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By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
I recall the esteemed Michael Katz admonishing his soon-to-be former colleague, “You have to decide which side you’re on…”
“The lowest form of popular culture—lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people’s lives—has overrun real j Read Full Story >>>NIETES PRE-FIGHT PREVIEW, DONAIRE INTERVIEW ON PBO OVER SKYCABLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
WBO light flyweight champion Donnie Nietes will defend his title on May 10 at the Mall of Asia Arena against mandatory challenger Moises Fuentes who gave him a tough time in their first meeting.
Viva Sports “The Main Ev Read Full Story >>> Rod Salka Wins Unanimous Decision Victory Over Alexei Collado In ShoBox Main Event On SHOWTIME
PhilBoxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
ShoBox: The New Generation From Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pa.
Don’t Miss The Replay on Thursday, April 24 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT On SHOWTIME EXTREME
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (April 19, 2014) – Rod Salka put on Read Full Story >>> Bob Hanna — Inside Boxing: Pacquiao may not have the power, but he's learned to win
By Bob Hanna, SouthCoastToday.com, 19 Apr 2014
The headline in the Globe pretty much said it all: "Pacquiao not same, but remains a force."
The knockout Manny Pacquiao and his fans wanted wasn't there, but most everything else was. The hand speed, the combinations, the footwork and the ring savvy were all on display in the rematch with Timoth Read Full Story >>> Marquez Felt Pacquiao Looked Good in Bradley Victory
By Salvador Rodríguez, BoxingScene.com, 19 Apr 2014
Former four division Juan Manuel Marquez liked what he saw last Saturday night in Las Vegas, when Manny Pacquiao recaptured the WBO welterweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand. Marquez returns on May 17th against Mike Alvarado at the Forum in Ingle Read Full Story >>> J’Leon Love: ‘I want to see what the whole world wants to see; Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather’
By Chris Robinson, Hustle Boss, 19 Apr 2014
With his unanimous decision victory over Tim Bradley in their April 12 rematch, eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao showed that he still has plenty left in his tank at the age of 35.
While Pacquiao may not be the force he was five years ago during his initial run through the welterweight Read Full Story >>> Hopkins-Shumenov: Pre-Unification Report Card
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, 19 Apr 2014
So, is this the one?
When Bernard Hopkins won his first major title with a knockout of Segundo Mercado, George Foreman was the Heavyweight champion of the world, Floyd Mayweather was more than a year away from the Olympics, and Pernell Whitaker was the best fighter in the world pound-for-pound. Read Full Story >>> The Mythmakers: Bernard Hopkins-Beibut Shumenov Preview
By Carlos Acevedo, The Cruelest Sport, 19 Apr 2014
Bernard Hopkins continues his myth-making ways when he faces Beibut Shumenov, a man with only 15 pro fights, at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night in the main event of a Golden Boy Promotions/Showtime Pawn Shop special.
Except for the fact that Hopkins shows up most contemporary Read Full Story >>> Manager: Promoter feud won’t spoil Gary Russell Jr. vs. Vasyl Lomachenko
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, 19 Apr 2014
Vasyl Lomachenko's manager is amenable to fighting Gary Russell Jr. on June 21 for the WBO's vacant featherweight title, following a purse bid that was won by Golden Boy over Top Rank on Friday.
Golden Boy promotes Russell, of Capitol Heights, Md., and Top Rank is behind Lomachenko, of Ukraine. Read Full Story >>> HOPKINS A WONDER TO WATCH; THE HALF-SOLVED “MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO”
By Reni M. Valenzuela, PhilBoxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
When a boxer or athlete runs out of gas during a competition, it’s almost always like reaching the point of surrender for the same boxer or athlete (not the “apostates”). Stamina is crucial in athletics, and in life. Read Full Story >>> ShoBox: The New Generation To Be Available Via Armed Forces Network In More Than 175 Countries Tonight
PhilBoxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
Nearly 1 million uniformed military personnel serving abroad will be able to watch and support U.S. Armed Forces veteran Sammy Vasquez, Jr., as part of a special agreement between SHOWTIME® and the American Forces Network.
Vasquez, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, is featured in the opening Read Full Story >>> The Fight Game With Jim Lampley Kicks Off Season Three With An All-new Edition Debuting Saturday, April 19
PhilBoxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 (12:05-12:35 a.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Hosted by the four-time Sports Emmy(R) winner, who has been the host of HBO Boxing since joining the network in 1988, the show is a provocative ,engaging and Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Quietly Goes About Being a Real Fighter
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
Boxing is a sport that can survive and thrive for a long time on the strength of a series of bouts - or even a single bout - if the recipe is right. The public interest can be electrified and galvanized to the point that the sport becomes “must see” sports viewing. Whether in series or one-offs, bou Read Full Story >>> Bradley's Trainer Tabs Pacquiao To Avenge Marquez KO
By Salvador Rodríguez, BoxingScene.com, 19 Apr 2014
Joel Diaz, trainer of WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley, is picking Manny Pacquiao to defeat Juan Manuel Marquez - if the two fighters ever come together for a fifth fight. Pacquiao suffered back to back losses in 2012, against Bradley and Marquez. He avenged his twelve round controversial decis Read Full Story >>> Shumenov becomes latest upstart to challenge old man Hopkins
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, CBS Sports, 19 Apr 2014
The light heavyweight division is not lacking for star power.
Both Adonis Stevenson and Sergey Kovalev come to the ring bearing title belts and fearsome reputations, while the tale of Bernard Hopkins has been told repeatedly since he was a young man of 40 -- precisely nine years ago.
A name yo Read Full Story >>> Bernard Hopkins-Beibut Shumenov headlines premier D.C. Armory fight card
By Gene Wang, Washington Post, 19 Apr 2014
As a multi-time world champion who’s among the most iconic figures in boxing history, Bernard Hopkins could have picked almost any city for his next fight. Las Vegas, New York or Los Angeles all would have made sense given their storied relationship with the Sweet Science, track record for strong ti Read Full Story >>> Bernard Hopkins ready to write a fresh chapter against Beibut Shumenov
By Kevin Mitchell, The Guardian, 19 Apr 2014
It is long odds that Bernard Hopkins had access to the writing of Gabriel García Márquez in 1982, the year the celebrated Colombian writer was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Hopkins was a Philadelphia street punk newly delivered into the care of the Pennsylvania State Correctional Instituti Read Full Story >>> Hopkins vs. Shumenov Predictions
Boxing.com, 19 Apr 2014
Will youth be served in the nation’s capital? Will the seemingly ageless Bernard Hopkins grow old before our very eyes?
Saturday night at the Armory in Washington, DC, IBF light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (54-6-2) fights a unification bout with WBA light heavyweight champion Beibut Shum Read Full Story >>> HOW HE DID IT: Video Analysis of Pacquiao's Win Over Bradley
By Lee Wylie , The Sweet Science, 19 Apr 2014
Polished and mature" is the best way to put it, to describe how Manny Pacquiao downed Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas on April 12.
Manny's revenge was the consummate dish best served cold, as after almost two years, the Congressman showed one and all that he has a skill edge on Bradley, and yep, tha Read Full Story >>> Yalden: It's time for Pacquiao vs Mayweather
By Nigel Yalden, Stuff NZ, 19 Apr 2014
The debate in boxing circles has been endless.
Who needs the fight more?
Does Manny Pacquiao need to fight Floyd Mayweather Junior?
Or does Floyd Mayweather Junior need to fight Manny Pacquiao?
It's easily the most polarising question in the sport, largely because the two athlete Read Full Story >>>
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