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The Man Who Knew In 2009 That Mayweather Would "Never" Fight Pacquiao
By Scoop Malinowski, Examiner.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
I first was informed by a key boxing insider in December 2009 that the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight would never happen.
This shocking revelation came at the press conference in New York City for a Paul Williams fight. At that point in time, Pacquiao had just destroyed Miguel Cot Read Full Story >>>Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao V Most Wished for by Fans
By Clarence George, MyBoxing, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
According to RingTV.com?s ongoing poll, the fight 33.8% of the fans most want in 2013 is Juan Manuel Marquez-Manny Pacquiao V.
Marquez, 39 (55-6-1, 40 KOs), became a pro in 1993. He?s second-ranked by Ring as welter and third-ranked on the pound-for-pound list.
Thirty-four-year-old Pacquiao ( Read Full Story >>> Inside the Ropes: My Wish List for 2013
By Ramon Aranda, 3MoreRounds.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
Well 2012 has come and gone, most notably with a helluva year for Nonito Donaire, a nice batch of notable and exciting fights, and of course the knockout heard ?round the world, with Juan Manuel Marquez shocking everybody with a one-punch KO of the great Manny Pacquiao.
So while there?s still ple Read Full Story >>> Boxing: The best fights of the year
By David Castro, VOXXI, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
From the thrilling battle between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado to the stunning finish to Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez IV, there were plenty of incredible moments on the boxing stage in the past year.
Here are some of our favorites:
Best fights of the year ? Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado: A Read Full Story >>> Drian Francisco withdraws from New York bout
By Rich Mazon , PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
The New York City appearance this month of Drian ?Gintong Kamao? Francisco is on hold for now. The heavy handed boxer from Sablayan, Mindoro elected not to pursue his proposed fight on January 19th because of pressing f Read Full Story >>> BScene?s 2012 Year End Awards: Fight of The Year
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
Magnitude matters.
There are times a fight occurs a little off the radar and it?s so good that it doesn?t matter what happened among bigger stars or on bigger stages. 2001 was a little like that, Mickey Ward-Emmanuel Augustus beating out a Bernard Hopkins-Felix Trinidad because it was just that Read Full Story >>> Portrait of 2012?s most excellent week, part 2
By Bart Barry, 15rounds.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
The moment Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez took Filipino Manny Pacquiao?s consciousness with a right cross on Dec. 8, chemistry was everywhere, and that won?t be forgotten. Arguments that it wasn?t, explanations that rely on genetics or diets or work ethics, begin their analyses, necessarily, in recent Read Full Story >>> Ring hero down on luck
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
Luisito Espinosa is widely considered as one of the greatest Filipino fighters ever. Like Dodie Boy and Gerry Pe?alosa, he held two titles in different divisions. Espinosa won the WBA bantamweight title on a first round knockout over Khaokor Galaxy in Bangkok in 1989 and claimed the WBC featherweigh Read Full Story >>> NBA ? Blazers thwart Knicks, spoil Studemire?s return
By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
NEW YORK ? This wasn?t exactly Willis Reed jogging through that tunnel, not even close?the build-up, the drama, the intensity and the roar of the Garden faithful. But to those too young to remember that fateful night, this was Read Full Story >>> BOBCATS TAME BULLS, 91-81
By Alex Gardunio, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
The Charlotte Bobcats held on to their lead to post their eight win of the season, beating Chicago, 91-81. The win helps surpass last year?s total of seven wins. Kemba Walker led the Bobcats with 18 points and eight rebounds as Gerald Henderson added 16 points of his own. Ramon Sessions and Ben Gor Read Full Story >>> Ring Ratings Update: Japanese stars make moves
By Chuck Giampa, The Ring, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
There was a lot of interesting input from our Ring Ratings Panel this week even though there wasn?t much activity over the weekend and most of it took place in the lighter-weight divisions.
Some members of panel recommended that Javier Fortuna, a former RING-rated junior lightweight who recently Read Full Story >>> The Week?s Boxing Schedule, Featuring Jonathan Gonzalez And Derek Ennis
By Alex McClintock , The Queensberry Rules, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
Your correspondent is in Japan and, as such, chooses to feature weird Japanese stuff at the top of the schedule. People tell you how strange Japan is, but it?s all true. Say what you like about them, though, the Japanese do all their own stunts. Everything is made here, including the awesome fights Read Full Story >>> BScene?s 2012 Year End Awards: Comeback Of the Year
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
It seems that Daniel Jacobs has been forced to spend the prime years of his career overcoming adversity. His most recent triumphs ? which extend far beyond the ring ? go a long way in rewarding him with 2012 Comeback of the Year honors.
Two years ago, Jacobs was an unbeaten middleweight who was a Read Full Story >>> Boxing Insider Notebook: Ward, Pavlik, Donaire, Rigondeaux and more?.
By William Holmes, Boxing Insider, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
The following is the Boxing Insider notebook for the week of December 24th to December 31st, covering the comings and goings in the sport of boxing that you might have missed.
ESPN?s Friday Night Fights Premiere Set for January 4th
The 2013 debut of ESPN?s Friday Night Fights features undefeat Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Knicks ace Stoudemire could play today
By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
NEW YORK -- When a power forward of Amar'e Stoudemire's heft and might returns to action from a protracted injury, his welcome is usually greeted with the joy and celebration of a ticker tape parade.
But Knicks fans are ambivalent about the 30-year old All-Star's return. They fear that his ins Read Full Story >>> NBA --- Brooklyn Nets stumble into New Year
By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
NEW YORK -- In a performance that mirrored their up-and-down season, the Brooklyn Nets played one of the worst quarters imaginable on New Year's eve and got walloped by the San Antonio Spurs, 104-73, at the AT&T Center in San Ant Read Full Story >>> NBA -- Kings travel to Detroit, look for three in a row
By Alberto G. Montefalcon, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
SACRAMENTO -- Torn by internal strife and hindered by erratic play, the 11-19 Sacramento Kings didn't have much to cheer for in 2012.
But the barge into 2013 on a mini roll and will travel to Detroit looking for a third straight victory when they tackle the Pistons Tuesday night at The Palace Read Full Story >>> Remembering a True Champion: Bennie Briscoe
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
Born in Augusta, GA, in 1943, Bennie Briscoe turned pro in 1962 at age 19 after a very good amateur career. The Philadelphia-based middleweight was the quintessential Philly ?tough guy? in an era of 160-pounders in which that label was not easily attained. He has often been called ?one of the best Read Full Story >>> 10: Best years by boxers since 1992
By Lee Groves, The Ring, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
For many ? especially those who gather in New York City's Times Square ? the turning of the New Year is a time of celebration, hope and renewal. For others it represents a time of reflection; to recall the good and bad of the previous year and to assess where improvements can be made.
In that ve Read Full Story >>> Questions for Manny in 2013
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 02 Jan 2013
MANILA, Philippines - As the new year opens with a bang, there are questions that confront Manny Pacquiao in his pursuit of excellence in boxing, politics, religion and show business. Will he ever fight again and if so, when and against whom? Will he devote more time to his responsibilities as a pub Read Full Story >>>
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