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Floyd May Have Killed Two Fights With One Stone
By Ramon L. Malpica, Sports Blog, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
1. When the idea of a match-up between Mexican star Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez and Puerto Rican icon Miguel Cotto was conjured up? it just felt right. Both fighters have similar styles that breed excitement. The Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry is in full-effect. Cotto?s star hasn?t been brighter since his vic Read Full Story >>>Mayweather: One foot out?
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Did Floyd Mayweather really ever have plans of fighting Manny Pacquiao in the first place? As of Sunday Manila time, some pieces of the puzzle are falling into place to show that there may never have been any solid plan on his part to participate in the fight, and that all pronouncements that the re Read Full Story >>> No Deal Signed, but Floyd Mayweather Already 3-1 Favorite over Manny Pacquiao
By Ivan G. Goldman, Boxing Insider, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
There?s no final deal on the super-fight everyone?s waiting for, but at least two online sports books have already set up lines and are taking bets for Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao on May 2. Floyd has been established as an approximate 3-1 favorite.
5dimes set its line at -290 Mayweathe Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder: The American's world title puts heavyweights back in the spotlight ? at last
By Kevin Garside, The Independent, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Deontay Wilder gave America the headlines it wanted in Las Vegas, a first heavyweight to be crowned champion of the world since 2006, but has boxing hit the jackpot with a big man to savour?
The sport?s blue riband division has been annexed so long by one Klitschko or another that interest in it Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Morilla?s Sunday Report Card ? Wilder Dominates Stiverne and Much More
By Diego Morilla, XN Sports, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Our resident boxing writer Diego Morilla serves up a full weekend wrap-up of the most relevant boxing events in the worldwide scene. Every fight that matters is right here, in one place, and at one click away. Follow Morilla on Twitter at @MorillaBoxing
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Deontay Wilde Read Full Story >>> Wilder Had Eye Injury, Injured Right Hand With Stiverne
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Deontay Wilder (33-0, 32KOs) had to overcome some obstacles in winning a twelve round unanimous decision over Bermane Stiverne to capture the WBC heavyweight title on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Wilder knew the fight would get tougher after injuring his right hand during the fou Read Full Story >>> Denver Boxer Mike Alvarado escapes legal troubles between the ropes
By Nick Groke, DenverPost.com, Mon, 19 Jan 2015
When he's not punching people in the face or tracking them down in a boxing ring and trading haymakers, Mike Alvarado is tripping over himself.
The Denver boxer fought through bloody bouts and stinging defeats to become a world champion, this city's first major title holder since the late 1990s. Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto will not fight Saul Alvarez... will Floyd Mayweather now snub Manny Pacquiao for rematch with Puerto Rican?
By Martin Domin, Mail Online (UK), Sun, 18 Jan 2015
Miguel Cotto's proposed fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has been scrapped.
The middleweight clash had been penciled in for May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas - the same date as Floyd Mayweather Jnr's potential fight with Manny Pacquiao.
But Alvarez's promoter Oscar De La Hoya revealed his Read Full Story >>> Pope Francis and Basketball
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
If President Barack Obama is to the United States, Pope Francis is to Vatican. Both are sportsmen, ex-basketball players at that, turned Chiefs of State. President Obama, of course played basketball during his student da Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: What happens if Mayweather decides to renege on fight deal
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
By publicly announcing his decision to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2, unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather is bound to honor his commitment or he will suffer a painful rejection by fight fans that could lead to massive boycott of his future fights.
Early last month Mayweather announced on CBS Read Full Story >>> What Time Is It? Wilder Time
By Charles Saunders, Boxscorenews.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
SONHAR: January 18, 2015 - It?s a new year, and as of Saturday night there?s a new WBC heavyweight king: Deontay Wilder, ?The Bronze Bomber,? an Alabaman who is now undefeated at 33-0, and is the first American-born boxer in nearly a decade to claim a piece of the world heavyweight championship pie Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Hawks prey on Bulls, win 12th straight
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
CHICAGO -- Kyle Korver returned to Chicago in a blaze of glory on Saturday night, drilling seven 3-pointers to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a convincing 107-99 victory over his former team at the United Center.
The 6-foot- Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder Wins Heavyweight Belt; Could He Beat Wladimir Klitschko?
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
The first question you must ask a newly-arrived heavyweight titlist is whether that person would have a chance to beat Wladimir Klitschko, who has reigned over this division for most of this century. As such, after Deontay Wilder beat trinket-holder Bermane Stiverne in a unanimous decision Saturday Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder takes heavyweight title in star-making performance
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
LAS VEGAS ? It was a familiar scene. Don King was at the podium, adorned in his black tuxedo, filibustering, quoting Shakespeare, telling stories about Muhammad Ali and paying tribute to an unbeaten American heavyweight champion.
It was like a time warp at the MGM Grand Garden, which on Saturday Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder captures heavyweight title; says Bermane Stiverne was the perfect opponent
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
On Saturday night, Deontay Wilder captured the WBC heavyweight championship of the world with a 12-round unanimous decision over former champion Bermane Stiverne.
Scores of 120-107, 119-108, and 118-109 were read across the board for Wilder, who improves to 33-0 with 32 knockouts following his bi Read Full Story >>> Kell Brook: I cheated death after machete attack, now my destiny is to beat Amir Khan
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
Every morning Kell Brook runs his finger down the curved scars on his thigh and reminds himself that he ?stared death in the face? after the world champion found himself the victim of a late‑night machete attack on holiday in Tenerife last September.
The muscle in Brook?s thigh was splice Read Full Story >>> DEONTAY WILDER BRINGS THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO AMERICA
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
AND THE NEW... DEONTAY WILDER BRINGS THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO AMERICA WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER WBC CHAMPION BERMANE STIVERNE
Catch The Replay On Monday, Jan. 19 At 10 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME; Also A Read Full Story >>> SPORTY POPE FRANCIS
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
Pope Francis is now visiting the Philippines from January 15-19, 2015 and his coming created great enthusiasm and interest among his flock in the Roman Catholic church and even a great majority of non-Catholics.
We attend Read Full Story >>> Alex Ariza: Pimp Du Jour in Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight
By Matthew R. Fellows, Liberty Voice, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
Word out of Vegas this week is that the long awaited Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is on the verge of being signed then announced. Sam Watson, an Al Haymon associate indicated that the final touches are being put on what many suggest will be the richest fight in boxing history. Many are asking why the f Read Full Story >>> Could Floyd Mayweather back out of Manny Pacquiao fight?
sportal.com.au, Sun, 18 Jan 2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr. may back out of Manny Pacquiao fight for a rematch with Miguel Cotto.
Boxing fans worldwide continue to be teased by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
There has been steady progress towards a bout between the two biggest names in boxing. The two camps have decided Read Full Story >>>
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