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Quick Jabs: Giving Boxing Fans What They Want, Even If They Don?t Recognize It; Rematches We Need And Rematches We Don?t; Boxing?s Culture To Blame For Everything?; More
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Sat, 08 May 2010
Not everyone is moved by the same things, but one would think the one of the qualities nearly all boxing fans and writers would want out of a pugilist is this: ?Willing to fight anyone, any time.?
If everyone does want that, they sure have a funny way of showing it lately.
It?s still not clear Read Full Story >>>Politics, More Than Health, Behind Double Weigh-Ins
By Brent Brookhouse, Bloody Elbow, Sat, 08 May 2010
Massachusetts State Athletic Commission staff met yesterday in a meeting in which one of the major topics of discussion was the "double weigh-in." From the meeting agenda here are the points that were set to be discussed:
3. "Double weigh- in" issues
A. Is the practice of "cutting" we Read Full Story >>> Alexander's Trainer Fired Up: Freddie Roach is Full of Sh*t!
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
Devon Alexander's manager/trainer Kevin Cunningham called BoxingScene.com after reading Mark Vester's earlier report that stated Amir Khan was going to target Devon Alexander and Tim Bradley after next Saturday's WBA title defense against Paulie Malignaggi in New York City.
Khan's trainer Freddie Read Full Story >>> Antonio Margarito Set For Ring Return in Aguascalientes
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is set for his return to the ring on Saturday night as he faces Roberto Garcia at La Feria de San Marcos in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Both fighters made the contracted weight for their bout, which airs live via independent Top Rank pay-per-view (Saturd Read Full Story >>> Weekend Preview: Williams-Cintron and Margarito's return
By Michael Rosenthal, The Ring, Sat, 08 May 2010
YORDANIS DESPAIGNE vs. RICHARD HALL
Rounds / weight class: 10 rounds / cruiserweights
Location: Albuquerque, N.M.
Television: ESPN2
The backdrop: Despaigne, a 2004 Olympian who lost to Andre Dirrell in the Games, defected from Cuba with Guillermo Rigondeaux and Yudel Jhonson last year. The 30-ye Read Full Story >>> Boxing at the SRP-Cebu Tonight
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
Cebu boxing fans will be treated to another entertaining FREE TO THE PUBLIC fight card Saturday evening at the South Reclamation Project. In the main event Jerson Mancio of Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur will fight Rocky Sardido of the Vic Adria Read Full Story >>> Brooklyn?s Malignaggi To Defend Turf Vs. Britain?s Khan
By John Torenli, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Sat, 08 May 2010
Paulie ?The Magic Man? Malignaggi has a penchant for talking his way into fights, then skillfully boxing his way through them.
The 29-year-old pugilist, who has won all but three of his 30 professional bouts, was, as usual, full of boasts Wednesday afternoon in his native Bensonhurst as he contin Read Full Story >>> RTU wins Nat?l Open Softball
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
BAGUIO CITY ? Lefty Leo Barredo worked a full seven-inning three hitter and gifted powerhouse Rizal Technological University its second National Open men?s softball championship at the expense of the Cavite Province-Philippine Navy All Stars, 4-2, yesterday at the Baguio City Athletic Bowl here.
Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao camp exuberant: KO Chiongbian first, Mayweather second
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
MICHAEL MARLEY'S PHILIPPINE DIARY, PART 15:
GENERAL SANTOS CITY--It may turn out to be irrational exuberance in hindsight.
"I smell a big, big electoral triumph for Manny (Pacquiao)," promoter Bob Arum exclaimed at 4:35 pm Friday afternoon
We won't know, according to promoter turned politic Read Full Story >>> Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto could spoil an epic fight between Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao
By Rick Rockwell, Examiner.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
Forget blood testing, the possibility of moving up in weight could be the next hurdle that derails the epic encounter between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The public and the media might have to wait a little longer because there are two other fighters who could entice Pacman and Pretty Bo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao, Mayweather battle still possible ? Arum
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 08 May 2010
Boxing promoter and Top Rank head honcho Bob Arum is convinced that the failed bout between local boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could still push through in the coming days.
In a recent TV interview, Arum confirmed that he is planning to talk to Pacquiao about the possibili Read Full Story >>> C'mon Manny, Accept The Testing Protocol, And Fight Floyd
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Sat, 08 May 2010
How has it come to pass that so many people look at the drug testing issue that has separated Floyd Mayweather, Jr. from Manny Pacquiao more forcefully than Mills Lane would have as not Pacquiao refusing to do the right thing but rather Mayweather demanding the wrong thing?
Why is taking steps to Read Full Story >>> Take it to the Bank, Pac-Man and Pretty Boy Will Fight
By Al Dannity, Sports Interaction, Sat, 08 May 2010
Al Dannity reckons money will triumph over ego to force Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao into a ring with each other.
Money takes it to the bank
A dominant performance by Pretty Boy against Shane Mosley has only made the calls for a clash with Manny Pacquiao even louder. Following Pac-Man?s c Read Full Story >>> Paul Malignaggi: 'Make Pacquiao take the test and Mayweather stops him'
By Geoffrey Ciani, The Mushroom Mag, Sat, 08 May 2010
This week?s edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview with former IBF junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi who is scheduled to challenge reigning WBA champion Amir Khan on May 15. Here are some excerpts from that interview:
On preparations for his May 15 figh Read Full Story >>> Part III: Can Pacquiao-Mayweather measure up?
By Robert Rubino, pressdemocrat.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
If the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. welterweight showdown ever comes off, it will be measured against some of the classic fights in the division?s history. Such as:
Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello, Nov. 12, 1982 at Miami. OK, this was light welterweight. Close enough.
Pryor was a mu Read Full Story >>> Mayweather Smacks Mosley, Must Now Take Pacquiao Fight
By Ryan Phillips, The Huffington Post, Sat, 08 May 2010
Floyd "Money" Mayweather finally did it. He finally proved himself to a doubting public. He fought a game, bigger, all-time great fighter and came out on top. The Pretty Boy came through despite facing adversity early to put on a show last Saturday night in Las Vegas. He cemented his legacy as one o Read Full Story >>> DID HOPKINS ABANDON MOSLEY AFTER SETTING HIM UP FOR FAILURE?
By Ben Thompson, FightHype.com, Sat, 08 May 2010
"Now Sugar Shane Mosley has the opportunity that he wanted come May 1...And he will win," stated Bernard Hopkins just one month prior to Shane Mosley's disappointing loss to Floyd Mayweather this past weekend. Although the fight didn't turn out as predicted, Hopkins does deserve credit for playing a Read Full Story >>> Antonio Margarito: 'I Want to Prove Everybody Wrong'
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Sat, 08 May 2010
If Antonio Margarito defeats Roberto "La Amenza" Garcia in Saturday night's 10-round, junior middleweight (154 pounds) clash at La Feria de San Marcos , in Aguascalientes, Mex., the 32-year-old fighter will open himself up to a plethora of career options.
At least three of them involve fighters w Read Full Story >>> Williams wants his due and his payday
By Robert Morales, Press Telegram, Sat, 08 May 2010
Paul Williams has been a top-5 pound-for-pound fighter for a while now. Yet Williams has seen neither the money reflective of such a lofty status, nor the overall recognition from the boxing community if for no other reason than-except for Antonio Margarito-he hasn't been able to get the biggest nam Read Full Story >>> Dougie's FAT Friday Mailbag
By Doug Fischer, The Ring, Sat, 08 May 2010
WILLIAMS-CINTRON
What's up Dougie,
It is an honor to get the opportunity to exchange an email with you. I?ve been reading your mailbags for a couple of years now and I really enjoy your style. Now down to business:
I want to get your opinion on the Paul Williams-Kermit Cintron matchup (HBO) Read Full Story >>>
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