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Consumerism corrupts boxing
By Isaac Avilucea, Daily Lobo, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
There?s no defending the conspired commercial ploy, a down-and-dirty business deal crafted among promoters, boxers and television enablers.
Gone are the golden days when boxing, much like art, was viewed for its aesthetic value, for its controlled violence and the bonding emotional effect it had Read Full Story >>>MONTIEL KO?S OVERMATCHED CONCEPCION, MAY FACE DONAIRE NEXT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Fernando ?Cochulito? Montiel, the reigning WBC/WBO bantamweight champion has, as expected, smashed an overmatched Rafael ?El Torito? Concepcion in a title defense at the Palenque de la Feria in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapa Read Full Story >>> Gunn Targets Nakash!
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
It was just over a year ago that Bobby "The Celtic Warrior" Gunn put forth a gutsy effort against IBF/Ring Magazine Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek. Gunn's performance was commended by fight fans and various media outlets, who were impressed by Gunn's tremendous heart.
The New Jersey native Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan keen on Timothy Bradley showdown
By David Anderson, mirror.co.uk, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Amir Khan has called out Timothy Bradley after the American's successful step up to welterweight.
Bradley out pointed Luis Carlos Abregu on his welterweight debut on Saturday, but still plans to campaign at light-welterweight where he holds the WBO title.
WBA light-welterweight champ Kha Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao eyes Cotto after Floyd bails out
Morning Star Online, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao will reluctantly look for another opponent for his next bout after promoter Bob Arum's deadline for a deal with Floyd Mayweather Jnr passed over the weekend without a word from Mayweather.
In the latest twist in the torturous negotiations for the most tantalising prospecti Read Full Story >>> Andre Dirrell Vs Andre Ward: A Super Six Showdown
By Joe Wilson, RingsideReport.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
The Showtime Super Six World Boxing Classic has exceeded its expectations by a broad margin. During the early stages of this event, there were many boxing fans that were very skeptical about this whole idea, being that it was the first tournament of its kind displayed on television. I must admit, I Read Full Story >>> Montiel Finishes Concepcion in 3rd, Bout With Donaire Looms
By Kenneth Ragpala, Filipino Boxing Journal, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Fernando Montiel (43-2-2, 33 KOs) successfully defended his WBO and WBC bantamweight titles against Panama?s Rafael Concepcion (14-5-2, 8 KOs). Concepcion tried to bully Montiel, but the Mexican proved to be a skillful counterpuncher and was effective in landing strong blows every time Concepcion ch Read Full Story >>> DAPUDONG?S SPECTACULAR WIN REPLAYED TONIGHT ON IBC 13
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
The special program highlighted by the spectacular 1st round knockout scored by hard-hitting Edren Dapudong over world No.1 rated Jose ?The Destroyer? Jimenez of Mexico will be replayed at 8:30 p.m. today over IBC 13 on the Read Full Story >>> Mayweather doesn?t need Pacquiao
By Jack McCaffery, Delcotimes.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Because there has never been an interesting outburst during business hours, Bob Arum?s 3 a.m. organized weekend rant was a worthy silence-breaker.
Technically, it was only midnight Vegas time, and was quite in the middle of the day in the Philippines, home of Manny Pacquiao. But in the East, it w Read Full Story >>> Lousy lapdance as neither Pacquiao nor Mayweather wanted super bout
By Michael Marley, Examiner.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
VIENNA AND I DON'T MEAN THE ONE IN VIRGINIA--Bob Arum is like a washing machine salesman.
Or, better yet, like the crotchety Maytag repairman of TV commercial fame.
The nearly age 79 promoter remains in his ridiculous Manny Pacquiao stance, trying to convince the media and the public that an h Read Full Story >>> Money talks: Mayweather not thinking about boxing as Pacquiao deadlines passes? Floyd on ?PAYcation?
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
After a July 17 deadline for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to express interest in a fall showdown with Manny Pacquiao came and went without a reply, ?Money? Mayweather spoke to the Associated Press on Sunday in Florida. Read on to hear more and to see footage of Floyd on vacation!
?I?m not interested in Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather delaying a Manny Pacquiao fight hurts boxing
By Bob Matthews , Democrat and Chronicle, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a great fighter, but he might be an even better businessman.
Mayweather knows the fight most boxing fans most want to see is Mayweather vs. WBO welterweight champion and Boxer of the Year Manny Pacquiao.
On Saturday Mayweather failed to respond to a deadline Read Full Story >>> ?Fighting Words? ? Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: A PR War With No Winners
By David P. Greisman, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Hope is a hot bath that has just had its stopper pulled. It is comforting but fleeting, draining away until the inevitable emptiness.
There is no more hope that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will fight, not in 2010, at least. That plug was pulled weeks ago, hope edging closer each day t Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's Adviser: 'We'll Move On'
By Lem Satterfield, Fanhouse, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
A day after allowing an imposed midnight deadline to pass requiring his signature to make a fight with seven-division champion, Manny Pacquiao, unbeaten Floyd Mayweather told The Associated Press that he's "just relaxing," and, "not really thinking about boxing right now."
"It's his prerogative. Read Full Story >>> Taking the Road to Fort JuanMa
By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Lorenzo Villanueva.
To Filipino boxing fans, Puerto Rican boxing idol Juan Manuel Lopez now looks like an impenetrable Fort that stands proudly in the middle of Boxing Valley.
Already, he has repulsed two attempt Read Full Story >>> GABUTAN DEFEATS MERLIN, WINS WBO ORIENTAL CROWN
By Salvador Lopez, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Dayer Gabutan captured his first professional boxing title when he won the vacant WBO Oriental Bantamweight crown defeating Jilo Merlin via a unanimous decision (116-113 twice and 115-113) in their 12-round minor title fight. The fight was the main event of Saturday night?s show presented by Las Veg Read Full Story >>> Mayweather-Pacquiao: The Perfect Date, If 2010 is Out
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
With less, if still ample, teeth gnashing than was to be heard when the fight didn?t happen earlier this year, it appears Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao is unlikely to occur in November 2010.
That means it is unlikely to happen at all this year.
The gracious, overly polite reaction so far of Read Full Story >>> Larry Merchant questions how Money Floyd Mayweather really is
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Los Angeles - During his visit to The Boxing Truth Radio, HBO broadcaster Larry Merchant displayed his dry classic wit when discussing the unwillingness of Floyd Mayweather Junior to sign a contact which would put him inside a ring against Manny Pacquiao this Fall.
Using Mayweather?s moniker of ? Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao - Just a few thoughts on this whole Snafu...
By Steve Kim, DogHouseBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Yes, I was on the Friday night/Saturday morning conference call with Bob Arum (hey, I admit, I had nothing better to do) to discuss his ?deadline? to Mayweather to make the November 13th fight with Pacquiao. Well, it turns out, it wasn?t even all that much of an ultimatum but an ending of the exclus Read Full Story >>> Promoter Gary Shaw welcomes a Bradley - Khan bout
By Ricardo Lois, Examiner.com, Mon, 19 Jul 2010
Did Twitter just play a role in making one of the better possible fights in boxing?
Following his Saturday night thrashing of Carlos Abregu, Palm Spring?s welterweight boxer Timothy Bradley made it clear that he is hunting the biggest names in the welterweight and junior welterweight divisions.
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