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The Boxing Writers Fiasco
By Joe Bruno, Boxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
I got my first whiff of a possible conflict of interest when Murray Goodman nominated his boss Don King for the James J. Walker Award in 1981?
I was the Vice President of the Boxing Writers Association of America from 1982 to 1986, and a member until 1992. During that period the selection pro Read Full Story >>>Famous sports columnist on Yolanda victims Albom heeds ?phone call from heaven?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
MANILA, Philippines - Mitch Albom extending a hand to thousands of Yolanda survivors could be likened to answering a ?phone call from heaven.?
Saying he owes it to his Filipino followers, the great author and award-winning sports columnist yesterday said he?s in the country to do his share in the Read Full Story >>> 3 Pinoy pugs fight in Macau
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Three Filipino fighters, including former world champion Marvin Sonsona, will appear in a slambang slugfest in Macau this weekend.
Sonsona faces fellow ex-world titleholder Akifumi Shimoda of Japan in a 12-round featherweight match for the World Boxing Organization International crown on Saturday Read Full Story >>> ShoBox: The New Generation Press Conference Quotes For Friday's Doubleheader From Cleveland
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Legendary Promoter Don King & Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson
Introduced Fighters For Friday?s Event at Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University
LIVE at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME?
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Feb. 19, 2014 Read Full Story >>> Mike Tyson Promotes at Sands Casino Bethlehem February 22nd
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Fights to be streamed on Universal Streaming Network
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2014) - Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson is the youngest world heavyweight champion of all-time and in 1987 he was voted "World's Most Popular Athlete." The living legend became a boxing promoter last year, par Read Full Story >>> North America's top cruiserweight: 'Dynamite' Denton Daley
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Team Daley.
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (February 19, 2014) - The No. 1 cruiserweight in North America, undefeated NABA champion "Dangerous" Denton Daley (12-0, 6 KOs), pitched a complete shutout last Saturday night against Read Full Story >>> FLOYD DELAYWEATHER
By Chris Willis, Tha Boxing Voice, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Who?s next? We don?t decide that?s for sure, despite fans being given the option with a publicized poll between Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana. Khan won the poll by some margin and the rest is history. This week Maidana seems to have lifted the lid, dismissing a fight with Floyd. Meanwhile Khan is set Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather vs Amir Khan: 'Money May's' treatment of Brit may come back to haunt Floyd
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
If you're a fan of NFL football, how often have you seen a blown extra point, seemingly meaningless at the time, come back to haunt that team later in the game?
It's just a point, right?
No worries. Your team is still ahead 23-7 and looking strong.
It's no big deal... Until the opposin Read Full Story >>> Juan Manuel Marquez close on ?bombs away? Mike Alvarado fight
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Juan Manuel Marquez is close to accepting "an all-action fight" at 147-pounds against Mike Alvarado on May 17 that will "be bombs away right at the first bell," Marquez's Mexico-based promoter Fernando Beltran told RingTV.com on Tuesday.
A former 140-pound beltholder, Alvarado's manager, Henry Read Full Story >>> Schaefer Rips Arum Over Khan/Floyd, Advises Bradley
By Rick Reeno, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer was fuming after reading a recent article on BoxingScene.com, where Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, took shots at Floyd Mayweather Jr. and advised Amir Khan, who is under contract with Golden Boy, to find a new promoter.
Arum, speaking with Gareth Davies of T Read Full Story >>> Can Alfredo Angulo continue upset trend versus Canelo Alvarez?
By Lem Satterfield, RingTV.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Alfredo Angulo is keenly aware of the recent trend of upsets over the past few months.
In August, Jhonny Gonzalez's dethroned previously unbeaten Abner Mares as WBC featherweight beltholder with a shocking first-round stoppage.
In December, Marcos Maidana scored knockdowns in the fourth an Read Full Story >>> Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields talks her future, womens boxing, Mayweather, Pacquiao, and MORE!
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
When Claressa Shields became the first American woman to ever win a gold medal in Olympic boxing, she made the entire nation proud. Claressa Shields is a true inspiration. When she stood atop of the podium in London with that gold medal around her neck, her bright smile lit up the entire venue.
Read Full Story >>> ALFREDO ANGULO GUARANTEES EXCITING FIGHT WITH CANELO ALVAREZ: "EL PERRO IS NOT AFRAID OF ANYONE"
By Michelle Rosado, FightHype.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Former WBO Interim Junior Middleweight World Champion Alfredo "El Perro" Angulo held an international media conference call to discuss his upcoming SHOWTIME PPV mega-bout against Canelo Alvarez, taking place on Saturday, March 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Richard Schaefer Read Full Story >>> Sergio Martinez vs. Saul Alvarez, could this biggest non Mayweather PPV event of 2014?
By Stephen Lynch, OTR Boxing Radio, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is eyeing a super-fight down the line with Mexican star Saul Alvarez, should he get past Miguel Cotto in June. If agreed this would arguably be the second biggest fight that could be made in the entire sport ? pitting a legendary champion against the sport?s cro Read Full Story >>> RING OF GOLD - GRAND ARRIVALS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
Feb. 19, 2014, Macau, China --- Two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming (ctr), 2012 Olympic gold medalists Ryota Murata (L) and Egor Mekhontsev (R) make their "Grand Arrival" at The Venetian Macao Resort in M Read Full Story >>> Top Puerto Rican Amateur Stars Luis Paredes and Jean Rivera sign with Gary Shaw Productions
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2014
PUERTO RICO (Feb. 19, 2014) - Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Javier Bustillo, have recently signed two of Puerto Rico's top amateur boxers, Luis Paredes and Jean Rivera. Both fighters are scheduled to make their pro debuts on March 22 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on the undercard of Jose Pedra Read Full Story >>> Golovkin Moves Ahead in 2014
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2014
After his annual appearance in Monaco versus Osumanu Adama (a seventh round stoppage win) on February 1st, Gennady Golovkin is heading back to the familiar setting of the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on April 26th. This time around, you won?t have to look around the internet for a ?r Read Full Story >>> Is Timothy Bradley Being Set Up to Lose to Manny Pacquiao?
By Paul Magno, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 19 Feb 2014
There's a feeling among some observers that there's absolutely no way Timothy Bradley will walk away with the win and the WBO welterweight belt against Manny Pacquiao when the two meet on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. To be even more specific, some feel that there's no way Bradley will be Read Full Story >>> Two stacked world title doubleheaders scheduled for April in Japan
By Anson Wainwright, RingTV.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2014
Last week Ohashi Promotions announced plans to commemorate their 20th anniversary with two separate world title doubleheaders in April. On April 6 in Tokyo, RING flyweight champ Akira Yaegashi and WBC 108-pound titleholder Adrian Hernanez co-headline; and on April 23 in Osaka, WBC bantamweight king Read Full Story >>> Lyoto Machida: The MMA Manny Pacquiao and The Return of "The Dragon"
By John Gatling, Examiner.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2014
If I were to see Lyota Machida at any point in time after this past Saturday night in Brazil, I would extend my hand and apologize.
It is unwise to render an assessment based on casual observation without keen evaluation. I won?t even attempt to veil my regard for MMA- I have been about as casual Read Full Story >>>
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