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Call Me Kellie
By Mohummad Humza Elahi , Boxing.com, Tue, 12 Aug 2014
Legendary British boxing promoter Frank Maloney has undergone gender reassignment therapy and is now going by the name Kellie?
To the liberalized cultural hubs of Western society, this would be met with either open arms or a shrug of the shoulders; the majority, however, may be scratching their h Read Full Story >>>Five Unsung Heroes of Filipino Boxing
By Dennis Cruz, Boxing Buzz, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
It only stands to stand to reason that when the majority of
the world thinks of Filipino boxing, the first name that comes to mind is Manny
Pacquiao. And behind Pacquiao, of course, are the two other faces of the Mt.
Rushmore of Pinoy Boxing, Flash Elorde and Pancho Villa.
However, Filipino b Read Full Story >>> Mike Tyson Delivers ? In A Big Way
Boxing Insider, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
As soon as he announced that he was becoming a fight promoter, former great Mike Tyson made it clear that he meant to bring excitement to boxing. Boy did he deliver on Friday night. For two absolute wars were fought at Pittsburgh?s Consol Energy Center, affairs which were aired live on Fox Sports1.
Read Full Story >>> Fighting Words - Garcia-Salka: Bloodletting in Brooklyn
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
The mismatch is neither new nor uncommon. Records have to be built so fighters seem impressive enough to draw interest. Prospects need to be built so that they can learn small but important lessons in each early fight, developing until they become contenders.
The ?sports entertainment? world of Read Full Story >>> Weekend Afterthoughts: Fight Of The Year Candidate(s); Defending Garcia-Salka; More
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
The above fight is one of two to get Fight of the Year buzz from this past weekend, buzz that was overshadowed by the absolute disgrace that was the Showtime tripleheader headlined by Danny Garcia vs. Rod Salka. For my money, the video of Francisco Rodriguez, Jr. vs. Katsunari Takayama doesn?t reall Read Full Story >>> GASCA OUTPOINTED BY HEAVILY OVERWEIGHT IBO CHAMPION SONJICA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Challenger Roli Gasca discovered that giving away almost five pounds to IBO junior featherweight champion Thabo Sonjica was too much as he lost a chance to win the title which was stripped from the South African who failed to Read Full Story >>> ALBERT PAGARA RECEIVES OUTSTANDING MAASINHON AWARD
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Prince Albert Pagara, the country's hottest young fighter, was awarded as Outstanding Maasinhon in the field of Sports during the 14th Charter Day Celebration of Maasin City, Southern Leyte last August 10, 2014.
Sp Read Full Story >>> THREE GREATS IN BOXING INDUCTED INTO NEVADA BOXING HALL OF FAME
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Three gentlemen who have made an awesome contribution to boxing have been inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame at its 2nd Annual Induction Dinner at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Top Rank Promotions H Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach: A legend's rise to stardom
By Brian Opal , Fight Saga, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
How much do you know about Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach?
Most fight fans have heard of the name Freddie Roach, especially those who've followed the career of super-star Manny Pacquiao.
(Main image courtesy of John Wyatt Photography)
But not nearly as many are familiar with his Read Full Story >>> Leonard Ellerbe: ?Anyone that steps into the ring with Floyd Mayweather is bringing their A plus game. This is the opportunity of a life time!?
By Frank Walsh, OTR Boxing Radio, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Throughout Floyd Mayweather?s 18 year professional boxing career, he has reached dizzying heights inside and outside the ring. Well publicized rifts in camp shine a spotlight on what appears a turbulent lifestyle at times. Throughout Floyd?s immense success there has been one consistent in Floyd?s l Read Full Story >>> GILAS PILIPINAS SCORES IMPRESSIVE WIN IN OPENING TUNE-UP GAME
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
The Philippine National Basketball team to the FIBA World Cup which opens later this month in Spain, got their series of tune-up games off to an impressive start with a 31 point rout of a selection of players from the Spanish professional league ACB in Vitoria early Monday morning, Manila Time.
Read Full Story >>> BUCKS ANNOUNCE 2014 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
The Milwaukee Bucks will play three Wisconsin-based home games during the 2014 preseason, including two at the BMO Harris Bradley Center and one at the Resch Center in Green Bay, the team announced today. Information regarding ticket on-sale dates for Milwaukee?s three home preseason games will be a Read Full Story >>> PETALCORIN FIGHTS TELLO FOR WBA INTERIM LIGHT FLYWEIGHT TITLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Hard-hitting Filipino southpaw Randy ?Razor? Petalcorin (L) will fight Panama?s Walter Tello (R) for the WBA light flyweight Interim title at the new Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai, China on August 26.
The 22 year Read Full Story >>> Tha Boxing Voice Week in Review
By Nick Green, Tha Boxing Voice, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
After a little time off for vacation we are back once again with the week in review. The business of boxing is still thriving and we are still here giving good info to the fans. Too bad the promoters aren?t giving us the good fights we deserve.
They are who we Thought They Were!
After watching Read Full Story >>> Happy Talk, Keep Talking Happy Talk
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Putting Groucho?s question to the test, those responsible for Saturday?s debacle in Brooklyn are rewriting history?
?Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes???Groucho Marx
Putting Groucho?s question to the test, those responsible for Saturday?s debacle are rewriting history.
Read Full Story >>> Rodriguez Edges Takayama in Fight of the Year
By Matt McGrain, Boxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Rodriguez harassed and brutalized Takayama and only one of the best engines in the sport kept him in the battle?
The likely Fight of the Year was fought in Mexico last night as hometown hero and the world?s #5 flyweight Francisco ?Chihuas? Rodriguez (now 15-2) defeated #2 flyweight Katsunari ?Lig Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy VP Seeks to Justify Garcia-Salka Mismatch
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Golden Boy Promotions Vice President Eric Gomez stood behind Danny Garcia, both literally and figuratively, cutting in as reporters questioned Garcia following the 140-pound champion?s easy and brutal knockout of the overmatched Rod Salka.
?Danny?s about beating the top guys, fighting the top guy Read Full Story >>> GILAS PILIPINAS EXCITED TO BEGIN TUNE-UP GAMES FOR FIBA WORLD CUP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Philippine national basketball coach Chot Reyes says his Gilas Pilipinas team is excited to begin its tune-up games for the 2014 FIBA World Cup which begins in late August.
In an overseas telephone conversation with the Mani Read Full Story >>> Cojuangco wants the Phils to host the next Asian Games
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Sixty years ago this year, the Philippines hosted for the first and only time the second edition of the Asian Games with the then newly-completed Rizal Memorial Stadium as main hub.
If Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose ?Peping? Cojuangco will have his way, the biggest, in terms of parti Read Full Story >>> SERMONA LOSES WBC INTERNATIONAL TITLE TO MCCONNELL BY 7TH ROUND TKO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Ryan Sermona of the Philippines has lost his WBC International super featherweight title by a 7th round TKO to Australian Corey McConnell at the Crossing Theatre in Narrabri, New South Wales.
McConnell who had put his career on hold for one year citing a lack of quality fights and outside co Read Full Story >>>
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