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Nietes to fight for WBO crown tonight
By Lemuel P. Maglinte , The Philippine Star, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines ? It will now only be a matter of time as Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes' confidence is rising for the ALA stalwart to finally capture his dream of becoming a two-division world champion as he faces WBO light flyweight champion Ramon ?El Principe? Garcia Hirales in the main event of Read Full Story >>>Timothy Bradley poised for stardom, eyeing Pacquiao bout after move to Top Rank
By Associated Press, Washington Post, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. ? Timothy Bradley decided he needed new promoters while driving through the deserted streets of frigid Detroit in a rented van last January.
The undefeated 140-pound champion from the California desert couldn?t fathom why he had to defend his title in Michigan?s dilapidated, Read Full Story >>> New Hall of Fame ballot includes Hearns, "Too Sharp," Roach, Buffer
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Thomas "The Hit-Man" Hearns, Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson and trainer Freddie Roach are among the most notable newcomers who are listed on the 2012 ballot as potential inductees to the International Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y.
The other newcomers include former light heavyweight and cruiserweigh Read Full Story >>> Should Martinez fight Mayweather or Pacquiao?
By Vitali Shaposhnikov, Diamond Boxing, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Ever since Sergio Martinez (48-2-2) knocked out Paul Williams (40-2-0) in November 2010, he has been looked at as the new face of the middleweight division. There is very little argument in the fact that Martinez is a tremendous boxer as well as athlete, but how do people come up with their predicti Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr looking at Dec 10th return
By Brad Cooney, Examiner.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Former pound for pound king and multiple division world champion Roy Jones Jr contacted me to inform me that a fight is in the works for December 10th, in Atlanta GA. Jones is close to signing a deal for a tune up fight Vs. cruiserweight Max Alexander (14-5).
The future hall of fame bound Jones w Read Full Story >>> THE 'PINOY PRIDE IX' EXPERIENCE - PART 2
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Bacolod City: I woke up too early this Friday morning, something like 6 AM. Darn jet- lag and fight excitement got the better in me, I guess.
After a nice sumptuous breakfast at my hotel, (hey the danggit, garlic rice and broiled Read Full Story >>> Doble: Unpredictable
By Henry G. Doble, Sun.Star Bacolod, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Who would think that slicing an apple with a newly bought cute knife would bring Art Villanueva to the operating table and miss his bout with a slugger from Tanzania?
"Matador" accidentally cut a tendon in his left hand, costing him a chance to show the world his skill first honed by Negros Ama Read Full Story >>> Tim Bradley rips Floyd Mayweather Jr., says he is a bit too arrogant
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Timothy Bradley?s name recently was thrust back into the spotlight when it was announced that the Palm Springs, Calif. Fighter had signed an exclusive deal with Top Rank Promotions. The WBO champion at 140 pounds, Bradley is next slated to Read Full Story >>> Why is Floyd Mayweather ahead of Manny Pacquiao on BoxRec rankings?
By Igor Frank, Examiner.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
?Why is Money Mayweather ahead of Pacquiao on Box rec.com?? inquired Big Steve during our morning jog through Griffith Park:? Isn?t Manny considered the best pound for pound fighter in the world??
That is a very good question. Widely considered an authority on mystical pound for pound rankings Read Full Story >>> Juan Manuel Marquez's Secret Weapon Against Pacquiao
By Paul Magno, Associated Content, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
While Pacquiao ripped his way through several weight classes, eventually nesting comfortably in the glamorous welterweight division, it's hard to remember a time when he wasn't a dominant force of nature.
As a fighter who has probably lost no more than five rounds, total, since beginning his cli Read Full Story >>> LUIS RAMOS JR. CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Ramos Jr. Earns 67% of Votes from "S?lo Boxeo Tecate" Viewers
New York (October 7, 2011) - Luis Ramos Jr. scored an exciting 5th round knockout victory over David Rodela, maintaining his undefeated professional record during the main event of the September 30 "S?lo Boxeo Tecate" broadcast. His perf Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley 1 Step Closer to Reality
By Alex Groberman, Opposing Views, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Whether you want to see it or not, Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley moved one step closer to becoming reality this past Wednesday when Bob Arum?s Top Rank company signed the reigning WBO light-welterweight champion to a contract.
As Opposing Views noted earlier this week, Bradley?s signing was Read Full Story >>> KHAN BACKTRACKS ON COMMENTS: "MAYWEATHER HAS NEVER SAID YEAH"
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Earlier this week, WBA and IBF jr. welterweight champion Amir Khan claimed that undefeated pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather had agreed to fight him some time next year. "I'll get that fight before Manny. Mayweather's scared to fight Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather has agreed to fight me," Khan w Read Full Story >>> BERNARD HOPKINS: CREATING HISTORY AND STORING A LEGACY
By Adam Denman, BoxingTalk.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
When it comes down to breaking records, and creating a legacy in the sport of boxing, Bernard Hopkins the world light heavyweight champion knows exactly how to accomplish his goals. The former undisputed middleweight champion makes his first defense of his title against ?Bad? Chad Dawson at the Sta Read Full Story >>> Dawson leans on Scully to prepare for Hopkins
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Scully has been hidden away in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, preparing Chad Dawson for his light heavyweight title bout against Bernard Hopkins on Oct. 15 on HBO Pay-Per-View at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Hopkins s, himself, is one of the sport?s legends and is trained by Naazim R Read Full Story >>> Klitschko vs. Mormeck ? Everyone?s Entitled To a Breather, I Guess
By Charles Jay, Boxing Insider, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Jean-Marc Mormeck is 39 years old, five-foot-eleven and a puffed-up cruiserweight to boot.
Are these the kind of title defenses that will truly create a ?legacy? for Wladimir Klitschko?
Only if he doesn?t look good in the process. That?s the way the world works.
Is he entitled to a ?gimme? Read Full Story >>> 'Donnie is a very smart fighter; he knows how to win' -- Donaire on Nietes
By Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo, Examiner.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Champ on Champ Interview: "I have great faith in him that he's going to win this fight, and be smart enough to keep doing what he's been doing" -- Nonito Donaire, Jr. talks about Donnie Nietes' c Read Full Story >>> Nietes sure of dethroning Garcia
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
BACOLOD CITY?What he has achieved abroad, he says he can do better in his homeland.
Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes yesterday gave a 100-percent guarantee he would beat Ramon Hirales Garcia tonight and snare the Mexican?s World Boxing Organization light flyweight crown at the University of St. La Salle Coli Read Full Story >>> ASENJO PUMMELS TADENA IN BACOLOD CHINATOWN SQUARE
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
Rommel Asenjo.
Bacolod City ? Rommel ?Little Assassin? Asenjo pounced on Arnel Tadena and pounded him with hard hooks to the body and head from the opening bell. The southpaw Asenjo, a former WBO Oriental champion, pressed h Read Full Story >>> Nietes battles Mex for light-fly crown
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 08 Oct 2011
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines ? Donnie Nietes has Mexican rival Ramon Garcia all figured out that he doesn?t expect him to last when they rumble Saturday night.
Nietes said he has viewed at least four fights of Garcia against various foes and has come to the conclusion that there will be no stopping Read Full Story >>>
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