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De La Hoya on his way as Golden Boy applies for British license
By Jeff Powell, Daily Mail (UK), Tue, 18 Dec 2012
The Golden Boy is preparing to invade England with major boxing events show-casing Britain's 2012 Olympians on the under-cards of top Americans in world title fights.
Oscar De La Hoya and his company - in a move which will send shock waves through the ranks of the established UK promoters - are Read Full Story >>>Jorge ?Travieso? Arce: The ?Caballero? calls it a Career.
By Sergio Martinez, Boxing Insider, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
The English translation of caballero is ?gentleman?; Arce is known for being a reckless brawler with a ton of heart and solid power. It must also be said that he was much more than that. Arce had great boxing skills, was a good counterpuncher and had very fast hands. His footwork was solid and he ha Read Full Story >>> Donaire Is Year?s Best ? Arum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
LOS ANGELES ? In the eyes of Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, what Nonito Donaire showed Saturday night against Jorge Arce in Houston proves that he is a cinch to become 2012?s top performer.
?Fighter of the Year,? said Arum, noting how Donaire easily got the job done against the seasoned Mexican Read Full Story >>> Donaire looms as Pacquiao?s successor
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Philippine mixed martial arts kingpin Alvin Aguilar said that his compatriot Nonito Donaire Jr. could become as popular as Manny Pacquiao but doubt if The Filipino Flash could match the PacMan?s eighth weight divisions conquest in boxing.
Aguilar made the comment shortly after Donaire successfu Read Full Story >>> Nietes gets on track for title defense
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
DONNIE Nietes is right on track for his title defense next year.
Nietes will most likely be defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight crown against current WBO mini-flyweight champion Moises Fuentes, who plans to move up in weight, in February.
?Donnie?s training is doing Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr: Manny Pacquiao Can Bounce Back
By Luke Furman, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes his career rival, Manny Pacquiao, can bounce back from the shocking sixth round knockout defeat at hands of Juan Manuel Marquez. On December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquiao was knocked out cold when he walked into a right hand counter from Marquez.
Most Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather: 5 Reasons Why It Will Still Happen
By Brian Ethridge, iSportstimes, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Following Manny Pacquiao's devastating knockout loss at the hands of Juan Manuel Marquez, many people have given up all hope on a fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. On the other hand, there are a few people who believe that fight now has a much better chance of happening than ever before. Read Full Story >>> Now clean and sober, Oscar De La Hoya leading charitable life
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Millions of people around the world wanted to meet Oscar De La Hoya, to shake his hand, to slap him on the back, to say they'd been in his presence.
Despite the adoration, De La Hoya said that for years, his only friend was a bottle.
Oscar De La Hoya poses with Amir "King" Khan during a p Read Full Story >>> Walking into a straight right
Caymannetnews.com, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
History was made early last Sunday morning when Filipino boxing super star Manny Pacquiao was knocked down and knocked out of a boxing bout with Mexican Manuel Marquez.
In a post-fight interview, Freddy Roach, the world?s most sought after boxing trainer, who is also Pacquiao?s coach, said that i Read Full Story >>> 3 punch combo: Donaire for Fighter of the Year, Guevara & Silva shine in defeat, don?t write off Shawn Porter
By Matt Andrzejewski , ProBoxing-fans.com, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
In this week?s 3 punch combo, I will first discuss the fighter who, in my opinion, is the clear cut 2012 Fighter of the Year. Next, I will take a closer look at two fighters who gained this weekend despite losing efforts. And finally, I will take a closer look at Shawn Porter?s career following his Read Full Story >>> 2012 Boxing Knockout Of The Year Nominees
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Welcome to The Queensberry Rules' annual year-end awards, starting today and continuing throughout the week. Here's how we do it around these parts:
The major categories are Knockout of the Year, Round of the Year, Fight of the Year and Fighter of the Year. The final leg is a pu-pu platter of aw Read Full Story >>> Can Donaire restore the Pacquiao monument?
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
HIS latest stoppage, brilliant and crisp, had more than enough solid elements of a gross mismatch.
But after the carnage in Houston over the weekend, Nonito Donaire Jr., in a flash, was left with tougher roles to fill. Read Full Story >>> Martin Stops Goecmen In The Fifth For WBU Crown
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
On Friday, 14th December at the Gary Hincks Malta Knights Promotions ?Christmas Crackers? event, at the Sky Club in Paceville, Malta, local young gun Steve Martin sensationally beat Germany?s Sabri Ulas Goecmen to become the new WBU Light Welterweight International Champion.
Prior to Martin?s bou Read Full Story >>> Is it over for Manny?
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
As a fighter gets on in years, the responsibility of keeping a sharp focus on staying in shape becomes more and more pronounced. It?s impossible to turn back the hands of time and if you want to remain competitive in the ring as you grow older, you?ve got to train, fight and live smart.
Boxing is Read Full Story >>> THE BREAKDOWN How Donaire Beat Arce
By Lee Wylie , The Sweet Science, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
On Saturday night, Nonito Donaire capped off a sensational year ?one which will surely see him take fighter of the year honors- after knocking out Jorge Arce in the third round of their fight in Houston, Texas. Arce, who announced his retirement from boxing in the ring to Larry Merchant, was simply Read Full Story >>> Donaire punctuates fighter of year bid
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
A roundup of the past week's notable boxing results from around the world:
Saturday at HoustonNonito Donaire KO3 Jorge Arce
Retains a junior featherweight title
Records: Donaire (31-1, 20 KOs); Arce (61-7-2, 46 KOs)
Rafael's remarks: Donaire has had a great year, which he finished off in sty Read Full Story >>> Donaire, Marquez vying for Fighter of Year plum
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
HOLLYWOOD?If consistent performance is the basis, then Nonito Donaire Jr. should win Fighter of the Year honors hands down, according to fight experts.
But if impact is given more weight, then Juan Manuel Marquez should frustrate ?The Filipino Flash? once again.
These possibilities shaped up Read Full Story >>> Donaire fighter of the year?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
LOS ANGELES ? Bob Arum knows how to run a good campaign and all year round he?s been pitching for Nonito Donaire as the Fighter of the Year awardee.
Donaire installed himself as a very strong candidate after winning all his four fights for 2012. His sensational knockout of Mexican Jorge Arce last Read Full Story >>> Donaire KO punch awes trainer
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
HOLLYWOOD?As a former world champion and now rising trainer, Robert Garcia doesn?t easily dish out superlatives.
But when he saw Nonito Donaire Jr. annihilate Mexican warrior Jorge Arce in three rounds Saturday night in Houston, Garcia couldn?t help but lavish praises on his fighter.
?Donair Read Full Story >>> Julaton says Manny will be stronger
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Tue, 18 Dec 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Former two-time WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (The Hurricane) Julaton said the other day Manny Pacquiao?s mistake of walking into a knockout punch by Juan Manuel Marquez won?t downgrade his status as one of the greatest fighters who ever lived and predicted the Fili Read Full Story >>>
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