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Promoter Goossen?s death shocks boxing community
By Colin Seymour, Examiner.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Boxing promoter Dan Goossen died Monday of liver cancer that had been diagnosed scant weeks earlier. He was 64.
Best known nowadays as the promoter of superstar super-middleweight Andre Ward, Goossen will also be remembered for superintending the superstar phase of Michael Nunn?s career in th Read Full Story >>>Five-Dollar Pay-Per-View
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Large purses are now humongous. Medium-sized purses are now respectable. And small purses are as small as ever?
Pay-per-view has changed the boxing landscape. The change is good for some and bad for others, but its effect on boxing can?t be overstated. What was once for free can now be had at Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao trainer arrives
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Manny Pacquiao?s training takes up a notch with the arrival yesterday of Australian conditioning coach Justin Fortune, who started working with the Filipino icon yesterday in General Santos City.
Fortune, the former Australian power-lifting titleholder and longtime heavyweight campaigner, flew i Read Full Story >>> Ridiculous last gasp caps Gilas voyage
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
PLEASE don?t believe that Marcus Douthit was restored into the Gilas Pilipinas line-up on Sunday for that tasteless task of sinking the ball in the opponent?s goal.
With the choking desperation, coach Chot Reyes could?ve ca Read Full Story >>> De Alba looks for 12th straight win this Saturday at Valley Forge Casino Resort
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
VALLEY FORGE, PA (September 29, 2014)--This Saturday night at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, rising Jr. Lightweight Frank De Alba will look to win his 12th straight and try to remain unbeaten in 14 in a row when he defend Read Full Story >>> Greg Cohen Promotions Signs Venezuelan KO Artist Ismael Barroso
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of lightweight southpaw Ismael Barroso to a promotional agreement.
A huge puncher from El Tigre, Venezuela, Barroso (15-0-2, 14 KOs) has the visa issues that previously stalled his career resolved and is ready for another attack on Read Full Story >>> Is Boxing Entering the Al Haymon Era?
By Justin Boseman, Tha Boxing Voice, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
I have been a hardcore boxing fan who has loved the sport since I was 4. I grew up in a era where fighters fought mandatory title defenses, when guys had to fight their way up the proverbial ladder to get a shot at a belt. The belts where a symbol of exellence and hardwork and they meant something. Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao determined to make professional basketball debut but boxer remains focused on Chris Algieri fight
By Charlie Eccleshare, Daily Mail (UK), Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has reiterated his desire to play in his country's premier professional basketball league, the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association).
Pacquiao was selected by Kia Sorentos in last month's Rookie Draft and also coaches the side.
And the 35-year-old, who b Read Full Story >>> The Canelo Alvarez Show: Counterprogramming At Its Best
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Why is it that Saul Canelo Alvarez is suddenly the toast of the boxing world? He has a huge fan base, sure, but so does Julio Caesar Chavez Junior. You say Canelo?s talented? Okay?but Floyd Mayweather beat him easy. Some say Erislandy Lara beat him, too. In fact, the guy?s one huge victory came agai Read Full Story >>> Showtime Goes From Shrewd to Stupid; Magno?s Monday Rant
By Paul Magno, The Boxing Tribune, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Showtime?s calculated gamble in 2013 of signing Floyd Mayweather to what could end up being the richest deal in sports history is on the brink of being labeled a costly mistake.
Realistically, with the money being dished out to Mayweather, the return on Showtime?s investment when it came to ?Mone Read Full Story >>> Andre Ward puts out heartfelt statement as promoter Dan Goossen dies
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
WBA super-middleweight champion Andre Ward made his feelings public on Monday following the sudden death of estranged long-time promoter Dan Goossen.
Goossen died aged 64 of complications from liver cancer, according to a family press release, and despite the two being involved in a legal disagre Read Full Story >>> Boxing promoter Dan Goossen dies at 64
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Boxing promoter Dan Goossen, who first staged bouts at the Reseda Country Club and later walked one of his fighters into the Staples Center ring for a world heavyweight title bout, died Monday at 64 of liver cancer complications, his family announced.
?The sudden news of his diagnosis was very mu Read Full Story >>> Boxing promoter Dan Goossen passes away at 64 after battle with liver cancer
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Dan Goossen, a colorful, gregarious man who turned boxing promoting into a family business, died early Monday at 64 following a battle with liver cancer.
Goossen promoted many of boxing's top stars over the past quarter of a century, including James Toney, Michael Nunn, Terry Norris, Andre Ward, Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather parties in Paris and enjoys a stroll along the Champs-Elysees
By Charlie Eccleshare, Daily Mail (UK), Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Floyd Mayweather's jet-set lifestyle shows no sign of slowing down, as the undefeated boxer flew into France for Paris Fashion week.
The 37-year-old was seen partying with his entourage in the French capital over the weekend, surrounded by his typically imposing security staff.
Mayweather, who Read Full Story >>> THREE PINOY BOXERS IN TOUGH QUARTER FINAL BOUTS ON TUESDAY
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2014
As the quest for elusive gold medals in the Incheon Asian Games continues, three of our boxers face tough quarter final bouts on Tuesday.
Bantamweight Mario Fernandez will strive to avenge his loss to India?s Shiva Read Full Story >>> ONE FC: BATTLE OF LIONS TO FEATURE INAUGURAL MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT BETWEEN LEANDRO ATAIDES AND IGOR SVIRID
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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UNDEFEATED MIXED MARTIAL ARTISTS DWAYNE HINDS AND WARREN DE REUCK SET TO CLASH
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29 September 2014 ? Singapore: Asia?s largest mixed Read Full Story >>> OBSERVE AND FIGHT: IS CANELO ALVAREZ ENDING BOXING'S COLD WAR?
By David Kassel , FightHype.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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 a huge defection from Showtime to HBO, the Read Full Story >>> Welcome to the Slaughterhouse: Part One
By Ted Sares, The Boxing Tribune, Mon, 29 Sep 2014
There are as many different kinds of boxing matches to suit an aficionado as there are wines to please a thirsty connoisseur. Some prefer an ebb and flow bout featuring lots of technical skills while others enjoy a primal brawl. A come-from-behind affair is always a pleaser and when it involves the Read Full Story >>> WILFREDO LOPEZ STUNS IRAQ?S WAHEED TO ENTER ASIAN GAMES QUARTER FINALS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Not many fight fans gave middleweight Wilfredo Lopez much of a chance of beating Iraq?s tough Waheed Waheed in the round of 16 at the Incheon Asian Games boxing competition at the Seonhak Gymnasium but the courageous Filipino stunned the fancied Iraqi with a methodical win to move into the quarter Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: Why Algieri won't engage Pacquaio toe-to-toe on Nov. 22
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Mon, 29 Sep 2014
On Nov. 22 at the Cotai Arena of the Venetian Resort & Casino in Macau, China, unbeaten American boxer Chris Algieri will share the spotlight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and most likely he won't go toe-to-toe with the Filipino star.
Algieri knows that mixing it up with Pacqu Read Full Story >>>
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