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Donaire honored by tribute
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
MANILA, Philippines - WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said the other day it?s an ?enormous honor? to be even nominated as Fighter of the Year and if he?s named by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA), the recognition wouldn?t be just for himself but also for the Filipin Read Full Story >>>Controversies to expect in 2013
By Bill Velasco, The Philippine Star, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
There are going to be several major sporting events in 2013, and as usual, controversy will not be far behind. Which of next year?s headlines will bear the angle of controversy?
Putting all the ?lucky punch? nonsense aside, unless there is another stunning knockout either way, the fifth bout betw Read Full Story >>> For Pacquiao: 2 masters at the same time
By Al S. Mendoza, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
WHAT is this I hear that Manny Pacquiao has not done anything concrete for the good of his constituents in Sarangani?
One thing I distinctly remember when he ran for congressman there in 2010, after losing in his first shot at it in his native GenSan the previous polls, one of his campaign promis Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Marquez Rematch WILL HAPPEN
TMZ.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
Manny Pacquiao ain't retiring ... and he WILL fight Juan Manuel Marquez for a 5th time -- at least according to boxing promoter supreme Bob Arum.
Arum was outside Madeo last night when he dropped the bombshell boxing fans have been waiting to hear ever since Marquez KO'd Manny's face into the can Read Full Story >>> Pavlik Needs an Opponent
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
It was officially announced on Thursday that Andre Ward?s shoulder, injured last month during training, would keep him from performing on March 2nd. By this time, Ward had already pushed back his bout against Kelly Pavlik a few times from its original date of January 26th.
Ward released the fol Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Visited by Three Ghosts
By Ivan G. Goldman, Boxing Insider, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
Floyd Mayweather was sitting up in bed counting stacks of C-notes when the ghost of Sugar Ray Robinson showed up.
Floyd stayed cool. ?If you?re looking for a handout,? he said, soup kitchens are on the other side of town.?
?Don?t be lame, Floyd. Let me ask you something. How come you spe Read Full Story >>> Rigondeaux' strength coach Montanocordoba denies Donaire's claim
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
MIAMI (December 28, 2012) - The strength-and-conditioning coach of World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (11-0, 8 KOs), D.J. Montanocordoba, vehemently denies Internet reports alleged Read Full Story >>> Fields: Hernandez is in Danger!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
Ardmore, Oklahoma, power puncher Eric "Danger" Fields (21-1, 15 KOs) is hoping he'll be underestimated when he brings his heavy fists to Germany on February 2, 2013, to face IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (27-1, 13 KOs) at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin.
Fields and Hernandez will Read Full Story >>> Round five of Pacquiao-Marquez IV is voted Round of the Year
By Doug Fischer, RingTV.com, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
Fans knew they were witnessing something special before the start of the fifth round of Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV.
What many fans and members of the boxing media thought would be replay of third bout last November, a tit-for-tat boxing match that went to a controversial decision, had Read Full Story >>> COMBAT ASIA 2012 END OF YEAR AWARDS
Combat Asia, Sat, 29 Dec 2012
The Combat Asia team had a long meeting this week to determine who would be the winners of the inaugural annual awards ceremony.
There were a few disagreements along the way but in the end we were able to settle on a list of the fighters, gyms and promotions which we feel have set the standard in Read Full Story >>> ALJOE JARO STANDS FIRM ON CUELLO?S MANDATORY TITLE SHOT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
The promoter, manager and trainer of WBC minimum weight Silver champion and mandatory title challenger Denver Cuello is standing firm on his demand that the World Boxing Council headed by Don Jose Sulaiman abides by its commitment Read Full Story >>> Boxing: 4 SuperFights Fans Want to See in 2013
By Mark Havey, Fight Saga, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
This year has been a great one for boxing.
2012 had many people talking and that's what boxing needs.
The prevailing notion I sensed was that boxing fans finally got fed up waiting for Pacquiao vs Mayweather.
Fans now understand no one is bigger than the sport and there is, and always has Read Full Story >>> Abner Mares Could Move To Featherweight if No Donaire
By Rene Umanzor, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
The super bantamweight world champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Abner Mares, is looking at the possibility of moving up to the featherweight divison if he can't get a unification clash with WBO champion Nonito Donaire. Mares is not holding his breath for the fight to happen, as their respec Read Full Story >>> AVILA'S POUND FOR POUND LIST
By David A. Avila, The Sweet Science, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
No sense wasting time. Here?s the new pound for pound list:
Floyd Mayweather (43-0, 26 Kos) ? Now 35 years old, ?Money? Mayweather is close to a fight date with fellow pound for pound fighter Robert ?The Ghost? Guerrero. More than any fight in his career, this showdown with a younger rival will p Read Full Story >>> UFC's Chael Sonnen blasts boxer Juan Manuel Marquez
USA Today, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
Chael Sonnen appears to be in Boxing Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach's corner on Juan Manuel Marquez's physique.
Sonnen on Wednesday took aim Read Full Story >>> WBA Designates Officials for New Year's Eve World Title Fights in Japan; Filipino Silvestre Abainza Gets Assignment
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
The WBA Championships Committee led by the organization's Execute Vice President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza has appointed the officials to the four WBA World Championship fights that will take place during New Year's Eve in th Read Full Story >>> NBA -- J.R. Smith rescues Knicks from Suns
By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
NEW YORK -- When the New York Knicks arrived in Phoenix without three key players -- Carmelo Anthony, Rasheed Wallace and Raymond Felton -- the host Suns appeared poised for an easy victory.
But J.R. Smith go Read Full Story >>> NBA -- GSW off to their best start since '91-92 season
By Joan Secuya-Medida, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
SAN FRANCISCO -- After last season's disappointing 23-43 finish, the Golden State Warriors were optimistic that they would make strides and compete in the talent-loaded Western Conference.
But 29 games into this season, no Read Full Story >>> Boxing: 4 SuperFights Fans Want to See in 2013
By Mark Havey, Fight Saga, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
2012 had many people talking and that's what boxing needs.
The prevailing notion I sensed was that boxing fans finally got fed up waiting for Pacquiao vs Mayweather.
Fans now understand no one is bigger than the sport and there is, and always has been, many great fights to be made at any giv Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Kings' road woes continue, fall to Blazers
By Alberto G. Montefalcon, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 28 Dec 2012
SACRAMENTO -- Although center DeMarcus Cousins has already been reinstated following a team-imposed suspension last December 22, he isn't allowed to play yet and stayed at home when the Sacramento Kings traveled to Portland Wednesday night.
Without their 6-foot-11, 270-pound leading scorer an Read Full Story >>>
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