainability the rest of the year. Will there be sufficient demand and emerging fighters worthy of the coveted elite showcases?
The sport featured four pay-per-view events last year, two Read Full Story >>>Canelo vs Khan: Should Rehydration Clause be in Effect?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
There will be no hydration clause for Canelo Alvarez vs Amir Khan on May 7.
As a result, many believe the bigger man, Canelo, will gain an even greater advantage despite the 155 lb catchweight limit.
?I don?t think it?s a great move for Khan in having the fight at 155,? said promoter Eddie Hea Read Full Story >>> Hatton: Canelo Will Be Too Strong and Powerful For Amir Khan
By Edward Chaykovsky, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
Five years ago, Matthew Hatton felt what it was like to take punishment from Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. They fought each other for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title, at a catch-weight, with Hatton moving up from welterweight. Canelo dominated the fight with scores of 119-108 on all three cards.
Read Full Story >>> Wary Donaire
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
NONITO Donaire Jr. won?t take any chances against former Olympian Zolt Bedak in his first title defense of his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight crown on April 23 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Donaire Jr.?s father and trainer Nonito Sr. believes Bedak isn?t on the same Read Full Story >>> B.J. Flores: ?Manny Pacquiao clearly won both Bradley fights, so it makes it a little difficult to swallow the third time?
By Robert Brown, OTR Boxing Radio, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
B.J. Flores is a former cruiserweight title challenger and a highly respected boxing commentator. Flores, 37, has amassed a career boxing record of 31-2-1 20KO?s and is looking to make one final run at a world title. B.J.?s last ring appearance saw him come up short in a cruiserweight title fight, l Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: Why Pacquiao-Bradley fight would still sell despite backlash
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
Right after the official announcement of the Pacquiao-Bradley trilogy fight late last year, Bob Arum who promotes both fighters contends that the fight will still sell because Bradley has improved a lot as a fighter since they fought in 2014.
But contrary to Arum's statement, boxing fans have Read Full Story >>> Khan: People Thought De La Hoya Would Destroy Pacquiao
By Edward Chaykovsky, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) is confident that he will get the last laugh when he faces WBC middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs) on May 7th from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The fight has received just as much criticism as praise. Most of the critics have a problem w Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan?s trainer urges Kell Brook to fight Keith Thurman or Errol Spence Jnr
By George Gigney , BoxingNews, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
WITH the announcement that he is fighting Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez on May 7, Amir Khan has all but confirmed a domestic tussle with IBF world welterweight champion Kell Brook will not happen this year.
Wembley Stadium had been provisionally booked on June 4 with the hope of securing Brook-Khan for t Read Full Story >>> Five Fighters To Watch
By Charles Saunders, Boxscorenews.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
SONAHR: February 7, 2016 - For boxing fans, this new year has gotten off to a rather slow start. But the tempo will pick up later this month, with a title-unification showdown in the junior-featherweight division between undefeated Britons Scott Quigg and Carl Frampton, a match that is likely to sel Read Full Story >>> Carl Frampton vs Scott Quigg: Tale of the tape
By George Gigney , BoxingNews, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
Carl Frampton Name Scott Quigg
21-0 (14) Record 31-0-2 (23)
21 Total fights 33
116 Rounds boxed 147
67 KO % 70
February 21, 1987/28 Date of birth/age October 9, 1988/27
June 12, 2009/22 Debut/age April 21, 2007/18
122lbs Weight 122lbs
Orthodox Stance Orthodox
5? 5? Height Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao wants to be impressive in Bradley fight - Pe?alosa
By JM Siasat, GMA News Online, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
Retired two-division world boxing champion Gerry Pe?alosa feels that Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley are gearing up for an unforgettable fight when they meet for the third time on April 9 (April 10 PHL time) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"For sure this third fight would be better than the first Read Full Story >>> Roach to arrive Feb 14 to supervise Pacman?s training
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
American trainer Freddie Roach is scheduled to arrive on February 14 to supervise Manny Pacquiao?s training in General Santos for his upcoming third bout against reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Timothy Bradley on April 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
?In fact, Ma Read Full Story >>> Magsayo predicts early stoppage
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? Mark Magsayo, the young, unbeaten boxer from the famed ALA stable, can?t wait to get rid of his Mexican opponent for Pinoy Pride 35 on Feb. 27 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City.
?Bakbakan na agad. Bagsak yan (Let?s get it on. He will go down),? said the 20-year-old, backi Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan Admits Canelo's Size Initially Concerned Him
By Edward Chaykovsky, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) pulled a rabbit out of his hat after making his shocking announcement last week.
Khan revealed that he was moving up in weight, by eight-pounds, to challenge WBC middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs) on May 7th from the T-Mobile Arena in Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Hornets rally from 19 points down, whip Wizards, 108-104
By Eric Biasbas, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
CHARLOTTE --- The Charlotte Hornets had a rocky start and fell behind by a wide margin early but managed to collect themselves just in time and top the visiting Washington Wizards, 108-104.
Nic Batum nearly had a t Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Bulls collapse late, fall prey to Wolves
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Feb 2016
CHICAGO -- After Derrick Rose swished a pair of free throws that shoved his team up, 105-100 with 2:55 left to play, the Chicago Bulls found themselves in an excellent position to steal one precious win in their ongoing 7-g Read Full Story >>> Canelo vs Khan Trashed by Critics: Is Size Everything?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Sun, 07 Feb 2016
Many in the boxing community, including Julio Ceasr Chavez Jr and Paul Malignaggi, are voicing their displeasure over Canelo vs Khan.
enthusiasts is Canelo is too big and too strong for the presumably smaller, weak-chinned challenger. In fact, one boxing writer suggested Gennady Golovkin vs Dom Read Full Story >>> Q&A: Amir Khan
By Dominic Verdin, RingTV.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2016
On May 7, welterweight contender Amir Khan will travel eight pounds north into a catchweight fight against THE RING magazine and WBC middleweight champ Canelo Alvarez. The HBO Pay Per View event, which may take place at the new T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was met by a passionate mix of surprise, in Read Full Story >>> Fury says offered $120m to fight Klitschko on Dubai yacht
Emirates 24/7, Sun, 07 Feb 2016
The world heavyweight boxing showdown between Briton Tyson Fury and Ukrainian giant Wladimir Klitschko could take place in the UAE.
Fury expects to reach an agreement over the venue for his rematch with Klitschko in the next 10 days - with England or the UAE the most likely, according to reports Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather honored as boxing's top fighter for third time
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Sun, 07 Feb 2016
Floyd Mayweather, the longtime pound-for-pound king who announced his retirement last year, has received another honor in a career filled with them.
Mayweather was voted the 2015 Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year after the Boxing Writers Association of America announced balloting results Fri Read Full Story >>>
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