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"The Kid" becomes a Champion!
By Keith Terceira, 8countnews, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
In October of 2008, boxing fans in the United States were first exposed to a young Australian fighter named Billy ?The Kid? Dib (32-1,19KO), his flashy style and stout heart made a few believers here in America but just as silently as the young warrior came on the scene, he was gone, after the losin Read Full Story >>>ROSAS: "MELINDO'S UNBEATEAN RUN WILL END ON SEP. 10"
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Francisco Rosas.
Winning two of his last three fights, Francisco Rosas is definitely not an easy prey when he and ALA prized fighter Milan Melindo collide in the main event of the Pinoy Pride 8: Philippines vs. Me Read Full Story >>> Boxing Giveth, Boxing Taketh Away
By Mark F. Villanueva, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
More than three decades ago my father, the late Judge Napoleon Dagani Villanueva, once told me at the sala of our old home that Boxing is a thinking man?s sport. We were watching a replay of a Muhammad Ali fight that nig Read Full Story >>> GIOVANNI SEGURA: I?M MOVING UP TO 112 AND I?D LOVE TO KNOCK OUT VILORIA
By Chito Yu Katangkatang, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Giovanni Segura.
This author caught up with 108 Ring Magazine and pound for pound No. 8 boxer Giovanni Segura who is based in California right now. Here are some interesting excerpts from our casual conversation:
Read Full Story >>> Ortiz says media attention won't shake focus for Mayweather
By Doug Fischer, The Ring, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
VENTURA, Calif. -- Victor Ortiz was ready to go home and hit the showers once the sun began to set the day of his open media workout for his Sept. 17 showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Knuckle Headz Gym.
The recent media day included a ceremony with kids from the local chapter of Big Brot Read Full Story >>> Loss should bolster Jether Oliva
By Kenneth Ragpala, Filipino Boxing Journal, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Fighting for a world title is every prizefighter?s dream. However, winning one is a whole different matter. Months earlier, Edrin ?The Sting? Dapudong was tapped to fight power-punching Mexican Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez to battle for the latter?s WBA flyweight title. Dapudong came in as a late replacem Read Full Story >>> The forgotten story of? the man who sought revenge for Jimmy Wilde
By Alex Daley, BoxRec News, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Words such as 'great' and 'legend' are all too often misused by scribes seeking to venerate the latest sporting sensation. Few sportsmen or women truly deserve such lustrous accolades; in an age dominated by h Read Full Story >>> Images from Ventura: Inside Victor Ortiz?s media day as Mayweather clash looms
By Chris Robinson, Examiner.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Earlier today in Ventura, California, WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz held an open media workout in advance of his September 17th clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ortiz defends his crown against the undefeated Mayweather inside of the MGM Read Full Story >>> Maria Aragon to sing national anthem in Manny Pacquiao's fight
By Alex Valentin Brosas, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
MANILA, Philippines - YouTube singing sensation Maria Aragon is getting big breaks one after another, the latest of which is being selected by world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao to sing the Philippine national anthem in his fight against Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez in November.
?Yes I Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya admits addictions in TV interview
Washington Examiner, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said thought about suicide and has been going to rehab because he has become dependent on drugs and alcohol in an interview with Spanish-language network Univision.
"Rock bottom was recently," De La Hoya said, according to an English-language transcript pro Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Sr. reacts to feud with Mayweather Jr. on 24/7
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
RingTV.com caught up to Floyd Mayweather Sr. for reaction to the first episode of HBO Sports' 24/7 series promoting the WBC welterweight title clash between beltholder Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The show ends with the unbeaten son and his one-time trainer father ripping each other wit Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR: "HE'S STILL MY SON, BUT LIL FLOYD NEEDS SOME SORT OF REALITY CHECK"
By Percy Crawford, FightHype.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
"Man, everyone calling me saying I did nothing wrong. At the end of the day, I'm a man and you know, I'm gonna defend myself...In 13 years, I have made 7 world champions. Let him tell you how many Roger have made. I didn't get mad until he started talking about get out of my gym. He wasn't about to Read Full Story >>> BERTO WILL LOOK TO FACE MAYWEATHER OR ORTIZ WITH WIN THIS SATURDAY
By David Kassel , FightHype.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
April 16, 2011 is a night Andre Berto would like to forget. The 27-year-old former WBC welterweight champion stepped into the ring in Connecticut undefeated with the world at his fingertips. Looking to add to an already impressive resume, which included a 27-0 record, an Olympic appearance, and a wo Read Full Story >>> Garcia brothers address feud, broach reconciliation
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
In a poignant moment on a recent 24/7 episode promoting the Victor Ortiz-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight, Ortiz's trainer, Danny Garcia, shared his feelings about his strained relationship with younger brother Robert and other family members.
"In 2007," said the narrator of HBO's series, "Danny Garcia Read Full Story >>> CUELLO-SINGWANGCHA FACES PATRICIO CAMACHO IN MEXICO SEP. 24
By Chito Yu Katangkatang, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Denver Cuello.
Denver Cuello-Singwangcha will once again step on enemy territory to prove his worth as a world title contender. He will face Patricio Camacho (W12(KO9)-L5-D0) of Sinaloa Mexico on September 24, 2011 at Mex Read Full Story >>> Donaire thrilled at Filipino success, credits Pacquiao
By Lem Satterfield, The Ring, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
It was more than a decade ago while checking out the internet that Nonito Donaire was getting an appreciation for the world's perception of Filipino fighters.
And it wasn't good.
"Back in 1998 until about 2000, I would go to boxing chats and I would see things like, 'Filipino's can crack an Read Full Story >>> PIERS MORGAN STEPS INTO THE RING WITH BOXING CHAMPIONS OSCAR DE LA HOYA AND VICTOR ORTIZ
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Interview Special To Air Wednesday, August 31 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
LOS ANGELES (August 30, 2011) - CNN prime time talk show host Piers Morgan will step into the sport of boxing as the Wednesday, August 31 editi Read Full Story >>> War at Woodland Hills Returns To Warner Center Marriott Friday September 9th
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
Woodland Hills, California (August 30th, 2011) ? After two sold out shows earlier this year, Art of Boxing Promotions and Bash Boxing, Inc. have answered the pleas of Southern California boxing fans with more professional boxing in the San Fernando Valley. War at Woodland Hills 5 will be held on Fri Read Full Story >>> ?Bazooka? Joe Linenfelser sets sights on Henry Coyle
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
CHICAGO (Aug. 30, 2011) ? Despite squeezing in a four-round bout before curfew, against an opponent strictly in survivor mode, ?Bazooka? Joe Linenfelser (10-1-1, 6 KOs) notched his 10th career win on the non-televised portion of the August 20 ESPN Friday Night Fights card in Indiana,. Now, the talen Read Full Story >>> Mailbag: Mayweather attracts attention
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 31 Aug 2011
The first episode of HBO Sports? ?24/7: Mayweather-Ortiz? was unquestionably the finest in the show?s four-year run. It captured the essence of who Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz are, and almost made you want to run out to purchase the pay-per-view for their Sept. 17 welterweight title fight Read Full Story >>>
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