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Lucas Matthysse, Danny Garcia, and the Fight for Supremacy
By Slee Christopher, Boxing.com, Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Sometimes becoming a fan of a boxer is purely innate and pre-programmed. It?s based on your hometown. It?s based on your country of origin. Perhaps it?s a compelling story, like that of Danny Jacobs beating cancer and making the courageous comeback to the ring that draws you in. Other times it?s les Read Full Story >>>Zab Judah: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's inexperience in big fights a hurdle vs. Floyd Mayweather
By David Mayo, mlive.com, Thu, 12 Sep 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Seven years ago, Zab Judah won three of the first four rounds against Floyd Mayweather and showed some of the quick-starting skills that Saul "Canelo" Alvarez might need in his own showdown with the pound-for-pound king Saturday night.
But Judah doesn't expect Mayweather-Alvarez to t Read Full Story >>> Will Mayweather-Alvarez be richest fight ever?
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 12 Sep 2013
LAS VEGAS -- Will it set the record?
Floyd Mayweather Jr.?s anticipated junior-middleweight title fight Saturday against Mexico?s Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez could threaten the 2.45 million pay-per-view buys valued at $137 million generated by Mayweather?s 2007 victory over Oscar De La Hoya.
The ma Read Full Story >>> Back in Rehab, De La Hoya Fights Old Enemies
By Greg Bishop, The New York Times, Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Discussions with Oscar De La Hoya about his sobriety came with a caveat, a disclaimer he provided: he slipped up occasionally.
Addicts often do, though because this was the Golden Boy, master of his own narrative, he declined to delve into specifics, whether it was a sip here or a bender there Read Full Story >>> CANELO ALVAREZ HAS GOT THE ESSENTIALS
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
ON Sept. 19, 2010, Saul Alvarez, 20, of Mexico fought former world welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir of Argentina in a companion main event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
After the second minu Read Full Story >>> GARCIA, MATTHYSSE ARRIVE IN VEGAS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
 Read Full Story >>>Leo Santa Cruz Wants Jhonny Gonzalez
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Undefeated newly crowned WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Leo "Terremoto" Santa Cruz (L), has a new target in mind: Featherweight King Jhonny Gonzalez, an exciting, intriguing rumble that could happen next year.
San Read Full Story >>> ALA Promotions' IDOL to air on Studio 23
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN is proud to present the long-awaited boxing telecast of IDOL Boxing Series. ABS-CBN's sister network Studio 23 will carry its nationwide TV airing on Saturday, September 14, 11:30 am -1:30 pm. The 2-hour long telecast ? dubbed ?IDOL 1: Philippines Vs Indonesia ? is a co-pr Read Full Story >>> Men Behind Mayweather Vs. Canelo Discuss Boxing's Biggest Fight Ever
By Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes.com, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Fight day is fast approaching for Floyd Mayweather and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, and fans are descending on Las Vegas in anticipation of Saturday?s bout at the MGM Grand. The fight, billed as ?The One,? has record-breaking potential on many levels. We?ve already seen two records fall with the biggest g Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Vs. Canelo Alvarez: Keys To The Fight Part I
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
So continues our marathon coverage of one of the biggest fights of 2013, Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez on Showtime pay-per-view on Sept. 14. Previously: the meaning of Mayweather-Alvarez; a special edition of TQBR Radio; the undercard and week's schedule, previewed. Next: how good Mayweather-A Read Full Story >>> Why Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will beat Floyd Mayweather
By Jack Hirsch, BoxingNews, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
IN 1983 the perennial Stanley Cup hockey champion New York Islanders were set to square off in the championship final series against the upstart Edmonton Oilers, a team many felt was destined for greatness as well. ?Dynasty versus Destiny? it was called. And indeed it was.
There would be no mor Read Full Story >>> Five Reasons Saul Alvarez May Score an Upset Over Floyd Mayweather
By Paul Magno, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
This Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the 23-year-old Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will move up several levels in class as he takes on the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, Floyd Mayweather in a junior middleweight title unification bout.
As expected, Alvarez is a decided underdo Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Sr. ?Floyd ain?t scared to fight no Pacquiao, but we ain?t gonna worry now cause Pacquiao wont ever get in the picture?
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
The Mayweather-Canelo fight may only be a few days away, but when it comes to a certain fight that never happened, the always out spoken Floyd ?Joy? Mayweather Sr. is not shy to share his views on it. In part 2 of my interview with Floyd Mayweather Sr, he gives his thoughts on recent comments by Fre Read Full Story >>> ?Idol? provides aspiring pugs venue to shine
By June Navarro, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao?s humble beginnings went unnoticed until he won the biggest fights of his scintillating career.
It was practically the same limited media exposure boxing star Nonito Donaire Jr. had before hitting pay dirt.
Up-and-coming boxers won?t have to go through the s Read Full Story >>> Jackie Kallen: World War 3 ? Garcia vs Matthysse
By Jackie Kallen, Boxing Insider, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
As excited as I am for the Mayweather/Alvarez fight, I am just as pumped to see the Garcia/Matthysse bout. I can?t imagine this one will go the distance so don?t blink or go to the kitchen for a drink. In my mind, this battle will start out toe-to-toe and continue at that pace until someone gets cou Read Full Story >>> Preview: ?The One? Fight is Garcia-Matthysse
By Peter Clarke, Tha Boxing Voice, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
It?s finally here. The time has come. It?s the event that both hardcore and casual boxing fans have been talking about for months now. It?s the event that has just been known as #TheOne. Taking place inside the MGM Grand Casino and Hotel will be 2 the most publicized events known in boxing in the la Read Full Story >>> As Mayweather vs. Canelo mega-fight looms, century old 'boxing is dying' talk remains
By Brent Brookhouse, SB NATION, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
You've not been able to pay attention to media coverage of Saturday night's mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez without hearing about the "dying" sport of boxing. Floyd Mayweather is "boxing's last star," this is "boxing's last fight."
This is especially true, they say, as Mann Read Full Story >>> Matthew Hatton: Making 152 will hurt, but Canelo can edge out Floyd
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Newly-retired former world welterweight title challenger 'Magic' Matthew Hatton believes former opponent Saul Alvarez has the tools to pull off a shock victory this weekend when the Mexican squares up to the formidable Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Hatton, who recently decided to end his career after 52 b Read Full Story >>> Ashley Theophane: Sparring Floyd Mayweather is a huge mental challenge
BoxingNews, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2
This is the last hard week of training.
In the morning Nate took me and two other fighters to the track. We completed a very hard session. I'm right where I want to be, fitness wise. I don't know what tired is.
A few hours later I went to the boxing gym. Its Labour d Read Full Story >>> Guillermo Rigondeaux?s Manager Says There Is Interest For A December Fight Against Wilfredo Vasquez Jr.
By Julio Garcia, Tha Boxing Voice, Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Guillermo Rigondeaux has been a man in search of an opponent, a TV date and an uncertain future after his dominating victory over Nonito Donaire in April of this year.
Since that victory HBO has shown little to no interest in showcasing Rigondeaux (although they have somewhat changed their tune) Read Full Story >>>
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