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Amir Khan: I want to rebuild the Pakistani school that was devastated by the Taliban
Mail Online (UK), Sun, 21 Dec 2014
Amir Khan's importance as a boxer and fighter goes way beyond the Olympic medals or world titles he has won.
As Britain?s best-known and most popular Muslim, adored by millions of fans of all denominations, the 28-year-old?s words carry particular weight in these troubled times when the world has Read Full Story >>>Adonis Stevenson: Head trainer fires back at ESPN's Dan Rafael
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
"The dogs bark, but the caravan passes on" - Old Arabic proverb.
On Friday, December 19, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, lineal Light Heavyweight Champion and WBC title holder Adonis "Superman" Stevenson (25-1, 21 KOs) brutally knocked out number twelve ranked 175 pound contender Dmitry Sukhotsky Read Full Story >>> Macau still part of 'one China', says President Xi Jinping
By James Legge, The Independent, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
The President of China used a visit to the glitzy casino city of Macau yesterday to underline his government's rigid stance on its semi-autonomous regions, and remind citizens there that they are part of "one China".
President Xi Jinping was in the world's most profitable gambling hub to swear Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Bulls tame Grizzlies behind six Mirotic 3s
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
CHICAGO -- Nikola Mirotic showed the might that made him one of this year's prized rookies.
The 6-foot-9 gunslinger swished all six of his 3s and the Chicago Bulls plucked another road win on Friday night, a close 103-97 o Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Knicks lose seven straight at the Garden
By Jehanne Chiong Baraquil, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
SAN FRANCISCO -- The New York Knicks' extremely disappointing season continued with yet another loss on Saturday afternoon, this time against the fast-running Phoenix Suns, 99-90, at the Madison Square Garden.
It was t Read Full Story >>> Is Mayweather his own man?
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
THEY'VE run out of ways chasing after the Dream Fight.
Even ardent fans have started to lose hope they could corner evasive Floyd Mayweather Jr. to agree and box it out with ever-energetic Manny Pacquiao.
In fact, Maywe Read Full Story >>> Is Floyd Mayweather a ?Coward??
By Johnathan Lee Iverson , Boxing.com, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
We need our idols to remain pristine if only for the sake of the game, our indulgences, our entertainment, or our distorted sense of self-worth?
Sorry Manny Pacquiao fans, this will not be red meat for you to fill your digestive tracts with even more disdain for the pound-for-pound kingpin. There Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight still a pipe dream, says ex-HBO executive
By Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
There?s a better chance of Santa Claus shimmying down your chimney early Thursday morning than Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao ever facing off in a fight that could generate $200 million.
All the optimism now surrounding this fight actually happening next year is misplaced. The buzz is ge Read Full Story >>> Arum: Mayweather Disrespect, Poaching Mexican Holiday!
By Edward Chaykovsky, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum does not agree with Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s insistence on fighting on Cinco De Mayo weekend, May 2nd. Currently there is a tug of war for the date between Mayweather and Mexican superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
Arum is trying to make two fights. His company is speaking with G Read Full Story >>> 'Floyd may be using Pacquiao to get Cinco de Mayo'
ABS-CBN News, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
Floyd just wants the fight date, says Kellerman
MANILA, Philippines ? Floyd Mayweather Jr. may only be using Manny Pacquiao as a ''pawn'' to get the May 2 fight date which coincides with the Mexican holiday ''Cinco de Mayo,'' according to HBO color commentator Max Kellerman.
Kellerman said the Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao as Miss Universe judge in ?15?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has other things to do than chase Floyd Mayweather Jr. outside the ring.
Last week, Pacquiao threw a party as he turned 36, did a lot of bible preaching and hosted an international billiards tournament in his home province.
As a politician, Pacquiao never r Read Full Story >>> Paulie Malignaggi admits and explains anti-Manny Pacquiao bias
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Sun, 21 Dec 2014
Last Friday night, on December 12, in San Antonio, Texas, Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally broke the silence and informed every inquisitive fight fan of his intentions for the boxing year 2015.
"I would love to fight Manny Pacquiao," stated the pound for pound king of boxing. "We tried to make the fi Read Full Story >>> Adonis Stevenson takes out Dmitry Sukhotsky, eyes Sergey Kovalev
By Michael Rosenthal, RingTV.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
Adonis Stevenson didn?t have a great 2014 but he certainly ended it on a high note.
Stevenson, the RING light heavyweight champ, squandered the momentum he established in 2013 by failing to make fights against fellow 175-pound stars Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev this year. Instead, they foug Read Full Story >>> Superman Wastes Sukhotsky
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
Superman looked super against Dmitry ?The Hunted? Sukhotsky, but he needs to fight Lex Luthor, not Jimmy Olsen?
Saturday night at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada, WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (25-1, 21 KOs), from Laval, Quebec, Canada, by way of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Sr. sounds off on Amir Khan, Paulie Malignaggi, and Manny Pacquiao
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
Amir Khan?s stock is as high as ever following his dominant unanimous decision victory over Devon Alexander this past weekend in Las Vegas.
Khan was razor sharp, picking Alexander apart with precise shots inside of the MGM Grand, nabbing his 30th victory as a professional while also paving the wa Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Steadier Wizards hold off Heat, 105-103
By Roman David Garay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
MIAMI -- The Washington Wizards came up with clutch plays late to beat the Miami Heat, 105-103, on Friday night at the American Airlines Arena.
John Wall drilled a two-pointer that gave the Wiz a four-point lead in th Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Thunder escape L.A. with 104-103 decision
By Mohan Labra Ramchandani, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant missed a tightly contested 17-foot jumper with two seconds left to play and the Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 104-103 decision on Friday night at Staples Center.
"I didn't have my le Read Full Story >>> Mauricio Herrera: ?I?d go with Manny Pacquiao to beat Mayweather because he?s a southpaw and that goes against Floyd?s defense.?
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
The junior welterweight division is one of the most talent rich divisions in boxing. The current champion is Danny Garcia, but some feel that Mauricio Herrera should be the fighter holding the title after his close controversial loss to Garcia back in March. Herrera, who is now coming off yet anothe Read Full Story >>> Stevenson ready for Pacal or Kolalev: report from Montreal?s Card from Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City
Boxing Insider, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
Tonight, Boxing Insider will be providing coverage of the Stevenson-Sukhotsky card from Ouebec-City in Quebec.
Tonight, Hans Olson also rejoins the BI ringside crew to provide his expert commentary on a scene he knows very well.
PRE-CARD CHATTER FROM HANS ?THE MAN? OLSON
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1. I am p Read Full Story >>> Canada's Stevenson KOs Sukhotsky in fifth to defend WBC light heavyweight belt
By Bill Beacon, Winnipeg Free Press, Sat, 20 Dec 2014
QUEBEC - Canada's Adonis Stevenson floored Dmitry Sukhotsky in the fifth round to defend his WBC light heavyweight title for a fourth time at the Pepsi Colisee on Friday night.
The power-punching Stevenson (25-1), of Montreal, broke through a Sukhotsky's (22-3) defence with a short left early in Read Full Story >>>
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