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OBSERVE AND FIGHT: "SHOULDER-GATE" CASTS UNNECESSARY SHADOW OVER MAYWEATHER'S DOMINANT PERFORMANCE
By David Kassel , FightHype.com, Tue, 12 May 2015
It's Monday. Welcome back for another edition of Observe and Fight, The Boxing Observer's compilation of observations and random thoughts from the week that was in boxing. Get caught up on some of the most recent events you may have missed out on, including "Shoulder-Gate," a recap of Canelo Alvarez Read Full Story >>>The Ten Most Anticipated Fights in Boxing History
By Aaron Tallent, The Sweet Science, Tue, 12 May 2015
The May 2 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will go down as one of the most anticipated bouts of all time. If we were just going on money, this fight that is expected to generate $1 billion dollars over that weekend would top the list. However, not every fight had the benefit of tele Read Full Story >>> The Hauser Report: Alvarez-Kirkland and More
By Thomas Hauser, The Sweet Science, Tue, 12 May 2015
On September 30, 2014, Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez attended a luncheon at HBO to announce a multi-fight contract with the network. His red hair and green pullover shirt gave the impression of an early Christmas present.
One reason Canelo signed to fight on HBO was that he didn?t want to play second fid Read Full Story >>> Scorecard: Canelo Alvarez, James Kirkland thrill boxing fans
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 12 May 2015
A roundup of the past week's notable boxing results from around the world:
Saturday at Houston
Canelo Alvarez KO3 James Kirkland
Junior middleweight
Records: Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 KOs); Kirkland (32-2, 28 KOs)
Rafael's remarks: One week after the ultra-disappointing Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pac Read Full Story >>> WAS IT ?SABOTAGE? BY THE NEVADA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION AND/OR TEAM PACQUIAO?S TERRIBLE MISTAKES?
Boxing Mirror, Mon, 11 May 2015
Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao made some serious accusations against the Nevada State Athletic Commission one day after he lost a unanimous twelve round decision to undefeated pound for pound No.1 Floyd Mayweather Jr in a bout where Mayweather was roundly booed every step of the way an Read Full Story >>> RAQUINEL WINS BY DQ IN SIQUIJOR
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 May 2015
LAZI, SIQUIJOR ? Rajah Jay-R Raquinel was the recipient was repeated hard low blows for three rounds prompting Referee Ben Necesario to disqualify Jimboy Haya in the main event of the Lazi Fiesta Boxing Extravaganza Sunday night.
Raquinel, who represents the Princesa Bulakna Resort of Maria Read Full Story >>> Pe?alosa doesn't see Mayweather granting rematch, wants Pacquiao to retire
By JM Siasat, GMA News Online, Mon, 11 May 2015
Retired two-division world champion Gerry Pe?alosa feels that Floyd Mayweather won't seriously entertain the thought of giving Manny Pacquiao a rematch.
Shortly after the fight, Mayweather sent a text message to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN saying he'll give Pacquiao a rematch after the Filipino r Read Full Story >>> Canelo: Back on a star trek; beams up Kirkland
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Mon, 11 May 2015
Who would've ever known that the so called "Fight of The Century" would turn out to be a mere undercard fight when compared to the explosion that was Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. James Kirkland?
It was as if someone said "Houston, we have a problem" from Las Vegas on the night of May 2nd, and Alvarez Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao arriving in Manila Wednesday; motorcade set
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 11 May 2015
Over a week after the ?Fight of the Century,? Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to arrive in Manila early Wednesday.
A homecoming motorcade has been set for Pacquiao also on Wednesday morning to allow Filipinos to welcome the country?s fighting pride.
Here is the pre-planned Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather watches Los Angeles Clippers with Philippines flag on his cap
Mail Online (UK), Mon, 11 May 2015
Floyd Mayweather is used to being the centre of attention, and his choice of headwear at a Los Angeles Clippers game on Sunday caused a stir.
The unbeaten American boxer was seen courtside at the Staples Center for Sunday's NBA play-offs match between the Clippers and Houston Rockets wearing a ca Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Watch: Measuring greatness
By Edwin G. Espejo, Asian Correspondent, Mon, 11 May 2015
When I was interviewed by Star Sports for a special on Manny Pacquiao, I was asked where he will rank in the history of Philippine boxing.
That was late in 2006.
Too bad, I did not get a copy of that sports special. While it was shown by the local cable TV provider here in General Santos City, Read Full Story >>> Nonito Donaire Makes Ring Return on July 18
By Loren Mack , The Jakarta Globe, Mon, 11 May 2015
Former five division world title holder, Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire is set to return to boxing?s squared circle, after easily disposing of William Prado by second-round TKO in his last outing. Donaire is set to return to Macau, China, in an event by Top Rank Promotions on July 18.
Donair Read Full Story >>> LOVERRO: Point blame at Manny Pacquiao for Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight debacle
By Thom Loverro, Washington Post, Mon, 11 May 2015
ANALYSIS/OPINION:
HBO threw two handfuls of salt Saturday night into the wounds of the American public who shelled out $100 million one week earlier to watch the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao record-setting pay-per-view fight.
First, there was the customary free rebroadcast of the fight Read Full Story >>> Saul Alvarez destroys James Kirkland in a 3 round war. Can Canelo become the next PPV star when Mayweather & Pacquiao retire?
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Mon, 11 May 2015
A week after the match that was the biggest money fight in boxing history, another star would grace the boxing ring. Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez is one of the brightest stars in the sport and he has continued Mexico?s long tradition in boxing. Coming off of a win against Erislandy Lara from 2014, Alvarez Read Full Story >>> Brutal and sudden end shocked San Antonio trainer
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Mon, 11 May 2015
HOUSTON ? After a punishing opening round, Rick Morones knew his fighter was in trouble.
James Kirkland started fast, sprinting across the ring to apply pressure and fire away at Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez.
But he took more than he dished out, including a powerful straight right from the Mexican Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO IS NOT A 'COWARD' NOR A 'SORE LOSER'
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 May 2015
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Think of a man who won 10 world boxing titles in eight weight divisions and lineal belts in four weight classes. Picture him to be swaggering, cocky, bullying and throwing his weight around like Muhammad Read Full Story >>> Bill Brady resigns from Nevada Athletic Commission
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Mon, 11 May 2015
Claiming his heart was no longer in it, Bill Brady has resigned his position as commissioner with the Nevada Athletic Commission.
His resignation, which was sent to Gov. Brian Sandoval on Wednesday, is effective immediately.
?I thought this through very carefully,? Brady, 69, said Friday from Read Full Story >>> Golovkin promoter sees no ?backlash? from Mayweather-Pacquiao fight
By Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review Journal, Mon, 11 May 2015
Is life going to be harder for boxing promoters and managers to generate business in the wake of the outcome of last week?s Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao megafight?
Tom Loeffler, managing director of K2 Promotions, doesn?t think so, especially since he has one of the sport?s biggest stars i Read Full Story >>> Canelo Open to Pacquiao & Mayweather: Not Below 154
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 11 May 2015
Canelo Alvarez would be willing to have a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. or a fight with Manny Pacquiao, though not at a catch-weight.
Mayweather topped Alvarez by majority decision in 2013 in a bout held at a catch-weight of 152 pounds. Both Mayweather and Pacquiao largely compete at welterwe Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez-James Kirkland?I?m Seeing Red: The Sunday Brunch
By Jesse Ian Lardies, The Boxing Tribune, Mon, 11 May 2015
Hola familia, amigos y enemigos. Welcome to a cilantro, lime and guajillo chili pepper flavored edition of Central America?s highest rated, most hard-hitting investigative pugilistic paper this side of the Panama Canal, The Sunday Brunch ? We are to run-on sentences what Manny Pacquiao is to impromp Read Full Story >>>
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